Budget





2008-2009 Budget Development Calendar

Wednesday... JANUARY 16, 7:30pm
Introduction to 2008-09 Budget Development
Facilities & Operations
Maintenance & Capital Projects


Wednesday... JANUARY 23, app. 9:00pm
Technology, Transportation, Food Service, Central Office

Wednesday... FEBRUARY 6, app. 9:00pm
Elementary Academic Programs
Secondary Academic Programs
Fine Arts
Physical Education/Athletics/Health
Academic Intervention Services
Summer Programs
Professional Development


Wednesday... FEBRUARY 13, 7:30pm
Elementary Enrollments - Class Size
Special Education/PPS

Wednesday... MARCH 5, app. 9:00pm
Revenue/Reserves/Fund Balance

Wednesday... MARCH 12, 7:30pm
Personnel

Wednesday... APRIL 16, app. 8:30pm
Budget Adoption

Wednesday... MAY 7, 8:00pm
Budget Hearing

Tuesday... MAY 20, 7am-9pm
Budget Vote & Trustee Election

The Hicksville Board of Education will review budgetary areas as outlined in the calendar. These workshop meetings are designed to enable residents to better understand and participate in the budget development process. The 2008-09 Hicksville Public Schools Budget may also be discussed at regular Board of Education meetings. Community members are most welcome and encouraged to attend these open meetings.

Qualifications for Voting

A voter shall be entitled to vote at any school meeting for the election of school district trustees and school budget, and upon all other matters which may be brought before such a meeting, who is:

  • A citizen of the United States
  • A resident of the district for a period of thirty days preceding     the meeting at which he/she is to vote
  • Eighteen years of age or older
  • Currently registered with the school district or has voted in the     general election in the last four years

    Absentee Ballots:
    Applications for absentee ballots may be obtained at the office of the District Clerk, 200 Division Avenue, any school day between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter. All absentee ballots must be returned to the District office no later than 5 p.m. the day of the vote. Absentee ballots will be issued for those reasons stated in the Education Law, Section 2018-A.