Pulaski Academy & Central School District

2026-27 SCHOOL BUDGET INFORMATION

A Message from the Pulaski Board of Education

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our PACS staff and the entire school community for their dedication and support of our students and schools.

During the 2026-27 budget development process, the PACS Board of Education was committed to crafting a spending plan centered on enhancing academic opportunities, maintaining rigor, ensuring sustainability, and optimizing school operations. The outcome is a budget that maintains high-quality programming for our students while being responsive to economic factors affecting both the District and the community.

The proposed 2026–27 school budget totals $32,246,000, reflecting a 3.2% increase over last year’s budget. If approved by voters, this budget would result in a tax levy increase of 2% or $152,554, which is below the District’s calculated tax levy limit this year.

A public hearing to present the 2026-27 budget will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12th in the Pulaski Middle-High School Library. Voting will take place on Tuesday, May 19th from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Ringgold Fire Hall. The vote will include the 2026-27 budget, a proposition to withdraw $125,000 from the bus purchase reserve, and the election of two members to the PACS Board of Education.

The budget also includes $100,000 to be used towards a capital outlay project.  The New York State Education Department allows for schools to complete capital improvement projects of up to $100,000 during the proposed budget year.  Building aid revenue is then received the following year (PACS state aid rate is 92%). The 2026-27 capital outlay project will replace classroom flooring at Pulaski Middle-High School.

The Pulaski Academy & Central School District has a tradition of sound financial planning and budget development. The Board of Education and administrative team will continue to be strategic with our resources to provide opportunities and programs for students that we can all be proud of.

Please visit www.pulaskicsd.org for PACS academic and extracurricular program highlights as well as more information on the 2026-27 school budget.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

PACS Board of Education