Special Budget Issue April 2017 • Volume XL, Number 4

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Dear Caledonia-Mumford Parents and Residents,

You’re Invited!There is a lot to see and do before the 2016-17 school year ends. Please join us!

May 3 ......HS Spring Concert 7:15 p.m.

May 10 .....MS Spring Concert 7 p.m.

May 16 .....K-2 Art Show Exhibit in MS 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

May 18 .....ES Spring Concert 7 p.m.

May 25 ....ES PTO Science Fair 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

June 13 ....ES Field Days (Gr. 2/3 @ 8:30 a.m. and Gr. 4/5 @ 12:30 p.m.)

June 14....Flag Day Ceremony ES gym 9:30 a.m.

June 15 ....ES Field Days (Gr. K/1 @ 9 a.m.)

June 23 ...Commencement at Hamilton Stadium 7:15 p.m.

On Tuesday, April 18, 2017, the Caledonia-Mumford Board of Education unanimously adopted the school district's 2017-2018 budget. On May 16, 2017, district residents will vote on the proposed 2017-2018 school budget of $17,708,789, a budget to budget increase of 3.28 percent and a proposed tax levy increase of 1.99 percent. The major increase in the budget is due to the recent capital project coming onto the books $344,540 of the $562,125 increase. Fortunately, the increase is balanced with additional State building aid to offset the tax levy.

The Board believes that the 2017-18 school budget is a fiscally responsible budget that in-vests in our educational program while being responsible and sensitive to the taxpayer. Based on the state’s complicated tax cap formula, Caledonia-Mumford’s maximum allowable tax levy limit for next school year is 2.05 percent. As you can see, the proposed tax levy increase is below the state’s allowable limit for the sixth straight year.

The proposed spending plan provides resources to support programs and opportunities for students. Furthermore, this budget contains prudent financial spending and sustainable reserve accounts. The proposed 2017-2018 school budget will:a Allow the district to maintain its core pre-k through 12 academic programs while increas-

ing leadership opportunities for students.a Provide funding for Advanced Placement courses, Genesee Community College (GCC) and

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) courses. In addition, two additional courses will be offered in the high school program: College Math and Creative Writing and Speaking.

a Preserve all art, music, co-curricular activities and the athletic program.a Provide funding for a full-time School Resource Officer (funding was eliminated from

Livingston County). a Maintain small class sizes. a Include resources to support the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program and resources. a Include funding for new aligned instructional materials for ELA, science and social stud-

ies curriculum. a Decrease the district’s dependency on reserves from $100,000 to $90,000, thus creating a

long-term financial viability of the district (three consecutive years of decreases). a Continue the districts implementation of a multi-year technology plan that will provide

one-to-one devices to three additional grade levels. a Appropriate funding to provide high-quality transportation services for district resident

children. a Include funding to develop a long-term instructional and financial strategic plan.

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a Provide additional funding for middle school repair and maintenance. Specifically the district will upgrade and update energy efficient light fixtures in both cafeterias and con-nect several pieces of equipment to the generator. In addition, we will construct 20-30 additional parking spaces adjacent to the new tennis courts.

a This budget will maintain prudent financial and sustainable reserve accounts such as Facilities Capital and Equipment/Transportation Reserves.

a This budget protects the community’s investment in facilities, infrastructure and programming.

a Meet legal mandates and contractual obligations. In addition to the proposed school budget (Proposition #1), voters will be asked to vote

on Proposition #2, which seeks your approval to purchase one 66-passenger school bus not to exceed $116,500. Buses will be financed over five years to coincide with the district’s re-ceipt of Transportation Aid. If this proposition is approved, the district will replace a 2003 bus with 185,000 miles. The old bus would be sold to the highest bidder.

Proposition #3 seeks voter approval to establish a new capital reserve fund and allow the District to save towards construction, reconstruction and improvement of school buildings. The term of the Capital Reserve Fund will be 10 years with the maximum funding not to exceed $2,000,000. An initial deposit of $250,000 will be transferred from the existing Building Capital Reserve to the newly created reserve. The law also requires voter approval before a school district can spend money from an established Capital Reserve Fund. There is no additional cost to taxpayers to establish and fund the Capital Reserve.

We invite you to attend the Annual School District Budget Hearing on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the MS/HS auditorium. Immediately following the budget hearing, candidates for the Board of Education will provide a brief statement and answer questions from district residents. Please join us.

The budget that district residents are being asked to consider is responsible to the dis-trict’s mission, stays within the property tax cap levy (six consecutive years) and is respon-sible in terms of the long-term fiscal viability of the school district. The Board believes that the proposed school budget maintains an educational program that will continue to be a source of pride for the community.

Please take time to review the budget information in this newsletter and the information located on our website www.cal-mum.org. Thank you for your support and investment in our students. On behalf of the Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools, we thank you and look forward to seeing you at the polls on May 16, 2017 from 12 noon to 9:00 p.m. in the District Office. Sincerely,

Robert MolisaniSuperintendent of Schools

John Bickford President of the Board of Education

The Caledonia-Mumford Central School District, in collaboration with our community, takes pride in providing safe, comprehensive and rigorous educational experiences, in order for all students to graduate as ethical, responsible, lifelong learners, who are college and career ready.

Where do your tax dollars go? This newsletter identifies the line item allocations of District spending. State law requires us to analyze spending by break-ing our school budget into three basic components: Administrative, Capital, and Instructional Program. Referred to as a three-part budget, this analysis shows an-other way of looking at District spending.

