Niagara Falls City School District public meetings in 2021
27 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 16, 2021 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board held its regular voting meeting on December 16, 2021, approving routine items and new business. Actions included accepting various grant funds, approving contracts for services, and transferring Head Start properties. The board also appointed a new member and approved budget transfers and personnel reports.
- Approved Budget Transfer #5
- Accepted funds for Mentor Teacher/Internship Program, My Brother's Keeper, Extended Day/School Violence, Title I/IIA/IV, and Head Start Amendment No. 4
- Approved transfer of Head Start properties from Community Development Institute Head Start to the district
- Approved contract amendments with T.E.M.P., LLC and Aries Transportation Services, Inc.
- Approved payments to Ferguson Electric and U&S Services for Smart Schools Bond Act Phase II work
December 2, 2021 (Board Review Session)
This is a Board Review Session (BRS) for the Niagara Falls City School District, listed as an information and discussion item. The agenda contains no specific action items, only the session itself, so it appears to be a procedural meeting.
- Board Review Session at 5:30 pm
November 18, 2021 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board held a regular meeting on November 18, 2021, where it approved routine items and new business, including a COVID testing service agreement with Aveanna Health Care for Niagara County P-12 schools from December 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. The board also approved multiple construction payments for the Stewardship Capital Project, accepted various grant funds, and renamed Niagara Street School to Bloneva Bond Primary School. The meeting included an executive session to discuss contract negotiations and personnel matters.
- Approved COVID Testing RFP-Bid No. 8 with Aveanna Health Care for COVID-19 testing for Niagara County P-12 schools, 12/1/2021–6/30/2022
- Approved request to rename Niagara Street School for Bloneva Bond
- Approved payments to Scrufari Construction Co. (Payments No. 18 and 19) and John W. Danforth Company (Payments No. 14, 15, 19, 20) for Stewardship Capital Project work
- Accepted funds for IDEA Part B 611/619, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Teacher Centers, and Head Start COLA grant
- Approved Budget Transfer #4 and personnel reports for certificated and classified staff
November 4, 2021 (Board Review Session)
The Niagara Falls City School District Board is holding a Board Review Session (BRS) on November 4, 2021, at 5:30 pm. The agenda lists only the session itself as an information and discussion item, with no specific topics or actions detailed. This appears to be a procedural or general discussion meeting.
- Board Review Session (BRS) scheduled for 5:30 pm
October 21, 2021 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education met on October 21, 2021, and approved a series of routine items and new business, including budget transfers, personnel reports, and multiple contracts. The board also accepted grant funds for Head Start and CRRSA, approved the annual independent audit, and authorized several construction-related payments and amendments.
- Approved Budget Transfer #3
- Accepted funds for 2021/2022 Head Start/Early Head Start Grant
- Accepted funds for 2021/2022 CRRSA Act
- Approved contract with Teaching Strategies, LLC for instructional coaching
- Approved Amendment #4 to contract with Buffalo Construction Consultants for Stewardship Capital Project
October 7, 2021 (Board Review Session)
This is a Board Review Session (BRS) for the Niagara Falls City School District, held as a work session at 5:30 pm. The agenda contains only a single item labeled as information and discussion, with no specific topics, proposals, or decisions listed. The only attachment is a PDF of the session materials, so the meeting appears to be procedural or preparatory in nature.
- Board Review Session (BRS) scheduled for 5:30 pm
- Agenda item classified as Information and Discussion
- Attachment: BRS 10072021.pdf (71 KB)
September 23, 2021 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board held a regular meeting on September 23, 2021, where it approved routine items including minutes, budget transfers, personnel reports, and several contracts for professional services. The board also approved payments for ongoing capital projects and entered executive session to discuss litigation and a personnel promotion.
