Advocating for Education

Pittsford Schools has only received a 1% average increase in Foundation Aid over the past couple of years. With the consumer price index for public education expenses rising an average of 3%, this leaves PCSD with a $1.5 million budget gap. 

Instead of using Foundation Aid for its intended purpose of supporting basic K-12 education functions, the state is earmarking Foundation Aid funds for programs outside of it. Without adequate New York State Foundation Aid, the District is looking for creative ways to balance the budget while preserving programs, protecting taxpayers and staying within the tax cap. 

Please consider writing to Governor Hochul to improve Foundation Aid to levels that will at least provide the promised adequate educational funding.  

A sample advocacy letter and the Governor’s contact information can be found on the right hand side of this webpage.  

Thank you for your consideration.