Administrative: Total Dollars – $1,997,893; Percent of Budget – 11.28%The Administrative component consists of the following expenditures:• DistrictOfficeandadministrativeexpenses• Expenses,salariesandbenefitsforother

administrators and supervisors• BoardofEducationexpensesanddues• BusinessOfficeandDistrictClerkexpenses• Alllegal,insurance,auditing,andother

professional services• DistrictportionofBOCESadministrative

costs• Consultingservicescosts• Staffdevelopmentexpenses• Districtexpensesfornewsletter,postage,

and mailings

Capital: Total Dollars – $3,253,264; Percent of Budget – 18.37%The Capital component consists of the following expenditures:• Annualdebtserviceobligationsfor

District capital projects and the BOCES capital project

• Allfacilitycosts,includingutilities• Operationandmaintenanceexpenses• Salariesandbenefitsformaintenancestaff• Costsassociatedwithcommunityuseof

school facilities• Securitycosts

Instructional Program: Total Dollars – $12,457,631; Percent of Budget – 70.35%The Instructional Program component consists of the following expenditures:• Salariesandbenefitsforallteachersand

teacher aides• Salariesandbenefitsforbusdrivers• Alltransportationexpensesincluding

contract transportation• BOCESSpecialEducationand

Occupational Education costs• Instructionalsupplies,textbooks,com-

puters, and software expenses• Costsforextra-curricularactivitiesand

interscholastic sports• Contractualexpenses

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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the School Budget

Q. What is the history of voting outcomes, tax levy and budget to budget change for the district?

2007 - 2008 327 255 56.2% -0.01% 6.83%

2008 - 2009 290 174 62.5% -3.69% 3.68%

2009 - 2010 243 136 64.1% -0.30% 1.62%

2010 - 2011 331 164 66.9% 0 % -2.34%

2011 - 2012 278 160 63.5% 2.39% -0.50%

2012 - 2013 543 209 72.2% 2.60% -0.07%

2013 - 2014 276 137 66.8% 2.99% 4.10%

2014 - 2015 344 140 71.1% 1.66% 2.41%

2015 - 2016 258 88 74.6% 1.90% 3.44%

2016 - 2017 250 67 78.9% 1.50% -2.08%

10 year avg. 314 153 67.7% 0.9% 1.71%

School Year Voted Yes Voted No % Voted Yes Tax Levy Change Budget to Budget Change

Q. What is the proposed tax levy increase for the 2017-2018 school year?

A. The proposed tax levy increase for the 2017-2018 school year is 1.99%. Caledonia-Mumford’s allowable tax levy cap is 2.05%.

Q. What happened to the state’s 2% tax cap?

A. In 2011, the state signed into law a property tax cap. It was falsely presented as a 2% tax cap which was popularized by the media. In reality the property tax cap is 2% or the Consumer Price Index (CPI) whichever is lesser. The property tax cap calculation excludes eligible exemptions such as retirement system expenses- greater than 2%, capital debt and court orders. Caledonia-Mumford’s allowable tax levy cap is 2.05 %. The proposed tax levy increase is within the District’s allowable limit.

Q. I am still confused with the increase in property assessments. How will this affect my school taxes?

A. The school is not involved in any increase/decrease with your property assessment. If you have questions with regard to your assessment, you should call your town tax assessor.

Q. What is Cal-Mum C.S.D.’s response to challenges?

A. To help off-set the loss of revenue through state aid cuts, school officials continue to apply for grants and seek efficiencies. Specifically, the district has earned Carol White Grant (PEP) $598,000-two year grant, Virtual AP Grant (provides free of charge AP classes on-line for students), Teacher Center Grant, Records Retention Grant, NYSERDA Grant for school bus heaters, P-Tech Grant, National Grid Efficiency Grants and Various Livingston County Business Education Grants. In ad-dition, the district has implemented a single bus run to reduce

transportation expenses. Moreover, the district has eliminated 27 Full-Time Equivalent positions in the district over the last five years.

Q. How much lottery aid does the Caledonia-Mumford C.S.D. receive from the State of New York?

A. The school receives about $1.4 million from New York State lottery purchases.

Q. What happens if the budget is not approved by voters?

A. If the budget is not approved by voters, the Board has three options: Present the same budget to voters for a second time, present a revised plan budget to voters or adopt a contingency budget. If the proposed budget is defeated twice by voters, the district must adopt a contingency budget. Under the new property tax cap law, a school district that adopts a contingency budget cannot increase its tax levy by any amount.

Q. What is fund balance? How is it used?

A. A fund balance is a reserve much like a homeowner’s savings ac-count. When district expenses are less than what was expected or revenues are higher than expected the money contributes to the fund balance.

Districts may use fund balance each year as a revenue in the budget to minimize spending cuts and stabilize tax rates. The money is also used for unforeseen expenses throughout the year. By law, a district’s unrestricted fund balance may not exceed 4% of the next year’s budget.

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Mission The Caledonia-Mumford Central School District, in collaboration with our community, takes pride in providing safe, comprehensive and rigorous educational experiences, in order for all students to graduate as ethical, responsible, lifelong learners, who are college and career ready.

CALEDONIA-MUMFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Our students will demonstrate the character, skills, attitudes and attributes to be productive, respectful and responsible citizens.

State Regulations Regarding the Budget

State regulations require that school districts inform the public of the options available to the Board of Education in the event that a budget is not passed. A Board of Education has several options:1. Resubmit the original budget for an-

other vote.2. Submit a revised budget for voter

approval.3. Adopt a contingent budget at a 0% tax

levy increase. Under educational law regarding a contin-

gent budget, the spending increase cannot exceed the total amount of spending in the prior year budget. A contingent budget requires that the Board of Education charge for community use of school facilities and grounds for non-school activities.

Just as homeowners are careful not to use up their savings accounts, districts also must plan carefully how to use their fund balance to ensure it does not run out.

Q. How does Caledonia-Mumford’s spending compare to other schools?

A. Caledonia-Mumford’s spending for general education students is $10,605 per pupil compared to similar school districts of $11,051 per pupil. Caledonia-Mumford spends $26,248 per special education student com-pared to similar school’s spending of $31,342.

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District Beliefs & Core Values The School District will:

• Create a learning environment that reflects the high expectations of our society. • Create a school culture that has the emotional, intellectual and financial support of

our community.• Collaborate with the community to provide a safe, supportive and challenging

educational environment.• Foster students who are respectful, caring and eager to learn.• Value transparent, frequent and candid communication.• Provide instruction, equipment, facilities and materials so that students will become

self-directed learners prepared for the experiences of the world.• Expect that our faculty and staff will utilize ongoing professional development to

ensure our students will receive the best instruction possible.• Expect high levels of dedication to improvement and excellence from all students and

persistence through challenging tasks.• Expect appropriate, caring and healthy behavior from all members of the school

community.• Continually seek to innovate, implement and solve problems to provide the best

educational experiences possible for our students.• Communicate with the community at large so there is an understanding of the

mission, vision, beliefs and values and the steps needed to monitor, adjust and achieve for all.

