From The Batavian's news partner, WBTA:
Batavia City School District is looking at a reduction in their budget in comparison to last year’s. Benefit costs to retirement systems have decreased, allowing the school to save money in those areas.
Business Manager Scott Rozanski says the school is changing their philosophy on savings since their current reserve is expiring.
"The board has authorized the creation of a new capital reserve and has set the level at a 10-year reserve for $7.5 million. That's the maximum amount of money that can go into it. It's not how much it's going to be funded or funded initially. It will be funded through surplus or future-year budgetary appropriations," says Rozanski.
If the school has a surplus of money, it will be stored in the fund.
Rozanski says the board wants a flat tax levy.
In terms of administration, the school does not anticipate any major changes outside of three expiring board seats.
The budget vote will occur May 19th.
