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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:

  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 Early Mail Ballot Application
Download Absentee Ballot Application
Download Military Ballot Application

2025-2026 Budget Presentation

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

• Budget Notice

• Budget Newsletter

• Meet the Candidates and Budget Hearing Presentation 

• Revenue Budget Summary

• Proposed 2025-26 Budget

• State Aid Analysis

• Property Tax Report Card for 2025-2026

• Summary of Changes 

More Information

  • BUDGET VOTE

    May 21, 2024
    6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    District Operations Building
    29 East Oneida Street, Baldwinsville

    PUBLIC 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:

    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 Ballot Application
    Early Mail Ballot Application
    Military Ballot Application 

     

    2024-2025 Budget Presentation
    2024-2025 Budget Calendar (printable version)

    2024-2025 Budget Advisory Committee Meetings

    NOVEMBER 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 PM

    Schedule 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 Review

    JANUARY 2024
    January 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM - 2024-25 Final BOE Budget Review

    MARCH 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.

  • BUDGET VOTE

    May 16, 2023
    6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    District Operations Building
    29 East Oneida Street, Baldwinsville

     

    PUBLIC 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:

    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 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 Meeting

     

    DECEMBER 2022
    1 - Transportation Committee Meeting   
    6 - Facilities Committee Meeting
    13 - Special Education Committee Meeting

     

    JANUARY 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 Service

     

    JANUARY 2023
    9 - Review: Transportation and Debt Service
    New:  Athletics and Administration
    23 -  Review: Athletics and Administration
    New: Special Education

     

    FEBRUARY 2023
    13 - Review: Special Education
    New: Facilities & Technology

     

    MARCH 2023
    6 - Review: Facilities & Technology
    New: Instructional
    20 - Review: Instructional & Board adopts budget

     

    April 2023
    17 - Deadline for special propositions and signed petitions for election to Board of Education

     

    May 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.

     

     

  • BUDGET VOTE

    May 17, 2022
    6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    District Operations Building
    29 East Oneida Street, Baldwinsville

     

    PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING & MEET THE BOARD CANDIDATES

    May 10, 2022
    6:30 p.m.
    Transportation Center
    2810 West Entry Rd, Baldwinsville

     

    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

    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 Meeting 

     

    DECEMBER 2021
    1 - Transportation Committee Meeting   
    2 - Facilities Committee Meeting
    14 - Special Education Committee Meeting

     

    JANUARY 2022
    11 - Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting
    18 - 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 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 Education

     

    FEBRUARY 2022
    14 - Review: Special Education
    New: Facilities and Technology

     

    MARCH 2022
    7 - Review: Facilities and Technology
    New: Instructional
    21 - Review: Instructional

     

    April 2022
    4 - Board adopts budget
    18 - Deadline for special propositions and signed petitions for election to Board of Education

     

    May 2022
    10 -  Public Hearing
    17 - BUDGET VOTE

     

    2022-2023 Budget Components

    As information becomes available regarding the budget and its components, it will be added and updated.

     

  • 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 Baldwinsville

     

    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

    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 Meetings

    NOVEMBER 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 Zoom

     

    DECEMBER 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 Zoom

     

    JANUARY 2021
    12 - Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Held via Zoom
    19 - Instructional/Technology Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Held via Zoom

     

    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 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 Service

    JANUARY 2021
    11 - Review: Transportation and Debt Service
    New:  Athletics and Administration

    25 -  Review: Athletics and Administration
    New: Special Education

    FEBRUARY 2021
    8 - Review: Special Education
    New: Facilities

    MARCH 2021
    1 - Review: Facilities
    New: Instructional and Technology
    15 - Review: Instructional and Technology

    April 2021
    12 - Board adopts budget
    19 - Deadline for special propositions and signed petitions for election to Board of Education

    May 2021
    11 -  Public Hearing
    18 - BUDGET VOTE 

     

    2021-2022 Budget Components

    As information becomes available regarding the budget and its components, it will be added and updated. 

     

  • 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 13027

     

    PUBLIC 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, 2020

     

    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 or email tturner@bville.org

     

    2020-2021 Budget Calendar (printable version)

    2020-2021 Budget Committee Meetings

    NOVEMBER 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 Street

     

    DECEMBER 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 Street

     

    JANUARY 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 Street

     

    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 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 Administration

    27 -  Review: Athletics and Administration
    New: Special Education

    FEBRUARY 2020
    10 - Review: Special Education
    New: Facilities

    MARCH 2020
    2 - Review: Facilities
    New: Instructional and Technology

    16 - Review: Instructional and Technology

    MAY 2020
    11 - Board adopts budget
    11 - Deadline for special propositions and signed petitions for election to Board of Education

    JUNE 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 OFFICE

     

    2020-2021 Budget Components

    As information becomes available regarding the budget and its components, it will be added and updated. 

