By unanimous vote the Lancaster Central School District Board of Education (BOE) approved the 2012-13 budget.

The resolution recommendation read:

We have examined the budget and present a proposal of $91,513,002.

In terms of the impact, this budget reflects an increase of $3,911,585 or 4.47% in expenditures.

This would reflect an estimated tax increase of 1.51% or ($.24/$1,000 assessed value) in Lancaster.

Estimated Tax Rate: Lancaster $ 16.12; an increase of $0 .24

Cheektowaga $ 25.99; an increase of $ 0.38

Elma $340.92; an increase of $4.95

The budget maintains all educational programs.


The next scheduled BOE meeting takes place on May 7, 2012 at the High School Auditorium.

6 pm – Meet the candidates

7 pm – Annual budget hearing

Regular meeting session follows the budget hearing