GCSD Board of Education Meeting - April 21st, 2025

The Greece Central School District Board of Education held a meeting on April 21, 2025, focusing primarily on the adoption of the 2026-2027 budget and related procurement matters. The board reviewed a proposed budget totaling approximately $335.4 million, which includes a 5.31% increase in revenues over the previous year, with state aid comprising about half of the revenue. Key budget highlights included investments in early learning, special education, behavioral supports, college and career pathways, and maintaining safe and operational schools. The board also discussed a bus replacement proposition to purchase 35 gas or diesel buses at an aggregated cost of $5.9 million, with no impact on the tax levy. The budget and bus replacement purchase were both approved unanimously by an 8-0 vote. Additionally, the board approved quarterly reports on professional service contracts exceeding $50,000 and other routine consent agenda items. The meeting included recognition of community service efforts and updates on legislative and educational initiatives but no new procurement contracts beyond those mentioned.