Niagara Falls City School District, NY

October 29, 2026 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board will vote on various professional service contracts, personnel reports, and the acceptance of federal and local funds. The meeting includes a review of a student and teacher data privacy policy and the acceptance of the 2025-2026 annual independent audit.

• Lease agreement with Francis Center, Inc. for a portion of Sixtieth Street School
• Acceptance of 2026/2027 Federal IDEA funding for students with disabilities
• Contract with Aero Car and Limo Services, Inc. for alternative transportation
• Professional services contracts with Niagara University, SUNY Niagara, and UB Foundation Activities, Inc.
• Amended policy 5676 regarding privacy and security for student, teacher, and principal data

October 15, 2026 (Board Review Session)

The Board of Education is holding a Board Review Session. The agenda does not list specific discussion topics beyond a reference to attached presentation materials.

September 24, 2026 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education will hold a regular voting meeting on September 24, 2026, at 7:00 pm. The board will consider routine items such as minutes, budget transfers, and personnel reports, as well as new business including multiple contracts for educational and support services. The agenda also includes recognition of August graduates and approval of special meeting dates.

• Approval of contracts with Niagara University for Prep Level Literacy and Early College High School programming (Sept 25, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
• Approval of contract with Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club for 716 United Mentoring Program (Sept 25, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027)
• Approval of contract with Melinda A. Scime, Psychologist, PLLC for mental health services (Sept 25 – Dec 31, 2026)
• Approval of contract with Ink Labs Buffalo LLC for Evolv Express security system subscriptions (2026–2030)
• Approval of cyber security insurance with Great American Spirit Insurance Company (Oct 1, 2026 – Sept 30, 2027)

September 10, 2026 7:00 pm - Special Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board held a special voting meeting on September 10, 2026. The board voted to waive the 30-day tabling rule and adopted Policy 7134, which safeguards the rights of immigrant students. Both motions carried with one dissenting vote.

• Motion to waive 30-day tabling (approved)
• Adoption of Policy 7134 - Safeguarding the Rights of Immigrant Students (approved)

The Niagara Falls City School District Board held a special meeting on September 10, 2026, and took two actions. It voted to waive the 30-day tabling requirement and adopted Policy 7134, Safeguarding the Rights for Immigrant Students. Both motions carried with one dissenting vote.

• Waived 30-day tabling requirement (7-1)
• Adopted Policy 7134, Safeguarding the Rights for Immigrant Students (7-1)

September 10, 2026 (Board Review Session)

The Niagara Falls City School District Board is holding a Board Review Session (BRS) on September 10, 2026, at 5:30 pm. The agenda lists a single item for information and discussion, with presentation materials attached. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda text.

• Board Review Session (BRS) at 5:30 pm
• Information and discussion item with attached presentation materials

August 27, 2026 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board will hold a regular voting meeting on August 27, 2026. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, budget transfers, personnel reports, and treasurer's reports. The board will also consider several new business items, including agreements with other school districts and contracts for professional services, SCEP support, and other educational services for the 2026-27 school year.

• Approval of agreement with Lyndonville Central School District for 2026-27
• Approval of professional services agreement with Buffalo Public Schools (Sept 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
• Approval of contract with Booker College Planning for 2026-27
• Approval of contract with NMG Evaluation for independent grant evaluation (Aug 28, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
• Approval of contracts for SCEP support with Engage! Learning, C.M. Learning Group, and J. Lutterbein Consulting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education approved several contracts for the 2026-2027 school year, including a $137,250 contract with Engage! Learning, LLC for support at six schools, and a $27,000 contract with NMG Evaluation for grant evaluation. The board also approved agreements with other districts for special education placements and a $12,000 contract with Booker College Planning for college advising. Most items passed unanimously, but Board Member Cancemi voted no on several contracts. The meeting also included a swearing-in of a new ex officio student board member and reports on summer work and school readiness.

• Approved minutes of July 2, 2026 meetings (8-0)
• Approved budget transfers #1 and #13 (8-0)
• Approved personnel reports for certificated and classified staff (8-0)
• Approved Committee on Special Education and Preschool Special Education reports (8-0)
• Approved short-term contracts totaling $26,682.74 (7-1, Cancemi nay)
• Approved agreement with Lyndonville Central School District for special education (8-0)
• Approved agreement with Buffalo Public Schools for hospital tutoring at $97/hour (8-0)
• Approved agreement with Niagara Wheatfield Central School District (8-0)

July 2, 2026 5pm - Reorganization Meeting

The Board of Education conducted its annual reorganization to elect officers and appoint key district personnel. The body decided on the leadership for the board and designated official service providers for the district.

