VCS Town Hall April 21st 2026

The Victor Central Schools Town Hall held on April 21, 2026, focused primarily on presenting and explaining the 2026-2027 school budget approved by the Board of Education. Key procurement-related discussions included the budget's 5.96% increase driven by rising expenses such as salaries, fringe benefits (notably a 15% increase in health insurance costs), tuition for special education, and BOCES services. The district plans to appropriate up to $6 million from fund balance to cover the gap between revenues and expenditures. Additionally, the meeting highlighted a bus fleet replacement proposition on the ballot, involving the purchase of five diesel buses at a revised cost of $1,566,837 to replace older vehicles. The tax levy increase is within the state tax cap at 4.29%, with a modest 0.78% increase in the tax rate. The presentation also covered enrollment trends, staffing adjustments, and efforts to maximize state aid and operational efficiencies. Upcoming budget-related events and voting dates were announced to encourage community participation.