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West Irondequoit board adopts $105.6 million budget; sends plan to voters May 19
Summary
The West Irondequoit Central School District Board of Education unanimously approved a $105,572,417 proposed budget for 2026'027 with a proposed tax levy of $46,598,023 and directed it be presented to voters on May 19, 2026. Board members highlighted investments in community schools, assistant principals and special education staffing.
The West Irondequoit Central School District Board of Education on April 23 approved a proposed $105,572,417 budget for the 2026'027 fiscal year and a proposed tax levy of $46,598,023, voting to present the spending plan to district voters on May 19, 2026.
The vote, conducted by roll call, was recorded as unanimous (7-0). Board members praised the budget's focus on student supports, including expansion of community schools, the planned addition of assistant principals at the K3 level, and increases in special-education staffing and teaching aides. Administration provided the board with a budget packet that includes revenue and expense pages, an administrative capital program, and a proposed tax levy figure to help board members answer community questions.
The board discussed two propositions that will appear with the budget. Proposition Two would authorize an energy performance contract that administration described as a mechanism to secure additional state aid for energy-related improvements; trustees said the measure is not intended to increase district spending but to qualify the district for extra aid tied to energy-performance projects. The board also noted a continuing small-capital projects proposition that would fund maintenance and capital work.
Superintendent Dr. Johnson reviewed related materials and highlighted that the budget presentation has been shared with PTSA, WITA and faculty groups as part of the public engagement process. He also emphasized continuing fiscal constraints: the district still awaits the state budget, healthcare costs have increased, and the statutory tax cap limits how much the levy can rise relative to inflation.
Votes at a glance - Adoption of the 2026'027 proposed budget (present to voters May 19, 2026): Approved, roll-call 7-0. - Agenda approval (routine): Approved 7-0. - Approval of minutes (March 19, April 9): Approved 7-0. - March 31 financial statements and treasurer's report: Accepted 7-0. - Personnel agenda (resignations, appointments, leaves): Approved 7-0. - Extracurricular stipends: Approved 7-0. - Vote personnel for May 19 (inspectors/clerks pay): Approved 7-0. - SEQR/SEQR-like resolution for IHS elevator renovation (Type II finding): Approved 7-0. - Consent agenda (I2'I5): Approved 7-0.
What happens next The budget, with its two propositions, will appear on the May 19 ballot; district officials encouraged residents to review the printed information and attend community sessions or contact board members or administration with questions. The district also plans a public hearing and study session on May 7 for additional review.
Sources: Board meeting transcript April 23, 2026; district budget materials presented at the meeting.