• Election of Board President and Vice President
• Appointment of District Clerk Judith Glaser and Internal Claims Auditor Denise Kolber
• Appointment of District Treasurer, Tax Collector, and Medicaid Compliance Officer
• Designation of official bank depositories and official newspaper
• Approval of the regular monthly meeting schedule

The Board held a reorganization meeting to elect its leadership and appoint district officials. The board approved the election of a President and Vice President, appointed several administrative officers, and designated official bank and legal services.

• Elected Anthony F Paretto as President (9-0)
• Elected Rob Bilson as Vice President (9-0)
• Appointed Judith Glaser as District Clerk (9-0)
• Appointed Denise Kolber as Internal Claims Auditor (9-0)
• Appointed District Treasurer (8-0, Member Bass abstained)
• Approved official bank depositories and municipal bond consultant (9-0)
• Approved official newspaper and regular monthly meeting schedule (9-0)
• Approved the district purchasing policy (9-0)

July 2, 2026 5:30 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education met to approve several financial and administrative items for the 2026-2027 school year. Key decisions included authorizing the tax levy and approving the school lunch budget.

• Approval of Resolution to Confirm Tax Rolls, Authorize Tax Levy, and Issuance of Tax Warrant—2026-2027
• Approval of School Lunch Budget 2026-2027
• Approval of Fee Schedule for the Community Use of School Facilities – 2026-2027
• Approval of Budget Transfer #12
• Approval of Agreement with the City of Niagara Falls for property tax billing and collection 2026-2027

The Board approved the 2026-2027 school lunch budget and a resolution to confirm tax rolls and authorize the tax levy. Members also approved various professional service contracts, personnel reports, and facility lease agreements. All listed motions carried with unanimous support.

• Approved 2026-2027 School Lunch Budget (9-0)
• Approved resolution to confirm tax rolls and authorize tax levy 2026-2027 (9-0)
• Appointed Judith M. Glaser as District Clerk (9-0)
• Approved Budget Transfer #12 (9-0)
• Approved personnel reports for classified and certificated staff (9-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 fee schedule for community use of school facilities (9-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Niagara Falls Police Athletic, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved professional services contract with DBA Learnwell (9-0)

June 18, 2026 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

This regular board meeting included approval of routine items such as minutes, budget transfer #11, bids for recycling/trash removal, treasurer's report, personnel reports, and special education reports. Under new business, the board approved amended building-level and district-wide school safety plans and the district code of conduct for filing with the New York State Commissioner of Education. Additionally, multiple contracts for summer programming (July 1–August 31, 2026) were approved with organizations including Because I Tried Enterprises, Booker College Planning, Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club, HOGHOL, Native Language Services, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, and others.

• Approved amended Building-Level and District-Wide School Safety Plans and Code of Conduct for filing with NYS Commissioner of Education
• Approved budget transfer #11
• Approved contracts for summer programming: Because I Tried Enterprises, Booker College Planning, Boys & Girls Club, HOGHOL, Native Language Services, and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
• Approved bids for recycling and trash removal
• Approved personnel reports for certificated and classified staff

The Board approved the amended District Code of Conduct for filing with the New York State Commissioner of Education. Several short-term contracts were authorized, including funding for a student trip to Tanzania and the 2027 NFHS Prom. Routine personnel reports and budget transfers were also approved.

• Approved amended District Code of Conduct (8-0)
• Approved Bid No. 117 for Recycling and Trash Removal Services (8-0)
• Approved Budget Transfer #11 (8-0)
• Approved $15,000 for Project Mona's House Inc. student trip to Tanzania (8-0)
• Approved $12,000 for NFHS Prom 2027 at Niagara Falls Convention Center (8-0)
• Approved $20,000 for Father & Son Center Mentoring (8-0)
• Approved Certificated and Classified Personnel Reports (8-0)
• Approved Special Education and Preschool Special Education reports (8-0)

June 11, 2026 (Board Review Session)

This is a procedural Board Review Session (BRS) for the Niagara Falls City School District. The agenda contains only a reference to attached presentation materials, with no specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings listed. The meeting appears to be a work session without concrete action items.

The Board of Education held a review session to discuss the upcoming agenda. The meeting included a celebration of students earning Seals of BiLiteracy and the presentation of Golden Apples to community contributors.

