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Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District

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2026-27 Budget Information

Save the Date: Annual Budget Vote & School Board Election - May 19, 2026 - 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. - High School Lobby

Thank you to all the voters who came out to vote!

Proposition #1 2026-27 Budget: 774 yes 361 no

Proposition #2 School Bus Purchase: 777 yes 356 no

Congratulations to the three BOE candidates that were elected which include: Julie Masterson, Caralyn Ross, and Lynley Guckian

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Important dates to note:

  • Public Budget Hearing: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria
  • Budget Vote: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. in the High School Lobby

Voter Qualifications:

  • U.S. citizen.
  • At least 18 Years of age.
  • Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District resident for at least 30-days prior to vote.

Board of Education Candidates

May 12, 2026 - Official Public Budget Hearing & Meet the Candidates Event - (6PM)

The Board of Education is scheduled to host a Public Budget Hearing to discuss the proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year. 

The introduction of the candidates for the Board of Education and the Public Budget Hearing for the proposed budget will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in the High School Cafeteria. Seating will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Candidate information will be posted below once available.

The development of a school district’s budget is a thoughtful, year-long process that includes careful long-term planning. It involves multiple stages, including budget preparation, presentation, review by the Board of Education and community members, formal budget adoption, further sharing with the community, and the Board election.

If you have any questions, please contact the District Clerk, Christina Amorese, at camorese@hflcsd.org or 585-624-7010.

May 19, 2026 - Public Budget Vote and Board Member Elections

The Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District will host its public budget vote and board member election on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

The Public Budget Vote and Board Member Elections will take place at the High School from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the High School Lobby, 83 East Street, Honeoye Falls.

Absentee, Military, Early Mail Ballots & BOE Petitions

For more information about absentee, military, or early mail ballots, and how to complete a petition to run for the Board of Education, please click the links below.

  • The District follows the standard legal process of requiring a completed absentee ballot application prior to mailing out an absentee ballot.

    Applications must be received at least seven days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be issued in person to the qualified voter. This allows time for the mailing of the absentee ballot and accompanying official absentee ballot envelope to approved applicants. 

    Official ballots, inside the official absentee ballot envelope, must be received by the District Clerk by 5:00pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. They can be mailed or dropped off in person to the District Clerk at 20 Church Street Honeoye Falls, NY 14472.

    Absentee Ballot Application

    Military Ballot Application

    If you have any questions about the absentee or military voting process, please contact the District Clerk, Christina Amorese, at camorese@hflcsd.org or 585-624-7010.

  • For qualified voters of the district who would like to vote via early mail, there is an early mail ballot application that will be available below or upon request.

    Applications must be received at least seven days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be issued in person to the qualified voter. This allows time for the mailing of the early mail ballot and accompanying official early mail ballot envelope to approved applicants. 

    Official ballots, inside the official early mail ballot envelope, must be returned to the District Clerk by the date of the vote, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, by 5:00 PM. They can be mailed or dropped off in person to the District Clerk at 20 Church Street Honeoye Falls, NY 14472.

    Early Mail Voter Ballot Application

    If you have any questions about the early mail voting process, please contact the District Clerk, Christina Amorese, at camorese@hflcsd.org or 585-624-7010.

  • *If you are interested in running for a seat on the school board, please contact the District Clerk, Christina Amorese, to request an official petition. Petitions are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 20, 2026.

    Email: camorese@hflcsd.org or Telephone: 585-624-7010

    Information about the candidates running for the Board of Education on May 19, 2026, will be provided below once it is available.  Three individuals will be elected to a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2029.

    Candidates will be listed in the order in which they will appear on the ballot once it is available. Please note that the process to determine the order is by random drawing and in no way reflects who may be the best or least qualified candidate for the board. You may vote for up to three candidates for three open seats.

