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BOCES and virtual‑learning staffing drove a year‑to‑year swing in service costs, superintendent says
Summary
Dr. Perry told the board that the district’s final BOCES costs often exceed spring estimates because of higher staffing and outside placements; he cited swings of about $700,000–$800,000 tied largely to the Virtual Learning Academy and said the upcoming 26–27 contract is preliminarily $5.18 million versus an expected 25–26 total near $6 million.
Dr. Perry explained the district’s process for budgeting BOCES services and why year‑end costs can exceed spring estimates: "With the virtual learning academy, each of the last several years, there's been a swing of about 700 to $800,000 in additional staffing," he said, adding that those costs generate direct costs and BOCES aid that offset staffing outlays.
He told the board the preliminary 2026–27 BOCES contract estimate is about $5,180,000, while the 2025–26 school‑year total was near $6,000,000; he said he would anticipate the end of 26–27 to be closer to the $6,000,000 mark once final placements and purchases are recorded. Board members asked clarifying questions about timing and audit closeout procedures; staff explained final accounting occurs as auditors finish July closeout work.
