I continue to get a lot of critical feedback from stakeholders on the 2024-25 Budget. Know that I am listening closely to it all.
Here is the last District presentation to the Board on the budget:
Please keep in mind these facts on the 24-25 budget:
The NYS Legislature has weighted in on the state budget with proposed increases in aid allocation to schools and still needs to be finalized with the Governor.
Due to the state, charter school tuition is projected to increase by $16 million for a total expenditure of $175 million. This is happening when not one new charter school is opening in Buffalo next school year.
The City of Buffalo owes BPS a projected $5 million in interest.
The Buffalo Board of Education is projected to approve the 24-25 Budget on May 15.
I am also hearing quite a bit about how School Based Budgeting is occurring in schools and I felt it was necessary to share what is required for these, per the District's Plan for School Based Planning and Shared Decision Making. Below is a link to a brief Powerpoint with key points, as well as the entire District Plan.