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Carmel BOE hears budget requests: athletics equipment, George Fisher staffing and elementary literacy supports
Summary
Athletic director and school leaders presented equipment and staffing requests—athletics wants new mats, scoreboards and staffing; George Fisher requested a special education teacher, a grade‑level administrator and a bilingual counselor; elementary principals asked for literacy/RTI and E&L support. Business officer warned lower state aid could push reliance onto the tax levy.
The Carmel Central School District’s budget season continued Feb. 6 as athletics, middle‑ and elementary‑school leaders presented equipment, staffing and program requests the board will consider as it finalizes a proposed budget.
Athletic Director Mr. Solomon outlined department priorities including replacement wrestling mats, scoreboards for baseball and softball, an indoor batting cage, upgraded storage and uniform replacement for modified teams. He described the department as currently overseeing 69 teams, with several new programs added this year, and proposed adding administrative support for athletics—an assistant athletic director (estimated at roughly $120,000 for a full‑time administrator) or seasonal stipends as a lower‑cost alternative.
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