Frequently Asked Questions
The study team will add to and/ or update the FAQs, as appropriate, during the course of the study.
Q1. What districts are participating in the study?
Q2. Where is Ontario County?
Q3. What is a “regional high school” model?
Q4. Are there examples of regional high schools in this country?
Q5. Who is conducting the study?
Q6. Who is funding the study?
Q7. Are there opportunities for the public to provide input?
Q8. How can I stay informed as the study progresses?
Q1. What districts are participating in the study?
A. All 9 school districts in Ontario County are participating in the study: Bloomfield, Canandaigua, Geneva, Honeoye, Manchester-Shortsville (Red Jacket), Gorham-Middlesex (Marcus-Whitman), Phelps-Clifton Springs (Midlakes), Naples, and Victor. Links to each district can be found here.
A. Ontario County is in the Finger Lakes Region of western NY with Canandaigua Lake forming the southeastern boundary. The county is largely rural but includes the two cities of Canandaigua and Geneva.
Q3. What is a “regional high school” model?
A. A regional high school is defined as two or more school districts combining their high school programs while retaining separate elementary and middle school and/or elementary programs. This study will review this model as well as other opportunities for thinking regionally about how to deliver improved educational opportunities in the area.
Q4. Are there examples of regional high schools in this country?
A. Yes. Regional high school models range from magnet high schools with specialized offerings to county-based school systems. Part of this study will include an overview of models from around the country.
Q5. Who is conducting the study?
A. The study is being conducted by the nonpartisan and nonprofit Center for Governmental Research (CGR) under the guidance of the Superintendents of each of the nine districts in Ontario County and Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES.
Q6. Who is funding the study?
A. The study is funded by a competitive New York State Department of State grant awarded to the Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES. Each of the participating districts contributed a nominal fee to participate.
Q7. Are there opportunities for the public to provide input?
A. Yes. Following the initial data collection phase of the project, public meetings will be held to introduce the study, share findings, and gather community input about which alternatives to pursue further. Additional suggestions and comments are encouraged throughout the study process and can be submitted through the study website.
Q8. How can I stay informed as the study progresses?
A. Sign up for email alerts on this website to receive announcements of upcoming public meetings and to be notified when new materials are posted to the site. You can sign up for email alerts by clicking here.
