NYS SMART Schools Bond Investment Act

Attached for public review and comment is the District's amended plan to utilize New York State's SMART Schools Bond Investment Act funds. These funds are proposed to be utilized to pay for specific scope approved by the voters on May 19, 2026.  Specifically, the proposed plan is to utilize the available funds to replace the emergency power generators at Brighton High School and Twelve Corners Middle School.  

Pursuant to the requirements of the Smart Schools Bond Act, the planning process must include consultation with parents, teachers, students, community members, other stakeholders, and any nonpublic schools located in the district. Accordingly, Brighton Central School District is making the plan available for public comment prior to its adoption. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. as part of the Board of Education meeting. The required public hearing will provide for the participation of school personnel, parents, students, and any other interested party who wish to comment on the plan. The plan is expected to be formally adopted by the Board of Education at the Business portion of the meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

Individuals may submit comments directly to the Deputy Superintendent, Lou Alaimo, 2035 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618, or Lou_Alaimo@bcsd no later than Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 at 3 p.m.