2025-2026 Budget Page
2025-2026 Budget Page
BUDGET VOTE
May 20, 2025
6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
District Operations Building
29 East Oneida Street, Baldwinsville
PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING & MEET THE BOARD CANDIDATES (watch video from event)
May 12, 2024
Transportation Center
2810 West Entry Rd, Baldwinsville
Voting Requirements
To be eligible to vote, you must be:
- Eighteen years of age or older;
- A citizen of the United States; and
- A resident of the district for 30 days prior to the vote.
Absentee Ballots
Download Early Mail Ballot Application
Download Absentee Ballot Application
Download Military Ballot Application
2025-2026 Budget Calendar (printable version)
2025-2026 Budget Advisory Committee Meetings
October 30th Facilities Initial Proposal at 4:00 PM
Facilities Review 11/5 at 4:00 PM
November 5th Transportation Initial Proposal at 4:30 PM Transportation Review 11/13 at 4:00 PM
November 6th Athletics Initial Proposal at 4:30 PM Athletics Review 11/14 at 4:00 PM
November 13th Student Services Initial Proposal at 4:30 PM
Student Services Review 11/20 at 4:00 PM
November 14th Instructional & Tech. Initial Proposal at 4:30 PM
Instructional & Technology Review 11/20 at 4:30 PM
Schedule of Budget Components to be Presented at Board of Education Meetings
The Baldwinsville Central School District Board of Education believes that input from our community is vital in the development of our annual budget. In the fall, the District will ask for volunteers (community members and staff members) to participate in several advisory committees for specific areas of the budget, including; 1. athletics; 2. facilities; 3. instructional/technology; 4. special education; and 5. transportation. These advisory committees are charged with identifying investments and cost savings in order to preserve the high quality education provided by our District.
In December and January, District leaders will present different components of the Proposed 2025-2026 Budget at Board of Education workshops, reflecting the input of the advisory committees. The Board encourages all community members to attend the meetings to learn more about what is included in the proposed 2025-2026 budget. Workshops are held at 5:00 p.m. in the Transportation Center.
The schedule of Board meetings is as follows:
2025-2026 Budget Components
As information becomes available regarding the budget and its components, it will be added and updated.
District Public Budget Document for 2025-2026
Baker Public Budget Document for 2025-2026
Durgee Public Budget Document for 2025-2026
Ray Public Budget Document for 2025-2026
Elden Public Budget Document for 2025-2026
McNamara Public Budget Document for 2025-2026
Palmer Public Budget Document for 2025-2026
Reynolds Public Budget Document for 2025-2026
Van Buren Public Budget Document for 2025-2026
• Meet the Candidates and Budget Hearing Presentation
More Information
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BUDGET VOTE
May 21, 2024
6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
District Operations Building
29 East Oneida Street, BaldwinsvillePUBLIC BUDGET HEARING & MEET THE BOARD CANDIDATES
May 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Transportation Center
2810 West Entry Rd, Baldwinsville
Voting Requirements
To be eligible to vote, you must be:
- Eighteen years of age or older;
- A citizen of the United States; and
- A resident of the district for 30 days prior to the vote.
Absentee Ballots
Absentee Ballot Application
Early Mail Ballot Application
Military Ballot Application2024-2025 Budget Presentation
2024-2025 Budget Calendar (printable version)
2024-2025 Budget Advisory Committee MeetingsNOVEMBER 2023
November 1st Facilities Initial Proposal at 5:00 PM
Facilities Review 11/8 at 4:30 PM
November 8th Athletics Initial Proposal at 5:00 PM
Athletics Review 11/14 at 4:30 PM
November 9th Transportation Initial Proposal at 5:00 PM
Transportation Review 11/15 at 4:30 PM
November 14th Student Services Initial Proposal at 5:00 PM
Student Services Review 11/28 at 4:30 PM
November 15th Instructional & Tech. Initial Proposal at 5:00 PM
Instructional & Technology Review 11/28 at 5:00 PMSchedule of Budget Components to be Presented at Board of Education Meetings
2024-2025 Budget Components
As information becomes available regarding the budget and its components, it will be added and updated.
The Baldwinsville Central School District Board of Education believes that input from our community is vital in the development of our annual budget. In the fall, the District will ask for volunteers (community members and staff members) to participate in several advisory committees for specific areas of the budget, including; 1. athletics; 2. facilities; 3. instructional/technology; 4. special education; and 5. transportation. These advisory committees are charged with identifying investments and cost savings in order to preserve the high quality education provided by our District.
In December and January, District leaders will present different components of the Proposed 2024-2025 Budget at Board of Education workshops, reflecting the input of the advisory committees. The Board encourages all community members to attend the meetings to learn more about what is included in the proposed 2024-2025 budget. Workshops are held at 5:00 p.m. in the Transportation Center.
The schedule of Board meetings is as follows:
DECEMBER 2023
December 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM - 2024-25 Initial BOE Budget ReviewJANUARY 2024
January 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM - 2024-25 Final BOE Budget ReviewMARCH 2024
March 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM - 2024-25 Budget, Legal Notice & Property Tax Report Card presented to BOE for adoption.MAY 2024
May 13, 2024 - Meet the Candidate at 6:00 PM & Public Hearing at 6:30 PM
May 21, 2024 - BUDGET VOTE (6:00 AM - 9:00 PM District Operations Building, 29 E. Oneida St, Baldwinsville, NY 13027)As information becomes available regarding the budget and its components, it will be added and updated.
- District Public Budget Document for 2024-2025
- Baker Public Budget Document for 2024-2025
- Durgee Public Budget Document for 2024-2025
- Ray Public Budget Document for 2024-2025
- Elden Public Budget Document for 2024-2025
- McNamara Public Budget Document for 2024-2025
- Palmer Public Budget Document for 2024-2025
- Reynolds Public Budget Document for 2024-2025
- Van Buren Public Budget Document for 2024-2025
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BUDGET VOTE
May 16, 2023
6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
District Operations Building
29 East Oneida Street, BaldwinsvillePUBLIC BUDGET AND FOUNDATION AID INCREASE HEARING & MEET THE BOARD CANDIDATES
May 8, 2023
Transportation Center
2810 West Entry Rd, Baldwinsville
Voting Requirements
To be eligible to vote, you must be:
- Eighteen years of age or older;
- A citizen of the United States; and
- A resident of the district for 30 days prior to the vote.
Absentee Ballots
Please return to District Clerk Kimberly Vile via email to kvile@bville.org or fax to (315) 635- 3970. Completed applications for absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. prevailing time on May 15, 2023 to be hand delivered, and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time on May 9, 2023, if the absentee ballot is to be mailed to the voter. If you have questions, please call 315-638-6055.
2023-2024 Budget Presentation here
2023-2024 Budget Advisory Committee Meetings (5:00 p.m. on Zoom unless otherwise noted)
NOVEMBER 2022
3 - Facilities Committee Meeting
15 - Athletics Committee Meeting
16 - Transportation Committee Meeting
29 - Athletics Committee Meeting
30 - Special Education Committee MeetingDECEMBER 2022
1 - Transportation Committee Meeting
6 - Facilities Committee Meeting
13 - Special Education Committee MeetingJANUARY 2023
10 - Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting
17 - Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting
Schedule of Budget Components to be Presented at Board of Education Meetings
The Baldwinsville Central School District Board of Education believes that input from our community is vital in the development of our annual budget. In the fall, the District will ask for volunteers (community members and staff members) to participate in several advisory committees for specific areas of the budget, including; 1. athletics; 2. facilities; 3. instructional/technology; 4. special education; and 5. transportation. These advisory committees are charged with identifying investments and cost savings in order to preserve the high quality education provided by our District.
Beginning in December, District administrators will present a different component of the proposed 2023-2024 budget at each Board of Education meeting, reflecting the input of the advisory committees. The Board encourages all community members to attend the meetings to learn more about what is included in the proposed 2023-2024 budget. Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the Transportation Center.
The schedule of Board meetings is as follows:
DECEMBER 2022
19 - New: Transportation and Debt ServiceJANUARY 2023
9 - Review: Transportation and Debt Service
New: Athletics and Administration
23 - Review: Athletics and Administration
New: Special EducationFEBRUARY 2023
13 - Review: Special Education
New: Facilities & TechnologyMARCH 2023
6 - Review: Facilities & Technology
New: Instructional
20 - Review: Instructional & Board adopts budgetApril 2023
17 - Deadline for special propositions and signed petitions for election to Board of EducationMay 2023
8 - Meet the Candidate & Public Hearing
16 - BUDGET VOTE
2023-2024 Budget Components
As information becomes available regarding the budget and its components, it will be added and updated.
- District Public Budget Document for 2023-2024
- Baker Public Budget Document for 2023-2024
- Durgee Public Budget Document for 2023-2024
- Ray Public Budget Document for 2023-2024
- Elden Public Budget Document for 2023-2024
- McNamara Public Budget Document for 2023-2024
- Palmer Public Budget Document for 2023-2024
- Reynolds Public Budget Document for 2023-2024
- Van Buren Public Budget Document for 2023-2024
- Budget Notice
- Budget Newsletter
- Meet the Candidates and Budget Hearing Presentation
- Revenue Budget Summary
- State Aid Analysis
- Property Tax Report Card for 2023-2024
- Transportation Budget
- Debt Service Budget
- Athletics, PE, Intramural, and Friend to Friend Budget
- Administration Budget
- Special Education Budget
- Facilities Budget
- Instructional Budget
- Technology/AV/Library Budget
- Summary of Changes
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BUDGET VOTE
May 17, 2022
6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
District Operations Building
29 East Oneida Street, BaldwinsvillePUBLIC BUDGET HEARING & MEET THE BOARD CANDIDATES
May 10, 2022
6:30 p.m.
