FCSD BOE

The Fairport Central School District Board of Education held a meeting on March 17, 2026, focusing extensively on educational programming, budget planning, and capital projects. A significant portion of the discussion centered on the district's participation in Bosei programs, which support special education, career and technical education (CTE), and various student services. The board reviewed budget goals, revenue projections, and reserve fund usage, highlighting a projected $3.7 million deficit and strategies to address it, including staffing analysis and fund balance management. The meeting also covered the implementation of a bus stop arm camera system to enhance student safety, with no cost to the district. Several motions were passed, including approval of the annual meeting notice, a capital outlay project at Jefferson Avenue Elementary School, policy readings, spring athletic fundraisers, donations to the music department, and personnel actions. The board discussed class size targets and the challenges of balancing educational quality with financial sustainability. Advocacy efforts for increased state funding, particularly for CTE expansion, were also noted. Overall, the meeting emphasized fiscal responsibility, program expansion, and student safety initiatives.