2019‐20 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FUNDING

The City of Rochester provides many services to children and families via our Libraries, R‐Centers, youth services programs, public safety 
services and others. Programs and services designed for children and families are listed below.
The Children and Families funding page is aligned with ROC The Future, a community‐wide initiative to focus community resources to 
improve the academic achievement of children in the City of Rochester.  
Read more at www.rocthefuture.org.
ROC the Future Topic: Every Child is School Ready
The first three years of a child's life are an opportunity for enormous social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. The pace of this 
growth depends on whether the child's eagerness to learn is stimulated by his/her environment.  For children to grow into successful adults 
they need a supportive and healthy early environment.
2019‐20 
City Program Description Allocation Why This is Important 
Supports the screening of 3‐year‐olds  In 2017, 73% of Rochester City School District children 
Developmental 
with the aim of identifying  participated in prekindergarten programs.  Early emphasis on 
Screening of Three‐ $50,000 
developmental delays and intervening  reading and social skill prepares children to succeed later in 
Year Olds
where appropriate. their education. ACT Rochester, NYS Department of Education.
The City of Rochester Lead Hazard 
Control Program provides financial 
Lead Hazard  Exposure to even small amounts of lead significantly raises a 
assistance to privately‐held 1‐4 unit  $1,000,000 
Control child's risk of developing long‐term cognitive, physiological, 
residential structures to control lead 
and behavioral complications.  The number of resident 
based paint hazards.
children poisoned by lead has been reduced by 85% since the 
A NYS grant provides funding to assist  adoption of the City's Lead Ordinance in 2005.   (Source: ACT 
Lead Paint 
with proactive lead paint inspections  $310,000  Rochester, NYS Department of Health)
Initiative Grant
and testing.

The Toy Library offers a wide variety of 
toys and equipment to support the 
Lincoln Toy Library cognitive, creative, social‐emotional,  $78,554 
perceptual, and physical   Developing satisfactory social, physical, and academic skills in 
developmental needs of children.  pre‐K and kindergarten sets a crucial foundation for future 
success.  In spring 2016, 63% of Rochester pre‐K students 
Works to foster healthy development,  scored at typical or advanced development level.  (Source: ACT 
relationships, literacy, and a passion  Rochester, Children's Institute)
Raising a Reader  for reading by involving parents or  $109,161 
guardians and their children in a book 
sharing routine. 

ROC the Future Topic: Every Child is Supported
City of Rochester students make similar academic progress during the school year compared to their suburban peers. However without 
summer and other extended learning opportunities, they lose ground over the years. City of Rochester students also face high levels of 
stress, violence, and trauma due in part to high levels and concentrations of poverty in their neighborhoods.
2019‐20 
City Program Description Allocation Why This is Important 

Community  Public libraries supply communities with vital resources 
Total City funds for community 
Libraries and  including books, access to technology, and special 
libraries, exclusive of specific programs  $6,190,891 
Other City Tax  programming to support their specific patrons. In addition, 
listed elsewhere.
Support libraries function as a "Safe Place" for youth. 

Children and Families Funding, p. 1
 2019‐20 
City Program Description Allocation Why This is Important 

A collaboration of community service 
Comprehensive 
agencies working together to reduce 
Adolescent 
teen pregnancies and reduce STD/HIV  $598,407 
Pregnancy 
rates among youth within the City of 
Prevention
Rochester.

Adolescent pregnancy can be detrimental to both mother and 
child. Pregnancy can prevent young women from further 
A federal grant that supports efforts to 
Teenage  education and self‐sufficiency, and puts the child at a greater 
reduce the teenage pregnancy rate in 
Pregnancy  $999,999  risk of low birth rate or infant mortality. In 2016, the City of 
Rochester, which is higher than the 
Prevention Rochester's teen pregnancy rate was 5%, down from a peak of 
state average. 
16% in 2008. (Source: ACT Rochester, NYS Department of 
Health) 

Sexual Risk 
Sexual Risk Avoidance curriculum is 
Avoidance  $275,000 
delivered to young people.
Education Grant

Recognizes youth for their positive 
behavior, accomplishments, and good  Do the Right Thing helps foster positive relationships between 
Do the Right Thing 
deeds by distinguishing school‐age  In Kind the Rochester Police Department, as well as other local police 
Program
children who strive to make good  agencies, and the youth of Monroe County. 
choices.

