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Lansing school district budget includes ‘reductions through attrition,’ official says

6 days ago in Community, Education, Local

Lansing school district budget includes ‘reductions through attrition,’ official says

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LANSING, NY (607NewsNow) — The Lansing Central School District is looking at a challenging budget year. 

Kate Heath, Assistant Superintendent for Business, tells 607 News Now the $40.9 million 2026-27 spending plan proposal includes some staff reductions.

Heath also broke down some numbers in the proposed budget.

The district has scheduled a public budget hearing on Monday, May 11 in the Lansing Middle School auditorium. It’ll start at 7 p.m. Voting to adopt the budget is May 19.

FULL INTERVIEW: Lansing Central School District Superintendent Chris Pettograsso and Assistant Superintendent for Business Kate Heath on 607 This Morning

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