The Brockport Central School District Board of Education unanimously adopted the proposed 2014-2015 budget during the April 1 meeting. The $73,783,814 budget projects a 0.78% tax rate increase (the actual tax rate is set in August).
The budget was balanced utilizing $3,690,000 of fund balance and reserves and a tax levy increase of 1.2%. The tax levy is less than Brockport’s tax levy limit (cap) of 1.52%.
The proposed budget supports the District’s strategic plan and is designed to maximize student achievement.
In addition to the 2014-2015 Proposed Budget, two board trustee positions (five-year terms) and propositions to purchase buses and to establish a Capital Reserve Fund are on the ballot for May 20. The vote will be held in the Technology and Training Center, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (40 Allen Street, Building 800).
Additional budget information will be provided in the April/May “Focus” newsletter which will be delivered to residents in the May 4 issue of the Suburban News and Hamlin-Clarkson Herald. Visitwww.bcs1.org/budget as information is updated.
Community members will also have an opportunity to learn more about the budget at a Public Hearing on May 6 at 7 p.m. in the Fred W. Hill School Cafetorium.
Board of Education candidates will be announced after the April 21 deadline for petitions. District residents will have an opportunity to learn more about the candidates during the PTSA Meet the Candidates Night on May 5 at 7 p.m. in the Oliver Middle School LGI.
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