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District warns of multiyear shortfall, details bus procurement and tax uncertainties
Summary
Administrators told the board the district faces a multiyear deficit driven by state funding changes, a projected $500,000+ shortfall this year and up to $1,000,000 in cuts needed; the board discussed returning a faulty wheelchair bus, rebidding, and property-tax reform timing that complicates revenue forecasts.
Administrators presented a detailed financial forecast on Feb. 10 that showed a near-term deficit and longer-term revenue uncertainty tied to recent state tax and funding changes.
Finance staff told the New York City School District Board of Education that January’s quarterly income-tax payment was slightly higher than last year’s same quarter by “just under $70,000,” but overall receipts remain below the prior year. The presenter said the district currently faces “a deficit this year of just over half $1,000,000” and recommended targeting approximately…
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