April 3, 2024

It’s an exciting time to walk the halls of Fairport High School! As the end of the school year moves into view, many of our staff continue to work on what might be the biggest group project of all: bringing the Fairport for the Future 2023 Capital Improvement Plan to life!

Fairport and Perinton residents made their investment in our Future-Ready Raiders apparent in October of 2023 when they approved both propositions of the Fairport for the Future 2023 CIP. 

The District and our partners with LaBella Associates and Campus Construction have continued to meet with students, community members and staff to listen and learn about their needs for each of these new and updated spaces. Information from user groups will inform the concepts for the spaces, including the new technology wing, track and field, tennis courts and library at Fairport High School. The project team anticipates submitting the design plans to the New York State Education Department this summer, with an anticipated groundbreaking at the high school in Spring 2025. 

The 2023 voter-approved project is far from the only upgrade on deck this summer! Fairport Forward 2019’s upgrades at Fairport High School will continue through Summer 2024 with the final installation of durable, sustainable terrazzo flooring in the school’s updated hallways, while our Art Department staff work to develop plans for the revamp of two art classrooms. Meanwhile, the Smart Schools project has wrapped up with the full installation of security cameras and electronic door locks.

Fairport for the Future 2023 PASSES

October 12, 2023

Dear Fairport community;

THANK YOU for investing in our Fairport schools and our Fairport students!

PROPOSITION 1 of Fairport for the Future 2023 passed with 73% of the vote. 2,800 residents voted yes and 1,025 voted no.

PROPOSITION 2 of Fairport for the Future 2023 passed with 57% of the vote. 2,165 residents voted yes and 1,651 voted no.

The approval of Fairport for the Future 2023 is the next step in our Facilities Planning process as we look ahead to the future of our Fairport schools.

It has been our great privilege to develop the Fairport for the Future 2023 Capital Improvement Project alongside our extraordinary Board of Education and every single stakeholder who shared their thoughts, ideas and advocacy throughout this process.

The turnout and support for this Capital Improvement Project are indicative of the Fairport community’s expectations and support for its schools. This project will keep the District’s facilities planning efforts moving forward and support our district’s expansive and student-centered programming for years to come. I am honored and grateful to be working in partnership with a community that values its schools.

Stay tuned for the next steps of this project - thank you for casting your vote and I look forward to the great things to come!

Gratefully, 

Brett Provenzano

August 23, 2023

The Fairport Central School District is proud to announce that the Board of Education passed a resolution at its August Business meeting to call for a public vote on October 12, 2023, to consider two Propositions as part of the Fairport for the Future Capital Improvement Project. 

The Board of Education and the District have worked closely with stakeholders within the community and the District to develop these two Propositions and to bring the community together around this project. All Fairport and Perinton residents are invited to cast their votes on October 12 at Johanna Perrin Middle School. 

You can see the resolution here.

On October 12, voters have the choice to vote either “yes” or “no” on both Proposition 1 and Proposition 2. The enactment of Proposition 2 (track and field renovations) is dependent on the passage of Proposition 1 (updating Fairport High School).  If Proposition 1 is not passed, Proposition 2 will not be enacted, regardless of the Proposition 2 vote result. If Proposition 1 passes, as does Proposition 2, both will be enacted.

Details on the two Propositions in the Fairport for the Future Capital Improvement Project are as follows:

Proposition 1 has no additional tax impact with use of our existing Capital Building Reserves. Fairport for the Future will update and modernize facilities and spaces in Fairport High School to comfortably absorb ninth grade and support Fairport's programming. 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. 

The scope of Proposition 1 includes:

• FHS Building Addition

  • 5 STEM spaces (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

    • Robotics, wood shop, A.V. studio, maker spaces, technology that can be used by art classes, tech classes, science classes like NASA HUNCH and architecture 

• +3 core classrooms and renovated library

  • Student-centered library with more open, usable, flexible space, maintaining a robust book and resource collection

• +2 Health/PE/Athletic administrator spaces

• +Special education-related service spaces

  • Occupational therapy/physical therapy 

• Additional collaboration spaces

• Additional parking and improvements (±136 additional parking spaces, includes increased accessible parking)

• Relocated and updated tennis courts

• Reconstruction of spaces in Martha Brown into administrative areas so Baumer Place staff can relocate before the sale of the B.P. property

Proposition 2 has a tax impact of $39/year per $200k home value after use of existing Capital Building Reserves. The FHS track and field would be updated to create a first-rate facility for practice, competition and community use.

The scope of Proposition 2 includes:

• Eight lane track

• Grandstand (+ or - 800 capacity)

• Pressbox

• Scoreboard with PA system

• High jump 

• Steeplechase

• Pole vault (2)

• Long jump/triple jump (2)

• Shot put (2)

• Discus (2)

• Storage building

June 2, 2023

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 $39 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.

UPDATE on Fairport Forward 2022

December 13, 2022

Dear Fairport community, 

Thank you for coming out to vote on the proposed Fairport Forward 2022 Capital Improvement Project. 

The proposed Fairport Forward 2022 Capital Improvement Project failed by a vote of 1,269 “no” votes to 1,220 “yes” votes.

Our community has spoken and we look forward to reviewing exit survey data and further community input to determine our next steps in Facilities Planning.

From here, we plan to reevaluate our options and we will continue to communicate our next steps.

I’m fortunate to serve a community that works together to make Fairport a place where our children can thrive.

Gratefully, 

Brett Provenzano

Superintendent of Schools

August 2022 Project Update

August 23, 2022

Click here to view the project update that was given to the Board of Education at its August 23 meeting.

Summer construction continued at many FCSD facilities as part of Phase I of the Fairport Forward Capital Improvement Project. During July, crews worked on new secured Main Offices at Minerva DeLand, Martha Brown, Jefferson Avenue, and Brooks Hill. 

The athletic fields at Fairport High School were updated with new paint.

Sitework at Jefferson Avenue also includes a new traffic pattern at the bus loop and drop-off zone - that construction is underway. 

June 2022 Project Update

June 21 2022

Click here to view the project update that was given to the Board of Education at its June 21 Meeting. 

Work on the 2019 voter-approved Fairport Forward Capital Improvement Project (CIP) continues at Fairport High School (FHS. Crews with LaBella Associates and Campus Construction continue the terrazzo flooring installation at the cafeteria and will begin tiling the corridor walls.

Phase 1b work at Martha Brown and Johanna Perrin continues as well, with science room framing and bathroom drywall work at MB and a new ceiling grid in the JP Nurses' Office. 

Crews are preparing to begin site work at Jefferson Avenue. 

May 2022 Project Update

May 27, 2022

Click here to view the project update that was given to the Board of Education at its May 24 Meeting. 

Work continues this spring at Fairport High School (FHS) as part of the 2019-voter approved Fairport Forward Capital Improvement Project (CIP). Crews with LaBella Associates and Campus Construction have begun setting the new kitchen equipment, and prepping the new floors for the installation of terrazzo flooring. 

Meanwhile, crews are beginning work on Phase 1B of the project at Martha Brown with renovation of bathroom areas and science classrooms. Demolition has begun of the boiler at Jefferson Avenue Elementary School.