Sonja DuBois

This document outlines the vision, mission, values, and district goals for the Bemus Point Central School District for the period of 2021-2024. The mission is to foster an inclusive environment that enables all students to achieve their highest potential, while the vision aims to leverage community strengths for an exceptional student experience. Key goals include a Future Ready Focus integrating life skills, rigorous learning, and innovative teaching; Soft Skill Development for effective communication; Human Technology Balance blending quality academics with state-of-the-art technology; and Social Emotional Supports to cultivate positive relationships and student growth.

The technology plan for Bemus Point Central School District focuses on integrating technology to enhance learning and communication at all levels. It aims to provide equitable access to technology resources, improve teacher and student access, and ensure educators have the tools for data maintenance and analysis. Key outcomes include fostering lifelong learning, enhancing parental communication through digital tools, and promoting responsible technology use among students and staff. The plan also outlines strategies for professional development, infrastructure improvements, and ongoing evaluation of technology initiatives.

The technology plan for Bemus Point Central School District focuses on integrating technology to enhance learning and develop students' potential. Key areas include curriculum integration, professional development for teachers, and maintaining a robust technology infrastructure. The plan aims to provide equitable access to technology, improve communication, and ensure responsible and ethical use of digital resources, with ongoing evaluation and adjustments to meet evolving needs.

The budget includes two propositions for consideration: authorization of the 2025-2026 budget and authorization to purchase two 66 passenger replacement diesel buses and one passenger vehicle. The budget aims to provide quality programming for students while being conscientious and accountable to the community. The budget is divided into program, capital, and administration components. The tax levy increase is 3.21%.

The budget hearing presentation included a review of the proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year, covering revenue sources such as state aid, tax levy, federal aid, local sources, and reserves. It detailed the tax levy limit calculation, tax rate projections, and comparisons to other districts. The presentation also outlined proposed expenditures, including salaries and benefits, BOCES projections, debt service, curriculum updates, staffing adjustments, and capital outlay projects. The budget was presented as balanced, with proposed revenues equaling proposed expenditures.