2014-15 Budget
2014-2015 Budget Information
Thank you for voting on May 20th and your support!
2014 Budget Vote Exit Survey
Voters were asked to complete an exit survey after voting on May 20. Results of that survey are available here.
Understanding New York's Property Tax Levy "Cap"
Want to learn more about the tax levy "cap" and what it means for AP? Visit the Tax Levy Cap Information webpage for more information.
The Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA)
The Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA) law was first introduced for the 2010-11 fiscal year by then-Governor Paterson as a way to help close New York’s then $10 billion budget deficit. Under the legislation, a portion of the funding shortfall at the state level is divided among all school districts throughout the state and reflected as a reduction in school district state aid. The GEA is a negative number, money that is deducted from the aid originally due to the district. Since the program began, Averill Park CSD has seen an overall loss in funds of $13.56 million as a result of the GEA. Learn more about the Gap Elimination Adjustment
Be An Advocate for Students in the Averill Park Central School District
Advocacy takes many forms. It could be a letter to an elected official and/or a newspaper editor, a comment made during a public forum, or formal testimony at public hearings. It could be as simple as chatting with neighbors to clear up misunderstandings about education issues or sharing education-related stories with a local civic organization during monthly meetings. Learn more about how you can Advocate for YOUR Schools
Voting Information
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2014-15 Budget Development
Public Budget Document 2014-15
Superintendent's 2014-15 Budget - presented to the Board of Education, April 8, 2014
Long Range Budget Presentation - presented to the Board of Education, March 25, 2014
Bus Replacement Presentation - presented to the Board of Education, March 25, 2014
Real Property Tax Cap - presented to the Board of Education, March 11, 2014
Special Education Budget - presented to the Board of Education, March 11, 2014
2014-15 Estimated Revenue - presented to the Board of Education, March 11, 2014
Proposed Employee Benefits - presented to the Board of Education, Feb. 25, 2014
Proposed BOCES Services - presented to the Board of Education, Feb. 25, 2014
Proposed Bus Replacement Plan - presented to the Board of Education, Feb. 11, 2014
Proposed Interscholastic Athletics Budget - presented to the Board of Education, Feb. 11, 2014
Proposed Transportation Budget - presented to the Board of Education, Feb. 11, 2014
Proposed Technology Budget - presented to the Board of Education, Jan. 28, 2014
Proposed Operations & Maintenance Budget - presented to the Board of Education, Jan. 28, 2014
2014-15 Budget Guidelines & Debt Service - presented to the Board of Education Jan. 14, 2014
2014-15 Budget Calendar (pdf)
News
Residents Approve Budget and Bus Proposition, May 20, 2014
Budget Hearing, May 13 at 6 PM; Proposed Budget Maintains Educational Program, May 5, 2014
Board Adopts 2014-15 Budget Proposal, April 23, 2014
Two Running for Two Seats on the Board of Education, April 23, 2014
Superintendent's Proposed Budget Maintains Current Programs, Stays Within Tax Levy "Cap", April 14, 2014
Superintendent to Present Budget Proposal to the Board of Education April 8, April 3, 2014
Nominating Petitions to Run for Two Expiring Seats on the Board of Education Due April 21
Priorities questioned in full day pre-K proposal, Times Union, Feb. 2, 2014 (features Averill Park)
Averill Park Rallies for School Funding at Regional Advocacy Event, Jan. 31, 2014
School leaders: State Aid proposals don't ease the pain, Times Union, Jan. 26, 2014 (features Averill Park)
Statement from Superintendent James Hoffman Regarding State Aid, Jan. 24, 2014
GEA Remains in Governor's Budget Proposal, Jan. 23, 2014
STILL in Fiscal Peril, Region's Schools to Hold January 30 Forum on School Funding Crisis
Restore School Funding Editorial by Superintendent James Hoffman, Times Union, Jan. 14, 2014
New Law Means Homeowners With Basic STAR Must Register With NYS By Dec. 1, 2013
Board Approves 2013-14 Tax Warrant
Resources
2014-15 Budget Newsletter (pdf), May 2014
2014-15 Proposed Budget Questions & Answers
Fact Sheet: Mandates and Mandate Relief (pdf)
Fact Sheet: STAR (pdf)
Quick Facts about the Averill Park CSD (pdf)
District's 2014-15 Audit Report (pdf)
District's 2013-14 Audit Report (pdf)