Transportation Center
2810 West Entry Rd, BaldwinsvilleVoting Requirements
To be eligible to vote, you must be:
1.) Eighteen years of age or older;
2.) A citizen of the United States; and
3.) A resident of the district for 30 days prior to the vote.Absentee Ballots
Please return to District Clerk Kimberly Vile via email to kvile@bville.org or fax to (315) 635- 3970. Completed applications for absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. prevailing time on May 16, 2022 to be hand delivered, and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time on May 10, 2022, if the absentee ballot is to be mailed to the voter. If you have questions, please call 315-638-6055.
If you have requested an absentee ballot and do not receive the ballot within seven (7) days of the request, please call 315-638-6055.
Absentee Ballots are due to the District Clerk by 5:00 PM on May 17, 2022. Sealed absentee ballots can be placed in the slot in the top of the locked box in front of the District Office located at 29 E. Oneida Street, Baldwinsville, NY 13027.2022-2023 Budget Calendar (printable version)
2022-2023 Budget Advisory Committee Meetings (5:00 PM unless otherwise noted)
NOVEMBER 2021
4 - Facilities Committee Meeting
15 - Athletics Committee Meeting
16 - Transportation Committee Meeting
29 - Athletics Committee Meeting
30 - Special Education Committee MeetingDECEMBER 2021
1 - Transportation Committee Meeting
2 - Facilities Committee Meeting
14 - Special Education Committee MeetingJANUARY 2022
11 - Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting
18 - Instructional/Technology Committee MeetingSchedule of Budget Components to be Presented at Board of Education Meetings
The Baldwinsville Central School District Board of Education believes that input from our community is vital in the development of our annual budget. In the fall, the District will ask for volunteers (community members and staff members) to participate in several advisory committees for specific areas of the budget, including; 1. athletics; 2. facilities; 3. instructional/technology; 4. special education; and 5. transportation. These advisory committees are charged with identifying investments and cost savings in order to preserve the high quality education provided by our District.
Beginning in December, District administrators will present a different component of the proposed 2022-2023 budget at each Board of Education meeting, reflecting the input of the advisory committees. The Board encourages all community members to attend the meetings to learn more about what is included in the proposed 2022-2023 budget. Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the Durgee Junior High School cafeteria.The schedule of Board meetings is as follows:
DECEMBER 2021
20 - New: Transportation and Debt Service
JANUARY 2022
10 - Review: Transportation and Debt Service
New: Athletics and Administration
24 - Review: Athletics and Administration
New: Special EducationFEBRUARY 2022
14 - Review: Special Education
New: Facilities and TechnologyMARCH 2022
7 - Review: Facilities and Technology
New: Instructional
21 - Review: InstructionalApril 2022
4 - Board adopts budget
18 - Deadline for special propositions and signed petitions for election to Board of EducationMay 2022
10 - Public Hearing
17 - BUDGET VOTE2022-2023 Budget Components
As information becomes available regarding the budget and its components, it will be added and updated.
- District Public Budget Document for 2022-2023
- Baker Public Budget Document for 2022-2023
- Durgee Public Budget Document for 2022-2023
- Ray Public Budget Document for 2022-2023
- Elden Public Budget Document for 2022-2023
- McNamara Public Budget Document for 2022-2023
- Palmer Public Budget Document for 2022-2023
- Reynolds Public Budget Document for 2022-2023
- Van Buren Public Budget Document for 2022-2023
- Budget Postcard
- Budget Newsletter
- Budget Flyer
- Meet the Candidates and Budget Hearing Presentation
- Revenue Budget Summary
- State Aid Analysis
- Revenue History
- Property Tax Report Card for 2022-2023
- Transportation Budget
- Debt Service Budget
- Athletics, PE, Intramural, and Friend to Friend Budget
- Administration Budget
- Special Education Budget
- Facilities Budget
- Instructional Budget
- Technology/AV/Library Budget
- Summary of Changes 03072022
- District Public Budget Document for 2022-2023
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BUDGET VOTE
May 18, 2021
6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
District Operations Building
29 East Oneida Street, Baldwinsville
PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING & MEET THE BOARD CANDIDATES
May 11, 2021
6:30 p.m. at Durgee Jr. High School
Live-streamed on BaldwinsvilleVoting Requirements
To be eligible to vote, you must be:
1.) Eighteen years of age or older;
2.) A citizen of the United States; and
3.) A resident of the district for 30 days prior to the vote.Absentee Ballots
Download an Application for an Absentee Ballot
Please return to District Clerk Kimberly Vile via email to kvile@bville.org or fax to (315) 635- 3970. Completed applications for absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. prevailing time on May 17, 2021 to be hand delivered, and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time on May 11, 2021, if the absentee ballot is to be mailed to the voter. If you have questions, please call 315-638-6055.
If you have requested an absentee ballot and do not receive the ballot within seven (7) days of the request, please call 315-638-6055.2021-2022 Budget Calendar (printable version)
2021-2022 Budget Committee MeetingsNOVEMBER 2020
5 - Facilities Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Held via Zoom
10 - Athletics Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Held via Zoom
12 - Transportation Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Held via Zoom
19 - Athletics Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Canceled
24 - Special Education Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Held via ZoomDECEMBER 2020
3 - Facilities Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Held via Zoom
9 - Special Education Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Held via Zoom
10 - Transportation Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Held via ZoomJANUARY 2021
12 - Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Held via Zoom
19 - Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Held via ZoomSchedule of Budget Components to be Presented at Board of Education Meetings
The Baldwinsville Central School District Board of Education believes that input from our community is vital in the development of our annual budget. In the fall, the District asked volunteers (community members and staff members) to participate in several advisory committees for specific areas of the budget, including; 1. athletics; 2. facilities; 3. instructional/technology; 4. special education; and 5. transportation. These advisory committees are charged with identifying investments and cost savings in order to preserve the high quality education provided by our District.
Beginning in December, District administrators will present a different component of the proposed 2021-2022 budget at each Board of Education meeting, reflecting the input of the advisory committees. The Board encourages all community members to attend the meetings to learn more about what is included in the proposed 2021-2022 budget. Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Meetings or in the Durgee Junior High School cafeteria.The schedule of Board meetings is as follows:
DECEMBER 2020
21 - New: Transportation and Debt ServiceJANUARY 2021
11 - Review: Transportation and Debt Service
New: Athletics and Administration25 - Review: Athletics and Administration
New: Special EducationFEBRUARY 2021
8 - Review: Special Education
New: FacilitiesMARCH 2021
1 - Review: Facilities
New: Instructional and Technology
15 - Review: Instructional and TechnologyApril 2021
12 - Board adopts budget
19 - Deadline for special propositions and signed petitions for election to Board of EducationMay 2021
11 - Public Hearing
18 - BUDGET VOTE2021-2022 Budget Components
As information becomes available regarding the budget and its components, it will be added and updated.
- District Public Budget Document for 2021-2022
- Baker Public Budget Document for 2021-2022
- Durgee Public Budget Document for 2021-2022
- Ray Public Budget Document for 2021-2022
- Elden Public Budget Document for 2021-2022
- McNamara Public Budget Document for 2021-2022
- Palmer Public Budget Document for 2021-2022
- Reynolds Public Budget Document for 2021-2022
- Van Buren Public Budget Document for 2021-2022
- Budget Postcard
- Budget Newsletter
- Budget Flyer
- Meet the Candidates and Budget Hearing Presentation - PDF
- Revenue Budget Summary
- State Aid Analysis
- Revenue History
- Property Tax Report Card for 2021-2022
- Transportation Budget – Presentation to Board of Education with March 15 Bus Purchase Slide Update
- Debt Service Budget – Presentation to Board of Education
- Athletics, PE, Intramural, and Friend to Friend Budget – Presentation to Board of Education
- Administration Budget – Presentation to Board of Education
- Special Education Budget – Presentation to Board of Education
- Facilities Budget – Presentation to Board of Education
- Instructional Budget – Presentation to Board of Education
- Technology/AV/Library Budget – Presentation to Board of Education
- Summary of Changes
- Summary of Budget by Area
- District Public Budget Document for 2021-2022
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ABSENTEE BALLOT BUDGET VOTE
June 9, 2020
Ballots Accepted until 5:00 PM
*Mail In Accepted until June 16, 2020
District Office
29 East Oneida St.
Baldwinsville, NY 13027PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING & MEET THE BOARD CANDIDATES
June 2, 2020
6:30 p.m., Meet the Candidates
7:00 p.m., Hearing
Meet the Candidates & Budget Hearing Audio June 2, 2020Voting Requirements
To be eligible to vote, you must be:
1.) Eighteen years of age or older;
2.) A citizen of the United States; and
3.) A resident of the district for 30 days prior to the vote.Absentee Ballots
Absentee ballots can be obtained by calling the district office at 315-638-6055 or email tturner@bville.org
2020-2021 Budget Calendar (printable version)
2020-2021 Budget Committee MeetingsNOVEMBER 2019
6 - Facilities Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Facilities Conference Room, 29 East Oneida Street
12 - Athletics Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Baker High School Library
13 - Transportation Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Transportation Conference Room, 29 East Oneida Street
26 - Athletics Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Baker High School Library
26 - Special Education Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., District Office Large Conference Room, 29 East Oneida StreetDECEMBER 2019
3 - Facilities Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Facilities Conference Room, 29 East Oneida Street
10 - Special Education Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., District Office Large Conference Room, 29 East Oneida Street
12 - Transportation Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Transportation Conference Room, 29 East Oneida StreetJANUARY 2020
14 - Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting, 4 p.m., District Office Large Conference Room, 29 East Oneida Street
21 - Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting, 4 p.m., District Office Large Conference Room, 29 East Oneida StreetSchedule of Budget Components to be Presented at Board of Education Meetings
The Baldwinsville Central School District Board of Education believes that input from our community is vital in the development of our annual budget. In the fall, the District asked volunteers (community members and staff members) to participate in several advisory committees for specific areas of the budget, including; 1. athletics; 2. facilities; 3. instructional/technology; 4. special education; and 5. transportation. These advisory committees are charged with identifying investments and cost savings in order to preserve the high quality education provided by our District.
