Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District

experiences offer valuable insights into practical career requirements: “Our students came back with a new appreciation for mathematics. Can you do basic measurements? Can you do advanced measurements, and do you have the capacity to come to work every day?” Vocational programs are evolving to meet modern healthcare demands.“Our vocational program used to be more traditional. We’re beginning to transform the healthcare industry,” says Mancuso. “Previously, you could go to a vocational plan to maybe become a nurse’s aide. Well, that’s beginning to transfer towards people that are thinking about a career in medicine. So, in a one-year program, you’re really interacting more with doctors and nurses.” INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE AND PEOPLE Honeoye Falls-Lima’s also has substantial infrastructure investments. “This is my 12th year and our fourth capital project,” says Mancuso. The improvements span the entire district: “We’ve done everything from our network health and safety to physical improvements. We’ve renovated the entire intermediate school HVAC.We’ve also renovated most of our primary schools. We’re currently renovating our high school because that building is a hundred years old.” The renovations blend historical preservation with modern educational needs. “In some ways we’re returning to its original glory by improving lighting and ventilation,” Mancuso explains.“And at the same time, our teachers of mathematics want every surface of the room to be a board that students can write on because they’re working on visible learning skills.” The facilities serve as a community hub: “People 7 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 03 HONEOYE FALLS-LIMA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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