FAQ for Budget Vote

Budget Roadshows

Annual Budget Hearing: May 7 at 6 PM, Baldwin High School

or:

PTA Meetings

• Wednesday, April 23, Lenox PTA Meeting, 7:00 pm
• Monday, April 28, Middle School PTA Meeting, 7:30 pm 
• Wednesday, April 30, Meadow PTA Meeting, Virtual, 7:00 pm 
• Wednesday, April 30, Steele PTA Meeting, 7:30 pm* (rescheduled from April 22)
• Wednesday, April 30, Plaza PTA Meeting, 8:15 pm 
• Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Brookside PTA Meeting, 7:00 pm 
• Tuesday, May 13, 2025, High School PTSA Meeting, 7:00 pm

Community Meetings

• Baldwin Civic Association: May 8, 7:30 PM, Baldwin High School
• Baldwin Chamber of Commerce: May 14, 1:15 PM, Basil Leaf Grill Restaurant
• Stearns Park Civic Association: May 13, 7:15 PM, Virtual

Yes, here is the Budget presentation slide deck that was used for the "Budget Roadshow."

If the community rejects the proposed budget, the district must adopt a "contingency" budget with a 0% tax levy increase and restrictions on equipment purchases and capital projects. For Baldwin, this means a budget reduction of $3,815,066, negatively impacting Baldwin's successful instructional programs.

A strong school system is vital for a desirable community, boosting home values and local businesses, making Baldwin an excellent place to live, raise a family, and/or start a business.

If you did not receive a copy of the Budget Beat in the mail, you can view an electronic version by clicking here (also posted on the front page of this budget information section) and/or calling the district's Public Information Office to see why you did not receive one: (516) 434.6014

Proposition #3 seeks authorization from the community for Baldwin Schools to utilize an amount not to exceed $450,000 from the Technology Reserve Fund established on May 17, 2022 for the purpose of performing the following projects: (a) New Chromebooks for 3rd graders; (b) Stylus pens for 3rd grade students; and (c) MedVision Medical Mannequins. 

Since this expenditure would be made from the reserve funds that already exist, Proposition #3 would be NO additional cost to Baldwin residents or the tax levy.

Proposition #4 seeks authorization from the community for Baldwin Schools to utilize a total of $18,100,000 from the following: (1) $10,647,867.94 from Capital Reserve Fund #4, established on May 21, 2019, together with all accrued interest thereon, representing all remaining funds from Capital Reserve Fund #4 and (2) an amount not to exceed $7,452,132.06 from Capital Reserve Fund #5, known as “Capital-2023”, established on May 16, 2023, for the purpose of performing the following projects: (a) Baldwin High School Career Tech Ed Center Addition (CTE); (b) Baldwin High School existing auditorium renovations; (c) Baldwin Middle School new turf soccer field (west of track); (d) Lenox Elementary School, A/C electrical upgrades; (e) Meadow Elementary School, A/C electrical upgrades. 

In order for the district to continue with its Multi-Year/Multi-Funded Capital Improvements Initiative, there is a need to establish a new Capital Reserve Fund for long-term planning of the district. Any future use of this reserve must be authorized by community voters. The Capital Reserve Fund enables the district to allocate a portion of its funding into a reserve account (akin to a savings account) for future use, thereby minimizing adverse impacts on future budgets in future years.

Establishing a new capital reserve would be NO additional cost to the Baldwin residents or tax levy. 

To learn more about Baldwin Public Library's proposed budget for 2025-2026, visit the library's website at www.baldwinpl.org/library-budget. Financial details and a letter from the trustees have been posted there  as well as in the Budget Beat. Questions concerning the library's budget should be directed to the library: www.baldwinpl.org/contact-us 

Susan Cools and Thomas F. Smyth are re-running. Voting takes place on Tuesday, May 20 (along with the Budget Vote). 

If you have any questions that were not answered in this FAQ, please contact Dr. James P. Robinson, assistant superintendent for business and administrative services, at 516.434.6040 or  email districtclerk@baldwinschools.org. We are here to help!