May 20, 2026 8:00 pm - Statutory Board Meeting

The board is holding a statutory meeting to examine and tabulate the results of the school election and budget vote, then officially declare the outcomes. They will vote to accept the tabulation and adopt a resolution certifying the results.

• Tabulation of election/budget vote results
• Adoption of resolution certifying school election/budget vote results
• Memorial adjournment honoring retired teacher Barbara Ann Dobrasz and others

The board held a statutory meeting to examine and tabulate the results of the school election and budget vote. A resolution was adopted to officially certify these results.

• Adopted resolution certifying school election/budget vote results
• Adjourned meeting

May 14, 2026 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board will hold its regular meeting on May 14, 2026, to act on routine items including budget transfers, personnel reports, and multiple grant acceptances. The board will also consider extensions to transportation contracts and new consulting agreements.

• Approval of 2025/2026 ESEA Title III - ELL, Part A Grant ($X)
• Approval of 2025/2026 ESEA Title III - Immigrant, Part A Grant ($X)
• Approval of 2025/2026 Statewide Universal Full-Day Pre-Kindergarten (SUFDPK) Grant ($X)
• Extension of transportation contract with Niagara Falls Coach Lines, Inc. (Sept 1, 2026–Aug 31, 2031)
• Approval of consulting services contract with Project L.E.E. Inc. (Apr 1, 2026–May 31, 2026) for student support

May 14 2026 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The board is voting on routine actions including budget transfers, bids, personnel reports, and special education reports. New business includes acceptance of several state and federal grants for English learners, pre-kindergarten, and mental health, as well as approval of amended school election procedures and a five-year transportation contract extension with Niagara Falls Coach Lines, Inc.

• Budget Transfer #10 approved
• Bids approved for athletic apparel, musical instruments, and on-call plumbing services
• Acceptance of funds for 2025/2026 ESEA Title III ELL and Immigrant grants, SUFDPK pre-K grant, and School-Based Mental Health Providers Pipeline
• Approval of amended school election procedures, polling sites, and public hearing date for the budget vote
• Approval of five-year transportation contract extension with Niagara Falls Coach Lines, Inc. (September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2031)

The Board conducted public hearings regarding a proposed $211.26M budget and updates to the District Comprehensive Safety Plan. The proposed budget includes four new special education classrooms and no increase to the tax levy. No public comments were recorded during the hearings.

• Proposed 2026-2027 budget of $211,260,990 (increase of $8,420,854)
• Proposed addition of four new special education classrooms
• Proposed use of $7,365,000 in reserves and $1,762,915 in fund balance to close budget gap
• Proposed safety plan changes including a cardiac emergency response plan and behavioral threat assessment language
• Proposed realignment of Code of Conduct to separate local and state reportable offenses
• Approved addition of Eid to the District calendar as a day off

May 7, 2026 (Board Review Session)

The Niagara Falls City School District Board is holding a review session to discuss summer programming, a comprehensive safety presentation, and the 2026-27 budget presentation ahead of a public hearing on safety and budget. The meeting includes attached materials for these items but no votes are scheduled.

• Summer programming presentation for NFCSD
• Comprehensive safety board presentation
• 2026-27 budget presentation for public hearing
• Prep School to High School infographics
• Public hearing agenda on safety and budget

The Board held public hearings to review proposed changes to the District Comprehensive Safety Plan and the 2026-2027 budget. The proposed budget includes four new special education classrooms and maintains existing academic programs without increasing the tax levy. No public comments were made during the hearings.

• Proposed 2026-2027 budget of $211,260,990
• Proposed use of $7,365,000 in reserves and $1,762,915 in fund balance to close budget gap
• Proposed addition of four new special education classrooms (24 full-time employees)
• Proposed Safety Plan changes including a cardiac emergency response plan and behavioral threat assessment language
• Approved addition of Eid to the District calendar as a day off
• Adjourned Safety Plan public hearing (unanimous)
• Adjourned Budget public hearing (unanimous)

April 23, 2026 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education met to approve the 2026-2027 General Fund Budget and the Real Property Tax Report Card. The board also approved several student support service contracts and filed safety plans and a code of conduct for public hearing on May 7, 2026.