R‐Centers, 
Athletics/ 
Aquatics/Durand 
$8,933,081  Recreation and afterschool programs can provide 
Beach, Summer  R‐Centers and other recreation 
Camps, Youth   facilities offer first‐rate programs,  opportunities for social, academic, 
Programming facilities, and professional staff to  and physical development.
promote healthy living, education, 
Rochester  creativity, self‐discovery, and positive 
Community &  relationships. 
$1,301,041 
Youth Sports 
 In 2016, Rochester's overall
Complex
 School Age Program Quality Assessment
 (SAPQA) score was 4 out of 5 for grades 
R‐Centers offer first‐rate programs,  K through 6, and the Youth Program 
Rehabilitation at  facilities, and professional staff to  Quality Assessment (YPQA) score was 
Recreation  promote healthy living, education,  $1,468,000  3.5 out of 5 for grades 4 to 12."
facilities creativity, self‐discovery, and positive 
relationships.  (Source: ACT Rochester, Children's Institute)
The Safe to be Smart and ImagineYOU 
program provides programming 
Safe to be Smart/    opportunities for children and 
$398,292 
ImagineYOU adolescents in a consistent manner at 
five branch libraries as well as Central 
Library.

Children and Families Funding, p. 2
 2019‐20 
City Program Description Allocation Why This is Important 
Located in Cobb's Hill Park, ASIP 
After School in the  provides homework help, fitness and  Recreation and afterschool programs can provide 
$136,149  opportunities for social, academic, 
Park (ASIP) arts activities, healthy snacks and 
dinners, and field trips.  and physical development.
This after school program provided in 
three elementary schools provides 
Quad A for Kids $40,000 
academics linked to youth 
development activities.
 In 2016, Rochester's overall
Youth Bureau  OCFS funding passed through Monroe   School Age Program Quality Assessment
Funded  County to the City for youth  $54,000   (SAPQA) score was 4 out of 5 for grades 
Programming development. K through 6, and the Youth Program 
Youth Voice, One Vision (YVOV) is an  Quality Assessment (YPQA) score was 
Youth Voice/ One  active council of young people working  3.5 out of 5 for grades 4 to 12."
$174,500 
Vision together to make Rochester a better 
place to live. (Source: ACT Rochester, Children's Institute)

Provides breakfast and lunch to 
Ensures that low‐income children receive consistent access to 
children at sites including schools, R‐
Summer Food  nutritious meals, even when school is not in session. A healthy 
Centers, and various day camps free of  $295,700 
Program Grant meal is crucial to a child's development and ability to play and 
charge to any child 18 and under who 
grow during the summer months. 
lives in the city.

3rd grade reading scores are an important predictor of future 
Program employs RCSD students as 
Youth Literacy  academic success. In 2017, only 17% of RCSD 3rd graders 
Literacy Aides to provide literacy 
Program with  TBD passed the state English Language Arts exam compared to 43% 
support to younger students at R‐
RCSD in the region (scored a 3 or 4 out of 4).   (Source: ACT 
Centers.
Rochester; NYS Education Department)

ROC the Future Topic: Every Child is Successful
High quality teaching and involved parents and caregivers are critical factors in determining academic outcomes. Teacher training and 
professional development, plus support for students and families, must align with high expectations for every student.
2019‐20 
City Program Description Allocation Why This is Important 
A solid academic foundation is vital to a child's success in 
school and life. Meeting key milestones throughout their 
RCSD Maintenance  A state‐required annual payment from 
$119,100,000  academic career is a good indicator that children are on the 
of Effort the City to the RCSD.
right track to academic success and post‐secondary 
achievement. 
This program inspires young people and the adults who work 
Empowers youth and adults as agents 
Teen  with them to think deeply about the most difficult social 
of individual, institutional, and social  $35,000 
Empowerment problems in their communities, and gives them tools to work 
change
with others in creating positive change.

The Champion Academy takes pride in having the courage to 
Mentoring program to help middle 
Champion  do and say what is necessary to get underachieving middle and 
and high school youth become more  $25,000 
Academy high school students to become high academic performers, 
positive and productive citizens.
leaders, and productive citizens. 

Leadership training for parents provides them with the skills 
Teaches parents how to become 
Parent Leadership  they need to better advocate for the needs of their children 
advocates and change agents for their  $10,000 
Training Institute  and family as a whole. It can also help to improve the parent's 
children. 
self‐worth and confidence as a caregiver.

Children and Families Funding, p. 3
 2019‐20 
City Program Description Allocation Why This is Important 
ROC the Future Topic: Every Child is College/Career Ready
Financial self‐sufficiency in the 21st Century global economy demands education beyond high school, whether it is a 2‐year or 4‐year college 
degree or a technical certification. 
2019‐20 
City Program Description Allocation Why This is Important 

Biz Kid$ provides interactive, applied  Entrepreneurial education supplies students with real‐world 
Biz Kid$ business and entrepreneurial  $64,100  skills and inspires the next generation of business leaders and 
education to city youth ages 10‐18. empowered consumers. 

