The Brockport Central School District Board of Education unanimously adopted the proposed 2016-17 budget during its April 5 meeting.
The $78,888,200 budget proposes no tax levy increase and utilizes $3,602,367 of fund balance and reserves. The proposed budget supports the district’s strategic plan and is designed to maximize student achievement.
“Brockport Central School District’s budget process involves year-round planning and analysis,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lesli C. Myers. “This allows the board to work collaboratively with administrators, teachers and staff to make informed, data-driven decisions. The 2016 – 17 budget proposal addresses key areas of growth, including early intervention supports, mental health services, and safety and security.”
In addition to the 2016-17 proposed budget, one board trustee position (five-year term) and a proposition to purchase 12 buses are on the ballot for May 17, 2016.
Long-time board member Gerald Maar will not be seeking re-election when his term expires on June 30, 2016. District residents interested in running for the open seat may pick up an information packet containing a required petition and questionnaire from the deputy district clerk in the District Office Business Department (40 Allen Street, Building 100). All required materials must be filed with the deputy district clerk no later than April 18, 2016.
The vote will be held on May 17, 2016 in the Technology and Training Center from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (40 Allen Street, Building 800).
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, commencing April 18, 2016. Absentee ballots must be received by the deputy district clerk no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. For more information, contact Tammy Clarke, deputy district clerk, at 637-1820.
District residents will have an opportunity to learn more about the proposed budget at a public hearing on May 3 at 7 p.m. in the Fred W. Hill School cafetorium. Additional information is also posted online at bcs1.org/budget and the budget edition of the Focus newsletter will be included in the May 1 Suburban News/Hamlin-Clarkson Herald.
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