• 2026-27 RCSD Budget Process

2026-27 Community Budget Forums

  • As we begin planning for the 2026–2027 school year, we want to hear from you! Join us at one of our upcoming Community Budget Forums to learn more about the budget process and share your perspectives on the needs and priorities of our students, families, and schools.

    • Monday, October 20, 6:00 pm, at The Children’s School of Rochester No. 15
    • Tuesday, October 28, 6:00 pm, at Virgil I. Grissom School No. 7

    Your feedback is essential as we work to align our resources with what matters most for student success.

2026-27 Budget Dates

  • October

    Tuesday, October 14
    Budget Calendar presented to BOE

    Monday, October 20
    First community budget forum at School No. 15

    Tuesday, October 28
    Second community budget forum at School No. 7

    Thursday, October 30
    Vote on adoption of Budget Calendar

    November

    Monday, November 3

    Budget priorities finalized

    Thursday, November 20
    Superintendent's presentation on budget priorities and process

    December

    Tuesday, December 9
    Initial enrollment projections

    Thursday, December 11
    Budget sheets sent to budget managers

    Thursday, December 18
    Superintendent's presentation initial budget assumptions

    January

    Tuesday, January 13
    Operational budget recommendations due

    Tuesday, January 20
    Governor's budget state aid run

    Tuesday, January 27
    Staffing recommendations due

    February

    Tuesday, February 10
    Balanced budget completed by Cabinet

    Thursday, February 26
    Superintendent’s budget presentation

    March

    Monday, March 2
    Balanced budget due to State Monitor

    Thursday, March 26
    Superintendent and State Monitor's budget presentation

    Tuesday, March 31
    Budget book available to public and delivered to the Board

  • April

    Tuesday, April 7
    Public Budget Hearing

    Tuesday, April 7
    First round of deliberation questions due to Superintendent

    Monday, April 13
    First round of deliberation answers due to BOE

    Tuesday, April 14
    Second round of deliberation questions due to Superintendent

    Monday, April 20
    Second round of deliberation answers due to BOE

    Tuesday, April 21
    Board of Education budget deliberation session 1

    Tuesday, April 21
    Third round of deliberation questions due to Superintendent

    Monday, April 27
    Third round of deliberation answers due to BOE

    Tuesday, April 28
    Board of Education budget deliberation session 2

    TBD
    City Council Hearing

    May

    Tuesday, May 5
    Board of Education budget deliberation session 3

    Tuesday, May 12
    Board of Education vote on adoption of the budget

    Wednesday, May 13
    Publish Adopted Budget Book

    June

    TBD
    Joint Public Hearing

    TBD
    City Council Budget Vote