Board of Education

February 10, 2025

2025-2026

Superintendent’s Proposed Budget

OUR MISSION IS TO...

Inspire and empower each student to achieve academic excellence, embrace social and individual responsibility, and lead with integrity.

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We believe all individuals should be valued and treated with respect.

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“Together WE will make a difference.”

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ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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Board of Education Members

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Mr. Jeffery Cap - Chairperson

Mrs. Tatiana Messina Mullen - Vice Chairperson

Ms. Susan Riccio - Secretary

Mrs. Betty Hadlock

Ms. Ronnette Pompano James

Ms. Carmen Rodriguez

Mr. Anthony Scarinzi

Mrs. Elizabeth (Liz) Tremper

Mrs. Amanda Zapatka

Mr. Ken Ziman

Board of Education Staff

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Dr. Vince Scarpetti, Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Evelyn Russo, Director of Curriculum & Personnel

Ms. Christine Koch, Business Manager

Dr. Denise Arterbery, Principal, Turkey Hill School

Mrs. Tricia Lasto, Principal, Peck Place School

Mrs. Elaine Watson, Principal, Mary L. Tracy School

Mrs. Katherine McNeil, Principal, Race Brook School

Mrs. Mary Edo, Director of Special Services

Mr. Michael Gray, Director of Business & Operations

Mr. Neil Armstrong, Director of Technology

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BUDGET PROCESS

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• October 2024 - Budget Letters to Administrators
• November 2024 - Budgets submitted to Central Office
• December 4, 2024 - Capital Plan Items Sent to John Cifarelli
• December 2024 - Budget Meetings held with Administrators
• January 30, 2025 - BOE Budget Workshop
• February 10, 2025 - BOE Budget Workshop
• March 3, 2025 - BOF Budget Presentation
• April 22, 2025 - Town Budget Hearing
• May, 2025 - Annual Town Meeting -TBD
• May, 2025 - Town Referendum -TBD

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SUMMARY - PROPOSED BUDGET

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BUDGET DRIVERS: 2025-2026

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• Salaries
• Insurance
• District Permanent Substitutes
• Building Repair

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• District Hardware/Software
• School Security/Safety
• District Copiers
• Interns/Regular Substitutes

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BUDGET REQUEST: 2025-2026

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2024 - 2025 Adopted Budget: $24,268,493

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2025-2026 Proposed Budget: $25,214,154

Proposed Increase: $945,661 3.9%

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OF WHICH ….

Contractual salaries $225,000 0.93%

Insurances $541,277 2.23%

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Other benefits $ 63,000 .26%

Bus Contract $ 50,762 .21%

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All Other $ 65,622 .27%

TOTAL $945,661 3.9%

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BUDGET SUMMARY

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2024 - 2025 Adopted Budget

$24,268,493

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2025-2026 Proposed Budget

$25,214,154

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INCREASE: $945,661 3.90%

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BUDGET PROCESS - IMPORTANT DATES

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Monday, March 3

Board of Education Budget Presentation to BoF - 7:00pm

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Tuesday, April 22

Board of Finance Budget Hearing - 7:00pm - HPCC

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Wednesday, May 14

Board of Selectmen & Annual Town Meeting - HPCC

Board of Selectmen Meeting - 7:00pm

Annual Town Meeting - 7:30pm

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Wednesday, May 21

Town Budget Referendum

6:00am - 8:00pm - HPCC

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...FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!