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Averill Park superintendent warns $1.4M–$2.1M shortfall as state aid proposal cuts funding
Summary
Superintendent Jen told the Averill Park Central School District board that a governor proposal and flat foundation-aid runs could leave the district facing $1.4M–$2.1M in shortfalls; the district is preparing four budgets and ramping up advocacy to Albany.
Superintendent Jen told the Averill Park Central School District Board that the district is preparing four separate budget scenarios because of uncertainty in state foundation aid and that even the most optimistic plan leaves a substantial funding gap.
"We are going to almost certainly be using an increased amount of reserves," Jen said, describing a modified rollover budget that models the cost of carrying current programs into next year while accounting for attrition, contract increases and stimulus funds that are now expiring.
Why it matters: the district is estimating deficits that range from about $1.4 million (best case) to roughly $2.1 million (worst case), based on whether the state provides a 3% increase, 2%, a flat number, or the governor's proposal…
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