Leadership training and job readiness 
Jr. Rec Leaders  $12,200 
skill building for youth. Youth development provides support and opportunities to 
help bridge a successful transition into a productive adulthood. 
After school and summer musical 
ROCmusic $163,938 
education program for urban youth.

A partnership between the RCSD and 
$36,500 
the City of Rochester to increase  Offers preparatory training that impacts school retention and 
(Emergency 
Pathways to Public  minority representation in its  graduation rates, influences a student to attend a post‐
Comm.), 
Safety uniformed divisions, while increasing  secondary institution to further their education and/or 
$348,500 (RFD), 
the awareness of career opportunities  initiates desire to serve the community. 
$98,300 (RPD)
within the Public Safety departments.

This program provides graduate and 
City of Rochester's  undergraduate students an  Fellowships or internships are valuable educational 
Urban Fellows  introduction to the governance,  $369,200  experiences that open doors, spark ideas and enrich the 
Program operations, and administration of City  knowledge and skills of students who take part.
government.  

The Summer of Opportunity Program 
Summer of 
is an employment and training  Provides training and employment opportunities to youth 
Opportunity  $912,000 
program for youth ages 14‐20 and  while making a direct connection to success in school. 
Program
who are still in high school. 

Additional Items in Support of Mayor's Priorities 
This section includes programs that do not fall directly in the four ROC the Future categories, but align with the Mayor's priorities: Safer and 
More Vibrant Neighborhoods, More Jobs, Better Schools and Educational Opportunities, and Innovation and Efficiency. 
2019‐20 
City Program Description 
Allocation Why This is Important 

Expanding fire safety education in  Fire safety allows children to interact with firefighters, become 
Community 
schools and increasing the amount of  $227,400  familiar with their equipment, and learn both proactive and 
Outreach Program
outreach events.  reactive safety techniques in case of an emergency situation. 

In 2014, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 
Program addresses the juvenile fire 
5,100 home structure fires started by someone, usually a child, 
Fire Related Youth  setters issue through education, 
$76,400  playing with fire. These fires caused 60 civilian deaths, 430 
Program intervention, and community/citizen 
injuries and $115 million in property damage. (Source: NFPA 
involvement. 
"Home Fires Started by Playing ‐ 2014", August 2016)

Children and Families Funding, p. 4
 2019‐20 
City Program Description Allocation Why This is Important 
Allows for the removal of vacant and 
Demolition  Demolition helps make cities safer and more livable by 
blighted privately‐held and City‐owned  $2,150,000 
Funding removing decrepit structures and increasing green space.
structures.

Strengthens and expands current 
range of services and programs for  In 2017, Monroe County had 10.9 homeless persons per 
Emergency 
individuals and families who are  $685,960  10,000 residents, up from 8.1/10,000 in 2008. (ACT Rochester, 
Solutions Grant
homeless or at risk of homelessness in  US HUD)
the greater Rochester community. 

Our park amenities include picnic 
areas, lodges, playgrounds, ball fields 
and tennis courts. Some include  Parks bestow benefits not only on their users, but also on the 
beaches, ice‐skating rinks and pools.  environment and economy. They are a safe place for 
Parks Operations $3,053,707 
Employees of this bureau work to  supervised play with children and can also help decrease 
ensure that streets and neighborhoods  violence and crime. 
are clean, safe, and attractive for 
residents and visitors.  

Pathways to Peace offers prevention, 
Helps keep youth safe and prevents them from engaging in 
intervention and direct monitoring of 
Pathways to Peace $697,396  criminal activities as adults, helping to reduce the social and 
youth receiving the services needed to 
economic consequences of crime to society. 
support their positive progress.

The City's playgrounds provide safe, 
healthy, and fun outdoor recreational 
Play Apparatus  opportunities to youth, with structures  $617,000 
to meet the needs of toddlers, older 
youth, and every child in between.  Play is important in keeping children active and helping them 
build teamwork and social skills.
The Recreation on the Move mobile 
Recreation on the  recreation centers bring the offerings 
$242,400 
Move and benefits of City R‐Centers right to 
city neighborhoods.

Connects police officers with volunteer  Aims to strengthen the relationship between inner‐city youth 
Police Activities 
and engagement opportunities in the  In Kind and the Rochester Police Department by engaging them in a 
League
city.  positive way. 

