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Budget 2020-2021 Syosset Pride FALL 2013 FALL 2013 SyossetThe Leader SyossetThe Standard A Publication of the Syosset Central School District A Publication of the Syosset Central School District www.syossetistops.org www.syossetistops.org BUDGET 2020 FALL 2013 Syosset Pride SyossetThe Connect A Publication of the Syosset Central School District A Publication of the Syosset Central School District www.syossetschools.org www.syossetistops.org FALL 2013Leading in extraordinary times FALL 2013 Preserving Excellence While Responding to Rapidly Changing Economic Conditions Dear Syosset Community,The and puts the District in a position The proposed budget reflects as well. We are proud of the The to respond to rapidly changing over $4 million in reductions in accomplishments of faculty and The Syosset Board of economic conditions. The staff and facilities spending in students during this challenging Education would like to extend proposed budget acknowledges order to preserve programming time, and we continue to make its sincere gratitude to the first the impact of the COVID-19 for students, but reduces the enhancements and improvements. responders, health care employees pandemic on the local economy tax burden on residents. Many The District recognizes it andSyosset all essential workers who and proposes a tax levy increase retirees’ Shines positions will remain plays an important role in the Syosset Scholar A Publication of the Syosset Central School District A Publication of the Syosset Central School District have risked their own safety to significantly below the allowable unfilled and a hiring freeze has community and is facilitating safeguard that of the community tax cap. The budget preserves the been imposed on all but essential meals for studentswww.syossetistops.org in need and www.syossetistops.org and provide important services programs and services that make a new staff. And the purchasing of child care for essential workers, so as we navigate the situation Syosset education so exceptional, additional flexible classroom and they have one less thing to worry surrounding the COVID-19 but has some flexibility to deal library furniture, as well as some about as they continue to provide pandemic. with potential midyear reductions maintenance and construction services for us all. The Syosset FALL 2013 Though the school buildings in state financial support. The projects, will be deferred. The School District made a donation currently lack the emblematic budget also supports maintaining District is moving ahead with to local hospitals of personal bustle of student activity and a safe and secure learning all capital projects previously protective equipment from celebrations this time of year, the environment, both physically and approved by voters. our inventory and science labs, school district’s role and students’ virtually, for our students and While we acknowledge the and teachers have been aiding The relationships with teachers have staff. challenges ahead in the upcoming students in their efforts to express never been more important as we While the calculated tax levy year, here in Syosset we cultivate their gratitude to first responders, face this challenge together. And cap is 3.23% for Syosset this year, critical thinking, problem- donate PPE and give back to the the Syosset Board of Education, the proposed budget carries a solving and collaboration skills community. administration, faculty and staff’s tax levy increase of 1.7%, which and we know that together, There have been many shifts commitment to the education of is approximately $3 million we will meet these challenges. to normal routines required as Syosset Chronicle our students and supporting their under the cap and represents a Though physically distanced, a result of the pandemic, and A Publication of the Syosset Central School District social-emotional well-being has budget increase of 1.97% over we are united in our common the school budget and Board of never been stronger. the current year. Of this increase, purpose – to support our students Education vote is no exception. www.syossetistops.org The Syosset Board of almost half is for anticipated and provide them with a robust There will be a different process Education, working closely with expenses to cope with the education that prepares them for this year to protect everyone’s the central administrative team, COVID-19 pandemic. success in the future we imagine health and mitigate the spread of has adopted a budget for the It is important to note that and the one which may evolve in the virus. Voting will take place 2020-2021 academic year that school budgets rely on revenue ways yet to be envisioned. by mail-in ballots only, with preserves current programs from the state, and much of the The shift to an online platform ballots due to the District no later state revenue comes from income has not altered that mission. than Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at 5 and sales taxes, both of which Syosset has been a leader in p.m. All registered voters will be have been negatively impacted maximizing the potential sent absentee ballots, along