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Utica budget workshop previews $313 million plan, $22.85M proposed increase
Summary
Superintendent-led presentation described a conceptual $313 million 2026–27 spending plan — roughly a $22.85 million increase — emphasizing early literacy, expanded RED summer/enrichment, CTE growth, and investments in assistant principals and professional development.
Dr. Spence told the Utica City School District board that the administration’s conceptual spending plan for 2026–27 would total $313,000,000, an increase of about $22,850,000 from the current year.
The presentation framed the budget as rooted in the district’s mission and labeled it “a moral document” that reflects priorities for sustained improvement. Dr. Spence said the draft is early in the process and that figures will be tightened as state aid,…
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