    Introduction of the candidates for the Board of Education and the Public Budget Hearing for the proposed budget will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in the High School Cafeteria. Seating will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Board of Education Candidate Bios

Budget Presentations

Link to recording of the meeting (Budget Conversations Start Immediately)

Link to recording of the meeting (Budget Conversations Start at 54:21)

The Board of Education adopted the proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year

Link to recording of the meeting (Budget Conversations Start at 42:55)

The Board of Education took part in a 2026-27 School Budget Workshop

Link to recording of the meeting (Budget Conversations Start at 1:10:15)

The Board of Education reviewed the Budget Recommendations from the Program Budget Advisory Council.

Link to recording of the meeting (Budget Conversations Start at 43:32)

Grades 6-8 and 9-12 operational plans will be reviewed during the budget study session.

Link to recording of the meeting (Budget Conversations Start at 1:05:10)

Grades K-1 and 2-5 operational plans will be reviewed during the budget study session.

Link to recording of the meeting (Budget Conversations Start at 43:41)

Pupil Personnel Services, Instructional Technology and Interscholastic Athletics operational plans were reviewed during the budget study session.

Link to recording of the meeting (Budget Conversations Start at 43:49)

Transportation, Facilities and Districtwide operational plans will be reviewed during the budget study session.

Strategic Intents

We envision students engaged in relevant and rigorous instruction that includes cross-curricular learning, problem solving, innovative technologies, multi-cultural experiences, and the exploration of personal aspirations. As such, our students will be challenged to think creatively, critically, and independently. They will learn to solve problems efficiently, lead with passion and integrity, and communicate effectively.

To compliment this work, the strategic planning committee's strategic intents identify how, as a community, Honeoye Falls-Lima will continue to measure the success of the District. As such, the committee has established the following four major components:

  1. Safety
  2. Student Achievement
  3. Student Engagement
  4. Cougar Pride

Safety - We know that students and staff must feel safe and secure before high-level learning can occur. That is why the Honeoye Falls-Lima School District has placed safety as our first strategic intent.

Student Achievement - Students of Honeoye Falls-Lima Schools will engage in rigorous and relevant application of:

  • Cross-curricular learning
  • Skills development in communication and the use of technology in that communication
  • Collaboration
  • Inquiry/problem solving
  • Current technology tools
  • Multi-cultural experiences with language study and cultural exploration
  • STEaM

Cougar Pride - The School District will provide and foster an inviting school environment in which the Honeoye Falls-Lima community feels pride and ownership.

Student Engagement - Students in Honeoye Falls-Lima Schools will have experiences in and out of the classroom that are made meaningful and relevant through their connections and relationships with others in the school community. These experiences will nurture responsible and ethical decision-making, and quality of character.

Program Budget Advisory Council (PBAC)

Program Budget Advisory Council (PBAC)

HF-L continually seeks to optimize its budget to create great learning for students and to best serve the community. The PBAC includes community members along with teachers and staff who reside in the school district. The PBAC offers feedback and helps prioritize recommendations regarding the programs and services considered for the 2026-27 school year.

Each school building and department has presented their instructional goals and budget priorities during a series of meetings. At the end of the presentations, the PBAC shared their reflections and the priorities they believe are the most important with the Board of Education for the development of the final budget.

Community members that have served on the PBAC in past years have found this to be a rewarding way to be engaged with HF-L and make a meaningful contribution to the school. If you are interested in being a part of this committee in the future, please contact Colin Pierce, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations at cpierce@hflcsd.org or by phone at 585-624-7020. Volunteers must be able to access the internet, attend approximately  six meetings on Tuesday evenings, and be willing to provide written feedback following the presentations.

Helpful Handouts

Please be sure to check back, as information will be updated regularly.

For additional information regarding the budget process please contact Colin Pierce, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations by email at cpierce@hflcsd.org or call 624-7020.

SPANISH ELECTION MATERIALS
In compliance with Federal and State laws, all required election materials and budget information are provided in Spanish. To access this information, please click the following link.

MATERIALES ELECTORAL ESPAÑOLES
En cumplimiento con las leyes federales y estatales, todos los materiales electorales necesarios y la información presupuestaria se proporcionan en español. Para acceder a esta información, haga clic en el siguiente enlace.