Children and Families Funding, p. 5
 2019‐20 
City Program Description Allocation Why This is Important 

Public Market Rochester's Public Market offers fresh  $1,004,568  The Public Market serves as a community anchor, not only 

produce, ethnic delicacies, specialty  bringing diverse members of the community together, but also 
items, general merchandise, and more  making fresh, healthy foods more affordable for residents of all 
Public Market  52 weeks per year.  income levels.
$50,000 
Funding (capital)

The City is provides financial assistance 
for roof replacement of owner‐
Owner Occupied  Eases the financial burden of new roofs, a key component of 
occupied single‐family homes in the  $1,000,000 
Roofing Program  safe housing, for income eligible Rochester residents.
city covering the cost of roof 
replacement and other related repairs.

Rehabilitation assistance to 
homeowners in partnership with  Eases the financial burden of homeowner rehabilitation 
Project Phoenix $50,000 
workforce development programs and  expenses.
the Land Bank

Helps children safely cross  Crossing guards keep children safe while going to and from 
School Crossing 
intersections and helps to control the  $649,500  school, and can also assist in reporting dangerous or 
Guards 
traffic flow. inappropriate incidents to the appropriate authority. 

Between May and September, vacant  Caring for vacant lots has proven to be the starting point for 
lots are cleaned by cutting tall grass  homeowners to increase the value and security of their 
Vacant Lot 
and removing debris. Adjacent  $626,900  collective neighborhoods, to improve the safety of their 
Maintenance
sidewalks and curb lanes are swept  residents, and to encourage growth and opportunities in their 
clean. area.

Youth Services  Responsible for the development and 
Unit: School  implementation of programs designed 
SROs work to prevent juvenile delinquency by supporting 
Resource Officers  to prevent and control juvenile  $1,867,500 
positive relations between youth and law enforcement. 
and Other Youth‐ delinquency including School Resource 
Related Initiatives  Officers (SROs).

TOTAL 156,586,243 

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TREASURY
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
Actual Estimated Amended Proposed
2017-18 2018-19 2018-19 2019-20
Appropriation by Major Object
Personnel Expenses 1,114,910 1,161,900 1,141,100 1,114,400
Materials & Supplies 35,102 36,100 36,100 37,100
Services 597,219 542,000 590,300 626,300
Other 0 0 0 0
Total 1,747,231 1,740,000 1,767,500 1,777,800
Interfund Credit* -172,585 -149,500 -163,700 -172,900
Intrafund Credit* -259,264 -234,200 -268,800 -272,900
Total 1,315,382 1,356,300 1,335,000 1,332,000

Appropriation by Activity
Administration/Cash Management 736,045 803,100 767,800 790,400
Cash Control 191,371 192,100 169,700 169,500
Tax Accounting 278,096 280,800 284,300 282,300
Mail and Messenger Service 541,719 464,000 545,700 535,600
Total 1,747,231 1,740,000 1,767,500 1,777,800
Interfund Credit* -172,585 -149,500 -163,700 -172,900
Intrafund Credit* -259,264 -234,200 -268,800 -272,900
Total 1,315,382 1,356,300 1,335,000 1,332,000

Employee Years by Activity

Administration/Cash Management 6.7 8.2 8.1 8.1
Cash Control 4.4 3.4 3.2 3.2
Tax Accounting 7.2 5.0 5.8 5.6
Mail and Messenger Service 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.0
Total 20.5 18.9 19.4 18.9

*Reflects chargeback for postage

5–18 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
TREASURY
PERSONNEL SUMMARY

Tax Accounting
Administration/

Management

Cash Control

Messenger
Service
Mail &
Cash
FULL TIME POSITIONS
Budget Proposed
Br. Title 2018-19 2019-20
33 City Treasurer 1 1 1
30 Deputy Treasurer 1 1 1
26 Cash & Investment Manager 1 1 1
24 Associate Accountant 1 1 1
20 Head Cashier/Bilingual 0 1 1
20 Senior Accountant 2 2 2
18 Head Account Clerk 1 1 1
18 Head Cashier 1 0
17 Accountant 1 1 1
15 Principal Account Clerk 1 1 1
14 Junior Accountant 2 2 2
14 Mailroom Coordinator 1 1 1
13 Senior Cashier 1 1 1
12 Resource Collector 2 2 2
10 Interdepartmental Messenger 1 1 1
7 Clerk III with Typing 1 1 1

EMPLOYEE YEARS
Full Time 18.0 18.0 8.0 3.0 5.0 2.0
Overtime 0.2 0.2 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.0
Part Time, Temporary, Seasonal 1.2 0.7 0.1 0.0 0.6 0.0
Less: Vacancy Allowance 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total 19.4 18.9 8.1 3.2 5.6 2.0
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PURCHASING