with by the “NY State on PAUSE” and transformation of online postage-paid return envelopes. executive order. Due to the learning and addressing the See page 4 of this newsletter for current economic conditions, mental wellness of our students. additional voting information. the adopted state budget allows The District has designed, You may refer to the Board for the reduction of funding to implemented, and iterated an of Education tab of the District school districts even after local online learning program that is website for more information or voters have approved the school providing innovative learning go directly to www.syossetschools. budget. Therefore, the amount of experiences for students and org/budget. The Board and state aid the District will receive essential connections to teachers administration value your input. during the 2020-2021 school year and support staff. Shifting to Please reach out to us with any is uncertain. an online learning program thoughts, questions or concerns. This has required a proactive has required agility, creativity, plan that anticipates both ingenuity and bravery, not only Regards, potential cuts in revenue and from educators but from students The Syosset Board of Education increases in expenses needed to address the safety issues Section 203 of the federal Voting Rights Act requires school districts in Nassau County to provide election created by the global pandemic. information in English and Spanish. In accordance with this Act, materials produced by Syosset Central School District pertaining to the 2020–2021 District Election and School Budget Vote will be distributed in both languages. POINTS OF PRIDE SYOSSET SCHOOLS DELIVER • 2020 Best High Schools by U.S. News & • Niche.com • Best Community for Music Education World Report Syosset Central School District was ranked Syosset named for 20th time Syosset High School recognized among the as third in New York State and 12th in best in the country. the country. • National Merit Scholarship Competition • 2020 National Honor • 2020 Regeneron Science 14 Finalists, 14 Semifinalists, Society Scholarship Talent Search 30 Commended Students Two recipients Two SHS Scholars • Harvard Club of Long Island Distinguished Teacher Four • New York State Master Teacher Syosset High School teachers have been recognized as outstanding SHS math teacher honored Long Island teachers. • All-County Art Exhibition 60 students • Nassau East Regional Science Olympiad • Girls Cross-Country 2019 Nassau County • All-County Music Festival 323 students First Place champions • All-State Music Conference 40 students • Virtual Enterprise International • Boys Cross-Country 2019 Nassau County • NAfME All-National Honors Ensemble two National Business Plan Competition No. 1 champions students VE Business Plan team in New York State and • 2020 All American Athletic Award • 2020 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards No. 3 in the US National Medalists 1 Gold Medal, 4 Silver • Long Island Science and Engineering Fair • Conference AA1 Coach of the Year Medals. Awards 2 First Place, 2 Second Place, 1 Third • NYSPHAA Coach of the Year Award • 2019-2020 LI Scholar Artist Four SHS Place • Varsity Gymnastics 1 All-American, 3 All- students named • Nassau Mathematics Tournament 3 team State, 3 All-County • PTA Reflections 162 projects submitted by medals, Curt Boddie Memorial Award • Varsity Girls Basketball Nassau County Class Syosset students, 85 selected to move on to the • Al Kalfus Long Island Math Fair 37 medals, AA finals Nassau County level, 17 selected to move on 11 gold, 14 silver and 12 bronze medals, plus to the state level. At state level, 10 Awards of Alice Griswold Award for the best Gold Medal • Boys Swim 10 All-County Merit, 2 Awards of Excellence paper in Nassau County • Girls Winter Track 3 County champions, 2 • DECA State Career Conference 163 medals • Annual Long Island Hackathon All-State, 9 All-County with 67 members finishing in the top 10, 51 Competition Syosset middle schools placed • Boys Winter Track 4 State champions, 4 All- international qualifier positions (the most of first and second American, 6 All-Long Island, 7 All-County any school in New York State) PROPOSITION NO. 2: Capital Reserve Fund If approved, establishing this fund would serve as a savings account The CRF would not exceed $20 million over a 10-year period. that acts as an alternative to paying for projects with additional This fund will not increase taxes. If approved, the CRF would be monies. Rather than paying principal and interest on borrowed funded by available monies from the general fund or transfers from funds, a Capital Reserve Fund (CRF) is essentially a savings account other reserves the District maintains for fiscal strength. Additionally, established to finance future building renovations and potential funding the CRF would not exceed $5 million in one year. In the infrastructure needs. In addition, the district can earn interest on future, voter approval would need to be obtained by the District to funds in a CRF until fully expended, and can use that income to pay for additional projects.
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