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Changes in the way the state handles foundation aid, as well as issues involving transportation, were highlighted at the school district s public hearing on its budget, which was held Monday.
The vote on the Grand Island Central School District s proposed 2024-25 budget, as well as an election of three trustees, is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 21.
Candidates for the Grand Island Board of Education discussed their personal motivations to serve as trustees, as well as challenges they believe the school district faces, at a candidates forum held May 8. Four candidates are running for three open seats: Roger Broeker, Jennifer Chin, Danielle Bruno and Joy LaMarca. Both Bruno and LaMarca are incumbents. Trustee Glenn Bobeck is not running for reelection.
The Grand Island Board of Education voted April 16 in a special meeting held at the High School to adopt the district s $77,932,254 budget for the 2024-25 school year. This followed two days of discussion and debate.