  • BUDGET VOTE

    May 21, 2019
    6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    Baker H.S. Auditorium

     

    PUBLIC 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 Cafeteria

     

    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.

     

    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 Street

     

    DECEMBER 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 Street

     

    JANUARY 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 Street

     

    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 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 Service

    JANUARY 2019
    7 - Review: Transportation and Debt Service
    New:  Athletics and Administration

    28 -  Review: Athletics and Administration
    New: Special Education

    FEBRUARY 2019
    11 - Review: Special Education
    New: Facilities

    MARCH 2019
    4 - Review: Facilities
    New: Instructional and Technology

    18 - Review: Instructional and Technology

    APRIL 2019
    8 - Board adopts budget
    22- Deadline for special propositions and signed petitions for election to Board of Education

    MAY 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 auditorium

     

    2019-2020 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:

     

    • 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

  • 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 votes

     

    BUDGET VOTE

    May 15, 2018
    6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    Baker H.S. Auditorium

     

    PUBLIC 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   &  8PM

     

    2018-2019 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. Library

    DECEMBER 2017
    5  Facilities Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Facilities Conference Room
    13 Transportation Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Transportation Conference Room

    JANUARY 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 Room

     

    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 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 & Administration

    FEBRUARY 2018
    5  BOE Meeting - Review: Athletics & Administration;  New:  Special Education
    26 BOE Meeting - Review: Special Education;  New: Facilities

    MARCH 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/Technology

    APRIL 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 Meeting

    MAY 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 VOTE

     

    2018-2019 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 Postcard

    • Budget Newsletter

    • Budget Presentation - Audio

    • Budget Presentation - PDF

    • Revenue Analysis

    • 18 Year Revenue History

    • Property Tax Report Card for 2018-2019

    • 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

    • Summary of Budget by Area
    •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 PUBLIC

     

    2017-2018 Budget Calendar (printable version)

     

    Voting Requirements
    BUDGET VOTE: MAY 16, 2017
    6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Baker High School Small Gym

     

    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.

     

    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
       

    2017/2018 Budget Calendar

    (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
       

    2015/2016 Budget Calendar

    (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 Calendar
       
      October
    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
    (Printable Version)

     

     

    On This Page...

    Budget Components

    Budget Calendar

     

     

    Links...

    2009/2010 Budget Page
    2010/2011 Budget Page
    2011/2012 Budget Page
    2012/2013 Budget Page
    2013-2014 Budget Page
    2014-2015 Budget Page
     
    More Information...
    Understanding New York's Property Tax Levy Cap
     

     

     

    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.

     

    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 - Review of Instructional & Technology

    • 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.  

     
     

     

  • 2013/2014 General Fund Budget
    Development Calendar
     
     
     
      October
    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...

    Budget Components

    Budget Calendar

     

     

    Links...

    2009/2010 Budget Page
    2010/2011 Budget Page
    2011/2012 Budget Page
    2012/2013 Budget Page
    More 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.

    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 - Review of Instructional & Technology

    • 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.  

     

  • On This Page...

    Budget Components

     

     

     

    Links...

    2009/2010 Budget Page
    2010/2011 Budget Page
    2011/2012 Budget Page
    More Information...
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    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.

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    (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 Proposition

    2012-2013 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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    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 Presentation 2011-2012 
    Budget Review 2011-2012

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    2011-2012 Facilities Budget

    2011-2012 Athletic, PE, Intramural & Friend to Friend Budget

    2011-2012 Special Education 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 Proposition

    1. 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);
    • 3 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.
     

  • Public Budget Document
    Proposed 2010-2011 General Fund Budget
    NYS School District Report Card for the Baldwinsville Central School District
    Property Tax Report Card
    Local Government Exemption Impact Report
    Budget Q&A
    2010-2011 Budget Newsletter
     

     As information becomes available regarding the following budget components, they will be added.

     
     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 Calendar
     
      NOVEMBER
    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
     

    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. 
     

  • May 19, 2009 Vote Results

     

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    Budget Components

    Budget Calendar

    Community Input Needed

    Bus Purchase Q&A

     

    Budget Presentation 2009-2010

     Proposed 2009-2010 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
    2009-2010 Budget Newsletter

     

     

     The following budget components are still under review by the Board of Education.
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     Bus Purchase 2009-2010

     2009-2010 Transportation Budget

    2009-2010 Facilities Budget

    2009-2010 Athletic Budget

    2009-2010 Special Education Budget
    Special Education Budget Follow-up Information

    2009/2010 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.