Feb 22, 2012 10:38 AM
Superintendent of schools Mark Nocero and Eastport South Manor Business Administrator Rich Snyder present part one of the proposed 2012-2013 budget. ERIN MCKINLEY PHOTOS
Eastport South Manor Schools Superintendent Mark Nocero’s proposed $87.2 million 2012-13 budget, unveiled for the first time during last week’s Board of Education meeting, maintains all current programs and staffing levels without piercing the state’s 2 percent tax cap.
The superintendent’s tentative budget, presented to the board on February 15, also includes 13 new initiatives that would cost an estimated $235,080. But even with the suggested additions, Mr. Nocero said his proposed spending plan will fall within the requirements of the new state tax cap. District officials stressed that the figures are preliminary and that they are expected to fluctuate as the budget process continues.
“I think it is a great budget,” said ESM’s Assistant Superintendent for Business Richard Snyder. “We are not eliminating staff, we are restoring some programs, adding some... more
The superintendent’s tentative budget, presented to the board on February 15, also includes 13 new initiatives that would cost an estimated $235,080. But even with the suggested additions, Mr. Nocero said his proposed spending plan will fall within the requirements of the new state tax cap. District officials stressed that the figures are preliminary and that they are expected to fluctuate as the budget process continues.
“I think it is a great budget,” said ESM’s Assistant Superintendent for Business Richard Snyder. “We are not eliminating staff, we are restoring some programs, adding some... more