• Approval of Superintendent’s Recommended General Fund Budget for School Year 2026-2027
• Approval of 2025-2026 Health Service Fees for Non-Resident Private and Parochial School Students
• Contract for student support services with Project L.E.E. Inc. (April 1 – May 31, 2026)
• Contract with Via Evaluation, Inc. for grant evaluation services (April 24 – June 30, 2026)
• Bid No. 115 for printing and distribution of 'Your Public Schools' newsletter

The Board reviewed a recommended budget of $211,260,990 for 2026-2027, which uses $9,127,915 in reserves and staff attrition to balance expenses. Officials clarified that there are no plans to close schools. The Board also reviewed a property tax report card for state submission.

• Proposed 2026-2027 General Fund Budget of $211,260,990
• Recommended use of reserves totaling $9,127,915
• Approved March 2026 minutes
• Entered executive session to discuss CVA pending litigation

April 16, 2026 7:00 pm - Board Review Session

The Niagara Falls City School District Board is holding a review session on April 16, 2026. The agenda lists only a single topic labeled 'BRS Topics' with an attached PDF file but no further details. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no publicly available substantive items.

The Board reviewed a recommended 2026-2027 General Fund budget with projected expenses of $211,260,990 and revenues of $202,133,075. The session included a review of the Property Tax Report Card and an audit of American Rescue Funds. No formal votes on the budget were recorded during this review session.

• Reviewed recommended 2026-2027 budget using $9,127,915 in reserves
• Reviewed Property Tax Report Card for state submission
• Acknowledged four audit findings regarding American Rescue Funds
• Entered executive session to discuss pending and potential CVA litigation

March 26, 2026 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board decided on election procedures, polling sites, and the public hearing date for the school budget. The Board also approved several supply bids and the 2025-2027 Special Education District Plan.

• Amended school election procedures, polling sites, and budget public hearing date
• Bids for supplemental classroom books, plumbing/HVAC supplies, school apparel, and facility paint
• 2025-2027 Special Education District Plan
• Professional services agreement with Aries Transportation Services, Inc. for 2025-2026
• Use of pesticide for tick control at Niagara Falls High School and Lasalle Preparatory School

The Board reviewed a projected budget gap of $7,528,933 for the 2026-2027 school year, which could increase to $9,673,118 if laptops are purchased for grades 7, 8, and NFT. The meeting also included reports on special education goals and academic progress at Cataract Elementary School. No formal votes on these items were recorded in the provided text.

• Reported $500,000 payment to settle Child Victims Act cases

March 12, 2026 (Board Review Session)

The board is meeting for a review session (Board Work Session) on March 12, 2026. The agenda lists only one item — the review session itself — with attached presentation and financial documents, including GAP #4, Revenues and Expenses, and STAR Detail. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this appears to be a procedural review of materials.

• Review of Manella NFCSD Board Presentation (1).pdf
• Review of GAP #4.pdf and GAP #4 - With Laptops.pdf
• Review of Revenues and Expenses.pdf
• Review of STAR Detail.pdf

February 26, 2026 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education approved a district-wide safety policy, accepted funds for several grants (Indian Education, Pathways in Technology, School-Based Mental Health Providers Pipeline), and approved contracts for mental health services, consulting, and partnership with Say Yes Buffalo. The board also approved routine items including budget transfers, personnel reports, and appointment of voting machine custodians.

• Adopted NFCSD District-Wide Safety Policy
• Accepted funds for 2025/2026 Indian Education Grant
• Accepted funds for Pathways In Technology Early College High School Grant
• Approved contract with Melinda A. Scime, Psychologist, PLLC for mental health services (Feb 27 – May 31, 2026)
• Approved contract with Tell Consulting for consultation services (Feb 27 – Jun 30, 2026)

February 12, 2026 (Board Review Session)

This is a procedural Board Review Session for the Niagara Falls City School District. The agenda contains only a standard review session entry with attached presentation materials but no specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings.

January 22, 2026 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District board approved acceptance of federal IDEA Part B funding for the 2024/2025 school year and authorized multiple new professional service contracts. Routine items included budget transfers, personnel reports, and minutes from December 2025. All items were approved with unanimous or majority votes.

• Accepted $ in federal IDEA funding for education of students with disabilities (Part B, Sections 611 and 619)
• Approved Budget Transfer #6
• Authorized principals to appoint building-level school safety teams and reviewed emergency response plans
• Appointed members to review the district code of conduct and district-wide safety plan
• Approved contracts with Long Life Yoga, Say Read To Succeed, HOGHOL, Project L.E.E., and Community Missions

January 8, 2026 (Board Review Session)

The Niagara Falls City School District Board will hold a review session on January 8, 2026. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda; the meeting is procedural and involves reviewing presentation materials.