Students and staff are into the second month of the new school year and the District and Board of Education are looking ahead to the coming budget process. The Fairport BOE recently adopted the 2023-2024 budget goals at its business meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18. These goals will help district leaders and the Board of Education prioritize resources and programming for the 2023-24 school year:
1) Prioritize equitable access to:
– Student centered and whole child educational programming
– Modern and safe facilities
– Sustainable operations
2) 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
The development of the budget is an ongoing process. Phases of the process will be communicated throughout the school year, culminating with a community budget vote on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Residents in the Fairport Central School District approved the 2022-2023 school budget with 74% of the vote.