Board actions at a glance: Aug. 19 meeting — unanimous approvals on consolidation, contracts, policies, personnel and tax warrant
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Summary
The Fairport Central School District Board approved a series of motions by unanimous votes (6–0), including the consolidation plan, multiple contracts and agreements, first policy readings, personnel actions, and certification of tax collection.
At its Aug. 19 business meeting the Fairport Central School District Board of Education approved a series of motions by unanimous voice vote (Aye 6‑0) across routine and substantive items.
Key motions approved (motion text condensed):
- Approve the agenda for the Aug. 19, 2025 meeting — outcome: approved (voice vote 6‑0).
- Approve the consolidation plan of Minerva DeLand School and Fairport High School as attached — mover: Mary Caitlin; second: Rich; outcome: approved (6‑0).
- Approve the first read of the policies listed on the agenda — outcome: approved (6‑0).
- Retire Policy 62‑16 (per legal recommendation because topics covered by collective bargaining agreements) — mover: Mary Caitlin; outcome: approved (6‑0).
- Approve independent contractor consultant agreement with Clinical Associates of the Finger Lakes for related therapy services for 2025–26 — outcome: approved (6‑0).
- Approve renewal agreement between the district and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office for 09/01/2025–08/31/2026 — outcome: approved (6‑0).
- Approve listed donations to the district — outcome: approved (6‑0).
- Approve field trip requests as attached — outcome: approved (6‑0).
- Approve new extra‑classroom activities for 2025–26 (including recurring clubs) — outcome: approved (6‑0).
- Approve execution of 2025–26 UPK (Universal Prekindergarten) agreements, pending final review — outcome: approved (6‑0).
- Certify the district evaluation and authorize the tax collector to collect school and library taxes in the amount of $93,224,965 pursuant to the Real Property Tax Law — mover: Mary Caitlin; outcome: approved (6‑0). District staff explained equalization and reassessment timing during discussion.
- Approve instructional, noninstructional and civil‑service personnel actions as recommended by the superintendent (including recognitions and retirements) — outcome: approved (6‑0). The board acknowledged the retirement of long‑time English teacher and FEA president Susan Casement after a 50‑year career.
- Approve athletic staff actions and volunteer appointments as recommended — outcome: approved (6‑0).
- Approve employment agreement with Brett Provenzano, superintendent, commencing 07/01/2025 and terminating 06/30/2030 — mover: Mary Caitlin; outcome: approved (6‑0).
- Approve memorandums of agreement as recommended — outcome: approved (6‑0).
- Approve the consent calendar as presented — outcome: approved (6‑0).
All motions recorded at the meeting passed by a 6‑0 voice vote unless otherwise noted in the minutes. The board did not convene an executive session and adjourned at the close of business.
