Kasey Conrow

This document details the Fallsburg Central School District's 2026 Capital Project Referendum, outlining a building project plan addressing critical facility needs. Key initiatives include districtwide mechanical upgrades and air conditioning, comprehensive site and parking lot improvements, and miscellaneous capital enhancements such as fuel tank replacement, security upgrades, and learning space modernization. Additionally, the plan includes a proposition to acquire property for expanding and improving the vehicle entry and exit points. The project aims to realize these facility improvements without increasing local taxes.

This document addresses frequently asked questions regarding the Fallsburg Central School District's proposed capital project, valued at approximately $56.55 million. The plan details that funding will be secured through retired debt service, capital reserve funds, and state aid, ensuring no additional tax impact on residents. A key aspect of the project involves acquiring adjacent property to widen the elementary school entrance, aiming to significantly enhance safety and improve traffic flow. The community is encouraged to participate in the vote scheduled for February 3rd to support these improvements to school facilities and grounds.

The budget hearing discussed the adopted 2025-26 budget of $65,206,794, which is an increase of $1,763,009 or 2.78% over the 2024-25 budget. The budget includes personnel additions such as BCES Aides, a HS SPED Teacher's Assistant, and a SPED ENL Teacher for Boces Students. The Pre-K program is fully funded with grants and not included in the budget. The aid increase in the governor's proposed state budget is $1,345,240 or 3.34%, and the tax levy increase is 1.5%. A contingent budget would limit the tax levy to the same as the 2024-25 tax levy, and the district would not be allowed to spend $196,994 in equipment purchases. The projected June 30, 2025 Unassigned Fund Balance is $2,608,272 or 4.00% of the subsequent year's budget.

This document presents the vision for the Fallsburg Central School District as a safe, nurturing environment dedicated to fostering excellence, celebrating diversity, and preparing students for an ever-changing global society. The district emphasizes academic rigor, personalized learning experiences, and the development of respectful, caring, and responsible citizens. It supports this vision through a comprehensive range of athletic, extracurricular, and enrichment activities, alongside a commitment to a positive community climate and staff well-being.

The annual budget for the 2020-2021 school year includes the administrative, capital, and instructional portions. Key discussion points involve the proposed budget of expenditures for the Fallsburg Central School District, the tax levy to support the budgeted amount, and adjustments to fund balances. The budget addresses various components such as general support, central administration, business office, staff services, special items, instruction, supervision, staff and curriculum development, and employee benefits. It also covers central services, operations and maintenance, tax refunds, debt service, and inter-fund transfers for capital and debt service funds.