PROGRAM BUDGET (74.73% of total) - $123,577,395
Includes, but is not limited to:
SPARK Labs at Elementary
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET (11.25%) of total budget) - $18,610,757
Includes, but is not limited to:
CAPITAL BUDGET (14.02% of total budget) - $23,181,331
Includes, but is not limited to:
View the draft of the 2025-2026 Non-Instructional budget
View the draft of the 2025-2026 Instructional budget
View the progression of the 2025-2026 budget draft
The District is proud to support a robust non-instructional budget to fund the critical infrastructure, maintenence and staffing that keep school buses on the road, our facilities clean and safe and our technology systems running smoothly.
The District’s instructional budget is the key to the high-quality programming that our Fairport community expects and deserves for their students.
Janice Fortuna (incumbent)
Fairport resident for 17 years
Two children enrolled in Fairport Schools
Occupation:
University Based School Educator, SUNY Geneseo
Education:
SUNY Fredonia B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood-Childhood Education
Personal statement:
“Education is my life’s work. I’ve dedicated my career to the field, from elementary school teacher to college instructor, supervisor, and now, as a proud member of the Fairport Central School District Board. My commitment is to create an environment where every student feels safe, valued, and supported while promoting academic excellence, creativity, and overall well-being.
An effective school board provides vision, strategic planning, financial stewardship and amplifies the voices of its stakeholders. During my first term as a board member, I’ve been a listener, collaborator, and advocate. With my colleagues, I’ve worked to make thoughtful decisions in the best interest of students, staff, and the community. I stay informed through my involvement in the Audit & Finance Committee, District-Wide School Safety Team, Student Improvement Team, and my work with the Monroe County School Board Association.
As we embark on an exciting chapter of District growth, I remain focused on student success, responsive programming, and fiscal responsibility. I am proud to be part of this work and humbly ask for your support to continue serving the Fairport community.”
Fairport resident for 10+ years
One child enrolled in Fairport schools
Occupation:
Director Online Journalism MA Programs; Associate Professor at the Jandoli School of Communication, St. Bonaventure University
Education:
Ph.D., Mass Communication, Syracuse University; MA, Media Studies, Syracuse University; BA, Journalism/Mass Communications, St. Bonaventure University
Personal statement:
“What holds society together is the idea that we are all in this together. Public education is the greatest expression of that." —Wade Norwood, NYS Board of Regents at-large member
I'm running for another term on the Fairport CSD Board of Education because I believe public education makes our community strong. I believe in the work we are doing in Fairport to educate the whole child, every child. I want to continue to be a part of that work as a board member, advocating for our schools to state and federal lawmakers, and working with teachers and administrators to provide support for all of our students.
Voter Eligibility
To be eligible to vote on the annual District Budget and Board of Education election, a person must meet the following requirements:
Voters do not have to own property in the school district. Voter registration is not required. Voters do not have to be a parent or have children in the school district.
Voters must provide one proof of residency such as a driver’s license, a non-driver ID card, voter registration card, or utility bill. Each voter is also required to sign his or her name and address.
Early Mail and Absentee Ballots
Residents unable to vote on the annual District budget and Board of Education election on May 20, 2025 because of disability, illness, or travel may request applications for absentee ballots by contacting the District Clerk.
Alternatively, residents may request applications for early mail ballots by contacting the District Clerk. All absentee and early voter ballot applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven business days prior to the vote if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or the day before the vote if the ballot is to be picked up personally by the voter. Sealed ballots must be returned to the District Clerk by 5 p.m. on May 20, 2025, the day of the vote.
FCSD District Clerk
(585) 421-2010
sarah.driscoll@fairport.org
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The 2022-2023 school year has seen exciting innovation, a return to beloved traditions and a renewed sense of purpose and resolve in the Fairport Central School District. We are redefining what it means to be student-citizen of the Fairport community - with an eye on the future and a firm commitment to academic growth and success for all students!
Your investment in our Future-Ready Raiders allows our educators to serve each child, every child and the whole child. That investment and your belief in our commitment to our students and the wider community are part of what makes Fairport a special place.
As we look forward to exciting things coming in the new school year, we encourage you to read about the amazing things happening every day in our Fairport schools. The efforts of each staff member to create welcoming and affirming environments for our students cannot be overstated. We are proud to present a school budget that focuses on our community’s priorities of supporting student mental health, continuing a tradition of academic excellence and opening doors to enriching and exciting experiences for our students.