- Approved Budget Transfer #2
- Approved contract with Melinda A. Scime, Psychologist, PLLC for mental health services (10/1/2021-6/30/22)
- Approved contract with Niagara University for consultant services for 21st Century and Empire Grant programming (10/1/2021-6/30/2022)
- Approved contract with U&S Services, Inc. for security cameras (Smart Schools Bond Act, Phase II)
- Approved Payment No. 16 to Scrufari Construction Co, LLC for Stewardship Capital Project
Board of Education Special Meeting September 9, 2021
The Niagara Falls Board of Education held a special meeting on September 9, 2021, and approved several recommended actions from the Superintendent. These included awarding bids for fresh fruits and vegetables and electrical construction under the Smart Schools Bond Act, approving a related contract, and accepting certificated and classified personnel reports. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved Bid #7 for fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2021/2022 school year
- Approved Bid #6 for electrical construction under the Smart Schools Bond Act
- Approved Contract 119 for electrical construction under the Smart Schools Bond Act
- Approved the Certificated Personnel Report
- Approved the Classified Personnel Report
August 26, 2021 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board approved routine personnel and budget items, along with several new service agreements for the 2021-2022 school year. Key decisions included contracts for educational consulting, college planning, and mental health training. The board also approved building-level safety plans and a special meeting for September 9, 2021.
- Approved agreement with The Kessler Center of 402 Rodgers Pkwy, Rochester, NY for 2021-2022
- Approved agreement with Lockport City School District for educational and therapeutic services
- Approved contract with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for K-5 Math Solutions professional development
- Approved contracts with PLC Associates, Inc. for district-wide and targeted school improvement support
- Approved agreement with Mental Health Advocates of WNY, Inc. for Basic Emotional Skills Training (BEST)
July 29, 2021 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls Board of Education held a regular meeting on July 29, 2021, and approved a series of routine items and new business. Key actions included approving a municipal cooperation agreement with the City of Niagara Falls for police officers to serve as school resource officers for the 2021-2022 school year, as well as contracts for construction work and payments to contractors. The board also approved a gift from Niagara University and a contract for e-sports programming.
- Approved Municipal Cooperation Agreement with City of Niagara Falls for School Resource Officers (Sept 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022)
- Approved Contract 117 (Mechanical/HVAC) and Contract 118 (Electrical) for Abate Freezer construction, Bid No. 16
- Approved multiple payments: Payment No. 15 to John W. Danforth Co. (HVAC), Payment No. 4 to CamCo, MLP Plumbing, Mollenberg-Betz, Ferguson Electric for Maintenance Garage reconstruction
- Approved Change Orders for Stewardship Capital Projects and Maintenance Barn work
- Approved contract with Niagara University for E-Sports High School Pathway Programming (7/1/2021-6/30/2022)
July 1, 2021 5:30 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education held its regular voting meeting on July 1, 2021, approving routine items and new business for the 2021-2022 school year. Actions included accepting construction bids for Harry F. Abate Elementary School, approving personnel reports, and authorizing the school lunch budget and tax levy. The board also approved several agreements and contracts, including for tax collection, unemployment insurance, and occupational health services.
- Accepted bids for kitchen freezer HVAC and electric construction at Harry F. Abate Elementary School
- Approved short-term contracts totaling $37,245, including summer programs and professional development
- Approved school lunch budget for 2021-2022
- Approved resolution to confirm tax rolls, authorize tax levy, and issue tax warrant for 2021-2022
- Approved fee schedule for community use of school facilities for 2021-2022
July 1 2021 5 pm - Reorganization Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education is holding its annual reorganization meeting to elect officers, administer oaths, and approve a series of appointments and designations for the 2020-21 fiscal year. The agenda includes the reappointment of the district clerk, treasurer, tax collector, and other officials, as well as the designation of four official bank depositories. This is a routine annual meeting focused on administrative housekeeping.
- Reappointment of Judith Glaser as District Clerk
- Appointment of Denise Kolber as Internal Claims Auditor at $36.05/hour, not to exceed $32,500
- Appointment of Rebecca Holody as School District Treasurer and Tax Collector
- Designation of Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, Wilmington Trust, Evans Bank, and J.P. Morgan Chase as official bank depositories
- Appointment of Maria Massaro as Public Records Access Officer and Medicaid Compliance Officer
June 24, 2021 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Board held a public hearing regarding American Rescue & Recovery Act funds. They also approved several routine items, including personnel reports, budget transfers, and multiple short-term contracts.
