The Superintendent of Schools shall make budget recommendations available to the Board of Education members prior to the budget hearing in accordance with the budget calendar.
In addition, the Superintendent shall make a copy of the proposed budget available to all district taxpayers in each school building during working hours, not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the date set by the Board for the public budget vote.
A summary of the tentative budget ("popularized budget") may be published in a district mailing. In addition, the Board may provide the public with specific, factual information concerning budget recommendations, through news releases to the media, group meetings with members of the public to be held on set dates and times, and the district newsletter.
No district funds may be expended to promote either a favorable or negative opinion of the proposed school budget.
In addition, the Board will not selectively solicit a segment of district voters who might be expected to support passage of the proposed budget.
Cross-ref: 6120, Budget Hearing
6130, Budget Adoption
Ref: Education Law ยงยง1716; 2017; 2516
Phillips v. Maurer, 67 NY2d 672 (1985)
Matter of Scanio, 23 EDR 104 (1983)
Matter of Pucci, 31 EDR 3 (1901)
Note: Prior policy, Policy Manual, 3110, revised
Policy Adopted: March 12, 1997 Wayne Central School District
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