Design and engineering teams told the Brighton Central School District Board that schematic and compliance documents for the Council Rock Primary School renovation have been submitted to the New York State Education Department and that 33 rooms will be renovated over a phased, multi-year schedule.
The Brighton Central School District Board of Education unanimously approved a tentative agreement with the district's school nurses at its Sept. 30 meeting; the board thanked the negotiating team but did not detail financial or contract terms during the public meeting.
The Brighton Central School District Board of Education unanimously approved the districtwide school safety plan and the 2025–26 code of conduct on Sept. 30; board members noted both documents are posted on the district website for public review.
Principals at Brighton Central School District reported a smooth start to the 2025–26 year on Sept. 30 with rising enrollment at multiple schools, a large increase in breakfast and lunch participation, expansion of extracurricular programs and new classroom pilots such as a college-preparatory math course in middle school.
The Brighton Central School District Board of Education received a staff presentation on the districts senior tax-exemption schedule, discussed estimated budgetary impacts, and agreed to leave the existing exemption schedule in place while scheduling regular reviews after the annual budget process.
District leaders and the student representative reported an overall smooth start to the school year, citing new phone policies, ongoing construction at multiple buildings, and a substantial increase in meals served after universal free meals began.
At an Aug. 20 hearing, district staff explained changes to the student code of conduct aligning it with a recently adopted district policy that restricts internet-enabled devices in school; the board will consider final adoption in September.
At an Aug. 20 public hearing, district staff outlined a revised districtwide safety plan emphasizing response, reunification and real-time communication tools; the board will consider formal adoption in September.
At its Aug. 20 meeting the Brighton board approved the district’s 2025–26 strategic plan, a professional development plan, tenure appointments and an agreement to participate in the Rochester-area school health plan; several administrative items and gifts were also approved.
The board approved the 2025 summer transportation contract, the 2025–26 food-service vending commission agreement, a tentative agreement with academic support instructors, and a district authorization allowing up to $50,000 in construction change orders with higher amounts to be approved by the audit committee.