- Approved insurance bindings totaling over $700,000 for property, liability, and workers compensation
- Approved amended District Code of Conduct and School Safety Plan
- Approved short-term contracts including $7,340 for athletic training and $5,500 for summer camp bowling
- Approved bids for electrical supplies, plumbing supplies, and live stream technology equipment
- Approved receipt of gifts from Thermo-Fisher Scientific and The Joseph And Riva Mehr Fund
June 10, 2021 (Board Review Session)
The Niagara Falls City School District Board is holding a Board Review Session (BRS) on June 10, 2021, at 5:30 pm. The agenda lists only this session as an information and discussion item, with no specific topics or decisions detailed.
- Board Review Session (BRS) at 5:30 pm
5:30 pm ARS 7:00 pm Regular Board Meeting 8:00 Statutory Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education held its regular meeting and statutory meeting to declare election results official. The board approved routine items including minutes, budget transfers, and personnel reports, and took action on new business items such as accepting CARES Act funds, designating Juneteenth as a holiday, extending the superintendent's contract, and approving various contracts and purchases.
- Approved acceptance of CARES Act GEER and ESSERF funds for 2020-2022
- Designated Friday, June 18, 2021 as a holiday in observance of Juneteenth
- Extended Superintendent Mark R. Laurrie's term and approved second contract amendment
- Approved consultant/broker agreement with M&T Insurance Agency for 7/1/2021-6/30/2024
- Approved construction of walk-in freezer at Harry F. Abate Elementary School
May 6, 2021 (Board Review Session)
This is a Board Review Session (BRS) for the Niagara Falls City School District, listed as an information and discussion item. The agenda contains no specific action items, only the session itself.
- Board Review Session at 5:30 pm
May 6, 2021 6:30 pm - Public Hearings Safety
The Niagara Falls City School District is holding two public hearings: one on safety plans at 6:30 p.m. and another on the superintendent's recommended budget at 7 p.m. The safety hearing includes an overview of the Code of Conduct, the Comprehensive District-Wide School Plan, and Building-Level School Safety Plans, followed by public comment. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the only action item being a motion to adjourn.
- Public hearing on safety plans at 6:30 p.m.
- Public hearing on superintendent's recommended budget at 7 p.m.
- Overview of Code of Conduct, Comprehensive District-Wide School Plan, and Building-Level School Safety Plans
- Public comment period
- Motion to adjourn
May 6, 2021 6:30 pm - Public Hearings Budget
The Niagara Falls City School District is holding a public hearing on the Superintendent's Recommended Budget for 2021-2022. The meeting includes a budget overview, public comment, and consideration of other matters. The only action item is a motion to adjourn.
- Public hearing on the 2021-2022 school district budget
- Overview of the 2021-2022 budget
- Public comment period
- Motion to adjourn
Board of Education Special Meeting April 27, 2021
The Niagara Falls Board of Education held a special meeting to take action on two items related to the Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES). The board voted unanimously to approve the election of BOCES board members and the 2021/22 administrative budget. The meeting also included a prayer, roll call, superintendent's report, and board member comments before adjournment.
- Approval of the election of BOCES board members
- Approval of the 2021/22 administrative budget for Orleans/Niagara BOCES
- Unanimous votes on both items by all six board members present
April 22, 2021 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education met on April 22, 2021, and approved a series of routine and new business items. Key actions included approving the Superintendent's recommended General Fund budget for 2021-2022, a reconfiguration of Harry F. Abate, Henry J. Kalfas Magnet, and Niagara Street schools, and multiple contracts for transportation, construction, and professional development. The board also filed amended safety plans and a code of conduct for public comment and a public hearing on May 6, 2021.
