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Rochester district unveils preliminary 2026–27 budget framework, seeks state aid and uses reserves to bridge gap
Summary
Superintendent Rosser presented a preliminary 2026–27 Rochester City School District budget framed on Governor Hochul's executive proposal, pitching increased per‑pupil allocations and expanded supports while proposing use of appropriated fund balance and awaiting final state figures before adoption.
Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Rosser presented the Rochester City School District's preliminary 2026–27 budget to the Board on Feb. 26, describing a student‑centered plan that increases school‑level allocations and expands literacy, multilingual instruction, pre‑K seats and community‑school investments while acknowledging significant fiscal constraints.
"This preliminary budget reflects a framework, a commitment to continue to uplift a student centered approach," Rosser said, adding the plan was developed in consultation with school leaders and the state monitor. She said the district began the season facing a roughly $50 million gap and has worked to "close the gap" with a mix of spending reductions, efficiencies and targeted investments.
Finance officer Michael McDowell said the district's cash balance stood at about $447,000,000 and that…
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