Beginning in December, District administrators will present a different component of the proposed 2020-2021 budget at each Board of Education meeting, reflecting the input of the advisory committees. The Board encourages all community members to attend the meetings to learn more about what is included in the proposed 2020-2021 budget. Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the Durgee Junior High School cafeteria.The schedule of Board meetings is as follows:
DECEMBER 2019
16 - New: Transportation and Debt Service
JANUARY 2020
13 - Review: Transportation and Debt Service
New: Athletics and Administration27 - Review: Athletics and Administration
New: Special EducationFEBRUARY 2020
10 - Review: Special Education
New: FacilitiesMARCH 2020
2 - Review: Facilities
New: Instructional and Technology16 - Review: Instructional and Technology
MAY 2020
11 - Board adopts budget
11 - Deadline for special propositions and signed petitions for election to Board of EducationJUNE 2020
2 - Meet the Board Candidates, 6:30 p.m. followed by Public Budget Hearing at 7 p.m. Via Zoom Meeting
9 - BUDGET VOTE BY IN PERSON ABSENTEE BALLOT - Absentee Ballot Accepted Until 5:00 PM, District Office
16 - BUDGET VOTE BY MAIL-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT - DUE BY MAIL-IN AT DISTRICT OFFICE2020-2021 Budget Components
As information becomes available regarding the budget and its components, it will be added and updated.
- Public Budget Document for 2020-2021
- Budget Postcard
- Budget Newsletter
- Budget Presentation - PDF
- Revenue Analysis
- State Aid Analysis
- Revenue History
- Property Tax Report Card for 2020-2021
- Transportation Budget – Presentation to Board of Education
- Debt Service Budget – Presentation to Board of Education
- Athletics, PE, Intramural, and Friend to Friend Budget – Presentation to Board of Education
- Administration Budget – Presentation to Board of Education
- Special Education Budget – Presentation to Board of Education
- Facilities Budget – Presentation to Board of Education
- Instructional Budget – Presentation to Board of Education
- Technology/AV/Library Budget – Presentation to Board of Education
- Summary of Changes
- Summary of Budget by Area
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BUDGET VOTE
May 21, 2019
6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Baker H.S. AuditoriumPUBLIC BUDGET HEARING & Meet the Board Candidates
May 14, 2019
6:30 p.m., Meet the Candidates, Durgee Jr. High Cafeteria
7:00 p.m., Hearing, Durgee Jr. High CafeteriaVoting Requirements
To be eligible to vote, you must be:
1.) Eighteen years of age or older;
2.) A citizen of the United States; and
3.) A resident of the district for 30 days prior to the vote.Absentee Ballots
Absentee ballots can be obtained by calling the district office at 315-638-6055, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
2019-2020 Budget Calendar (printable version)
2019-2020 Budget Committee Meetings
NOVEMBER 2018
8 - Facilities Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Facilities Conference Room, 29 East Oneida Street
13 - Athletics Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Baker High School Library
14 - Transportation Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Transportation Conference Room, 29 East Oneida Street
26 - Athletics Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Baker High School Library
28 - Special Education Committee Meeting, 4 p.m., District Office Large Conference Room, 29 East Oneida StreetDECEMBER 2018
6 - Facilities Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Facilities Conference Room, 29 East Oneida Street
11- Special Education Committee Meeting, 4 p.m., District Office Large Conference Room, 29 East Oneida Street
12 - Transportation Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Transportation Conference Room, 29 East Oneida StreetJANUARY 2019
16 - Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting, 4 p.m., District Office Large Conference Room, 29 East Oneida Street
23 - Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting, 4 p.m., District Office Large Conference Room, 29 East Oneida StreetSchedule of Budget Components to be Presented at Board of Education Meetings
The Baldwinsville Central School District Board of Education believes that input from our community is vital in the development of our annual budget. In the fall, the District asked volunteers (community members and staff members) to participate in several advisory committees for specific areas of the budget, including; 1. athletics; 2. facilities; 3. instructional/technology; 4. special education; and 5. transportation. These advisory committees are charged with identifying investments and cost savings in order to preserve the high quality education provided by our District.
Beginning in December, District administrators will present a different component of the proposed 2019-2020 budget at each Board of Education meeting, reflecting the input of the advisory committees. The Board encourages all community members to attend the meetings to learn more about what is included in the proposed 2019-2020 budget. Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the Durgee Junior High School cafeteria.The schedule of Board meetings is as follows:
DECEMBER 2018
17 - New: Transportation and Debt ServiceJANUARY 2019
7 - Review: Transportation and Debt Service
New: Athletics and Administration28 - Review: Athletics and Administration
New: Special EducationFEBRUARY 2019
11 - Review: Special Education
New: FacilitiesMARCH 2019
4 - Review: Facilities
New: Instructional and Technology
18 - Review: Instructional and TechnologyAPRIL 2019
8 - Board adopts budget
22- Deadline for special propositions and signed petitions for election to Board of EducationMAY 2019
14 - Meet the Board Candidates, 6:30 p.m. followed by Public Budget Hearing at 7 p.m., Durgee Cafeteria
21 - BUDGET VOTE - 6 am to 9 pm, Baker High School auditorium2019-2020 Budget Components
As information becomes available regarding the budget and its components, it will be added and updated.
Included in Budget Document are the Report Cards for each School:
- Baker High School
- Durgee Junior High
- Ray Middle School
- Elden Elementary
- McNamara Elementary
- Palmer Elementary
- Reynolds Elementary
- Van Buren Elementary
• Budget Postcard
• Budget Newsletter
• Budget Presentation - PDF
• Revenue Analysis
• State Aid Analysis
• Revenue History
• Property Tax Report Card for 2019-2020
• Transportation Budget Presentation to Board of Education 12/17/18
• Debt Service Budget Presentation to Board of Education 12/17/18
• Athletics, PE, Intramural, and Friend to Friend Budget Presentation to Board of Education 1/7/19 Details 1/7/19
• Administration Budget Presentation to Board of Education 1/7/19 Details 1/7/19
• Special Education Budget Presentation to Board of Education 1/28/19
• Facilities Budget Presentation to Board of Education 2/11/19
• Instructional Budget Presentation to Board of Education 3/18/19
• Technology/AV/Library Budget Presentation to Board of Education 3/18/19
• Summary of Changes• Summary of Budget by Area
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Baldwinsville Voters Approve 2018-2019 Budget
On May 15, 2018, voters in the Baldwinsville Central School District approved the 2018-2019 proposed budget. The results are as follows:
- Budget proposition ($107,259,939) – 1312 Yes votes; 434 No votes
- Bus purchase proposition ($1,087,060) – 1328 Yes votes; 414 No votes
- Capital Project - Safety & Security - proposition ($4,310,000) – 1300 Yes votes; 445 No votes
Board of Education Election
Three candidates with the three highest vote totals were elected to three-year terms on the Board of Education:
Christy Pavetto Bond (incumbent) - 1106 votes
Jim Goulet (incumbent) - 1038 votes
Kim Sullivan-Dec - 879 votes
Louis Goeckel - 853 votes
Sally Dayger (incumbent) - 838 votesBUDGET VOTE
May 15, 2018
6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Baker H.S. AuditoriumPUBLIC BUDGET HEARING
May 8, 2018
7 p.m., Durgee Jr. High Cafeteria
If you missed the hearing, you can watch it on PACBTV, Spectrum channel 98 or Fios channel 30 on the following dates:
Saturday 5/12/18 11AM & 8PM
Sunday 5/13/18 11PM
Monday 5/14/18 2PM & 8PM2018-2019 Budget Calendar (printable version)
Voting Requirements
To be eligible to vote, you must be:
1.) Eighteen years of age or older;
2.) A citizen of the United States; and
3.) A resident of the district for 30 days prior to the vote.
Absentee Ballots
Absentee ballots can be obtained by calling the district office at 315-638-6055, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.2018-2019 General Fund Budget Development Calendar
OCTOBER 2017
13 Budget materials distributed including quotas, supplies & equipment.
Staffing needs, Instructional/Non-Instructional staffing needs, staffing changes and extra-duty staff due to Deputy Superintendent.NOVEMBER 2017
7 Special Education Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., District Office
8 Facilities Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Facilities Conference Room
10 Final day to turn in budgets to the Business Office
13 Athletics Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Baker H.S. Library
14 Special Education Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., District Office Conference Room
15 Transportation Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Transportation Conference Room
27 Athletics Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Baker H.S. LibraryDECEMBER 2017
5 Facilities Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Facilities Conference Room
13 Transportation Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Transportation Conference RoomJANUARY 2018
16 Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting, 4 p.m., District Office Large Conference Room
23 Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting, 4 p.m., District Office Large Conference RoomSchedule of Budget Components to be Presented at Board of Education Meetings
The Baldwinsville Central School District Board of Education believes that input from our community is vital in the development of our annual budget. In the fall, the District asked volunteers (community members and staff members) to participate in several advisory committees for specific areas of the budget, including; 1. athletics; 2. facilities; 3. instructional/technology; 4. special education; and 5. transportation. These advisory committees were charged with identifying investments and cost savings in order to preserve the high quality education provided by our District.
