April 16th, 2026 VCS Budget Presentation

The Victor Central Schools Board of Education held a budget presentation meeting on April 20, 2026, to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year budget totaling $116,316,911, representing a 5.96% increase from the prior year. Key procurement-related topics included a $1.5 million fleet replacement proposition for eight diesel buses financed over five years, which will be presented to voters on May 19, 2026. The budget reflects increased expenditures primarily driven by salaries, benefits, health insurance premiums, pension contributions, and special education costs. Revenue projections total approximately $110.3 million, including state aid and a proposed 4.29% tax levy increase within the state-mandated cap. The board approved the proposed budget to be submitted for voter approval, with an emphasis on reducing reliance on fund balance to bridge budget gaps and maintaining fiscal discipline. The meeting also addressed uncertainties related to state budget delays and their impact on aid estimates.