Chester Union Free School District hears 2026–27 budget overview from OU BOCES and district finance staff OU BOCES and district business officials presented the proposed 2026–27 administrative and undistributed budgets, citing a 1.7% administrative increase at BOCES, retiree health costs driving a large share of charges, and a $314,000 rise in district debt service tied to capital financing. The board is scheduled to consider adoption April 21.

Chester Union Free School District is bracing for a budget season with rising costs and uncertainty, but strategic planning aims to limit impacts on classrooms.

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