Beginning in January, District administrators will present a different component of the proposed 2018-2019 budget at each Board of Education meeting, reflecting the input of the advisory committees. The Board encourages all community members to attend the meetings to learn more about what is included in the proposed 2018-2019 budget. Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the Durgee Junior High School cafeteria.Board of Education agendas and meeting documents are posted on the District’s website here the Friday before a meeting.
The schedule of Board meetings is as follows:
JANUARY 2018
8 BOE Meeting - New: Transportation & Debt Service
22 BOE Meeting - Review: Transportation & Debt Service; New: Athletics & AdministrationFEBRUARY 2018
5 BOE Meeting - Review: Athletics & Administration; New: Special Education
26 BOE Meeting - Review: Special Education; New: FacilitiesMARCH 2018
12 BOE Meeting - Review: Facilities; New: Instructional and Technology; Board Adopts Legal Notice
13 Legal Notice to Newspaper 4 times: 3/18; 4/8; 4/22; 5/6
26 BOE Meeting - Review: Instructional/TechnologyAPRIL 2018
2 BOE Meeting - Budget adoption by Board of Education; Property Tax Report Card
16 Deadline for special propositions and signed petitions for election to Board of Education
16 BOE MeetingMAY 2018
1 Copies of Budget available
7 BOE Meeting; Chairperson, Inspectors and Clerks appointed by BOE
8 Public Hearing- 7 p.m., Durgee Cafeteria; Meet the Board of Education candidates at 6:30 p.m.
15 BUDGET VOTE2018-2019 Budget Components
As information become available regarding the budget and its components, it will be added and updated.
- Public Budget Document for 2018-2019
Included in Budget Document are the Report Cards for each School: • Budget Presentation - Audio
• 18 Year Revenue History
•Capital Project Presentation - Safety and Security -
BUDGET PASSES. THANK YOU, B'VILLE!
Voters in the Baldwinsville Central School District have approved the 2017-2018 proposed budget. The results are as follows:
* Budget proposition ($104,691,624) – 1181 Yes votes; 307 No votes
* Bus purchase proposition ($1,149,514) – 1168 Yes votes; 319 No votes
* Capital Reserve Fund proposition (not to exceed $5 million) – 1163 Yes votes; 327 No votes
Board of Education Election
Three candidates with the three highest vote totals were elected to three-year terms on the Board of Education:
1. Jennifer Patruno - 1033 votes
2. Matthew Yager (incumbent) - 974 votes
3. Jeffrey Marier (incumbent) - 950 votes
Thank you to the Baldwinsville Central School District community for its support!BUDGET VOTE
MAY 16, 2017
6 A.M. - 9 P.M.
BAKER H.S. SMALL GYM PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING
MAY 9, 2017
7 P.M., DURGEE JR. HIGH CAFETERIA 6:30 P.M. - MEET THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES - CANDIDATES WILL PRESENT THEIR BIOGRAPHIES AND THEIR REASONS FOR RUNNING FOR THE BOARD TO THE PUBLIC2017-2018 Budget Calendar (printable version)
Voting Requirements
BUDGET VOTE: MAY 16, 2017
6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Baker High School Small GymVoting Requirements
To be eligible to vote, you must be:
1.) Eighteen years of age or older;
2.) A citizen of the United States; and
3.) A resident of the district for 30 days prior to the vote.Absentee Ballots
Absentee ballots can be obtained by calling the district office at 638-6055, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.2017-2018 General Fund Budget Development Calendar
OCTOBER 2016 14 Budget materials distributed including quotas, supplies & equipment. Staffing needs, Instructional/Non-Instructional staffing needs, staffing changes and extra-duty staff due to Deputy Superintendent. NOVEMBER 2016 8 Transportation Committee Meeting 10 Facilities Committee Meeting 11 Final day to turn in budgets to the Business Office 14 Athletics Committee Meeting 28 Special Education Committee Meeting 28 Athletics Committee Meeting DECEMBER 2016 6 Transportation Committee Meeting 8 Facilities Committee Meeting 13 Special Education Committee Meeting
Schedule of Budget Components to be Presented at Board of Education Meetings
The Baldwinsville Central School District Board of Education believes that input from our community is vital in the development of our annual budget. In the fall, the District asked volunteers (community members and staff members) to participate in several advisory committees for specific areas of the budget, including; 1. athletics; 2. facilities; 3. instructional/technology; 4. special education; and 5. transportation. These advisory committees were charged with identifying investments and cost savings in order to preserve the high quality education provided by our District.
Beginning in January, District administrators will present a different component of the proposed 2017-2018 budget at each Board of education meeting, reflecting the input of the advisory committees. The Board encourages all community members to attend the meetings to learn more about what is included in the proposed 2017-2018 budget. Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the Durgee Junior High School cafeteria.Board of Education agendas and meeting documents are posted on the District’s website HERE the Friday before a meeting.
The schedule of Board meetings and budget advisory committee meetings is as follows:
JANUARY 2017 9 BOE Meeting - New: Transportation & Debt Service 18 Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting 23 BOE Meeting - Review: Transportation & Debt Service New: Athletics & Administration 24 Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting FEBRUARY 2017 6 BOE Meeting - Review: Athletics & Administration New: Special Education 27 BOE Meeting - Review: Special Education New: Facilities MARCH 2017 13 BOE Meeting - Review: Facilities New: Instructional and Technology Board Adopts Legal Notice 14 Legal Notice to Newspaper 4 times: 3/19; 4/9; 4/23; 5/7 27 BOE Meeting - Review: Instructional/Technology APRIL 2017 3 BOE Meeting - Budget adoption by Board of Education; Property Tax Report Card 17 Deadline for special propositions and signed petitions for election to Board of Education 24 BOE Meeting MAY 2017 2 Copies of Budget available 8 BOE Meeting - Chairperson, Inspectors and Clerks appointed by Board 9 Public Hearing- 7 p.m., Durgee Cafeteria; Meet the Board of Education candidates at 6:30 p.m. 16 BUDGET VOTE (Printable Version)
2017-2018 Budget Components • Public Budget Document for 2017-2018 • Budget Postcard • Budget Newsletter As information becomes available regarding the following budget components, they will be added and updated. • Budget Presentation - Audio • Budget Presentation - PDF • Revenue Analysis • 18 Year Revenue History • Property Tax Report Card for 2017-2018 • Transporation Budget • Debt Service Budget • Athletics, PE, Intramural, and Friend to Friend Budget • Administration Budget • Special Education Budget • Facilities Budget • Instructional Budget • Technology/AV/Library Budget -
Voting Requirements BUDGET VOTE MAY 17, 2016
6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the auditorium of Baker High School.Voting Requirements
To be eligible to vote, you must be:
1.) Eighteen years of age or older;
2.) A citizen of the United States; and
3.) A resident of the district for 30 days prior to the vote.
Absentee Ballots
Absentee ballots can be obtained by calling the district office at 638-6055, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.2016/2017 General Fund Budget Development Calendar OCTOBER 2015 15 Budget materials distributed including quotas, supplies & equipment. Staffing needs, Instructional/Non-Instructional staffing needs, staffing changes and extra-duty staff due to Deputy Superintendent. NOVEMBER 2015 13 Final day to turn in budgets to the Business Office tbd Transportation Committee Meeting tbd Athletics Committee Meeting tbd Special Ed Committee Meeting tbd Facilities Committee Meeting tbd Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting DECEMBER 2015 tbd Transportation Committee Meeting tbd Athletics Committee Meeting tbd Special Ed Committee Meeting tbd Facilities Committee Meeting tbd Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting JANUARY 2016 11 BofE Meeting - New: Transportation & Debt Service 25 BofE Meeting - Review: Transportation & Debt Service New: Athletics & Administration FEBRUARY 2016 8 BofE Meeting - Review: Athletics & Administration New: Special Ed MARCH 2016 14 BofE Meeting - Review: Special Ed New: Facilities Board Adopts Legal Notice 15 Legal Notice to Newspaper 4 times: 3/20; 4/10; 4/24; 5/31 28 BofE Meeting - Review: Facilities New: Instructional & Technology APRIL 2016 4 BofE Meeting - Review: Instructional & Technology Budget adoption by Board of Education 18 Deadline for special propositions and signed petitions for election to Board of Education MAY 2 Chairperson, Inspectors and Clerks appointed by Board 3 Copies of Budget available 10 Public Hearing 17 BUDGET VOTE
2016/2017 Budget Components • Public Budget Document for 2016/2017 • Budget Postcard • Budget Newsletter
As information becomes available regarding the following budget components, they will be added and updated. • Budget Presentation - Audio • Budget Presentation - PDF • Budget Review • Revenue Analysis • 18 Year Revenue History • Property Tax Report Card for 2016-2017 • Transporation Budget • Debt Service Budget • Athletics, PE, Intramural, and Friend to Friend Budget • Administration Budget • Special Education Budget • Facilities Budget • Instructional Budget • Technology/AV/Library Budget
Budget Development
The Baldwinsville Central School District Board of Education believes that input from our community is vital in the development of our annual budget. In the fall, the district asked volunteers to participate in several advisory committees for specific areas of the budget, including; 1. athletics; 2. facilities; 3. instructional/technology; 4. special education; and 5. transportation. These advisory committees were charged with identifying investments and cost savings in order to preserve the high quality education provided by our district.
