RYE, NY (May 10, 2023) — The Rye City School District Board of Education and administration have announced a proposed budget for the 2023-2024 school year that complies with the tax cap and supports the goals of The Rye Commitment. The budget aims to fund educational programs for an anticipated enrollment of 2,886 students and represents a 3.19% tax levy increase and a 4.44% budget-to-budget increase over last year.
The proposed budget continues to focus on maintaining high standards and rigorous instruction while addressing the rising costs of inflation. Over 77% of the budget will go towards salaries and benefits for faculty and staff, with no new programs or faculty positions added.
The proposed budget also builds on previous investments in literacy, math, science, and world languages with staff and resources already in place. Additionally, the budget supports initiatives that address the mental health needs of students, school security, and high-quality communication with the community.
The vote for the budget will take place on Tuesday, May 16, at the Rye Middle School Gym between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Two seats on the Board of Education are up for election, and voters will have the opportunity to choose between Shaun Kloepfer and Tom Stein, both of whom have extensive experience in education and business.
Residents who cannot vote in person can request an absentee ballot through the District’s website. The Rye City School District encourages all eligible voters to participate in the election and have their voices heard.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was generated by ChatGPT based on the Rye School District budget newsletter.