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Amedore talks budget with Mohonasen
March 2008
Assemblyman
George Amedore attended Mohonasen’s Board of Education meeting on
March 10 to discuss the Governor’s proposed budget and what it means
for the district.
The 2008-09 proposed State budget is five
percent over last year’s budget. “We’re spending more than we’re
taking in which leaves us in debt,” said Amedore.
The Governor’s proposed budget calls for increased funding for
Universal Pre-Kindergarten, requires schools to shoulder preschool
special education costs, shifts Foundation Aid to high needs
districts, and reduces BOCES Aid.
Mohonasen would see $19.3 million in total State Aid under the
proposed budget, with Foundation Aid increased by $1.46 million,
Transportation Aid increased by $162,555 and a $77,405 decrease in
BOCES Aid.
Amedore also talked about the idea of the “New York State Property
Tax Payer Protection Act,” which would impose a cap on school
spending.
Meanwhile, Mohonasen’s Budget Review Committee has been devoting
many long hours to review the district’s proposed budget. They are
expected to share their recommendations with the board in late
March.
The Mohonasen Board of Education expects to adopt the budget on
April 21, which will then go before district voters on Tuesday, May
20.
Find
out more about Mohonasen's budget process.
