At the Victor School Board meeting on Sept. 10, Assemblywoman Andrea K. Bailey (R,C-Geneseo) presented the Victor Central School District with $20,000 in state funding. Bailey secured the funding through the state budget’s Aid to Localities Grants-in-Aid, bringing essential funding to help support the school district as it continues to invest in its students, schools and educational programs.

“Supporting our schools is an investment in our future,” said Bailey. “I’m proud to have secured this funding for Victor Central School District and grateful for the work our educators and school leaders do every day to provide students with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed.”

Bailey secured the funding to help the school district install ADA-compliant bathrooms in its primary schools. Bailey first heard of the school's plan while on a visit earlier this year and was inspired.

ADA-compliant bathrooms are designed to provide safe, accessible facilities for students with disabilities, including features such as wider doorways, accessible stalls, grab bars and wheelchair-accessible sinks. The funding will support the district as it works to make these important improvements for its students.

Lisa Kostecki, Victor Central School District Board President, and Tim Terranova, Victor Central School Superintendent, said, "We are deeply grateful for Assemblywoman Bailey's advocacy and the financial support she gave to the Victor Central School District. Her recognition of our efforts to create ADA-compliant, in-room specialized student restrooms at Victor Primary School is especially meaningful. We also value the strong partnership and open dialogue we have developed with the Assemblywoman. Her willingness to listen, engage and champion the needs of Victor students and families has made a positive impact on our district and community."

Bailey remains committed to supporting schools across the district and ensuring local students have the resources they need. She will continue working with educators, school leaders and community partners to bring state resources back to the district and strengthen educational opportunities for local families.