Public Budget hearing 2018-2019 Blind Brook-Rye UFSD May 7, 2018

2018-2019 Budget Proposition Listed below are the pertinent budget data contained in the final 2018-2019 budget adopted by the School Board and to be presented to the voters on May 15, 2018. Adopted Budget Proposed Expenditures $45,190,924 Budget-to-Budget Increase 2.91% Estimated Tax Levy $38,872,545 % Tax Levy Increase 2.63% Tax Levy Cap 2.63% At Tax Cap Limit

2018-2019 Budget – Final Adjustments Expenditure Revisions: Accounted for changes - debt service, coordinators and three additional teacher retirements Restored positions PRSS Computer Aide .4 FTE MS Teaching position Tech Staff Developer CSE Chair Teaching Assistant .45 Videographer Revenue Revisions: Additional NY State Aid - $23,400 Additional Interest Earnings - $75,000

Historical Spending Increases since 2010

Estimated School Tax on $868K Home 2017-2018 2018-2019 Hypothetical Property $868,000 $868,000 Single Family in Blind Brook Homestead Tax Rate $16.22/$1000 $15.67/$1000 Less Basic STAR Exemption $1,557 $1,471 School Tax on this Property $12,522 $12,131 The simulated, value-adjusted property would see $391 or a 3.1% decrease in school taxes.

Voter Ballot Information PROPOSITION 1: APPROVAL OF 2018-2019 BUDGET Shall the proposed budget or estimate of expenditures for the ensuing fiscal year (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019) presented by the Board of Education in the amount of $45,190,924 be approved and the taxes in the necessary amount therefore be levied?   [ ] YES [ ] NO VOTE FOR UP TO TWO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Three-year term ending 6/30/2021 1A 2A SCOTT D. JAFFEE ASHLEY R. WELDE

Additional Budget Information Additional information including the comprehensive 2018-2019 Adopted Budget Book is viewable at the District website – 2018-2019 Budget Information. The 6-Day Budget Notice will arrive by mail at every Blind Brook residence this week. On Thursday, the 2018-2019 Budget Newsletter will be sent to the community via email.

Remember to Vote on Tuesday, May 15th Old Gym at BMPRSS 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM