Honeoye board approves initial purchases and waives SEQRA review for small capital outlay

The Honeoye Central School District board approved initial purchasing and a SEQRA waiver tied to its planned capital improvement work, with staff saying the first purchase orders have gone out for clocks and PA systems and that larger contracts will follow bid openings.

Business office official Relyse told the board the district issued a purchase order under New York state contract to reduce initial costs for clocks and PA systems and that the capital improvement bids for other work had gone live. He said the district’s COP (capital outlay project) — a $100,000 voter‑approved project — will pay to replace classroom doors and that, based on legal advice, the board has the ability to waive the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) for this limited work. The board president called for a motion to approve the SEQRA waiver resolution, a motion and second were made, and the motion carried by voice vote.

The district also announced plans to close the building beginning Monday, June 29 while work proceeds in both gyms, covered entrances, the playground and other interior spaces, with contingency plans in case supply delays push the start date. Superintendent Megan Fluke and business office staff said purchase orders are being issued in phases so work can begin as vendors and construction managers are contracted.

Why it matters: the capital work will temporarily restrict community use of district facilities and represents a voter‑approved capital outlay the board is now beginning to execute. Board materials and the initial purchase orders will be posted with bid and contract documents when publicly available.

The board additionally approved an SWBR invoice related to the capital project (invoice 2408411) and said construction manager Tamco will present contract recommendations at a future meeting.