The Fairport Central School District Board of Education is composed of seven members elected by residents of the District. Members are elected for a term of three years andserve without pay. There are three open seats for the spring of 2023, and the candidates running for the Board are listed below.
The 2023-2024 School Budget Vote and Board Election will be held May 16 at Johanna Perrin Middle School. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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.
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.
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.