Bill > A02745

This bill amends the Education Law to require the Board of Education in the City of Buffalo to submit the school district budget to the voters for approval prior to adoption. The bill outlines the process for conducting the annual school district meeting and election, including the submission of a proposed budget with separate program, capital, and administrative components. If the voters reject the proposed budget, the Board can either submit a revised budget or adopt a contingency budget. The contingency budget must cover specific expenses, such as teachers' salaries and other ordinary contingent expenses. The Commissioner has the authority to determine appeals related to what constitutes ordinary contingent expenses.