Meet the Candidates Night - May 5th 2026

The Pittsford Central School District held a Meet the Candidates Night on May 5, 2026, featuring three candidates vying for positions on the Board of Education. The forum, moderated by Amy Thomas of the Monroe County School Board Association, focused on the candidates' perspectives on governance, budget challenges, educational priorities, and community engagement. Key procurement-related topics discussed included the district's budget constraints, the structural funding gap, and the financial challenges of upcoming capital projects such as the transition to an all-electric bus fleet, which could cost between $30 million and $40 million or more. Candidates emphasized the importance of fiscal responsibility, sustainable budgeting, and advocacy for increased state foundation aid. They also addressed the need to balance competing priorities such as technology integration, special education, and academic excellence while maintaining community involvement and transparency. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were announced during the meeting.