FCSD BOE

The Fairport Central School District Board of Education held a meeting on May 6, 2026, focusing primarily on the proposed 2026-27 budgets for the public library and the school district. The library budget presentation highlighted challenges such as inflationary pressures, vendor shortages, and rising costs in personnel benefits, technology, and materials, resulting in a proposed tax levy increase of 2.69%. The school district budget discussion detailed a 4.18% overall increase, with significant allocations to personnel, benefits, transportation, and capital projects including bus purchases. The district emphasized strategic staffing reductions through attrition and consolidation, while maintaining programming and services. The meeting also covered revenue sources including state aid, tax cap calculations, and the impact of property assessment changes on tax rates. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were mentioned, but the discussion included budget allocations for capital improvements and operational costs, reflecting fiscal responsibility amid rising expenses.