Afton Central School District

The Afton Elementary 5th grade students visited the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown! The students have been reading the book, Promises to Keep during ELA and studying how baseball was used as an avenue to desegregate America during the mid-1900s. The Hall of Fame staff said they were impressed with our students as they represented Afton well!

almost 2 years ago, Afton Central School District

kids on a tour at the Baseball Hall of Fame

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

almost 2 years ago, Afton Central School District

Hello, Afton Community! The 6th graders won the class cell phone challenge. They earned cookies and a game of kickball in the afternoon! We are proud of their efforts! Thank you, Erika's Cakery and the Nineveh Country Store for your donations!

almost 2 years ago, Afton Central School District

Hello, Afton Community! Here is the Legal Notice for Architectural and Engineering Services. It is located on our website in the documents folder. You can also access it at the following link: https://5il.co/1tsh8

almost 2 years ago, Afton Central School District

Our sixth grade students completed a sewing project in their home and careers course! They practiced several different stitches to make a bookmark! Keep up the great work, Students!

almost 2 years ago, Afton Central School District

Hello, Afton Community! Check out our elementary newsletter! https://5il.co/1txdf

almost 2 years ago, Afton Central School District

Ms. Reeder's high school students created bookshelves for Ms. Echevarria's ELA classroom! The students did a fantastic job on the project!

almost 2 years ago, Afton Central School District

Hello, Afton Community! The Cross Country Team is running a Golf Tournament Fundraiser. You can access these forms on the Cross Country page on the school website: /o/acsd/page/cross-country

almost 2 years ago, Afton Central School District

Flyer with additional information. Tradition starts here

Hello, Afton Community! This is a reminder that we will be completing New York State Testing for Grades 3-8 on Thursday (5/4) and Friday (5/5) from 8:00 to 11:00. Please make sure your children get a good night’s sleep and a good breakfast before the exam.

almost 2 years ago, Afton Central School District

Hello, Afton Community! Here is the Budget presentation for tonight.

almost 2 years ago, Afton Central School District

Title Slide: Afton Crimson Knights 2023-2024 Budget Presentation

Vision - Afton Central School is committed to providing opportunities that ensure career and college readiness while meeting the diverse needs of our students and adults. Mission Statement - Working together as a team within an environment of respect, creativity, and academic challenge, we will use all available resources to help all students learn to be responsible, productive, and eager to continue learning, while becoming prepared to meet the challenges of a diverse society. Statement of Beliefs - Families, students, and staff want and deserve mutual respect, empathy and empowerment. Success takes everyone working together as a team (staff, parents, community members, Board of Education and administrators) for the highest levels of success to be achieved. Focus needs to always be centered around and about the students and what is best for children.

2023-2024 Budget Highlights: Revenue State Aid increase is $300,747 or 2.42% Fund Balance and Reserve usage $494,863 Calculated maximum allowable tax levy increase 3.03% Proposed tax levy increase 2.00% Expenses New York State ERS increased to 14.8% New York State TRS decreased to 9.76% Health Insurance increased 1.9% Dental Insurance increased 6.34% Overall budget increase 3.32%

About the Budget: 2023-2024 Budget $18,463,044 Increase of $593,760 over 2022-2023 Budget 3.32% increase Tax Levy increase of 2.00%

Where does the money goEXPENDITURES 2022-2023 2023-2024 Change Administrative $2,527,425 $2,594,020 $ 66,595 Provides funds for general management and support activities including Board of Education, central and financial administration, staff support, central services, and special items. Also included are instructional administration and curriculum development. Program $11,863,518 $12,077,340 $213,822 Provides funds for instructional and educational support, computer assisted instruction, guidance, health, co-curricular, and interscholastic sports programs. Provides funds for the purchase of computers, network upgrades, computer enrichment programs, and music programs. Capital $2,478,342 $3,791,684 $313,342 Provides funds for the operation and maintenance of the District’s physical plant, including utilities. Also, includes debt service payments.

Revenues: State aid slide from 2023-2024. Sate Aid: $12,428,430 to 12,729,177 in 2023-24. Taxes go from 4,853,656 in 2022-23 to 4,950,729 in 2023-24. Other goes from 119,227 in 2022 to 23 to 494,863 in 2023 to 24. Fund Balance and Reserves goes from $467,971 to 494,863. The total reserves were 17,869,284 in 2022-23 and are projected at $18,463,044 in the 2023 to 24 school year.

Pie charts representing the Revenu and Fund balance

Fund Balance borrowing 2018-2019 $659,500 2019-2020 $336,700 2020-2021 $476,101 2021-2022 $201,166 2022-2023 $302,971 2023-2024 $494,863

Proposed new reserve accounts:Capital Reserve fund Offset costs of future capital projects Funded with excess fund balance Term of 10 years Maximum contribution $5,000,000.00: Capital Bus Reserve fund For purchase of buses without borrowing Funded with excess fund balance and transportation aid Term of 5 years Maximum contribution of $10,000,000.00 Calculated maximum amount based on cost for electric buses.

Contingent Budget Proposed budget $18,463,044 Required cuts ($ 115,299) Contingent Budget $18,347,745 ** Under a contingent budget, certain equipment purchases, and certain salary increase must be removed. Contingent Revenue State Aid $12,729,177 Other $ 264,275 Property Tax Levy (0% increase) $4,853,656 Use of Fund Balance $500,637 Contingent Revenue $18,347,745 ** The property tax levy must remain the same as the prior year.

Thank you, Afton Teachers! #ThankATeacher

almost 2 years ago, Afton Central School District

Thank you Teachers! Teacher appreciation day 2023

Hello, Afton Community! Afton Central School District is a fantastic place to work. Additional information and employment applications can be found here: https://www.aftoncsd.org/page/employment

almost 2 years ago, Afton Central School District

We are hiring. Join Us! Elementary Teacher, Secondary Math Teacher, Bus Driver, Internal Claims Auditor

The annual ART@AFTON Student Art Show will be starting today May 2nd and will be on display through May 4th in the High School Library. The hours for the show are May 2nd and 4th from 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM and May 3rd from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

almost 2 years ago, Afton Central School District