HF-L Oversimplified - 2023-24 Budget Series

HF-L Oversimplified - What You'll See on the Ballot

HF-L Oversimplified - School Bus Purchases

HF-L Oversimplified - Inflation

HF-L Oversimplified - Capital Outlay Projects

HF-L Oversimplified - BOCES

May 9, 2023 - Official Public Budget Hearing & Meet the Candidates Event - (7PM) 

The Board of Education is scheduled to host a Public Budget Hearing for the proposed budget proposal for 2023-24. 

Contact District Clerk, Rhonda Schaefer with any questions: Rhonda.Schaefer@hflcsd.org


Introduction of the candidates for the Board of Education and the Public Budget Hearing for the proposed budget will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 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.  (See candidate information below.)
 

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 16, 2023.  

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, 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 District Clerk, Rhonda Schaefer: rhonda.schaefer@hflcsd.org

Applications must be returned to the District Clerk no later than Tuesday, May 9, 2023 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 16, 2023, by 5:00 PM.

Absentee Ballot Application

Board of Education Seats

*If you are interested in running for a seat on the school board, please contact District Clerk, Rhonda Schaefer to request an official petition. Petitions are due no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 17, 2023. Email: rhonda.schaefer@hflcsd.org or Telephone: 624-7010

Information about the candidates running for the Board of Education on May 16, 2023, will be provided below.  Three individuals will be elected to a three-year term beginning July 1, 2023 and ending on June 30, 2026. Candidates are listed here in the order in which they will appear on the ballot. 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 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 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 9, 2023       7 p.m.        HS cafeteria and webinar         Public Budget Hearing 
Tuesday, May 16, 2023     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 - (You will vote for Three)

April 11, 2023 - Board Adopts Proposed Budget for 2023-24

The Board of Education is scheduled to adopt a proposed budget proposal for 2023-24.

March 14, 2023 - PBAC Recommendations and Budget Updates

The Board of Education is scheduled to review the Budget Recommendations from the Program Budget Advisory Council:

February 28, 2023 - 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 7, 2023 - High School and Interscholastic Presentations

Link to recording of High School presentation

Link to recording of Interscholastics presentation

Grades 9-12 and Physical Education/Health/Interscholastic Athletics operational plans were reviewed during the budget study session. 

January 24, 2023 - 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 10, 2023 - 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:

  1. Safety

  2. Student Achievement

  3. Student Engagement

  4. 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 2022-23 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.