Beginning in January, district administrators will present a different component of the proposed 2016-2017 budget at each Board meeting, reflecting the input of the advisory committees. The schedule is as follows:
*January 11 – Transportation and Debt Service;
*January 25 – Athletics & Administration and Review of Transportation and Debt Service;
*February 8 – Special Education and Review of Athletics & Administration;
*March 14 – Facilities and Review of Special Education;
* March 28 – Instructional/Technology and Review of Facilities; and
*April 4 – Review of Instructional/Technology.
The Board encourages all members of the community to attend any of the meetings to learn more about what has been included in the proposed 2016-2017 budget. Meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Durgee Junior High School cafeteria.
Board of Education agendas are posted on the district’s website by 4:00 p.m. the Friday before a meeting. Follow the link on the district’s home page, Baldwinsville.
The district looks forward to the opportunity to receive public input during the budget process. -
Voting Requirements BUDGET VOTE MAY 19, 2015
6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the auditorium of Baker High School.Voting Requirements
To be eligible to vote, you must be:
1.) Eighteen years of age or older;
2.) A citizen of the United States; and
3.) A resident of the district for 30 days prior to the vote.
Absentee Ballots
Absentee ballots can be obtained by calling the district office at 638-6055, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.2015/2016 General Fund Budget Development Calendar OCTOBER 2014 16 Budget materials distributed including quotas, supplies & equipment. Staffing needs, Instructional/Non-Instructional staffing needs, staffing changes and extra-duty staff due to Deputy Superintendent. NOVEMBER 2014 14 Final day to turn in budgets to the Business Office tbd Transportation Committee Meeting tbd Athletics Committee Meeting tbd Special Ed Committee Meeting tbd Facilities Committee Meeting tbd Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting DECEMBER 2014 tbd Transportation Committee Meeting tbd Athletics Committee Meeting tbd Special Ed Committee Meeting tbd Facilities Committee Meeting tbd Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting JANUARY 2015 12 BofE Meeting - New: Transportation & Debt Service 26 BofE Meeting - Review: Transportation & Debt Service New: Athletics & Administration FEBRUARY 2015 9 BofE Meeting - Review: Athletics & Administration New: Special Ed MARCH 2015 2 BofE Meeting - Review: Special Ed New: Facilities 16 BofE Meeting - Review: Facilities New: Instructional & Technology Board Adopts Legal Notice 17 Legal Notice to Newspaper 4 times: 3/22; 4/12; 4/26; 5/3 APRIL 2015 13 BofE Meeting - Review: Instructional & Technology Budget adoption by Board of Education 20 Deadline for special propositions and signed petitions for election to Board of Education MAY 4 Chairperson, Inspectors and Clerks appointed by Board 5 Copies of Budget available 12 Public Hearing 19 BUDGET VOTE (Printable Version)
2015/2016 Budget Components • Public Budget Document for 2015/2016 • Budget Postcard • Budget Newsletter As information becomes available regarding the following budget components, they will be added and updated. • Budget Presentation - Audio • Budget Presentation - PDF • Budget Review • Revenue Analysis • 18 Year Revenue History • Property Tax Report Card for 2015-2016 • Transporation Budget • Debt Service Budget • Athletics, PE, Intramural, and Friend to Friend Budget • Administration Budget • Special Education Budget • Facilities Budget • Instructional Budget • School Nurses Presentation • Technology/AV/Library Budget
Budget Development The budget development process for 2015-2016 continues in the Baldwinsville Central School District. The Board of Education and district administrators are carefully scrutinizing all areas of the budget.
Community collaboration is a vital element in the budget development process. Residents have the opportunity to express their concerns and suggestions regarding the budget by participating in budget discussions at Board of Education meetings. At Board meetings from January to March, district administrators will present a different component of the budget to the Board. At each meeting, the budget discussion will be open to the public for questions and comments after the Board’s discussion.
Board meetings usually begin at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria of Durgee Junior High School. To confirm a meeting location, call the superintendent’s office the day of the meeting at 638-6043.
The schedule of Board of Education meetings and the budget components to be discussed are as follows:
• January 12 - Transportation, Debt Service
• January 26 - Athletics & Administration and review Transportation & Debt Service;
• February 9 - Special Education and review Athletics & Administration;
• March 2 - Facilities and review of Special Education;• March 16 - Instructional & Technology and review Facilities
• April 13 - Review of Instructional & Technology• April 13 – Board of Education adopts budget.
Board of Education agendas are posted on the district’s website by 4:00 p.m. the Friday before a meeting. Follow the link on the district’s home page, Baldwinsville.
The district looks forward to the opportunity to receive public input during the budget process. -
2014/2015 General Fund Budget
Development CalendarOctober 17 Budget materials distributed including quotas, supplies & equipment. 17 Staffing needs, Instructional/Non-Instructional staffing needs, staffing changes and extra-duty staff due to Asst. Supt. For Human Resources. November 15 FINAL DAY TO TURN IN BUDGETS TO THE B.O. tbd Transportation Committee Meeting tbd Athletics Committee Meeting tbd Special Ed Committee Meeting tbd Facilities Committee Meeting tbd Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting December tbd Transportation Committee Meeting tbd Athletics Committee Meeting tbd Special Ed Committee Meeting tbd Facilities Committee Meeting tbd Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting January 6 BoE Meeting-New: Transportation & Debt Service 27 BoE Meeting-Review: Transportation & Debt Service New: Athletics & Administration February 10 BoE Meeting-Review: Athletics & Administration New: Special Ed March 10 BoE Meeting-Review: Special Ed New: Facilities 19 BoE Meeting-Review: Facilities New: Instructional & Technology 24 Board adopts Legal Notice 24 Legal Notice to newspaper 4 times: 3/23;4/13;4/27;5/4 APRIL 7 BoE Meeting-Review: Instructional & Technology 7 BoE Meeting-Budget adoption by Board 21 Deadline for special propositions and signed petitions for election to Board of Education 28 BoE Meeting MAY 5 Chairperson, Inspectors and Clerks appointed by Board 6 Copies of Budget available 13 Public Hearing 20 BUDGET VOTE 2014/2015 Budget Calendar
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Budget Components Public Budget Document for 2014-2015 2014-2015 Budget Postcard 2014-2015 Budget Newsletter As information becomes available regarding the following budget components, they will be added and updated. Please note the dates indicated - this is the date last updated and posted on this site. - Budget Presentation 2014-2015
- Budget Review 2014-2015
- Revenue Analysis for 2014-2015
- 18 Year Revenue History
- Transportation Budget 2014-2015
- Debt Service 2014-2015
- Athletics, PE, Intramural & Friend to Friend Budget 2014-2015
- Administration Budget 2014-2015
- Special Education Budget 2014-2015
- Facilities Budget 2014-2015
- Instructional Budget 2014-2015
- Technology/AV/Library Budget 2014-2015
BCSD 2014-2015 Budget Development
The budget development process for 2014-2015 continues in the Baldwinsville Central School District. The Board of Education and district administrators are carefully scrutinizing all areas of the budget.
Community collaboration is a vital element in the budget development process. Residents have the opportunity to express their concerns and suggestions regarding the budget by participating in budget discussions at Board of Education meetings. At Board meetings from January to March, district administrators will present a different component of the budget to the Board. At each meeting, the budget discussion will be open to the public for questions and comments after the Board’s discussion.
Board meetings usually begin at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria of Durgee Junior High School. To confirm a meeting location, call the superintendent’s office the day of the meeting at 638-6043.
The schedule of Board of Education meetings and the budget components to be discussed are as follows:
• January 6 - Transportation, Debt Service
• January 27 - Athletics & Administration and review Transportation & Debt Service;
• February 10 - Special Education and review Athletics & Administration;
• March 10 - Facilities and review of Special Education;
• March 24 - Instructional & Technology and review Facilities• April 7 – Board of Education adopts budget.
Board meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are usually held in the cafeteria of Durgee Junior High School. Please call the Superintendent’s office at 638-6043 the Friday before a meeting to verify the location. Board of Education agendas are posted on the district’s website by 4:00 p.m. the Friday before a meeting. Follow the link on the district’s home page, Baldwinsville, to the Board of Education’s page.
The district looks forward to the opportunity to receive public input during the budget process.
