On May 20, residents of the newly formed Rockland Central School District approved, 339-206, the district’s first budget with 62% of the voters supporting the budget.
The new district was formed following the voters’ approval of the merger of the Livingston Manor and Roscoe central school districts in December.
The $32,134,980 budget builds on current programs and offers expanded programming for all grade levels utilizing existing staff. The budget includes more than 40 additional electives for middle and high school students, many with the potential for college credit, two transitional classrooms, more targeted PK-6 academic intervention services (AIS) in math and English Language Arts (ELA) and more robust daily specials rotation at the elementary level, as well as expanded extracurricular clubs and activities for all students PK-12.
“We thank the voters for their support of this plan that will provide our students with expanded educational opportunities while providing fiscal responsibility,” Superintendent John Evans said.
Voters also approved, 360-181, a proposal to establish a $30 million buildings and facilities capital reserve fund over 15 years. The fund will be/would have been used to help defray all or part of the cost of future improvements, additions, construction or reconstruction of school buildings.