Spencerport Central School District voters will decide Tuesday, May 19, on a proposed $107 million budget for the 2026-27 school year that includes a 4.7% tax levy increase.
“This proposed budget supports student learning by maintaining strong academic programs and safe schools, while remaining fiscally responsible to our community,” Superintendent Ty Zinkiewich said. “Our ongoing focus is to present a budget that is guided by long-term planning and sustainability.”
Spencerport 2026-27 school budget highlights
The proposed spending plan represents a 4.5% increase over the current budget and remains within the state’s property tax cap.
District officials said the increase was driven by several factors, including:
To limit the impact on the community, the district:
Find more information about the proposed budget and estimated tax rates at spencerportschools.org.
How the Spencerport budget could affect school taxes
The estimated tax rate for 2026-27 will affect homeowners differently based on their property’s assessed value and the equalization rates in their towns. The tax levy and tax rates are established in the summer after each town finalizes its property assessments.
The estimated new tax rates per $1,000 of assessed valuation are expected to be:
The estimated increase in school taxes for a $200,000 home is expected to be approximately:
What voters will decide
In addition to the budget, voters will also weigh in on purchasing student laptops and three Board of Education seats.
The vote will take place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 19 in the Technology & Training Center at 71 Lyell Ave. in Spencerport.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Spencerport voters will decide school budget — here are key numbers
Reporting by Tracy Schuhmacher, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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