• Celebrate individual and group accomplishments with the highest level of pride.

Caledonia-Mumford Students will:• Beindependent,critical,andcreativeself-directedthinkerswhoareableto

effectively communicate.• Beinnovators,implementersandcollaborativeproblemsolverswiththeabilityto

produce and compete in an ever-changing world.• Havemultipleopportunitiestoexploreandparticipateinmeaningfulco-

curricular and extra-curricular activities.• Understandandappreciatepersonaldifferencesanddiversity.

Vision The Caledonia-Mumford School District will provide a high-quality and well-rounded educational experience.

Senior Olivia Brumfield

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Basic STAR Exemption Impact and Tax RatesThe following chart estimates your savings for your Basic Star Exemption. As in past years, the savings are calculated on the average home

within the school district with a full value assessment of $100,000 and a $30,000 STAR Exemption.

Budget Adopted for 2016-17 School Year ................................ Basic STAR Tax Savings – $623

Budget Proposed for 2017-18 School Year .............................. Basic STAR Tax Savings – $629Senior citizens with the Enhanced STAR have approximately a $65,500 exemption. The Enhanced STAR for senior citizens is adjusted for

inflation annually by the Office of Real Property Services. Senior citizens benefit by receiving twice the amount of the Basic STAR exemption. We know that residents are concerned about assessments, tax rates, and their STAR benefits. If you have any questions on these matters,

please call your town tax assessor.

You’re a Grand Old Flag!Invitation to Join Us on June 14 at 9:30 a.m. for our Flag Day Ceremony

Cal-Mum Elementary School takes great pride in celebrating and honoring the American flag, adopted by the Second Continental Congress in 1777. June 14 is our school and country’s celebration of Flag Day.

The community is invited to join Caledonia-Mumford Elementary School and the Matthew Cleary Post 255 American Legion Color Guard for a celebration of the red, white and blue!

Our Flag Day ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. in the elementary school gymnasium.

Five CM High School students named to the National Technical Honor Society

Congratulations to our five high school students who were named to the National Technical Honor Society. They are students at the Batavia Career and Tech Education Center. They were among several

other students from the Batavia CTE honored at an induction ceremony held in March at Elba Central School.

HNicholas Zenzen - ElectronicsHJenna Scott - Graphic ArtsHMakayla Carpenter - Graphic Arts

HDillon Stein - Metal TradesHZach DiLiberto - Metal Trades

Senior Michael Godlove takes second place at cosmetology skills

Cal-Mum Senior Michael Godlove, a cos-metology student at Batavia Career and Tech Center, placed second in the annual Skills USA Esthetics Competition, which took place in March 2017 at Alfred State College.

Michael was tested on his preparation and knowledge in the field of Esthetics in areas of sanitation, proper set up, profes-sionalism in the work place, and proper techniques in basic facial and daytime make up, and theatrical make up applica-tion. CM Senior Shannon Ward, also a cosmetology student, participated in this competition as Michael’s model.

Career and technical education students from around the region tested their skills and showcased their talents at the annual Skills USA Region I Leadership Conference and Skills Olympics. These competitions gave students the opportunity to demonstrate their occupational and leadership skills.

Cal-Mum Senior Michael Godlove placed second in the Skills USA Esthetics Competition.

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CMCS 2017-2018 PROPOSED BUDGET Budget Proposed 2016-17 2017-18

Budget Proposed 2016-17 2017-18

GENERAL SUPPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION

Contractual Expense 3,000 7,156BOCES Services 5,849 5,787Materials & Supplies 700 700District Clerk Salary 7,300 3,747District Meeting Contractual Exp. 1,200 1,200

TOTAL BOARD OF EDUCATION $18,049 $18,590

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION Chief School Admin. 146,315 150,705Personnel Salaries 47,724 49,156Contractual Expense 7,500 7,500Materials & Supplies 1,000 1,000

TOTAL CENTRAL ADMIN. $202,539 $208,361

FINANCE Salaries 151,782 134,449Contractual Expense 7,000 11,000BOCES Services 10,700 5,765Materials & Supplies 1,200 1,200 $170,682 $152,414

Salaries 1,960 1,938Auditing Contractual Expense 21,500 18,000 $23,460 $19,938

Treasurer 7,000 7,500Supplies & Materials 350 450 $7,350 $7,950

Contractual Expense 2,200 2,200BOCES Services 2,500 2,016Supplies & Materials 500 400 $5,200 $4,616

TOTAL FINANCE $206,692 $184,918

STAFF Legal Contract Expense 4,000 4,000BOCES Services 34,000 34,000 $38,000 $38,000

Personnel Contractual Expense 4,000 4,000BOCES Services 20,371 21,224 $24,371 $25,224

Public Info. - Contractual Exp 12,000 12,000Public Information BOCES 31,111 27,598 $43,111 $39,598

TOTAL STAFF $105,482 $102,822

CENTRAL SERVICES Operations Salaries 410,008 425,369Equipment 10,000 10,000C/E other than energy 80,000 80,000C/E-Energy 317,000 317,000Supplies & Materials 73,000 73,000 $890,008 $905,369 Maintenance Salaries 131,570 135,987Contractual Expense 20,000 20,000Supplies & Materials 22,000 22,000 $173,570 $177,987

Central Printing/Mailing Salaries 11,323 11,847Contractual Expense 28,000 28,000Supplies & Materials 24,000 24,000 $63,323 $63,847

BOCES Services-Data Processing 61,000 61,000 $61,000 $61,000

TOTAL CENTRAL SERVICES $1,187,901 $1,208,203

SPECIAL ITEMS Unallocated Insurance 66,000 66,000School Association Dues 4,000 4,000BOCES Administration Charges 267,331 252,934Unclassified Items 4,000 4,000