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2013/2014 General Fund Budget
Development CalendarOctober 17 Budget materials distributed including quotas, supplies & equipment. 17 Staffing needs, Instructional/Non-Instructional staffing needs, staffing changes and extra-duty staff due to Asst. Supt. For Human Resources. November 16 FINAL DAY TO TURN IN BUDGETS TO THE B.O. tbd Transportation Committee Meeting tbd Athletics Committee Meeting tbd Special Ed Committee Meeting tbd Facilities Committee Meeting tbd Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting December tbd Transportation Committee Meeting tbd Athletics Committee Meeting tbd Special Ed Committee Meeting tbd Facilities Committee Meeting tbd Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting January 7 BoE Meeting-New: Transportation & Debt Service 28 BoE Meeting-Review: Transportation & Debt Service New: Athletics & Administration February 11 BoE Meeting-Review: Athletics & Administration New: Special Ed March 4 BoE Meeting-Review: Special Ed New: Facilities 18 BoE Meeting-Review: Facilities New: Instructional & Technology 18 Board adopts Legal Notice 20 Legal Notice to newspaper 4 times: 3/27;4/10;4/24;5/8 APRIL 8 BoE Meeting-Review: Instructional & Technology 8 BoE Meeting-Budget adoption by Board 22 BoE Meeting 22 Deadline for special propositions and signed petitions for election to Board of Education MAY 6 Chairperson, Inspectors and Clerks appointed by Board 7 Copies of Budget available 14 Public Hearing 21 BUDGET VOTE 2013/2014 Budget Calendar
(Printable Version)2013/2014 General Fund Budget Information Page
BUDGET VOTE MAY 21, 2013
6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the auditorium of Baker High School.Voting Requirements
To be eligible to vote, you must be:
1.) Eighteen years of age or older;
2.) A citizen of the United States; and
3.) A resident of the district for 30 days prior to the vote.
Absentee Ballots
Absentee ballots can be obtained by calling the district office at 638-6055, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.On This Page...
Links...
2009/2010 Budget Page
2010/2011 Budget Page
2011/2012 Budget Page
2012/2013 Budget PageMore Information... Understanding New York's Property Tax Levy Cap Budget Components Public Budget Document for 2013-2014 2013-2014 Budget Postcard 2013-2014 Budget Newsletter As information becomes available regarding the following budget components, they will be added and updated. Please note the dates indicated - this is the date last updated and posted on this site. - Budget Presentation 2013-2014
4/8/13 - Budget Review 2013-2014
- Revenue Analysis for 2013-2014
4/8/13 - 18 Year Revenue History
4/8/13 - Debt Service 2013-2014
4/8/13 - Transportation Budget 2013-2014
4/8/13 - Facilities Budget 2013-2014
4/8/13 - Athletics, PE, Intramural & Friend to Friend Budget 2013-2014
4/8/13 - Special Education Budget 2013-2014
4/8/13 - Instructional Budget 2013-2014
4/8/13 - Technology/AV/Library Budget 2013-2014
4/8/13 - Administration Budget 2013-2014
4/8/13
BCSD 2013-2014 Budget Development
The budget development process for 2013-2014 continues in the Baldwinsville Central School District. The Board of Education and district administrators are carefully scrutinizing all areas of the budget.
Community collaboration is a vital element in the budget development process. Residents have the opportunity to express their concerns and suggestions regarding the budget by participating in budget discussions at Board of Education meetings. At Board meetings from January to March, district administrators will present a different component of the budget to the Board. At each meeting, the budget discussion will be open to the public for questions and comments after the Board’s discussion.
Board meetings usually begin at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria of Durgee Junior High School. To confirm a meeting location, call the superintendent’s office the day of the meeting at 638-6043.
The schedule of Board of Education meetings and the budget components to be discussed are as follows:
• January 7 - Transportation, Debt Service
• January 28 - Athletics & Administration and review Transportation & Debt Service;
• February 11 - Special Education and review Athletics & Administration;
• March 4 - Facilities and review of Special Education;
• March 18 - Instructional & Technology and review Facilities• April 8 – Board of Education adopts budget.
Board meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are usually held in the cafeteria of Durgee Junior High School. Please call the Superintendent’s office at 638-6043 the Friday before a meeting to verify the location. Board of Education agendas are posted on the district’s website by 4:00 p.m. the Friday before a meeting. Follow the link on the district’s home page, Baldwinsville, to the Board of Education’s page.
The district looks forward to the opportunity to receive public input during the budget process.
- Budget Presentation 2013-2014
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Links...
2009/2010 Budget Page
2010/2011 Budget Page
2011/2012 Budget PageMore Information... Understanding New York's Property Tax Levy Cap A Message from Superintendent Jeanne Dangle
January Budget UpdateBudget Components Budget Summary for 2012/2013 with Reductions Public Budget Presentation - April 16, 2012 Proposed 2012-2013 General Fund Budget Administrative Compensation Information
NYS School District Report Card for the Baldwinsville Central School District Property Tax Report Card Local Government Exemption Impact Report Budget Q&A 2012-2013 Budget Newsletter As information becomes available regarding the following budget components, they will be added and updated. Please note the dates indicated - this is the date last updated and posted on this site.
Budget Presentation 2012-2013
(3/19/2012)Budget Review 2012-2013 Debt Service 2012-2013
(1/20/2012)Transportation Budget 2012-2013
(1-17-12)Facilities Budget 2012-2013
(1-17-2012)Athletic, PE, Intramural & Friend to Friend Budget 2012-2013
(1-17-2012)Special Education Budget 2012-2013
(1-18-12)Instructional Budget 2012-2013
(1-19-12)Technology/AV/Library Budget 2012-2013
(1-19-2012)Administration 2012-2013
(1/20/2012)BCSD 2012-2013 Budget Development
The budget development process for 2012-2013 continues in the Baldwinsville Central School District. The Board of Education and district administrators are carefully scrutinizing all areas of the budget.
Community collaboration is a vital element in the budget development process. Residents have the opportunity to express their concerns and suggestions regarding the budget by participating in budget discussions at Board of Education meetings. At Board meetings from January to March, district administrators will present a different component of the budget to the Board. At each meeting, the budget discussion will be open to the public for questions and comments after the Board’s discussion.
Board meetings usually begin at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria of Durgee Junior High School. To confirm a meeting location, call the superintendent’s office the day of the meeting at 638-6043.
The schedule of Board of Education meetings and the budget components to be discussed are as follows:
• November 21 - Transportation, Facilities, and Debt Service;
• December 5 - Athletics, review of Transportation, Facilities, and Debt Service;
• December 19 - Special Education, review of Athletics;
• January 9 - Instructional, Technology and review of Special Education;
• January 23 - Review of Instructional and Technology
• April 2 – Board of Education adopts budget.
Board meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are usually held in the cafeteria of Durgee Junior High School. Please call the Superintendent’s office at 638-6043 the Friday before a meeting to verify the location. Board of Education agendas are posted on the district’s website by 4:00 p.m. the Friday before a meeting. Follow the link on the district’s home page, Baldwinsville, to the Board of Education’s page.
The district looks forward to the opportunity to receive public input during the budget process.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Bus Purchase Proposition2012-2013 Proposed Bus Purchase – Questions & Answers
As the Board of Education and district administrators scrutinize the budget for cost savings, some common questions they are receiving from community members pertain to the proposed annual bus purchase.
The district is looking to purchase three 65-passenger buses, two long wheelchair buses, and three short wheelchair buses, for a total of $961,000. Community members will be asked to vote on the purchase in a separate proposition for the 2012-2013 budget vote on May 15.
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about the district’s buses and the bus purchase proposition.
Q: Why does the district purchase buses every year?
A: Each year, the district must replace buses that have deteriorated to the point that they are no longer safe and will not pass state inspection. The district must have enough buses in its fleet to cover every route every day, even if several buses are in the garage for maintenance work. On a typical school day, there are usually about six to nine buses out of service for maintenance and inspections.
The district covers an area of roughly 80.2 square miles, transporting approximately 4,200 to 4,700 students every school day. District buses travel a total of approximately 1.2 million miles a year.
Q: Can the district skip the bus purchase for 2012-2013 and apply the $961,000 to the general fund budget to help close the gap?
A: According to state law, the district is not allowed to do this. The state aid the district would receive for this purchase is designated for a capital purchase, which is what the bus purchase is, not an operational expense in the general fund budget.
For a $961,000 bus purchase, the state will reimburse the district $807,240, or 84% of the total cost. If the district decided to forego the bus purchase for 2012-2013, we would not receive any of the $807,240 in aid.
Foregoing the purchase of buses for a year would disrupt the district’s long-term bus purchase plan. The plan calls for replacing a certain number of buses each year to have an adequate number in the fleet to handle all of the district’s routes each day. If the district does not purchase any buses for 2012-2013, in a subsequent year the number of buses that will need to be replaced will be higher, resulting in a higher total cost to taxpayers.
Q: What will be the actual cost of the 2012-2013 bus purchase to taxpayers?
A: The actual cost of the bus purchase after deducting state aid is $153,760. This cost will be spread out over five years, for a cost of $30,752 per year.
Q: How does the district determine when to replace a bus?
A: Mileage is not the only consideration when determining which buses to remove from service and to replace. The primary consideration is the age of the bus. The average life span of a school bus in Central New York is roughly 10 to 12 years mostly due to weather conditions. The salt mixture used on local roads is corrosive to a bus’ structure. After about 10 to 12 years, buses require costly and necessary repairs to pass New York State inspection. It is not cost effective for the district to repair these vehicles.
Q: Why do I sometimes see buses with only a few students on them?
A: Usually, when you see a bus with only a few students on it, you are probably seeing a bus at the beginning or the end of its route, depending on the time of day. We also transport several special needs students to other schools in the Central New York area, using smaller buses or suburbans with a smaller numbers of students on board them. -
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Budget Survey ResultsLinks...
More Information... Understanding New York's Property Tax Levy Cap Budget Components Public Budget Document Proposed 2011-2012 General Fund Budget Administrative Compensation Information
NYS School District Report Card for the Baldwinsville Central School District Property Tax Report Card Local Government Exemption Impact Report Budget Q&A 2011-2012 Budget Newsletter As information becomes available regarding the following budget components, they will be added.
