The Fairport Board of Education voted unanimously at a special meeting on May 31 to instruct the Superintendent to develop a second proposition to the ballot for the October 12 public referendum. 

The first proposition on that ballot involves the Fairport for the Future Phase I Capital Improvement Project, which will have no tax impact to residents after the use of Capital Building Reserves and is aligned with these BOE priorities: 

• Creating modern learning environments at Fairport High School to comfortably absorb ninth grade and support the District’s comprehensive programming
• Beginning consolidation of District properties with the sale of Baumer Place

Many learning environments at Fairport High School, including technology and library spaces, are outdated and no longer serve the needs of Fairport’s students, staff and programming. To that end, Fairport for the Future includes a process for collaboration on the design and implementation of updated workroom spaces, increased parking and modernized classroom and technology spaces to better serve our students. 

At the May 31 meeting, the Board charged the Superintendent with developing a second proposition, which would allow the community to vote on funding for a new track and field facility to replace Fairport High School’s existing facility. 

In its decision, the Board cited an outpouring of support by members of the community for an improved track and field facility, and noted that our student athletes are at a disadvantage in practice and competition because of the antiquated state of Fairport’s track. Advocates for the track and field program expressed that track is a sport that is accessible to all students. This interscholastic activity supports more than 120 student athletes each season at both the high school and modified levels.

A proposition to modernize the Fairport High School track and field facility will have a tax impact on residents. That impact is expected to be a cost of approximately $48 annually over the span of 15 years for a home worth $200,000.

• Click here to view the presentation to the Board of Education regarding the Fairport for the Future project and second proposition.

The final scope and details of both propositions will be confirmed for the October 12 referendum by the end of August 2023.

• You can watch the recording of the May 31 special meeting here.

Please stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to learn more about the Capital Improvement Project.