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Budget

Budget 2026-2027

A voting reminder poster with the text 'Don't Forget To Vote' and details about an upcoming election.

Thank you to everyone who voted
 
The official results are as follows:
Proposition 1 - Annual Budget Vote

  • Yes – 460, No - 298

Board of Education Results (Vote for Three)

  • Ed Massena  - 548
  • Karen Bennett (incumbent) – 564
  • Kim Hally-Hettrick - 538

Thank you for your continued support of the School District. 

🗳️ School Budget Vote & Board of Education Election
📅 Tuesday, May 19
⏰ 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
📍 NEW Polling Place: Livonia Middle/High School Main Entrance under the blue canopy

Qualified voters must:
• Be a United States citizen
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have resided in the district for at least 30 days prior to the election

 

 

The 2026-27 Budget Process began on October 6, 2025, with the presentation and acceptance of the 2024-25 District Audit by the Board of Education. On November 17, 2025, the Board adopted the 2025-26 Budget Calendar, which guided the budget process. The administration and Board of Education developed a budget that ensures the best possible programs and learning experiences to meet the needs of our students, that are within the confines of the taxpaying community. Please review the attached calendar below and mark your calendars for the public budget hearing on May 5th, 2026.


Budget Calendar 2026-27 

2026-27 Budget Focus


Budget Hearing - The Budget Hearing will be held on 5/5/26 in the Connell Building Conference Room at 7:30 pm. 
Budget Hearing Slides


The Budget Statement and required attachments must be made available to the public (upon request) in the main office of each school building in the District, the Business Office, the Livonia Public Library, and on the school district's website, at least 7 days before the Budget Hearing date and not less than 14 days before the annual budget vote. 

 
  • A common question we have heard is: “If my assessment went up, does that mean the school district collects that same increase?” The answer is no. The school tax levy is the amount the District collects. This is the part of the tax picture the Board of
    Budget Breakdown: Understanding School Taxes
  • Today’s Budget Breakdown focuses on a few common questions and concerns we have heard about the proposed 2026–27 budget. Misconception: “Assessments went up, so school taxes go up the same amount.” Reality: Reassessment changes how the tax levy is
    Budget Breakdown: Myths vs. Facts
  • Some people have asked why the “Teaching & Learning” line does not show the full cost of supporting students. That line is important, but it is only one part of the picture. Students are also supported through special education, counseling, health ser
    Budget Breakdown: Teaching & Learning Is More Than One Budget Line
  • The proposed 2026–27 budget increase is not caused by one single item. Like families and businesses, the district is seeing higher costs in many areas. Some of the biggest cost drivers are health insurance, utilities, insurance, transportation, special
    Budget Breakdown: What’s Driving the Increase?
  • The school budget supports students first. But Livonia CSD also supports the whole community. The proposed budget helps provide classroom instruction, special education, student services, transportation, music, art, athletics, clubs, college credit opport
    Strong schools help support a strong community.
  • State law requires the District to adopt a budget each year. If the proposed budget is not approved, the Board of Education may put the same budget back before voters, propose a revised budget, or adopt a contingent budget. If the District ultimately mov
    What happens if the budget does not pass?