Pittsford Board of Education Budget Workshop - March 10, 2026

The Pittsford Central School District held a budget workshop on March 10, 2026, focusing on detailed presentations of the building budgets, central administration budget, support services, and undistributed funds. Key procurement-related discussions included the proposed replacement of nine diesel buses at approximately $185,000 each and the consideration of transitioning to electric buses, which cost about $470,000 each before incentives. The district is planning to propose two separate ballot propositions for purchasing electric and diesel buses, with an emphasis on transparency regarding costs, state aid, and incentives. The electric bus initiative also involves significant infrastructure upgrades, including charging stations and software, with estimated costs potentially reaching $5.34 million before incentives. The district applied for a two-year waiver to delay the electric bus mandate but is preparing for compliance by 2027. Other budget topics included staffing stability, energy savings through LED lighting and energy cooperatives, and managing rising health insurance costs. The district highlighted the importance of strategic planning and maintaining efficient operations while addressing increasing student needs and regulatory requirements.