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Greece Central unveils $318.5 million 2025-26 budget; public hearing closes with no speakers
Summary
Superintendent Smalley presented a $318.5 million budget proposal for the 2025-26 school year that stays within the tax levy cap and would raise the levy by an estimated 2.06%; the board opened and closed the required public budget hearing with no public comments.
Superintendent Smalley presented the Greece Central School District’s proposed $318,500,000 operating budget for the 2025-26 school year and opened the district’s public budget hearing; no residents spoke and the hearing was closed.
The proposal, described to the board as aligned to the district strategic plan, is a budget-to-budget increase of 3.49% and an estimated tax levy increase of 2.06%, the presentation said. District leaders told the board the plan remains within the tax levy cap and noted the levy increase is among the lowest in Monroe County.
The district says roughly 75% of budget funding would be allocated to instruction, with additions for reading and math supports, expanded early learning and accelerated-course access, more behavioral supports, and security screening systems for secondary schools. The presentation also highlighted investments in technology (a Chromebook for every K–12 student), expanded community-school programming, and steps to address staffing and retention.
Two propositions will appear on the May 20 ballot: one to purchase 35 replacement diesel or gas buses and another to establish a capital reserve fund for future renovation and construction. The presentation said approval of the propositions would not change the tax levy or tax rate. Voters will also elect three board members from six candidates whose names the district provided online.
The board opened the public budget hearing and closed it after confirming no one had signed up to speak. The district reminded residents that polling on May 20 will be at the district’s Transportation and Support Services facility, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; absentee/mail voting instructions are available on the district website.
Board members said the budget presentation and accompanying narrative video—already scheduled to run in schools and staff meetings—were intended to give residents and staff clear context for the proposals and ballot items.
The board did not take a final vote on the budget at the meeting; the public hearing was informational as required under state rules and is part of the statutory process preceding the May 20 vote.
