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Voter information and reminders for Board of Education Election and Budget Vote


Posted Date: 01/22/2024

Voter information and reminders for Board of Education Election and Budget Vote

The Annual District Budget Vote and Board Election is May 16, 2023 at Johanna Perrin Middle School. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Board of Education Election

If you are interested in running for one of the three Board of Education seats that will be decided in May 2023, please contact Pamela Alexander, District Clerk at (585) 421-2010 or via email at palexander@fairport.org. Petitions to appear on the ballot are due to the District Clerk’s office by April 17, 2023.

Voter Eligibility

To be eligible to vote on the school budget, a person must meet the following requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Be a United States citizen
  • Be a resident of the Fairport Central School District for at least 30 days preceding the vote

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 Pamela Alexander, 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.

Fairport Central School District’s 2023-2024 Budget Goals

Prioritize equitable access to:

  • Student-centered and whole child educational programming
  • Modern and safe facilities
  • Sustainable operations

Keep long-term fiscal sustainability at the forefront of our budget process with a focus on:

  • Maintaining a strong financial position
  • Preserving the District’s strong bond rating
  • Managing District reserves relative to potential future General Fund costs associated with the expiration of Federal Stimulus dollars