Lisa Benson

This Organizational Professional Development Plan for the Fairport Central School District is designed to provide ongoing professional learning opportunities for instructional and support staff. It aims to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities to support the equitable and diverse needs of students, aligning with the district's vision, mission, core beliefs, and strategic plan initiatives, as well as New York State Professional Development Standards. The plan prioritizes building strong relationships with caregivers and the community, investing in staff development through research-based and culturally responsive practices, and ensuring responsive district leadership and operations. The ultimate goal is to prepare all students to be "Future-Ready" through comprehensive, high-quality professional learning experiences.

The Fairport Central School District Strategic Plan outlines key goals and targets designed to prepare students to graduate from high school 'Future-Ready' through a whole-child education. The plan focuses on key indicators including student achievement in state assessments, academic progress, reduction in chronic absenteeism, and four-year graduation rates. Strategic operational priorities encompass school improvement initiatives, aligning school start times based on research, comprehensive facilities planning, the consolidation of Minerva DeLand and Fairport High School, and maintaining fiscal responsibility. The overarching strategy is rooted in fostering strong relationships with caregivers and the community, strategic investments in staff, and responsive operations.

The document is a WebVTT file titled "BOE August 2017" and appears to be a transcript or set of time markers for a board meeting. Due to the nature of the file (WebVTT format with mostly dialogue fragments and timestamps), specific discussion topics, actions, or formal agenda items could not be definitively extracted.

This document provides an in-depth overview of the Fairport Central School District's budget process, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and transparency in expenditures. Key priorities include aligning resources to maximize student learning, providing equitable access to student-centered and whole-child programming, strengthening universal pre-kindergarten programs, and investing in modern, sustainable, and safe facilities. The district focuses on long-term fiscal sustainability while navigating increasing costs for staffing, mandated services, and maintaining high-quality instructional and extracurricular offerings.

The Board discussed the addition of stadium lights to the FHS multipurpose fields, outlining a project timeline for 2026-27 and addressing community feedback regarding light, sound and facility use. The Board approved Mr. Robert Clark as FCSD's new Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, and Mr. Patrick Grow as the new principal of Fairport High School. The report focused on Fairport High School's preparation for incoming students, including a finalized 2026-27 course guide, an overview of diploma pathways and the implementation of the new SchoolLinks platform.