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Fairport board hears non‑instructional budget driven by rising health costs, considers two voter propositions
Summary
Administrators told the board the non‑instructional budget will rise about 9.3% to roughly $89.2 million, driven largely by an estimated $4 million increase in health and dental costs and higher debt service. The board reviewed proposals to use a bus reserve and create a $25 million capital reserve and heard an update on planned bus purchases and a grant‑funded electric bus.
Administrators presented the Fairport Central School District’s non‑instructional budget and a set of proposed voter propositions at the board’s February business meeting.
The district’s non‑instructional budget—described as the “backbone” of operations that covers facilities, transportation, technology and benefits—was shown at roughly $89.2 million, an increase of about 9.3% from the prior year. Budget staff said roughly $7.5–8.0 million of the increase is tied to rising health insurance costs and growing debt service obligations.
Treasurer Jeremy Nardo summarized the district’s December cash position, saying…
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