Cazenovia Central School District Administration and BOE Plan Next Steps Following Budget Decision:
The Cazenovia Central School District will be asking voters on June 18 to weigh in on a revised budget proposal that will be at the district’s calculated tax levy limit and include a reduction of $400,000 compared to the proposal that voters rejected on May 21 by 34 votes.
“We are thankful to all who came out in support of our school budget. We recognize we are in challenging financial times, which is why we asked students and their families, district staff and community members for their input as we created the proposal voters weighed in on,” said Superintendent Christopher DiFulvio. “Unfortunately, our students will feel the impact of a reduction in program and services as we work to develop a new budget proposal that is at the district’s calculated ...
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Voters Reject 2024-25 School Budget Proposal; Elect 3 Board Members:
On May 21, Cazenovia Central School District voters rejected the district’s proposed $38.8 million spending plan for the 2024-25 school year. It carried an estimated 5.84% tax levy increase.
Voters rejected the budget with a vote of 1164-832, which is a 58% approval. A supermajority of 60% was required for it to pass because the proposed tax levy increase exceeded the district’s calculated tax levy limit. The district exceeded the limit in an effort to balance the budget without making significant program and staff cuts.
When a proposed school budget is defeated at the polls, the board of education has three options, according to state law. Board members may decide to put the same budget up for vote a second time, put a revised budget up for vote or go directly ...
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CHS Student's Volunteer Efforts Earn Humanitarian Recognition:
Evan D. Rice, senior at Cazenovia High School, is the recipient of the inaugural Jean M. Coon Humanitarian Award presented by the Zonta Club of Brewerton, NY – Friends for Equality, Inc.
Junior or senior students who preform outstanding community service may apply for this annual award by submitting a completed application and reference letter to the Zonta club in January, February, or March. Academic achievement is not relevant. The winning club award application is forwarded to Zonta District 2 for consideration at district-level recognition and a $1000 cash award.
Co-Captain (#80) of the Cazenovia Lakers Varsity Football team, 6’ tall Evan shows leadership on and off the field. Rice finds time to be involved in his school’s Unified Sports (Special Olympics) and ...
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Annual Budget Vote & BOE Election Results:
Voters reject 2024-25 school budget proposal; elect 3 board members
On May 21, Cazenovia Central School District voters rejected the district’s proposed $38.8 million spending plan for the 2024-25 school year. It carried an estimated 5.84% tax levy increase.
Voters rejected the budget with a vote of 1164-832 or 58%. A supermajority of 60% was required for the vote to pass.
When a proposed school budget is defeated at the polls, the board of education has three options, according to state law. Board members may decide to put the same budget up for vote a second time, put a revised budget up for vote or go directly to a contingent budget. If voters reject the budget proposal a second time, the board must enact a contingent budget. Cazenovia Central ...
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CHS Junior Andrew Szalach Selected to Serve as the New York State FFA Treasurer:
Andrew Curtis Szalach, currently a junior at Cazenovia High School and member of the Cazenovia Aggies FFA Chapter, has been selected to serve as the 2024 to 2025 New York State FFA Treasurer. Andrew was formally elected Friday, May 3rd at the FFA State Convention in Buffalo, and will officially take office on July 1st. He believed it was his time to serve the FFA in a larger capacity, and to make a difference with all students who are passionate in agriculture. The selection process began in April with a series of interviews, speeches, tests and video submissions detailing public speaking prowess, agricultural knowledge and FFA experience. 18 candidates from across New York ran for 6 positions as a FFA State Officer.
As the State Treasurer Andrew will be serving on state ...
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School Bus Drivers Needed in Cazenovia, Come Make a Difference!:
Exciting Opportunities Await: School Bus Drivers Needed in Cazenovia, NY!
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can make a difference in the lives of children? Join us as a School Bus Driver for the Cazenovia Central School District and become an essential part of our community!
