Erie City School District board accepts $293 million proposed budget and approves routine business items

The Erie City School District board of directors accepted a proposed $293,000,000 preliminary budget for the 2025–26 school year and approved a package of routine motions at its May 14 regular meeting.

The budget, presented by Superintendent Brian Pulido, was described by Pulido as “very welcome news for our taxpayers.” He said the preliminary plan includes no tax increase and that, “Due to the homestead tax exemption, property taxes on most homes will actually go down by about $60 in this final budget, with a 0% tax increase.” The board voted to accept the proposed final budget as part of supplemental new business.

Why it matters: The board’s acceptance of the proposed final budget begins the formal local review and adoption process for the district’s spending and revenue plan for 2025–26. The board’s action preserves current tax rates while noting the homestead exemption’s effect on typical residential bills.

Key votes and actions - Approve report of the secretary: Motion by Director Cooley; second by Director Gillespie. Roll-call vote: Harkins, Nichols, Sharif,…