Valley Stream high school budget proposal

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Proposed budget: $106,231,367
Change: +2,991,250 (+2.9 percent)
Tax levy: $83,333,490
Change: +$2,459,713 (+3.04 percent)

Tax impact:
In District 13, the average homeowner is expected to pay $58.89 more in high school taxes next year.
In District 24, the average homeowner is expected to pay $62.31 more in high school taxes next year.
In District 30, the average homeowner is expected to pay $120.64 more in high school taxes next year.
Numbers are subject to change pending final assessments rolls in August.

Budget highlights: Several teaching and support positions are being eliminated and some sports teams and extra-curricular activities are being cut to close a $2.65 million budget gap. Staff cuts include 15 full-time teaching positions, several part-time teacher assistants, six part-time teachers, four custodians, one laborer and one clerical position.
The rifle, bowling and golf teams would be cut, and each school will have fewer extra-curricular activities. The seventh-grade science research class and SAT preparation classes are also being dropped. The district will look to have central pick-up points for students attending certain private schools. 
Resources will be provided to continue the implementation of Common Core Learning Standards, new teacher evaluation system and Dignity for all Students Act. Security staff levels — four people per building — will be maintained.

Revenue: The district is slated to receive $16,867,877 in state aid next year, a $585,000 increase. Additionally, $5,175,000 from reserves will be used.

Contingency budget: If the budget were to fail twice, the district would have to cut nearly $2.5 million from its proposed spending plan. High school officials say cuts would be made across the board.

Board of Education: There is no election. Trustees are appointed from the three elementary school boards.