State aid to Rochester city schools falls short by millions; district changes plans for next year

State aid to Rochester city schools fell short of expectations by several million dollars and now the district is changing plans ahead of next school year to bridge the gap. The shortfall comes as the Rochester City School District was already managing budget pressures from declining enrollment and rising costs. District officials said the difference between what was anticipated from Albany and what was allocated requires adjustments to staffing, programming, and other budget lines before the fall semester begins. The funding gap adds to a difficult stretch for RCSD, which has been working to stabilize finances while maintaining educational programming for students across the city. Community advocates and educators have raised concerns that the cuts will be felt most acutely in schools serving the district’s highest-need populations.

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Source: WXXI News