Adopted Budget

2013-14 Adopted Budget Book (15mb)
The Superintendent's Proposed Budget 2013-14 and District Profile. Adopted May 9, 2013 by the Rochester Board of Education.

Superintendent's Budget Presentation (1.2mb)
Dr. Bolgen Vargas' presentation of the Final Budget for adoption by the Rochester Board of Education on May 9, 2013.

The 2013-2014 to 2017-2018 Capital Improvement Plan (3.5mb)
A Five-year financing roadmap for long-term Capital projects such as the upkeep and enhancement of Facilities and other District Assets. Submitted May 9, 2013.

Draft Budget

2013-14 Draft Budget Book (9mb)
The Superintendent's Proposed Draft 2013-14 and District Profile. Submitted March 25, 2013 to the Board of Education. Updated April 5, 2013 to correct District demographic data (no financial numbers changed)

Superintendent's Presentation | Video
Dr. Bolgen Vargas' presentation of the Draft Budget Proposal to the Rochester Board of Education on March 25, 2013.

Media Release
Advisory for the Superintendent's Presentation to the Rochester Board of Education on March 25, 2013.
Draft Executive Summary
A Letter to President Malik Evans and the Rochester Board of Education Introducing the Draft Budget Proposal. Submitted March 25, 2013.

Planning Process

Budget Community Feedback Report
This report summarizes input we received at the School Choice Expo, Budget Open House events, and feedback into our dedicated phone line and e-mail account. Presented March 13, 2013.

Budget Development Open House Presentation
This presentation was shared with the community during the series of Public Open Houses for the 2013-14 Budget Process. Presented February 26, 2013.

Testimony to State Legislature
A transcript of testimony provided by Dr. Bolgen Vargas before the New York Senate Finance Committee, Assembly Ways and Means Committee, Senate Education Committee, and Assembly Education Committee. Presented January 29, 2013.

Impact on the Governor's Proposed Budget
This presentation shared by the Superintendent illustrates the impact of the Governor's Proposed Budget for 2013-14 on Rochester City Schools. Presented January 24, 2013.

December 2012 Overview
This overview was presented to the Rochester Board of Education, outlining priorities for the upcoming process for 2013-14. Presented December 13, 2012.

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