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Budget presentation spotlights rising BOCES and special‑education costs, $20M EPC and capital plan
Summary
Finance officials told the board that rising BOCES career program billing and special‑education placements are primary budget pressures, and outlined a five‑year capital plan anchored by a potential $20 million energy performance contract.
District finance staff presented budget material emphasizing two primary cost drivers — BOCES tuition and special‑education placements — and provided an update on capital planning that includes a proposed $20 million energy performance contract (EPC) under state review.
Finance staff said BOCES CTE enrollment has grown (district practice previously limited slots and the count rose from about 40 to roughly 75 in recent cycles), and that BOCES billing now uses a rolling three‑year average, which can increase costs even if current enrollment were stabilized. Special‑education placements and out‑of‑district…
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