The 2024-25 Spencerport CSD Budget Focus Group, made up of senior citizens, parents, staff, civic leaders, administrators and students, is in need of volunteers for 2024-25.
The volunteer group meets six times during the course of the budget development process and provides feedback to the school district on such areas as revenues, expenses, state aid, tax levy, and tax rate.
“The Budget Focus Group has been a rewarding experience, it is a great way to gain an understanding of the district’s past decisions and a spending plan for its future,” said BFG member and parent Kimberly McLaren. “It allows an inside look into how our financial decisions align with educational goals and brings clarity to those that want to understand them, while taking into account the unique perspectives of our local business members, parents, students, and community.”
Karen Zyra is the parent of Spencerport CSD graduates and has been part of the group for five years. She says she looks forward to the invitation each year.
“I always come away feeling that I’m part of our district-community. I’m asked for input and feedback while connecting with other parents and faculty on some of the tough fiscal decisions our district has to make,” said Zyra. “Our school administrators are very open and clear in these meetings when helping us understand how the district dollars are spent and where the greatest needs are.”
She added, “I made some assumptions before joining this group, many of which were wrong, and I’m now able to help my neighbors and friends understand a little more about the process and the importance to vote!”
The Budget Focus Group meets at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays in the District Office building. Meeting dates are January 24, February 13, February 27, March 12, March 26, and April 9.
Contact Marcy Clapper, assistant to the superintendent, at 585-349-5101 or http://mclapper@spencerportschools.org if interested in serving on this committee.
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