TOTAL SPECIAL ITEMS $341,331 $326,934

TOTAL GENERAL SUPPORT $2,061,994 $2,049,828

INSTRUCTIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL ADMIN. & IMPROVEMENT

Supervision Salaries 296,135 304,896Personnel Salaries 139,192 146,527Contractual Expense 3,000 3,000Supplies & Materials 4,000 4,000

$442,327 $458,423

BOCES In Service Training 85,763 71,677

TOTAL INSTRUCTIONAL ADMIN. $528,090 $530,100

TEACHING REGULAR SCHOOLS Salaries K-5 1,893,524 2,063,080Salaries 6-8 854,656 841,194Salaries 9-12 1,180,864 1,105,489Salaries - Substitutes 92,000 94,000Personnel Salaries 38,617 16,950Equipment 500 500Contractual Expense 42,700 42,700Supplies & Materials 73,328 73,328Textbooks 39,523 39,523BOCES Services 219,003 177,610

TOTAL REGULAR SCHOOLS $4,434,715 $4,454,374

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM Instructional Salaries 882,745 909,477Personnel Salaries 121,708 173,048Equipment 0 0Contractual Expense 80,000 80,000Tuition 215,434 294,312BOCES Services 517,034 562,673Supplies & Materials 8,000 8,000

TOTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION $1,824,921 $2,027,509

OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION Instructional Salaries 181,941 158,230BOCES Services 387,328 405,656Supplies & Materials 5,000 5,000

TOTAL OCCUPATIONAL ED. $574,269 $568,886

TEACHING SPECIAL SCHOOLS Instructional Salaries 8,000 10,000BOCES Services 17,755 18,392

TOTAL SPECIAL SCHOOLS $25,755 $28,392

INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA Library Salaries 123,378 127,695Contractual Expense 1,000 1,000School Lib. Aid 5,000 5,000BOCES Services 29,155 32,617Supplies & Materials 16,500 16,500

SUBTOTAL $175,033 $182,812

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Budget Proposed 2016-17 2017-18

Budget Proposed 2016-17 2017-18

Budget Proposed 2016-17 2017-18

Computer Tech. Salaries 76,021 78,682Personnel Salaries 100,460 103,778State Aided Hardware 13,920 13,319Contractual Expense 7,500 7,500State Aided Software 11,984 11,984BOCES Services 361,865 345,377Supplies & Materials 36,000 36,000

SUBTOTAL $607,750 $596,640

TOTAL INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA $782,783 $779,452

TPUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES ATTENDANCE

Personnel Salaries 14,802 15,267Contractual Expense 100 100Supplies & Materials 50 50 $14,952 $15,417

GUIDANCEInstructional Salaries 165,283 171,068Personnel Salaries 31,488 32,736Contractual Expense 8,000 8,000BOCES Services 35,000 35,000Supplies & Materials 1,500 1,500 $241,271 $248,304

HEALTH SERVICES Personnel Salaries 91,453 92,067Contractual Expense 32,000 32,000Supplies & Materials 3,000 3,000 $126,453 $127,067

PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES Instructional Salaries 96,157 99,522Contractual Expense 200 200Supplies & Materials 500 500 $96,857 $100,222

SOCIAL WORK SERVICES Instructional Salaries 44,639 46,201Contractual Expense 35,679 35,275 $80,318 $81,476

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Instructional Salaries 45,000 46,000Personnel Salaries 8,500 6,000Contractual Expense 3,000 3,000Supplies & Materials 1,200 1,200 $57,700 $56,200

INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES Instructional Salaries 197,532 201,500Personnel Salaries 62,706 63,960Equipment 2,800 2,800Contractual Expense 56,000 56,000BOCES Services 4,500 6,327Supplies & Materials 20,000 20,000 $343,538 $350,587

TOTAL PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES $961,089 $979,273

TOTAL INSTRUCTIONAL $9,131,622 $9,367,986

PUPIL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT OPERATED

Personnel Salaries 413,446 420,449Equipment 2,000 2,000Contractual Expense 45,000 45,000BOCES Services 5,698 13,644Supplies & Materials 155,000 155,000

SUBTOTAL $621,144 $636,093

BUILDING Contractual Expense 18,000 18,000Supplies & Materials 500 500

SUBTOTAL $18,500 $18,500 Contracted Transportation 140,000 140,000

TOTAL TRANSPORTATION $779,644 $794,593

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Personnel Salaries 10,045 10,350Contractual Expense 5,000 5,000

SUBTOTAL $15,045 $15,350

TOTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES $15,045 $15,350

UNDISTRIBUTED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

State Retirement 253,871 251,389Teacher Retirement 826,116 735,169Social Security 632,021 624,877Workers Compensation 89,325 76,290Unemployment 5,000 5,000Disability Insurance 13,000 13,000Hospitalization Insurance 1,995,026 2,069,117

TOTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $3,814,359 $3,774,842

DEBT SERVICE - PRINCIPAL BAN - Bus Purchases 100,000 116,650

TOTAL PRINCIPAL $100,000 $116,650

DEBT SERVICE-INTEREST BAN - Bus Purchases 4,000 5,000Revenue Anticipation Notes 10,000 10,000

TOTAL INTEREST $14,000 $15,000

INTERFUND TRANSFER Transfer to Capital Fund - Electric Upgrades 100,000 100,000Transfer to Debt Service Fund 1,030,000 1,374,540

TOTAL TRANSFER $1,130,000 $1,474,540 SUBTOTAL $1,244,000 $1,606,190

TOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED $5,058,359 $5,381,032

TOTAL BUDGET $17,046,664 $17,608,789

APPROPRIATED PLANNED BALANCE 100,000 100,000

GRAND TOTAL BUDGET $17,146,664 $17,708,789

INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA continued…

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Sources of Revenue 2016-17 2017-18