Position: School Bus Driver or Substitute School Bus Driver
Employer: Cazenovia Central School District
Location: Cazenovia, NY
Full-Time Driver Starting Rate: $26.76 per hour
Substitute Driver Rate: $24 per hour
Why Choose Us?
Competitive Compensation: Full-time drivers enjoy a starting rate of $26.76 per hour, providing a competitive wage for your valuable service. Additionally, we offer the option to join us ...
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Cazenovia Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society Inducts 36 New Students:
Special congratulations to the Cazenovia Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society! These remarkable students excel in (CTE) Career and Technical Education classes in the areas of Agriculture, Business, Family and Consumer Science and Technology. These students have also been active in numerous CTE Clubs such as the FFA, FCCLA, Project Cafe, and Unified Sports Marketing.
Acceptance into this prestigious honor society provides the students with a letter of recommendation at the national level, up to $300,000 in scholarship opportunities, and ongoing support via their portal with access to professional email, resume, and cover letter support, and beyond. Please congratulate this year's inductees! GO CTE!
1. Abby ...
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Budget News: District to propose 5.9% tax levy increase, fund balance use, and cuts to close 2024-25 budget gap:
Cazenovia Central School District administrators and board of education members have been reviewing survey and community feedback to best align 2024-25 budget priorities with the district’s mission, vision and goals. The district is dedicated to preserving the excellent programming currently in place while closing its budget gap.
“Because of rising costs and our district’s decrease in state aid allocated in the governor’s budget proposal, we are facing hard decisions this year — and expect to again next year. We truly appreciate everyone who has shared their questions, concerns, and ideas with us. Your input has been essential as we navigate these challenging financial decisions,” said Superintendent Christopher DiFulvio.
With community feedback ...
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Cazenovia CSD Identified as a Best Communities for Music Education for 2023-24:
Cazenovia CSD has been identified as a Best Communities for Music Education for 2023-24. Congratulations to our amazing music educators and talented students.
See the full announcement here: https://www.nammfoundation.org/articles/bcme-2024-districts?utm_source=NAMM%20Foundation&utm_campaign=05eb435e2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_BCME&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bde48148d9-05eb435e2a-134006685&fbclid=IwAR31ecT3ehAJqx0l_3Skl6XTmLoAy0X14k6LbCBzhkg-wJLyp6i7-CPIEyU_aem_AfZnw9_0Slwyph45qAorLYZP_3CzJ9M-pvaXP8Q2SiCri6Mx74GGpHqE2fVShRQEsdweEIw9Tb2xEYS_VDC9PmWR
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Community hears district budget challenges; provides feedback:
The Cazenovia Central School District is considering options such as eliminating staff positions, athletic teams, student clubs and elective courses to close the $1.85 million gap between revenues and expenses in its proposed 2024-25 budget.
About 195 community members gathered at Cazenovia High School on March 20 to hear about the district’s financial crisis and discuss how they felt about the possible solutions outlined by the administration to balance the budget. The gap is due to rising expenses, such as inflation on goods and services, contractual salary increases, benefit cost increases, and a reduction in state aid as outlined in the governor’s budget proposal.
“We want to be true to our mission, vision and strategic plan and are looking for ways to close the ...
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Over 40 Cazenovia CSD Students Attend Annual MCMEA Spring All-County Festival:
Over 40 Cazenovia CSD students attended the annual MCMEA Spring All-County festival! These students committed countless hours of hard work on this, and we congratulate them all on their incredible performance this past weekend!
Here is a full list of our Laker participants:
Student
Group
Nathan Reichert
Band
Evelyn Harris
Band
Noelle Tugaw
Band
Kendall Jauch
Band
Ethan Turner
Band
Ben Gleason
Band
Elliot Wright
Band
Maddy Maloney-Hahn
MS Orchestra
Sam Schofield
MS Orchestra
Lauder Skidmore ...
