2017-2018 Community Budget Presentations Planned
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (April 5, 2017) — At last night’s Board of Education meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton presented the district’s proposed 2017-2018 fiscal plan for academic excellence. For the third consecutive year, the budget does not increase taxes for city residents. Mount Vernon City School District is the only district in Westchester County to hold the line on taxes for three straight years.
“We are honored to have earned the trust of this community by our commitment to acting in a fiscally responsible manner,” said Dr. Hamilton. “This budget funds our ongoing commitment to the 20/20 Vision of Academic Excellence while holding taxes steady for our residents.”
The Mount Vernon City School District has established a calendar of presentations to share details about the 2017-2018 school budget. Parents and community members are invited to attend.
• Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 6:30 p.m.: Community Budget Presentation will take place during the Board of Education Meeting at the Education Center (165 N. Columbus Avenue)
• Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 6:30 p.m.: Community Budget Presentation will take place during the Board of Education Meeting at the Education Center
• Wednesday, April 19, 2017, 6:00 p.m.: Community Budget Presentation at Rebecca Turner Elementary School (625 S. Fourth Avenue)
• Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 6:00 p.m.: Community Budget Presentation at Thornton High School (121 S. Sixth Avenue)
• Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 6:00 p.m.: District-wide Budget Hearing at the Education Center
• Wednesday, May 10, 2017, 6:00 p.m.: Community Budget Presentation at Pennington School (20 Fairway)
Residents will vote on the 2017-2018 Mount Vernon City School District Budget on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Polls will open from 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
About Mount Vernon City School District
With more than 8,000 students in 16 schools, the Mount Vernon City School District is committed to providing a quality education to its children as well as developing programs that meet the diverse academic and social needs of its students.