Anticipated Balance July 1 $365,000 $365,000

Appropriated Planned Balance $100,000 $100,000

From Tax Certiorari Reserve $25,000 $25,000

From Retirement Reserve $25,000 $15,000

From Unemployment Reserve $50,000 $50,000

Payments in Lieu of Taxes $15,000 $15,000

Interest and Penalties on Tax $13,000 $13,000

Non-Prop.-Monroe Sales Tax $195,000 $195,000

Continuing Education Tuition $7,000 $5,000

Admissions $6,000 $6,000

Other Charges for Service $120,000 $100,000

Tuition - Other School Districts $50,000 $70,000

Charges to BOCES - other $15,000 $15,000

Livingston County Grant $28,628 $0

Interest and Earnings $65,000 $15,000

Sales of Instructional Supplies $7,000 $2,000

Refunds of Prior Year's Expenses $62,000 $62,000

Interfund Revenues $6,000 $4,000

Interfund Transfers - Cafeteria $28,000 $28,000

State Aid - Foundation $6,216,017 $6,304,605

State Aid - Excess Cost $276,445 $340,774

State Aid - Building $969,027 $1,339,710

State Aid - Transportation $775,920 $775,000

State Aid - BOCES $870,000 $875,000

State Aid - Software, Textbooks& Lib. $64,924 $62,720

State Aid - Hardware $13,920 $13,319

TOTAL ANTICIPATED W/O TAXES $10,368,881 $10,796,128

REAL PROPERTY TAXES $6,777,783 $6,912,661

TOTAL REVENUE $17,146,664 $17,708,789

Major Areas of Expenditures2017 -2018 Estimated Expenses

2016-17 2017-18 Difference % Change

General Support $2,061,994 $2,049,828 -$12,166 -.059%

Instructional $9,131,622 $9,367,986 $236,364 2.59%

Pupil Transportation $779,664 $794,593 $14,949 1.92%

Community Services $15,045 $15,350 $305 2.03%

Employee Benefits $3,814,359 $3,774,842 -$39,517 -1.04%

Debt Service $1,244,000 $1,606,190 $362,190 29.11%

Planned Balance $100,000 $100,000 $0 0.00% TOTAL BUDGET $17,146,664 $17,708,789 $ 562,125 3.28%

2016-17 2017-18

Board of Education CandidatesThere are two open seats this year on the Caledonia-Mumford Central School Board of Education. Each are three-year terms commencing

July 1, 2017 and expiring June 30, 2020. Both incumbent candidates are seeking re-election to seats on the CMCS Board of Education.

John C. Bickford 2806 Graney Road, CaledoniaLived in the CMCS District: 56 yearsFamily: Wife Lori; daughters Jodi Coniglio and Katie Bickford Coakley; son Jay ConiglioWhy do you wish to serve on the Cal-Mum Board of Education?

It is my desire to run for a tenth term partly because the school and its people have become a second home and family over the years. It is very rewarding when you can be part of something special, especially when it has a positive impact on so many lives. Also, the governor has made it next to impossible to survive if you are a school district west of the Hudson River. It has become second nature to have to deal with the half-truths that come from Albany. It is my desire to be part of a board that year in and year out deals with financial adversity, but with the administration and teachers we have at Cal-Mum, we ALWAYS find a way to get it done.

Elizabeth Doll 367 Leicester Road, CaledoniaLived in the CMCS District: 38 yearsFamily: Husband Peter; sons Nathan and MatthewWhy do you wish to serve on the Cal-Mum Board of Education?

As a lifelong resident of Caledonia I am committed to seeing that the Caledonia-Mumford School District community maintains a sound educational system.

I value allowing our students to have as many educational experi-ences as possible while being fiscally responsible. I value transparent communication between the school and community.I am dedicated to maintaining educational opportunities for the students in the Cal-Mum School District as we navigate difficult budgets and uncertainty around public education. I value the administration, professional and support staff that keep our school operating on a daily basis. It would be an honor to continue representing our district on the school board.

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Proposition #1–Budget ResolutionBE IT RESOLVED, that the proposed budget of expenditures for the fiscal year 2017-2018 in the amount of $17,708,789, and for the purposes shown in statement of estimated expenditures adopted by the Board of Education, be one and the same, hereby is approved and the amount thereof shall be raised by a levy of a tax upon the taxable property of the school district.

Proposition #2–Bus ResolutionThe second proposition on the May 16, 2017 ballot will ask voters to approve the purchase one new replacement bus at a total cost not to exceed $116,500.

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Caledonia-Mumford Central School District is hereby authorized to under-take the acquisition of a school bus, at an estimated maximum cost of $116,500, less trade-in value, if any, and such costs, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax to be collected in annual installments; and, in anticipation of such tax, debt obligations of the school district as may be necessary not to exceed such estimated maximum cost shall be issued, or the school district may enter into an installment purchase contract if the Board of Education determines that it is in the best interest of the school district to finance the purchase in that method.

Proposition #3–Establish a Capital ReserveRESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Caledonia-Mumford Central School District is hereby authorized to establish a Capital Reserve Fund pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law (to be known as the 2017 Building Capital Reserve Fund), with the purpose of such fund being to finance construction, re-construction, improvement and equipping of school buildings and facilities; such capital costs being of a type that would be eligible for financing under the local finance law, and costs incidental thereto, the ultimate amount of such fund to be $2,000,000, plus earnings thereon, the probable term of such fund to be 10 years, but such fund shall continue in existence until liquidated in accordance with the Education Law or until the funds are exhausted, and the sources from which the funds shall be obtained for such Reserve are (i) an initial deposit of $250,000 to be transferred from the existing Building Capital Reserve Fund, and (ii) amounts from budgetary appropriations from time to time, and (iii) unappropriated fund balance made available by the Board of Education from time to time, and (iv) New York State Aid received and made available by the Board of Education from time to time, all as permitted by law.

CMCS 2017-2018 PROPOSED BUDGET PROPOSITIONS

Elementary School Superheroes Celebrate the Joy of Reading

The elementary school celebrated literacy by encouraging the students and parents to read. With a Superhero theme this year, a variety of activities were planned at school and home over a two-week period called Parents as Reading Partners.

The students love this activity and many, many great books were read and enjoyed both at school and at home.

A new activity this year included having mystery guests visit for an afterschool event. Thank you to Caledonia Police Officer Mike Burnside, Livingston County Sheriff Deputy Sgt. Gary Cicoria, CM School Board Member Tim Anderson and Caledonia Firefighter Kevin Keenan for being part of the fun Guess the Mystery Guest game.