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Cazenovia CSD Seeks Community Input on Budget for 2024-25 School Year:
School Budget 2024-2025 Community Conversation on March 20th:
NEW 2024-25 Budget Advocacy Info
NEW 2024-25 Budget Potential Reductions (A)
NEW 2024-25 Budget Challenges and Options (B)
NEW 2024-25 Budget Slides
NEW Stakeholder Budget Survey
NEW Cazenovia CSD Student Enrollment Projections
The Cazenovia Board of Education met on Wednesday, March 6, for a budget discussion on ways to close the district’s $1.85 million gap. Board members grappled with the reality of the governor’s budget proposal to cut significant state aid to the district.
In an effort to identify areas where costs could be reduced without ...
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CHS Students Earn Lions Club Student of the Month Distinction:
Congratulations to Cazenovia High School Junior, Owen Woodworth, and Senior, Amelia Cashatt, who were recognized as the Lions Club Students of the Month for December 2023 and January 2024.
Students are nominated for this award based on their leadership, commitment to community service and dedication to their academics.
In addition to the awards that are handed out monthly to recognized students, pictures are featured in the Cazenovia Republican newspaper and a Student of the Month Banquet is held annually for all recipients and their families.
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CHS Proudly Presents 'Crazy For You' March 7 Through 9:
Tickets are now on sale for the HS MUSICAL- Crazy for You!
The performances are at the following times: March 7th @ 4 p.m. March 8th @ 7 p.m. March 9th @ 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/80154
CNY Central's Brandon Roth visited the high school this morning to kick off the high school musical season! Our Drama Club performed several numbers from this year's musical "Crazy for You."
https://cnycentral.com/news/local/cazenovia-high-school-performing-crazy-for-you-starting-friday-march-7?fbclid=IwAR3TKthBKM4a5qCaxtvJrnn4JtnnWhuIqbvonPWreHCUnRZtoaSzMUZLKvY
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2024-25 Budget Development Begins in Cazenovia CSD:
The Cazenovia Central School District began the 2024-25 budget development process at its first board of education budget work session held on Monday, February 5, 2024.
Superintendent Christopher DiFulvio and Assistant Superintendent / School Business Official Thomas Finnerty presented the highlights of Governor Hochul’s executive budget proposal, which includes a modest increase in state aid to school districts across the state due to declining enrollment in New York schools over the last decade.
Under the proposal, our district would receive a projected reduction in state aid of -$339,823. With a simple rollover budget based on the current school year, Cazenovia would need to generate an estimated $1,854,276 million in revenue to offset expenses and the estimated ...
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CCSD Students Enjoy Hockey & Celebrate French Night at The Crunch:
Over 65 participants from the Middle School and High School attended "la Soirée Française"/French Night at the Syracuse Crunch on Friday, January 26, 2024. Students had a chance to enjoy French trivia, learn French hockey vocabulary and even get their photo taken with native French speaking Crunch players -- Félix Robert, Shawn Element, Gabriel Fortier and Zachary Massicotte.
In class, students talked about how the Crunch's opponent, the Laval Rocket, are named after Maurice Richard, the French Canadian ice hockey hero from the 1940s, nicknamed "the Rocket."
We look forward to next year's Crunch night and helping break this year's record attendance of over 540 students and teachers!
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CCSD Explores Options for Transportation Center In-Ground Lift:
Dear Laker Families,
I am writing to you with an important announcement regarding our transportation center. A little over a week ago, the district was informed that our in-ground bus lift would not pass its next scheduled annual inspection by the Department of Transportation (DOT). In addition to the condition of the lift, there are structural issues beneath the lift itself that need to be addressed in order to pass such an inspection. While the next date for inspection is unknown, we anticipate that day will be sometime in JuneDid you know that the average miles per year the district drives in total is about 330,000? The lift is used to ensure that the district’s buses safely transport its students. Some of the items that we use the lift for are DOT inspections, brakes, ...
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