Please check out the videos below to learn more about the power of Investing in our Future-Ready Raiders, and how the team at the Fairport Central School District builds the budget!
Visit our social media channels to see all the amazing things happening every day in the Fairport Central School District!
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What is the difference between a budget increase and a tax levy increase?
What do the budget increase and tax levy increase look like in the proposed 2023-2024 budget?
Isn't the New York State tax levy "capped" at 2%?
What factors affect the District's tax levy limit calculation?
Once the limit is calculated through the formula, what additional costs can the District add to the levy?
How did the District arrive at the 2.98% tax levy increase as proposed in the 2023-2024 budget?
Why is the growth in spending on Debt Service in the proposed budget such an increase over last year's budget?
2023:
Erica Belois-Pacer (Incumbent)
Resident of Fairport for 15.5 years, Silver Birch Circle
Three students in the District, at Johanna Perrin and Fairport High School
Employer: National APSE
Position: Professional Development Director
Biographical statement:
When I ran for the Fairport School Board in 2020, I was happy to step up and run during a time with many unknowns. Over the past three years I have worked hard to listen to all perspectives and support students, staff, and families in the Fairport Community. Having three students in the district with different interests, activities, and school experiences allows me to hear from and collaborate with numerous community members. My background as a teacher in a local school district led to the opportunity to develop curriculum and train educators and Employment Support professionals across NY State. Currently I work for a national organization training, supporting, and advocating for state agencies, school districts, and people with disabilities to ensure employment for all. I would use my experience with diverse educational systems to increase opportunities for all students and families within the Fairport School District.
Lisa Christensen
Resident of Fairport for 9.5 years, Kirkby Trail
Four students in the District, at Brooks Hill, Martha Brown, Minerva DeLand and Fairport High School
Employer: Liberty POST
Position: Itinerant Speech-Language Pathologist, Early Intervention and Preschool
Biographical statement:
I have a track record of involvement in and commitment to Fairport schools. I approach difficult decisions in a level-headed and data-driven way while actively seeking to understand all perspectives on an issue. I would contribute in a meaningful way to some of the district's current pressing initiatives such as launching the new literacy program, planning a master schedule and enrichment for grades 6-8, increasing access to UPK, and planning for the Minerva merger.
Nicole Thibault
Resident of Fairport for 17 years, Waterford Way
Two students in the District, at Fairport High School and Minerva DeLand, one graduate
Employer: Nazareth College
Position: Coordinator of Operations for the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department
Biographical statement:
I'm Nicole Thibault, and I am running for a seat on the Fairport School Board of Education.
My family has lived in Fairport for 17 years, and we've seen our oldest son through his first day of kindergarten to graduating from the Fairport High School in 2022. As a parent of three kids, I have been actively involved with our kids' education at every stage. We've had such positive experiences with the special education programs and the honors programs in the Fairport schools. Over the years, I often volunteered my time with classroom activities, field trips, Drama Club productions and events, and with our kids' Scout Troop. I believe that my family's experiences with the Fairport schools enable me to represent the interests and needs of families in the Fairport district. I would love the opportunity to continue to advocate for Fairport families as a Board of Education member.
Voter Eligibility
To be eligible to vote on the school budget on May 16, 2023 a person must meet the following requirements:
Voters do not have to own property in the school district. Voter registration is not required. Voters do not have to be a parent or have children in the school district.
Voting Procedure
Voters must provide one proof of residency such as a driver’s license, a non-driver ID card, voter registration card, or utility bill. Each voter is also required to sign his or her name and address.
Absentee Ballots
Residents unable to vote on the school budget on May 16 because of disability, illness, or travel may request applications for absentee ballots by contacting the District Clerk at (585) 421-2010 or via email at palexander@fairport.org. Ballots must be returned to the District Clerk by 5 p.m. on May 16, the day of the vote.
Dear Fairport community,
I am pleased to announce that at the April Board of Education meeting, the BOE approved the District’s proposed 2023-2024 school budget.
Please mark your calendars: the public hearing for the 2023-2024 Budget is on May 2 at 6:30 at Fairport High School, Room 512.
The annual Budget Vote and Board Election is Tuesday, May 16, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Johanna Perrin Middle School.
Brett Provenzano, Superintendent of Schools