Budget Review 2011-2012 2011-2012 Athletic, PE, Intramural & Friend to Friend Budget
2011-2012 Instructional Budget BCSD 2011-2012 Budget Development
The budget development process for 2010-2011 continues in the Baldwinsville Central School District. The Board of Education and district administrators are carefully scrutinizing all areas of the budget.
Community collaboration is a vital element in the budget development process. Residents have the opportunity to express their concerns and suggestions regarding the budget by participating in budget discussions at Board of Education meetings. At Board meetings from January to March, district administrators will present a different component of the budget to the Board. At each meeting, the budget discussion will be open to the public for questions and comments after the Board’s discussion.
Board meetings usually begin at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria of Durgee Junior High School. To confirm a meeting location, call the superintendent’s office the day of the meeting at 638-6043.
The schedule of Board of Education meetings and the budget components to be discussed are as follows:
• January 24 – Transportation, facilities, and debt service;
• - Athletics, review of transportation, facilities, and debt service;
• – Special education, review of athletics;
• – Instructional, review of special education;
• – Review of instructional;
• – Administrative recommended budget; and
• – Board of Education adopts budget.
Board meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are usually held in the cafeteria of Durgee Junior High School. Please call the Superintendent’s office at 638-6043 the Friday before a meeting to verify the location. Board of Education agendas are posted on the district’s website by 4:00 p.m. the Friday before a meeting. Follow the link on the district’s home page, Baldwinsville, to the Board of Education’s page.
The district looks forward to the opportunity to receive public input during the budget process.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Bus Purchase Proposition1. How many buses does the district have?
The district has a fleet of 113 buses. The breakdown is as follows:-
78 large buses (65 to 66 passengers);
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3 large wheelchair buses (57 passengers, 2 wheelchairs);
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11 smaller wheelchair buses (22 passengers, 2 wheelchairs);
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14 smaller buses (22 to 29 passengers); and
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7 Suburbans (7 passengers)
2. How many students does the district transport daily?
The district transports 4,200 to 4,700 students every school day, traveling a total of approximately 1.2 million miles a year.
3. Why does the district need to purchase large buses?
Larger buses are made to withstand heavy use, which makes their life span longer than that of small buses; so, purchasing larger buses is more cost effective.
Larger buses are also needed for highway travel. At least 15 buses travel on Rt. 690 and Rt. 81 daily. Because of their heavier frames, large buses are better suited than small buses for this type of travel.
4. How does the district determine when a bus needs to be replaced?
Mileage is not the only consideration when determining which buses to remove from service and replace. The primary consideration is the age of the bus. The average life span of a school bus in Central New York is roughly 10 to 12 years mostly due to weather conditions. All of our buses are parked outside, which accelerates the deterioration of their bodies and frames. The salt mixture used on local roads is corrosive. Even though buses have an undercoating to prevent some rusting, during the winter, the salt and ice melt sits on the cavity of the bus working its way up the body panels and frame, which weakens the structure of the bus. After about 10 to 12 years, buses require costly and necessary repairs to pass New York State inspection. It is not cost effective for the district to repair these vehicles.
5. Why does the district have to purchase buses annually?
The district has to purchase buses annually in order to ensure that we have enough buses in operation every school day to run all of the routes, even if several buses are in the garage for maintenance work. On any given school day, there are usually about 6 to 9 buses out of service for maintenance and inspections.
We have to annually replace buses that have deteriorated to the point where they are no longer safe and will not pass state inspection, in order to make certain that the district has enough buses in operation each day to cover every route.
6. Why are buses so expensive?
Over the last few years, the cost of school buses has increased over 20%. This is mostly due to federal mandates requiring bus manufacturers to build a cleaner burning engine that reduces the carcinogens in exhaust fumes. The Environmental Protection Agency has mandated that emissions from all buses manufactured in 2010 have less then .5% of nitrogen oxide. The cost of developing this type of engine is passed on to consumers, which are usually school districts.
7. Why do I sometimes see buses with only a few students on them?
Usually, when you see a bus with only a few students on it, you are probably seeing a bus at the beginning or the end of its route, depending on the time of day.
We also transport several special needs students to other schools in the Central New York area. We use 2 large wheelchair buses and 10 smaller wheelchair buses to transport these children. We use the large wheelchair buses on routes so that students in wheelchairs can ride a regular route with neighboring students.
8. Why do the buses have GPS systems on them?
The GPS tracking and information system that the buses are equipped with provides the transportation department with the ability to locate a bus, monitor its activity and view history as well as generate and analyze data. The GPS system used in the buses is not a system that gives directions like the ones available for personal use.
Approximately 34 buses are currently equipped with the GPS system. The increased cost when purchasing a bus with the GPS is about $275. This cost is reflected in the annual bus purchase proposition.
The cost for air time and support for the GPS system is reflected in the transportation department budget.
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Debt Service 2010-2011 2010-2011 Transportation Budget 2010-2011 Facilities Budget 2010-2011 Athletic, PE, Intramural & Friend to Friend Budget 2010-2011 Special Education Budget 2010-2011 Instructional Budget 2010/2011 General Fund Budget
Development CalendarNOVEMBER 30- Budget materials distributed including quotas, supplies & equipment. 30- Staffing needs, Instructional/Non-Instructional staffing needs, staffing changes and extra-duty staff due to Asst. Supt. For Human Resources. DECEMBER 18- BUDGETS DUE TO BUSINESS OFFICE (12/18/09 to 1/4/10) JANUARY 4- FINAL DAY TO TURN IN BUDGETS TO THE BUSINESS OFFICE Cabinet review first draft of Budget requests. 25- Board of Education Meeting-New: Transportation & Facilities; Debt Service FEBRUARY 8- Board of Education Meeting-Review: Transportation & Facilities; Debt Service New: Athletics 22- Board of Education Meeting - Review: Athletics New: Special Education MARCH 1- Board of Education Meeting-Review: Special Education New: Instructional 15- Board of Education Meeting-Review: Instructional Board adopts Legal Notice 16- Legal Notice to newspaper: 4 Publications on 3/25; 4/8; 4/22; 5/6 29- Board of Education Meeting-Administrative Recommended Budget APRIL 5- Board of Education Meeting-Budget adoption by Board 19- Deadline for special propositions and signed petitions for election to Board of Education MAY 3- Chairperson, Inspectors and Clerks appointed 4- Copies of Budget available 11- Public Hearing 18- BUDGET VOTE 2010/2011 General Fund Budget Development Calendar
(Printable Version)BCSD 2010-2011 Budget Development
The budget development process for 2010-2011 continues in the Baldwinsville Central School District. The Board of Education and district administrators are carefully scrutinizing all areas of the budget.
Community collaboration is a vital element in the budget development process. Residents have the opportunity to express their concerns and suggestions regarding the budget by participating in budget discussions at Board of Education meetings. At Board meetings from January 25 to March 29, district administrators will present a different component of the budget to the Board. At each meeting, the budget discussion will be open to the public for questions and comments after the Board’s discussion.
Board meetings usually begin at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria of Durgee Junior High School. To confirm a meeting location, call the superintendent’s office the day of the meeting at 638-6043.
The schedule of Board of Education meetings and the budget components to be discussed are as follows:
• January 25 – Transportation, facilities, and debt service;
• February 8 - Athletics, review of transportation, facilities, and debt service;
• February 22 – Special education, review of athletics;
• March 1 – Instructional, review of special education;
• March 15 – Review of instructional;
• March 29 – Administrative recommended budget; and
• April 5 – Board of Education adopts budget.
Board meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are usually held in the cafeteria of Durgee Junior High School. Please call the Superintendent’s office at 638-6043 the Friday before a meeting to verify the location. Board of Education agendas are posted on the district’s website by 4:00 p.m. the Friday before a meeting. Follow the link on the district’s home page, Baldwinsville, to the Board of Education’s page.Board meetings are broadcast on PAC 98 the Saturday, Sunday and Monday following a meeting. Broadcast time on Saturday is 12:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., on Sunday it’s 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. After watching a broadcast, any questions or concerns regarding the budget can be directed to Superintendent Dangle at jdangle@bville.org.During the month of January, Superintendent Dangle will hold three public budget input sessions to gather responses to the following three questions:- What are we currently doing that we should continue to do?
- What are we currently doing that we should consider not doing?
- What are we not doing currently that we should consider doing?