We also thank our community readers for taking time to join us! Sean Beach, Caledonia Village Clerk Ann Marie Grattan, Mayor Debbie Davis, Caledonia Town Clerk Laurie Sattora and School Resource Officer Nick Truax.

PARP concluded on March 23, 2017 with a festival full of fun activities for all elementary age students. A huge thank you to Elementary Principal Mr. David Bulter, Cal-Mum PTO and all of the teachers, parents and students for helping to make the PARP activity such a success.

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Cal-Mum Middle School Honored by Camp Good Days & Special TimesFront Row: Mrs. Jeanine Tedesco Teddi Award recipient, Mrs. Donna Wing, NJHS student Abigail Richter, Mrs. Veronica Barbis and Mrs. Bette Amico.Back Row: Mr. Todd Geary, School Board Member Mr. Christopher Richter, Middle School Principal Mr. Paul Estabrooks, Mrs. Katrina Hatch and Mr. Steve Muehleisen.

Caledonia-Mumford Middle School is honored to have received the Camp Good Days & Special Times Ring of Honor Award.

Middle School Science Teacher and Advisor to the National Junior Honor Society, Mrs. Jeanine Tedesco, has been taking students to CGDST for several years where they volunteer in many different ways. Because of Mrs. Tedesco's efforts and the volunteer service of our students, we have been given this recognition.

On Friday, April 7, 2017 at the Holiday Inn Downtown, Cal-Mum Middle School was honored at black tie a reception, A Night of Gratitude. The middle school received a plaque and our name, Caledonia-Mumford Middle School, will be permanently displayed at the

Be a Part of our Science Fair May 25The Elementary School PTO Spring Science Fair will take place on May 25. Our students and teachers are preparing some very interesting exhibits. This year, we’d like to make the Science Fair even better by inviting community members to join us. If you work in the science field or just love experimenting, we invite you to join us at the fair. You can participate in a variety of ways: • Createasimpleexperimentorexhibitfordisplay.• Offeradiscussionstation;answerkids’sciencequestions.• BeajudgeofthemanyexhibitsenteredintotheScienceFair.Please join us as we create and foster a passion for science!Email Janet Cappotelli (jcappotelli@cal-mum.org) or Kyle Leonard (kleonard@cal-mum.org) and let us know you are interested! Thank you!

camp in Branchport, NY.The Ring of Honor was established as

part of Camp Good Days’ 25th Anniversary Celebration in 2004 and includes those who are selected for their outstanding dedication, commitment and support of the thousands of children and families served over the years. In addition to their award, inductee’s names will be included in the permanent Ring of Honor display, which is located at the Camp Good Days’ Recreational Facility, in Branchport, NY, for all to see.

Mrs. Tedesco was also surprised at A Night of Gratitude to receive her own distinguished recognition - the Teddi Award. MS Principal Paul Estabrooks, School Board Member Christopher Richter and several fellow teachers attended the event to con-gratulate Mrs. Tedesco on her well-deserved award.

The Teddi Award is one of the highest honors bestowed by Camp Good Days to those who have gone above and beyond within the past year, in helping to fulfill the mission of improving the quality of life for children, adults, and families whose lives have been touched by cancer and other life

challenges.

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The Wellness Connection to School Success

Jessica Held of the Holistic Hub in LeRoy, leads middle school students in yoga.

Cal-Mum Middle School devoted the entire day on February 17, 2017 to student wellness. All students in grades six through eight rotated through a day-long series of activities representing each of the six dimensions of wellness: Physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, intellectual and finan-cial. Activities included yoga, table tennis, golf, natural cooking, cooking on a budget, and more.

“It was mid-way through the school year, students have busy schedules both in and out of school and there was a lot of illness going around during the flu season. We decided to devote a full day to teaching our students the importance of the six dimen-sions of wellness. We recognize the connec-tion of good health on learning and success in school,” Mr. Estabrooks said.

The day began with an outstanding presentation by nationally recognized psy-chologist, speaker and comedian, Dr. Matt Bellace. He travels all over the country with his presentation, How to Get High Naturally, where he teaches teens how to find pleasure in wholesome and healthy life activities. Dr. Bellace had the audience engaged and laugh-ing during the entire program.

A panel of three guest speakers closed

Dr. Matt Bellace and the entire middle school celebrate their natural high on Wellness Day.

Chef Sherri Curtis teaches middle school students how to make healthy snacks.

the day’s activities. Livingston County Sheriff’s Community Policing Deputy Mike Didas, Social Worker with the Genesee Valley Health Partnership Liz Greene spoke on healthy relationships between teens and parents and Caleb Dudek, owner of Cal Fitness spoke to the teens on healthy drinks and the importance of hydration on their energy level throughout the school day and for after school athletics.

The students completed an opinion survey of the end of the day’s activities. “I’m glad I go to school at Cal-Mum where my principal understands that we needed to learn these things,” said one student.“I liked learning yoga, it helped me to relax and I will use what I learned during the school day because sometimes I feel anxious,” wrote

another student.

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Community Education – Something for Everyone! Sarah Santora, Coordinator

Learning continues well after three o’clock at Cal-Mum School! Our Community Education program offers a variety of programs for all ages and best of all they are open to anyone – you do not have to be a resident of Cal-Mum School District to participate.

The Winter/Spring 2017 session was successful. On a strangely warm 72 degree Saturday in February, we held a program for our female high school students focusing on personal safety. This training was especially relevant for our female students who are graduating and attending college next fall. We thank Greg Fraser for bringing his team of experienced trainers here for this class.

We also held a basket weaving class taught by retired art teacher Mary Lathron. The class is always offered prior to the Easter

Students Complete Caledonia FD Babysitter Training CourseSixteen Cal-Mum Middle School students completed the Caledonia Fire Department’s Babysitter Training Course. This marked the

52nd year of CFD sponsoring the course, which has been recognized by law enforcement agencies as the most comprehensive child care training course in the region.