2019-20 Strategic Goals & Objectives

Objective Priorities Supported Projected

Completion
Complete transition to tracking MWBE and workforce Innovation and Efficiency Second Quarter
utilization from paper to web-based software reporting for
all new contracts
Increase the use of electronic requests for Innovation and Efficiency Third Quarter
quotations (RFQs) through the use of BidNet

Increase MWBE participation in City contract purchases More Jobs Ongoing

Increase MWBE participation in City public works More Jobs Ongoing

contracts and PSAs
Key Performance Indicators
Actual Estimated Budget Budget
2017-18 2018-19 2018-19 2019-20
INTERNAL OPERATIONS
Contracts awarded:
● Construction ($000) 28,639 30,000 44,600 50,000
● Construction M/WBE ($000) 5,744 7,000 8,200 15,000
● Percent of MWBE to Total 20.1 23.3 18.4 30.0
● Number of goods and services contracts 550 480 550 500
awarded

Percent of City public bids received 24 26 30 30

electronically
Percent of purchases of best value bids 1 1 1 1

FINANCIAL/COSTS
Money recovered from sale of surplus 392,614 250,000 250,000 250,000
property ($)

LEARNING AND INNOVATION

Percent of City public bids distributed 88 96 95 95
electronically

N/A – Not Applicable

Year-To-Year Comparison
2018-19 2019-20 Change
Budget 1,075,300 1,097,100 21,800
Employee Years 11.8 11.4 -0.4

Change Detail
Salary & Wage General Vacancy
Adjustment Inflation Chargebacks Allowance Miscellaneous Major Change Total
16,600 3,400 1,600 0 -800 1,000 21,800
5–30 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
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Major Changes
Increase in maintenance costs for new tracking software to support MWBE goals and initiatives 27,000
Net reduction in temp wages as an efficiency measure -26,000
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131 West Broad Street · Rochester, New York 14614
Phone: (585) 262-8525 · Fax: (585) 262-8381

Board of Education May 15, 2019

President The Honorable Lovely A. Warren

Van Henri White Mayor, City of Rochester
City Hall
Vice President
30 Church Street
Cynthia Elliott
Rochester, NY 14614
Members
Judith Davis Rochester City Council
Elizabeth Hallmark City Hall
Beatriz LeBron 30 Church Street
Willa Powell Rochester, NY 14614
Natalie Sheppard
Dear Mayor Warren, President Scott, Vice-President Lightfoot and
Interim Superintendent
Councilmembers:
of Schools
Daniel Lowengard On May 7, 2019 The Rochester City School District's Board of Education
adopted a budget of $931,299,075 to fund the District's operations for the
2019-20 school year.

This year's Rochester City School District Budget continues to support

programs, resources, and curriculum to serve students who seek to excel at the
highest level. This budget supports our students with exceptional learning
·, '
i: J opportunities to further develop the hope, talent, and skills they possess. Five
goals are the focus of this year's budget:

• Racial Equity
• Providing quality instruction and social emotional support to all
students
• Reducing the structural deficit
• Implementing an action plan from the Distinguished Educator's Report
• Increasing graduation success rates

The District's 2019-20 budget closes a $48 million budget gap through
deliberate review and data analysis to identify efficiencies in the areas of
human resources and operations. As a result, 295 full time equivalencies
(FTE's) were reduced from the District's budget. Although there has been
redesign in the way certain services are delivered to students, the District will
continue to maintain the level of programs and services for children in grades
Pre-K to 12. The budget gap was closed through cost reduction, increased·
State Aid revenue and the appropriation of Fund Balance.
 On May 6, 2019, the City sent a letter discussing the need for funding of
community schools. As you will see outlined in this letter and the 2019 - 20
budget, the District continues to make community schools a priority.

Additionally, this year's budget continues to support:

• Meaningful Parent Engagement- The Parent Engagement Office will
continue supporting community engagement and the Parent University.
• Student Agency and Access- We continue to expand opportunities for
student voice and choice through student summits and expanding the
District Student Leadership Congress.
• School Climate Transformation will continue to be driven into the
fabric arid culture of each and every school.
• Powerful Teaching and Learning-We continue working on curriculum
expectations outlined by the State Education Department for the Next
Generation Learning Standards.
• Employees as Empowered Partners- Hiring and recruiting the
appropriate individuals that we need to serve our students is essential.

The proposed 2019-20 budget is fiscally balanced, provides educational

opportunities and is based on input from stakeholders across the community
and District. We appreciate the City's support for our budget, and the many
otlier ways in which we collaborate to serve Rochester children and families.

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