The district looks forward to the opportunity to receive public input during the budget process.Frequently Asked Questions about the Bus Purchase Proposition
1. How many buses does the district have?The district has a fleet of 114 buses. The breakdown is as follows:- 78 large buses (65 to 66 passengers);
- 4 large wheelchair buses (57 passengers, 2 wheelchairs);
- 11 smaller wheelchair buses (22 passengers, 2 wheelchairs);
- 14 smaller buses (22 to 29 passengers); and
- 7 Suburbans (7 passengers)
2. How many students does the district transport daily?The district transports 4,200 to 4,700 students every school day, traveling a total of approximately 1.2 million miles a year.3. Why does the district need to purchase large buses?Larger buses are made to withstand heavy use, which makes their life span longer than that of small buses; so, purchasing larger buses is more cost effective.Larger buses are also needed for highway travel. At least 15 buses travel on Rt. 690 and Rt. 81 daily. Because of their heavier frames, large buses are better suited than small buses for this type of travel.4. How does the district determine when a bus needs to be replaced?Mileage is not the only consideration when determining which buses to remove from service and replace. The primary consideration is the age of the bus. The average life span of a school bus in Central New York is roughly 10 to 12 years mostly due to weather conditions. All of our buses are parked outside, which accelerates the deterioration of their bodies and frames. The salt mixture used on local roads is corrosive. Even though buses have an undercoating to prevent some rusting,during the winter, the salt and ice melt sits on the cavity of the bus working its way up the body panels and frame, which weakens the structure of the bus. After about 10 to 12 years, buses require costly and necessary repairs to pass New York State inspection. It is not cost effective for the district to repair these vehicles.5. Why does the district have to purchase buses annually?The district has to purchase buses annually in order to ensure that we have enough buses in operation every school day to run all of the routes, even if several buses are in the garage for maintenance work. On any given school day, there are usually about 6 to 9 buses out of service for maintenance and inspections.We have to annually replace buses that have deteriorated to the point where they are no longer safe and will not pass state inspection, in order to make certain that the district has enough buses in operation each day to cover every route.6. Why are buses so expensive?Over the last few years, the cost of school buses has increased over 20%. This is mostly due to federal mandates requiring bus manufacturers to build a cleaner burning engine that reduces the carcinogens in exhaust fumes. The Environmental Protection Agency has mandated that emissions from all buses manufactured in 2010 have less then .5% of nitrogen oxide. The cost of developing this type of engine is passed on to consumers, which are usually school districts.7. Why do I sometimes see buses with only a few students on them?Usually, when you see a bus with only a few students on it, you are probably seeing a bus at the beginning or the end of its route, depending on the time of day.We also transport several special needs students to other schools in the Central New York area. We use 2 large wheelchair buses and 10 smaller wheelchair buses to transport these children. We use the large wheelchair buses on routes so that students in wheelchairs can ride a regular route with neighboring students.8. Why do the buses have GPS systems on them?The GPS tracking and information system that the buses are equipped with provides the transportation department with the ability to locate a bus, monitor its activity and view history as well as generate and analyze data. The GPS system used in the buses is not a system that gives directions like the ones available for personal use.Approximately 34 buses are currently equipped with the GPS system. The increased cost when purchasing a bus with the GPS is about $275. This cost is reflected in the annual bus purchase proposition.The cost for air time and support for the GPS system is reflected in the transportation department budget. -
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NYS School District Report Card for the Baldwinsville Central School District Property Tax Report Card Local Government Exemption Impact Report 2009-2010 Budget Newsletter The following budget components are still under review by the Board of Education.
Note: Please be patient as these Presentations may take a minute to load.2009-2010 Special Education Budget
Special Education Budget Follow-up Information2009/2010 General Fund Budget Development Calendar
JANUARY
26- Board of Education Meeting 7:00pm* Budget topics included: • New: Transportation • New: Facilities • New: Debt Service FEBRUARY
9- Board of Education Meeting 7:00pm* Budget topics included: • Review: Transportation • Review: Facilities • Review: Debt Service • New: Athletics 23- Special Board of Education Meeting 7:00pm* Budget topics included: • Review: Athletics • New: Special Education MARCH
2- Board of Education Meeting 7:00pm* Budget topics included: • Review: Special Education • New: Instructional 30- Board of Education Meeting 7:00pm* Budget topics included: • Administrative Recommended Budget APRIL
6- Board of Education Meeting 7:00pm* Budget topics included: • Budget adoption by Board 20- Deadline for special propositions and signed petitions for election to Board of Education MAY
5- Copies of Budget available 12- Public Hearing 19- BUDGET VOTE 2009/2010 General Fund Budget Development Calendar
(Printable Version)Community Input Sought for BCSD Budget Development
The Baldwinsville Central School District is seeking input from district residents as it develops the 2009-2010 budget. The district’s Board of Education has revised its budget process to provide community members with greater opportunities to ask questions, voice their concerns, and make suggestions as the Board of Education examines each component of the 2009-2010 budget. “Community input is vital in the development of a fiscally responsible budget,” said Superintendent Jeanne Dangle.
Residents will have several opportunities to participate in the Board of Education’s budget discussions. At each meeting district administrators will present a different component of the budget to the Board. Components include transportation, facilities, debt service, athletics, special education, and instructional. After the Board discusses the component, the discussion will be open to the public. Residents will be able to direct their questions and comments to administrators and Board members. Following each meeting, residents’ questions with answers will be posted on the district’s website at Baldwinsville
“Community members are encouraged to attend these meetings to ask questions, recommend changes, and provide suggestions to the Board as each budget topic is discussed and reviewed,” said Superintendent Dangle. She noted that time will be allotted at each meeting to review the previous meeting’s discussion, as well as to answer further questions and to clarify details on the budget component previously discussed.
The schedule of Board of Education meetings with budget topics to be discussed is as follows:
- January 26 – Transportation, facilities, and debt service;
- February 9 – Athletics, and review of transportation, facilities and debt service;
- February 23 – Special education, and review of athletics;
- March 2 – Instructional, and review of special education;
- March 16 – Review of instructional;
- March 30 – Administrative recommended budget; and
- April 6 – Board budget adoption
Board meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are usually held in the cafeteria of Durgee Junior High School. Please call the Superintendent’s office at 638-6043 the Friday before a meeting to verify the location. Board of Education agendas are posted on the district’s website by 4:00 p.m. the Friday before a meeting. Follow the link on the district’s home page, Baldwinsville, to the Board of Education’s page.
Board meetings are broadcast on PAC 98 the Saturday, Sunday and Monday following a meeting. Broadcast time on Saturday is 12:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., on Sunday it’s 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. After watching a broadcast, any questions or concerns regarding the budget can be directed to Superintendent Dangle at jdangle@bville.org.
During the month of January, Superintendent Dangle will hold three public budget input sessions to gather responses to the following three questions:
- What are we currently doing that we should continue to do?
- What are we currently doing that we should consider not doing?
- What are we not doing currently that we should consider doing?
These meetings will be held on the following dates:
- January 7 - 7:00 p.m., Baldwinsville Public Library, Large Community Room;
- January 15 – 7:00 p.m., Durgee Junior High School, Cafeteria; and
- January 22 – 7:00 p.m., Ray Middle School, Cafeteria
The district looks forward to the opportunity to receive public input during the budget process.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Bus Purchase Proposition
1. How many buses does the district have?
The district has a fleet of 114 buses. The breakdown is as follows:
- 78 large buses (65 to 66 passengers);
- 4 large wheelchair buses (57 passengers, 2 wheelchairs);
- 11 smaller wheelchair buses (22 passengers, 2 wheelchairs);
- 14 smaller buses (22 to 29 passengers); and
- 7 Suburbans (7 passengers)
2. How many students does the district transport daily?
The district transports 4,200 to 4,700 students every school day, traveling a total of approximately 1.2 million miles a year.
3. Why does the district need to purchase large buses?
Larger buses are made to withstand heavy use, which makes their life span longer than that of small buses; so, purchasing larger buses is more cost effective.
Larger buses are also needed for highway travel. At least 15 buses travel on Rt. 690 and Rt. 81 daily. Because of their heavier frames, large buses are better suited than small buses for this type of travel.
4. How does the district determine when a bus needs to be replaced?
Mileage is not the only consideration when determining which buses to remove from service and replace. The primary consideration is the age of the bus. The average life span of a school bus in Central New York is roughly 10 to 12 years mostly due to weather conditions. All of our buses are parked outside, which accelerates the deterioration of their bodies and frames. The salt mixture used on local roads is corrosive. Even though buses have an undercoating to prevent some rusting, during the winter, the salt and ice melt sits on the cavity of the bus working its way up the body panels and frame, which weakens the structure of the bus. After about 10 to 12 years, buses require costly and necessary repairs to pass New York State inspection. It is not cost effective for the district to repair these vehicles.
5. Why does the district have to purchase buses annually?
The district has to purchase buses annually in order to ensure that we have enough buses in operation every school day to run all of the routes, even if several buses are in the garage for maintenance work. On any given school day, there are usually about 6 to 9 buses out of service for maintenance and inspections.
We have to annually replace buses that have deteriorated to the point where they are no longer safe and will not pass state inspection, in order to make certain that the district has enough buses in operation each day to cover every route.
6. Why are buses so expensive?
Over the last few years, the cost of school buses has increased over 20%. This is mostly due to federal mandates requiring bus manufacturers to build a cleaner burning engine that reduces the carcinogens in exhaust fumes. The Environmental Protection Agency has mandated that emissions from all buses manufactured in 2010 have less then .5% of nitrogen oxide. The cost of developing this type of engine is passed on to consumers, which are usually school districts.
7. Why do I sometimes see buses with only a few students on them?
Usually, when you see a bus with only a few students on it, you are probably seeing a bus at the beginning or the end of its route, depending on the time of day.
We also transport several special needs students to other schools in the Central New York area. We use 2 large wheelchair buses and 10 smaller wheelchair buses to transport these children. We use the large wheelchair buses on routes so that students in wheelchairs can ride a regular route with neighboring students.
8. Why do the buses have GPS systems on them?
The GPS tracking and information system that the buses are equipped with provides the transportation department with the ability to locate a bus, monitor its activity and view history as well as generate and analyze data. The GPS system used in the buses is not a system that gives directions like the ones available for personal use.
Approximately 34 buses are currently equipped with the GPS system. The increased cost when purchasing a bus with the GPS is about $275. This cost is reflected in the annual bus purchase proposition.
The cost for air time and support for the GPS system is reflected in the transportation department budget.