2024-25 Budget Information
Save the date--Annual Budget Vote & School Board Election: May 21, 2024 - 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. - Board of Education Room, High School
HF-L Oversimplified - 2024-25 Budget Series
HF-L Oversimplified - Equalization Rates
HF-L Oversimplified - Property Tax
May 14, 2024 - Official Public Budget Hearing & Meet the Candidates Event - (6PM)
The Board of Education is scheduled to host a Public Budget Hearing for the proposed budget proposal for 2024-25.
Contact District Clerk, Christina Amorese, with any questions: Christina.Amorese@hflcsd.org
Introduction of the candidates for the Board of Education and the Public Budget Hearing for the proposed budget will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in the high school cafeteria. There will be a limited number of seats available on a first come, first served basis. This will be a live webinar event with a Q & A period accessed from the District's website. (Candidate information will be posted below once it's available)
The development of a school district’s budget is a thoughtful, year-long process that includes careful long-term planning. It is a multi-faceted process including budget preparation, presentation, review by the Board of Education and community members, formal budget adoption, further sharing with the community, and Board election.
Public Budget Vote and Board Member Elections
The Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District will host it's public budget vote and board member election on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
The Public Budget Vote and Board Member Elections will take place at the high-school from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Board of Education Room 129, 83 East Street, Honeoye Falls.
Absentee Ballots
The District has returned to its standard legal process of requiring a completed absentee ballot application prior to mailing out an absentee ballot.
HF-L's absentee ballot application is attached below and also available upon request to the District Clerk, Christina Amorese: Christina.Amorese@hflcsd.org
Applications must be returned to the District Clerk no later than Tuesday, May 14, 2024 to 20 Church Street, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 for those unable to vote in person. This allows time for the mailing of the absentee ballot and accompanying official absentee ballot envelope to approved applicants.
Official ballots, inside the official absentee ballot envelope must to be returned to the District Clerk by the date of the vote, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, by 5:00 PM.
Absentee Ballot Application
Military Ballot Application
Early Mail Voting
New this year is the option of early mail voting. For qualified voters of the district, there is an early mail ballot application attached below and also is available upon request to the District Clerk, Christina Amorese: Christina.Amorese@hflcsd.org
Applications must be returned to the District Clerk no later than Tuesday, May 14, 2024 to 20 Church Street, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 for those utilizing the early mail voting option. This allows time for the mailing of the early mail ballot and accompanying official early mail ballot envelope to approved applicants.
Official ballots, inside the official early mail ballot envelope must be returned to the District Clerk by the date of the vote, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, by 5:00 PM.
Early Mail Voter Ballot Application
Board of Education Seats
*If you are interested in running for a seat on the school board, please contact District Clerk, Christina Amorese, to request an official petition. Petitions are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2024. Email: Christina.Amorese@hflcsd.org or Telephone: 624-7010
Information about the candidates running for the Board of Education on May 21, 2024, will be provided below once it is available. Three individuals will be elected to a three-year term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2027. Candidates will be listed here in the order in which they will appear on the ballot once it is available. Please know that the process to determine the order is by random drawing and in no way reflects who may be the best or least qualified candidate for the board. You may vote for up to three candidates for three open seats.
Introduction of the candidates for the Board of Education and the Public Budget Hearing for the proposed budget will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in the high school cafeteria. There will be a limited number of seats available on a first come, first served basis. This will also be a live webinar event with a Q & A period.
Important Dates
Date Time Location Event
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 6 p.m. HS cafeteria and webinar Public Budget Hearing
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 7 a.m.-9 p.m. HS Board of Education Rm BUDGET VOTE
Voter Qualifications:
- U.S. citizen
- At least 18 Years of age
- Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District resident for at least 30-days prior to vote
Board of Education Candidates - COMING SOON
April 23, 2024 - Board Adopts Proposed Budget for 2024-25
The Board of Education is scheduled to adopt a proposed budget for 2024-25.
March 12, 2024 - PBAC Recommendations and Budget Updates
The Board of Education reviewed the Budget Recommendations from the Program Budget Advisory Council:
February 27, 2024 - Middle School and Central Office Presentations
Link to recording of the meeting
Grades 6-8 and Districtwide operational plans were reviewed during the budget study session.
February 13, 2024 - High School and Interscholastic Presentations
Link to recording of the meeting
Grades 9-12 and Physical Education/Health/Interscholastic Athletics operational plans were reviewed during the budget study session.
January 23, 2024 - Manor School and Special Education Presentations
Link to recording of the meeting
Grades 2-5 and Special Education operational plans were reviewed during the budget study session.
January 9, 2024 - Lima Primary School Presentation / Transportation and Facilities Presentation
Link to recording of the meeting
Grades K-1 operational plans were reviewed during the budget study session.
Transportation and Facilities operational plans were reviewed during the budget study session.
We envision students engaged in relevant and rigorous instruction that includes cross-curricular learning, problem solving, innovative technologies, multi-cultural experiences, and the exploration of personal aspirations. As such, our students will be challenged to think creatively, critically, and independently. They will learn to solve problems efficiently, lead with passion and integrity, and communicate effectively.
To compliment this work, the strategic planning committee's strategic intents identify how, as a community, Honeoye Falls-Lima will continue to measure the success of the District. As such, the committee has established the following four major components:
Safety
Student Achievement
Student Engagement
Cougar Pride
Strategic Intents
Safety - We know that students and staff must feel safe and secure before high-level learning can occur. That is why the Honeoye Falls-Lima School District has placed safety as our first strategic intent.
Student Achievement - Students of Honeoye Falls-Lima Schools will engage in rigorous and relevant application of:
Cross-curricular learning
Skills development in communication and the use of technology in that communication
Collaboration
Inquiry/problem solving
Current technology tools
Multi-cultural experiences with language study and cultural exploration
STEaM
Cougar Pride - The School District will provide and foster an inviting school environment in which the Honeoye Falls-Lima community feels pride and ownership.
Student Engagement - Students in Honeoye Falls-Lima Schools will have experiences in and out of the classroom that are made meaningful and relevant through their connections and relationships with others in the school community. These experiences will nurture responsible and ethical decision-making, and quality of character.
Program Budget Advisory Council (PBAC)
HF-L continually seeks to optimize its budget to create great learning for students and to best serve the community. The PBAC includes community members along with teachers and staff who reside in the school district. The PBAC offers feedback and helps prioritize recommendations regarding the programs and services considered for the 2024-25 school year.
Each school building and department has presented their instructional goals and budget priorities during a series of meetings. At the end of the presentations, the PBAC shared their reflections and the priorities they believe are the most important with the Board of Education for the development of the final budget.
Community members that have served on the PBAC in past years have found this to be a rewarding way to be engaged with HF-L and make a meaningful contribution to the school. If you are interested in being a part of this committee in the future, please contact Colin Pierce, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations at colin.pierce@hflcsd.org or by phone at 585-624-7020. Volunteers must be able to access the internet, attend approximately six meetings (remotely) on Tuesday evenings, and be willing to provide written feedback following the presentations.
https://www.budget.ny.gov/schoolFunding/index.html
https://www.nyssba.org/clientuploads/gr_school_board_members_guide_nys_budgetprocess.pdf
https://www.hflcsd.org/district/budget_information
Please be sure to check back, as information will be updated regularly. For additional information regarding the budget process please contact Gene Mancuso, Superintendent of Schools by email at Gene.Mancuso@hflcsd.org or call 624-7010.