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Pittsford board presents $161 million budget proposal, approves related resolutions ahead of May 21 vote
Summary
At a board meeting that combined a student recognition ceremony with the budget hearing, district officials outlined a proposed $161 million 2024–25 budget (roughly a 4.04% increase), a 2.69% tax levy increase, and several resolutions to be placed on the May 21 ballot; the board approved multiple consent motions and selected an energy services company to develop a potential performance contract.
The Pittsford Central School District board heard detailed presentations of the proposed 2024–25 budget and approved several resolutions at its meeting, while reminding voters that the district's public budget vote is scheduled for May 21 at Barker Road Middle School.
Assistant Superintendent for Business Mike Vespe told the board the total budget proposal is $161,000,000 and described it as "about a 4.04% increase." Vespe said the district plans to front-load technology expenditures that will generate expenditure-driven aid through BOCES, and he framed the budget in three parts: program, administrative and capital. "The majority of our budget is spent in schools," he said, and he pointed to a proposed tax levy increase of 2.69% for 2024–25.
Vespe warned the board that state foundation aid gains are not keeping pace with inflation and that expiring…
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