- Approved Superintendent's Recommended General Fund Budget for 2021-2022
- Approved reconfiguration of Harry F. Abate, Henry J. Kalfas Magnet, and Niagara Street School
- Approved contract with Niagara Falls Coach Lines, Inc. for transportation services July 1, 2021 – August 31, 2025
- Approved contract with First Student, Inc. for transportation services July 1, 2021 – August 31, 2022
- Approved filing of amended Code of Conduct and school safety plans for public comment and hearing on May 6, 2021
April 15, 2021 (Board Review Session)
The Niagara Falls City School District Board is holding a Board Review Session (BRS) on April 15, 2021, at 5:30 pm. The agenda contains only a single item labeled as information and discussion, with no specific topics or decisions listed. This appears to be a procedural work session rather than a meeting with substantive agenda items.
- Board Review Session (BRS) scheduled for 5:30 pm
March 25, 2021 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board held a regular voting meeting on March 25, 2021, approving routine items and several new business actions. The board approved multiple payments for the Stewardship Capital Project, agreements for crime prevention consulting, and other administrative items. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved Payment No. 11 to Scrufari Construction Co, LLC for Contract #106 (Stewardship Capital Project)
- Approved Payment No. 13 and No. 14 to CIR Electric Co. for Contract #110 (Stewardship Capital Project)
- Approved Payment No. 12 to Johnson Controls Inc. for Contract #111 (Stewardship Capital Project)
- Approved agreement with Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers for crime prevention consulting (3/26/2021–12/31/2021)
- Approved agreement with Niagara County Department of Social Services for crime prevention collaborative partnership
March 11, 2021 (Board Review Session)
The Niagara Falls City School District Board is holding a Board Review Session (BRS) on March 11, 2021, at 5:30 pm. The agenda lists only the session itself as an information and discussion item, with no specific topics, proposals, or decisions detailed. This appears to be a procedural work session rather than a meeting with concrete action items.
- Board Review Session scheduled for 5:30 pm
- Agenda item type: Information, Discussion
February 25, 2021 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board held its regular voting meeting, approving routine items and new business including acceptance of several grants, contracts for truancy prevention and sponsorship services, and multiple payments and change orders for the Stewardship Capital Project. The board also approved school election procedures and a State Environmental Quality Review for a renovation at Harry F Abate Elementary School.
- Approved Budget Transfer #6
- Accepted Title I, Title IV, and Community Development Block Grant funds
- Approved contract with R. Cunningham Consultants for truancy prevention (3/1/21–2/28/22)
- Approved contract with Marty Shimmel for sponsorship services (3/1/2021–1/31/22)
- Approved payments and change orders for Stewardship Capital Project (e.g., John W. Danforth, CIR Electric, Johnson Controls, Scrufari)
February 11, 2021 (Board Review Session)
This is a Board Review Session (BRS) for the Niagara Falls City School District, listed as an information and discussion item. The agenda contains no specific action items, only the session itself with an attached PDF. It appears to be a procedural work session.
- Board Review Session (BRS) at 5:30 pm
January 28, 2021 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board held a regular voting meeting on January 28, 2021, approving routine items such as minutes, budget transfers, personnel reports, and special education committee reports. The board also accepted various state and federal funds, approved contracts and appointments, and continued COVID-19 related benefits for employees.
- Approved Budget Transfer #6
- Approved short-term contracts including $10,000 for Lomax Barnes truancy support and $7,500 for Playworks workshops
- Accepted funds for IDEA, Universal Pre-K, Smart Scholars, Title IIA, and Title IIIA
- Approved consulting contract with Dr. Lisa Kilanowski for MTSS model development
- Approved appointments to Board of Registration for May 18, 2021 election
January 14, 2021 (Board Review Session)
The Niagara Falls City School District Board is holding a Board Review Session (BRS) on January 14, 2021, at 5:30 pm. The agenda contains only one item, listed as an information and discussion session, with a single attached PDF file. No specific decisions, proposals, or action items are listed in the provided agenda text.
- Board Review Session (BRS) at 5:30 pm
- Agenda item 1.01: BRS (Board Review Session) — information/discussion
- Attachment: BRS 01142021.pdf (75 KB)