Katherine Beachel, Jesse Churchill, Mackenzie Guerin, Jazzy Jenkins-Vasciannie, Lydia Johnson, Fiona Maruska, Hailey Morin, Jayden Thompson, Lilly Bell, Abigail Clymo, Ellie Hathaway, Kylie Johnson, Johanna Knickerbocker (York Central School), Taylor Mills, Sydney Palmer, Ally Walker.

The students were recognized for completing the course at a banquet on April 5, 2017 held at J.W. Jones Hall. Several distinguished guests from Caledonia Fire Department, Livingston County and the Village and Town of Caledonia attended to congratulate the students, including LC Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, LC Court Judge Dennis Cohen, Caledonia PD Officer Todd Estabrooks and MS Principal Paul Estabrooks.

The students must complete two final assignments – design a two-ways out poster and write an essay on what they learned in the course. The assignments are judged by local fire officials and prizes are awarded to the top three students in each assignment category.

Congratulations to the winners ESSAY: First place Taylor Mills, second place Alexzandra Whiteman and third place Jazzy Jenkins-Vasciannie.2-WAYS OUT POSTER: First Place Lydia Johnson, second place Kylie Johnson and third place Abigail Clymo.

holiday so participants can either enjoy their finished basket for themselves or give it away as a gift.

Community Education offers the AARP Safe Driver Class. What you may not know is that the class is open to any age driver – you do not have to be a senior citizen to take advantage of the class. When complete it offers a discount on vehicle insurance premiums and a point reduction on your NYS drivers license.

For more information about Community Education, visit the website at www.cal-mum.org or call 538-3449. Follow us on Facebook @ Cal-Mum Community Education.

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For the Love of Music…Cal-Mum fourth and fifth grade students enjoy a unique opportunity at the elementary school. On Thursdays after school, the students stay after to learn how to play the ukulele. Instrumental music teacher Tom Toyama and fourth grade teacher Kyle Leonard enjoy the instrument and share their love of music with the students.The ukulele club is voluntary but, each year, there is a large number of students who choose to participate, all for the love of music.The ukulele club performs in the winter and spring concerts, often times accompanying the chorus. High school students say the ukulele club is one of their best memories of elementary school.

High School Musical Grease The High School Musical Grease entertained audiences for three spectacular performances March 24 – 26.

The cast brought the audience back to 1959 when soda fountains, poodle skirts, the slicked back duck tail and rock and roll radio were huge! They thrilled the audiences with Grease musical favorites such as Greased Lighting, Summer Nights, You’re the One that I want and Hopelessly Devoted to You.

Grease was produced by Elementary Instrumental Music Teacher Tom Toyama. Production Crew: Director Terry Fyke, musical director Cheryl Toyama, orchestra director Middle School Instrumental Music Teacher Matt Trost, choreographer Lani Toyama Hoskins, assistant director Kakyla Yeng, costumer Eileen Bickford, Sets High School Technology Teacher Jim Wolbert, set painting John and Jill Formella, lights/sounds Tom Toyama.

Junior Makayla Carpenter designs poster for musical Grease!

Junior Makayla Carpenter designed the poster for the high school musi-cal Grease. She is studying graphic arts at the Batavia Career and Tech campus. Makayla also performed in the musical ensemble. She is a high honor roll student and a member of the National Technical Honor Society. She plays volleyball, soft-ball and tennis. Makayla plans to study graphic arts in college.

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CMCS - 2015-16 Fiscal Accountability Summary, NYSEDCommissioner's Regulations require that certain expenditure ratios for general-education and special-education students be reported and

compared with ratios for similar districts and all public schools. The required ratios for this district are reported below.

The numbers used to compute the statistics on this page were collected on the State Aid Form A, the State Aid Form F, the School District Annual Financial Report (ST-3), and from the Student Information Repository System (SIRS). This data is from the 2014-15 school year.

THIS SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION

Instructional Expenditures .................................................... $8,632,303 ............................................................ $2,966,040

Pupils ..................................................................................................... 814 .......................................................................... 113

Expenditures Per Pupil .................................................................$10,605 ..................................................................$26,248

SIMILAR DISTRICT GROUP (Average Need/Resource Capacity) GENERAL EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION

Instructional Expenditures .............................................$8,350,687,803 ...................................................... $3,410,928,067

Pupils ..............................................................................................755,628 .................................................................. 108,828

Expenditures Per Pupil ................................................................. $11,051 .................................................................. $31,342

All School Districts General Education Special Education

Instructional Expenditures ........................................... $31,780,970,752 ....................................................$13,848,179,596

Pupils .......................................................................................... 2,659,777 ...................................................................451,571

Expenditures Per Pupil .................................................................$11,949 ..................................................................$30,667

Instructional Expenditures for General Education are K-12 expenditures for classroom instruction (excluding Special Education) plus a proration of building level administrative and instructional support expenditures. These expenditures include amounts for instruction of students with disabilities in a general-education setting. District expenditures, such as transportation, debt service and district-wide administration are not included.

The pupil count for General Education is K-12 average daily membership plus K-12 pupils for whom the district pays tuition to another school district. This number represents all pupils, including those classif ied as having disabilities and those not classif ied, excluding only students with disabilities placed out of district. Pupils resident in the district but attending a charter school are included. For districts in which a county jail is located, this number includes incarcerated youth to whom the district must provide an education program.

Instructional Expenditures for Special Education are K-12 expenditures for students with disabilities (including summer special education expenditures) plus a proration of building-level administrative and instructional support expenditures. District expenditures, such as transportation, debt service and district-wide administration are not included.

The pupil count for Special Education is a count of K-12 students with disabilities for the 2014-15 school year plus students for whom the district receives tuition from another district plus students for whom the district pays tuition to another district. Students attending the State schools at Rome and Batavia, private placements and out-of-state placements are included.

Instructional Expenditures Per Pupil is the simple arithmetic ratio of Instructional Expenditures to Pupils. The total cost of instruction for students with disabilities may include both general- and special-education expenditures. Special-education services provided in the general-education classroom may benefit students not classif ied as having disabilities.

