Budget News
Discuss the future of Duanesburg Central Schools, Jan. 24
January 12, 2012
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The Duanesburg Central School District, like many small, rural districts, is facing budgetary challenges and is starting the 2012-13 budget process with a $1 million deficit. Yet, cutting $1 million from non-mandated programs and services would decimate the district’s educational program. In recent years, the board has used a substantial amount of its fund balance reserve to balance the budget and avoid deep cuts. This trend, however, can’t continue. If the district continues to operate in this manner, it will simply be out of money in a few short years. To that end, you are invited to attend the Long-Term Planning Forum on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the High School Multi Occupational (MOCC) Room where you will hear more about the financial state of the district, what’s at stake for our students and community and have the opportunity to participate in small-group discussions about the future of the Duanesburg School District. [MORE]
New budget season, new tax cap levy legislation
As the Duanesburg School District gears up for the development of its 2012-13 school budget, district leaders and the Board of Education want to be sure taxpayers are aware of a dramatic change in the budget development process—the state’s new tax levy cap legislation. [READ MORE]
2012-2013 Budget Planning Calendar
Beginning in 2012, the board of education and school officials host budget planning work sessions in public settings. Residents are encouraged to attend these meeting to learn more about the budget process as a whole, as well as learn specifics about the planning of the 2012-13 school budget. Download the 2012-13 Budget Planning Calendar.
2012-13 BUDGET DOCUMENTS
> January 2012, Long-Range Financial Planning Worksheet (This is a working document. It gets updated as the budget development process continues.)
> October 19, 2011 Budget PPT presentation
BUDGET NEWS IN THE NEWS
From the new tax levy cap and state budget cuts to pension reform and mandate relief, learn about the many factors affecting the Duanesburg's 2012-13 budget by reading the following news stories.
> Cuomo defends 'rigor' of tax-levy cap
> Our View: Taxpayers need relief from Albany, Nov. 3, 2011
> As tax cap starts, groups press for mandate relief, Nov. 2, 2011
> Times Union: Tax cap pressures work rules in contracts, Nov. 1, 2011
> Daily Gazette Editorial: Tax cap in place, state must now provide mandate relief
> Times Union Editorial: Reality check for tax cap, Oct. 30, 2011
