Board of Education Invites Community to Share Budget Ideas
As the Rush-Henrietta Central School District begins developing its proposed 2010-2011 budget, we face an unusual number of unknowns, especially with possible changes in state aid. Given this economic environment, there has never been a more important time to share your budget concerns, questions, and suggestions.In an effort to develop an educationally sound and fiscally responsible budget, Rush-Henrietta offers many opportunities for community members to provide feedback during the budget-building process. As members of the Board of Education, we would like to suggest some meaningful ways you can make your voice heard.
First, consider joining the Budget Advisory Council. The BAC was formed in 1995 to provide a forum for stakeholders and the superintendent to share ideas that will lead to the development of a budget that represents our community’s values. Participants review all aspects of the district budget, discuss merits of spending proposals, and recommend budget reductions. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m.Monday, Jan. 4, at the Transportation and Operations Center, 1133 Lehigh Station Road.
Second, we invite you to attend the district’s annual Community Budget Forum, which will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Transportation and Operations Center. This is an opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Ken Graham, our superintendent of schools, about the budget challenges facing the district. We invite you to ask questions and offer your suggestions.
A third opportunity to become involved in the budget-development process is to share your ideas and ask questions on the district Web site at www.rhnet.org/budgettalk. We’ll research the answer and post it for everyone to see. This method of sharing the community’s questions – and corresponding district responses – was piloted last year and is being encouraged again by the Budget Advisory Council.
Community involvement is an important aspect of developing an educationally sound and fiscally responsible budget proposal. We look forward to your participation during the months to come.
Edward A. Lincoln is president of the Rush-Henrietta Board of Education. The Board of Education is comprised of seven community members elected to serve three-year, unpaid terms. The board members are Susan E. Banker; Edward A. Lincoln, president; Diane E. McBride, vice president; Pamela J. Reinhardt; Sue A. Smith; William B. Stroud; and Phyllis P. Wickerham.
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February 9, 2010
BOE Meeting
7 PM
Sports Booster Club
6 PM
Your Child's Language Development
6:20 AM
February 10, 2010
Preschool Story Hour
9:45 AM
Community Budget Forum
7-9 PM
February 15, 2010
Presidents' Day
Winter Recess
February 16, 2010
Open Swim Sessions
1:30-2:30 PM and 2:30-3:30 PM
BOE Meeting
7 PM
Sports Booster Club
6 PM
Your Child's Language Development
6:20 AM
February 10, 2010
Preschool Story Hour
9:45 AM
Community Budget Forum
7-9 PM
February 15, 2010
Presidents' Day
Winter Recess
February 16, 2010
Open Swim Sessions
1:30-2:30 PM and 2:30-3:30 PM
RUSH-HENRIETTA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2034 Lehigh Station Road Henrietta, NY 14467 (585) 359-5000 fax: (585) 359-5045