Budget Public Hearing
Public Budget Hearing on April 21
The Rochester City School District strives to ensure that all students have the resources and support necessary to participate fully in their education and reach their highest potential.
The District's annual budget is developed to responsibly fund a positive, equitable learning environment for all students. The District's budget details the priorities, investments, and resource allocations required to support fiscal stability and student success, and all partners in the school community, including students, families, district staff, and the Rochester community.
To provide your feedback on the 2026-27 budget process, please join us for a Public Budget Hearing on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room 3A/B, 131 West Broad Street. Anyone wishing to speak at the budget hearing must register to speak by noon the day of the hearing.
For more information, including a detailed look at the 2026-27 draft budget, key dates, and the deliberation process, please visit www.rcsdk12.org/budget.
Participation in Public Hearings
In an effort to ensure transparency and open communication, all Board of Education Public Hearings are available via the RCSD's YouTube channel and District website at www.rcsdk12.org/meetings, unless otherwise noted. All materials related to meetings will also be accessible on the day of the meeting via the District’s Boarddocs page.
Speaking at a Public Hearing
Anyone wishing to sign up to speak in person or virtually, if applicable, must email publichearing@rcsdk12.org by noon on the day of the hearing and state that they would like to speak. In accordance with policy 2390 and exhibit 2390-E1, the following information must be included: Name, Address, Contact Information and Affiliation. Non-residents may speak at public hearings when permission is granted by the Chair. All speakers MUST address the hearing topic. Prior to the meeting, an email will be sent to those persons who will participate virtually.
Providing Written Feedback
Written comments are still accepted and can be submitted by emailing publichearing@rcsdk12.org by noon of the day of the public hearing. Comments will be forwarded to Board Members, posted to Boarddocs, and accepted into the public record; however, these will not be read into the Public Record.
For more information or assistance, you may call the Board of Education at 585-262-8525 or email publichearing@rcsdk12.org.