Total Expenditures Per Pupil

THIS SCHOOL DISTRICT SIMILAR DISTRICT GROUP NY STATE

$21,094 ........................................................................................... $21,471 ..................................................................$22,556

Total Expenditures Per Pupil is the simple arithmetic ratio of Total Expenditures to Pupils. Total Expenditures include district expenditures for classroom instruction, as well as expenditures for transportation, debt service, community service and district-wide administration that are not included in the Instructional Expenditure values for General Education and Special Education. As such, the sum of General Education and

Special Education Instructional Expenditures does not equal the Total Expenditures.

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Information about Students with Disabilities (2015-16)

Commissioner's Regulations require reporting students with disabilities by the percent of time they are in general education classrooms and the classif ication rate of students with disabilities. These data are to be compared with percentages for similar districts and all public schools. The required percentages for this district are reported below.

Student Placement

STUDENT PLACEMENT THIS SCHOOL DISTRICT SIMILAR DISTRICT GROUP NY STATE

percent of time inside Average Need/Resource Capacity regular classroom # of Students % of Students % of Students % of Students

The source data for the statistics in this table were reported through the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) and verif ied in Verif ication Report 5. The counts are numbers of students reported in the least restrictive environment categories for school-age programs (ages 6-21) on BEDS Day, which is the f irst Wednesday of the reporting year. The percentages represent the amount of time students with disabilities are in general-education classrooms, regardless of the amount and cost of special-education services they receive. Rounding of percentage values may cause them to sum to a number slightly dif ferent from 100%.

School-age Students with Disabilities Classfication Rate

THIS SCHOOL DISTRICT SIMILAR DISTRICT GROUP NY STATE

12.8% ..................................................... 13.1% .....................................................14.7%

This rate is a ratio of the count of school-age students with disabilities (ages 4-21) to the total enrollment of all school-age students in the school district, including students who are pa-rentally placed in nonpublic schools located in the school district. The numerator includes all school-age students for whom a district has Committee on Special Education (CSE) respon-sibility to ensure the provision of special-education services. The denominator includes all school-age students who reside in the district. In the case of parentally placed students in nonpublic schools, it includes the number of students who attend the nonpublic schools located in the school district. Source data are drawn from the SIRS and from the Basic Education Data System (BEDS).

Similar District Groups are identif ied according to the Need-to-Resource-Capacity Index. More information is available on our NRC capacity categories page.

School Physicals2017-18 School Year

80% or more 73 70.9% 56.4% 58.2%

40%-79% 15 14.6% 19.2% 11.7%

Less than 40% 8 7.8% 17.3% 19.9%

Separate Settings 7 6.8% 4.5% 5.3%

Other Settings 0 0.0% 2.6% 5.1%

Any student going into 7th or 10th grade or interested in participating in a sport next year will need to provide a current physical to the school nurse. The school physician will be at the school to provide physicals on the following dates:Middle School…May 24; High School…June 14If you want your child to have a physical at school have them sign up in the health office with Mrs. Geer.

Immunization RequirementsFor Incoming 6th graders:New York State Public Health Law, sec-tion 2164 requires students enrolled in the 6th grade and are 11 years old to be immunized against Tetanus, Diptheria and Pertussis (Tdap booster) and 2 doses of the varicella vaccine.Please have your primary care physician send an updated copy of your child’s immunization record which includes the Tdap and varicella vaccines before the start of the 2016-2017 school year. They will not be allowed to enter school without it.If your child is not yet old enough to re-ceive the Tdap immunization, please notify the school nurse when the date your child is scheduled to receive it.

For students entering 7th 8th and 12th grades during the 2017-2018 school year:Students entering 7th , 8th and 12th grades will be required to be fully vaccinated against meningococcal disease according to the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization practices (ACIP). The ACIP recommends that all ad-olescents receive a first dose of MenACWY vaccine at 11-12 years of age and a booster dose at age 16 years in order to boost their immunity during the years at which they are at greatest risk of meningococcal dis-ease. If the first dose was administered on or after their 16th birthday, a booster dose is not necessary.

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BOARD OF EDUCATIONJohn Bickford, PresidentArnold Rychlicki, Vice-PresidentTimothy AndersonElizabeth DollJoseph GeerChristopher RichterWilliam VanAllen

ADMINISTRATIONRobert Molisani, Superintendent of SchoolsTerry Hasseler, Business AdministratorMichael Reed, Interim High School PrincipalPaul Estabrooks, Middle School Principal and CSE ChairpersonDavid Bulter, Elementary PrincipalMichele Meyer, Director, Curr. and Inst.

Public Hearing: Tuesday, May 9, 7:00 p.m.Middle/High School Auditorium, please use Middle School Entrance.

Vote: Tuesday, May, 16, 201712:00 noon until 9:00 p.m. in the District Office

Voter Qualifications• UnitedStatesCitizen• Eighteen(18)yearsofageorolder• Legalresidentoftheschooldistrictforatleast30dayspriortothedistrictmeetingandelection

Absentee BallotsQualified voters who are unable to vote in person on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 due to illness, travel, or others reasons specified by law, may use an absentee ballot. Voters may pick up an absentee ballot in the District Office prior to May 16 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Completed ballots must be received in the District Office by 5:00 p.m. on May 16, 2017. Please call Terry Hasseler at 538-3401 for more information.

State Regulations Regarding the Budget

State regulations require that school districts inform the public of the options available to the Board of Education in the event that a budget is not passed. A Board of Education has several options:1. Resubmit the original budget for another

vote2. Submit a revised budget for voter approval3. Adopt a contingent budget at a 0% tax

levy increase Under the educational law regarding a

contingent budget, the spending increase cannot exceed the total amount of spend-ing in the prior year budget. A contingent budget requires that the Board of Education charge for community use of school facilities and grounds for non-school activities.

118th Commencement at Hamilton Stadium The Class of 2017The community is cordially invited to join the administration, faculty and staf f of Caledonia-Mumford Central School as we celebrate the 118th Commencement of the Class of 2017 on Friday, June 23, 2017.

Commencement will begin at 7:15 p.m. at Hamilton Stadium. In the case of inclement weather, commencement will be held inside in the high school gymnasium and advance tickets will be needed.