Dear Holley Central School District Residents,

The Holley Board of Education (BOE) and the administrative team have worked collaboratively to develop the 2025–26 School Budget. The BOE met in open sessions on multiple occasions to review building and department budgets, student enrollments and staff needs, retirements, the use of fund balance and reserves, and revenue from state aid to prepare a fair and balanced budget.

As part of our ongoing commitment to elevate the educational experience in Holley, we’ve approached this year’s planning with a renewed focus on innovation, growth, and excellence. Our goal is not only to sustain high-quality learning, but to elevate it—providing new opportunities that inspire students, support educators, and engage our community.

We are pleased to present you with the proposed 2025–26 school budget. This year’s budget contains a 1.49% tax levy increase, which is below our NYS Property Tax Cap limit. We believe that this tax levy is fair, accounts for increases in contractual and inflationary costs, and allows us to deliver high-quality instructional and extracurricular programs that are expected in our community.

In addition to the budget, we are also asking you to consider two additional propositions:

•    Proposition 2 authorizes the district to purchase two small (30-passenger) buses for replacement purposes.

•    Proposition 3 is to support the Holley Community Free Library.

Please take a moment to read through the enclosed materials. If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the proposed budget, please feel free to contact any BOE member, Superintendent Karri Schiavone at 585-638-6316, extension 2003, or Assistant Superintendent for Business Sharon Zacher at 585-638-6316, extension 2001.

Voting will be in-person at the Holley Middle/High School (MS/HS) on May 20 from 6 a.m.–9 p.m. Those wishing to request an absentee ballot may do so by contacting District Clerk Connie Nenni at 638-6316, extension 2003, or by visiting the District Office, located in the Elementary School (ES), from 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday–Friday.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping us elevate the future of every student in the Holley Central School District. Please remember to vote on Tuesday, May 20.

Sincerely,

Anne Winkley, Board of Education President

Karri D. Schiavone, Superintendent