“Your voice and your vote are vital to the continued success of our schools.”

Dear Community Members, 

As I prepare to retire this June after 15 years of service to our school community, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude. It has been a sincere honor to work alongside such a dedicated community, where students come first and education is valued. Your support has made all the difference—not just for our schools, but for the future we are building together.

One of the most important responsibilities I’ve had each year is helping to develop the proposed school budget. It’s a careful balancing act to address the needs of our students and staff while staying mindful of the financial impact on taxpayers. This year, like many others, we continue to face challenges as we strive to support programs and services for students. We worked hard to present a budget that is both responsible and forward-looking. I’ve tried my best to be a good steward during my time here.

I strongly encourage every eligible voter in our district to participate in the upcoming budget vote Tuesday, May 20. Your voice and your vote are vital to the continued success of our schools. As I look ahead to retirement, I’m excited to spend more time with family and friends, enjoying a more relaxed pace of life. I hope to stay in touch with the many colleagues I have enjoyed working with over the years. We have an amazing, dedicated and caring staff at Rush-Henrietta and I will certainly miss being a part of this. I am confident that our students will continue to thrive with such a wonderful group of people supporting them. Thank you once again for your support and partnership over the years. It has truly been a privilege to serve this school community.

With appreciation,

Andy Whitmore
Assistant Superintendent for School Finance and Operations

Propositions

On May 20, 2025, eligible voters will vote on... 

PROPOSITION 1 – BUDGET PROPOSITION
SHALL THE FOLLOWING PROPOSITION BE ADOPTED? Shall the Board of Education of the Rush-Henrietta Central School District be authorized to expend the sum set forth in the estimate of amount of money required for school purposes during the fiscal year 2025-2026 in the total amount of $179,134,741 and to levy the necessary tax therefore?

PROPOSITION 2 – BUS EXPENDITURES
SHALL THE FOLLOWING PROPOSITION BE ADOPTED?
Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Rush-Henrietta Central School District be authorized to expend the sum of up to $4,600,000 to be funded from the 2016 Bus Purchase Reserve, the balance in existing Capital Fund bus purchase funds, interest earnings and the General Fund Transfer for the purchase and replacement of vehicles for the transportation of district students.

PROPOSITION 3 – CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
SHALL THE FOLLOWING PROPOSITION BE ADOPTED?
Shall the Board of Education of the Rush-Henrietta Central School District be authorized to establish a reserve fund for the purpose of construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, repair and equipping of school buildings, and facilities and site improvements in accordance with Education Law Section 3651, to be designated as the “2025 Capital Reserve Fund,” over a probable term of 10 years, but to continue for its stated purpose until liquidated according to Education Law or until its funds are exhausted, the ultimate amount of such fund to be $25,000,000, the source of which shall be determined by the Board of Education including but not limited to any and all state aid and any and all federal and state funds available by grant or otherwise generated by projects for construction, renovation, reconstruction, rehabilitation or repair of school facilities, any identified General Fund balance, any identified surplus funds in previously established capital reserve funds, other reserve funds, and interest earnings