Brockport Central School District residents are invited to learn about the proposed 2018-19 budget during a public budget hearing on May 1 at 7 p.m. in the Fred W. Hill School cafeteria.
The Brockport Central School District Board of Education unanimously adopted the proposed $80,248,343 budget during its April 10 meeting. The proposed budget projects an estimated 0.46 percent tax rate increase and was balanced utilizing $3,477,252 of fund balance and reserves.
“Each year we spend time throughout the year planning, analyzing data and collaborating with stakeholders to develop a budget that meets the needs of our district,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lesli C. Myers. “This year-round process allowed us to generate a budget that supports the district’s strategic plan and emphasizes innovation, effective teaching and high-quality learning.”
In addition to the 2018-19 proposed budget, two board trustee positions are on the ballot for May 15, 2018. The terms of Lisa Ireland, board president, and Michael Guerrieri, board trustee, will expire on June 30, 2018. Three candidates will run for two seats. The Brockport PTSA is hosting a Meet the Board Candidates Night on May 7 at 7 p.m. in the A.D. Oliver Middle School LGI for residents to learn about the candidates.
District residents will have the opportunity to vote on the proposed budget, board positions and a $1,305,400 bus purchase proposition on Tuesday, May 15 in the Technology and Training Center located at 40 Allen Street, Building 800. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Absentee ballots may be obtained between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4.30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays, from the deputy district clerk and be returned to the deputy district clerk no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15. For more information, contact Tammy Clarke, deputy district clerk, at 637-1820.
Additional information is posted online at bcs1.org/budget. The budget edition of the Focus newsletter will be sent out in May.
