Niagara Falls City School District public meetings in 2022
25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 15, 2022 6:30 pm - Public Hearings Remote Attendance Pilot
The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education held a public hearing on a proposed pilot program for remote attendance at board meetings. The agenda includes standard procedural items (call to order, pledge, prayer, roll call), an overview of the pilot program, and public comment. One speaker, Mr. Weiss, president of the NFT, spoke in support of the plan. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
- Public hearing on BOE Remote Attendance Pilot Program
- Overview of pilot program
- Public comment: Mr. Weiss (NFT president) spoke in support
- Motion to adjourn
December 15, 2022 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education held its regular voting meeting on December 15, 2022, approving routine items and several new business actions. The board accepted funds for multiple grants, approved contracts for services, and scheduled special meetings. All actions were approved by majority vote.
- Approved acceptance of funds for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Prep Grant, My Brother's Keeper FCEP, Pathways in Technology Early College High School, McKinney-Vento, ESEA Title I, and ESEA Title III grants
- Approved contract with NCS Pearson, Inc. for professional development and remote coaching (Dec 16, 2022 – Aug 31, 2023)
- Approved contract with Booker College Planning for college planning services at Niagara Falls High School (Dec 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023)
- Approved contract with Via Evaluation, Inc. for professional evaluation services (Dec 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023)
- Approved architectural agreements with Clark Patterson Lee (CPL) for fire suppression at Community Education Center and 'A Breath of Fresh Air' capital projects
December 8, 2022 (Board Review Session)
The Niagara Falls City School District Board is holding a Board Review Session (BRS) on December 8, 2022, 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 or general discussion meeting.
- Board Review Session scheduled for 5:30 pm
- Agenda item 1.01: BRS (Board Review Session) — information and discussion only
November 17, 2022 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board held its regular voting meeting on November 17, 2022, approving routine items and new business. The board approved budget transfer #4, personnel reports, special education reports, and multiple contracts for services including professional development, mental health, and after-school programming. They also accepted grant funds and a gift from Dell Technologies.
- Approved Budget Transfer #4
- Approved short-term contracts including $20,000 for Lomax Barnes Youth Motivation Movement truancy prevention and $10,000 for Niagara University Head Start professional development
- Accepted gift from Dell Technologies
- Accepted funds for Learning Technology Grant and Teacher Resources
- Approved contracts for ENL coaching, mental health services, and after-school programming
November 10, 2022 (Board Review Session)
This is a Board Review Session (BRS) for the Niagara Falls City School District, listed as an information and discussion meeting. The agenda contains only the session itself with an attached PDF, indicating a procedural or informal discussion rather than a formal decision-making meeting.
- Board Review Session at 5:30 pm
- Agenda item 1.01: BRS (Board Review Session)
- Attachment: BRS 11102022.pdf (71 KB)
October 20, 2022 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District board held a regular voting meeting on October 20, 2022, approving routine items and several new business contracts. The most consequential action was authorizing a $29,342,500 bond for school facility improvements and scheduling a public referendum on January 17, 2023. The board also approved a cyber security insurance policy for $37,635.40 and various service contracts.
- Approved $29,342,500 serial bond for school facility reconstruction and improvements
- Scheduled capital project vote for January 17, 2023
- Approved cyber security insurance with Coalition Insurance Solutions for $37,635.40
- Approved budget transfer #3 and bid for facility paint supplies
- Accepted 2021-2022 annual independent audit
October 13, 2022 (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 only the session listing and an attached PDF, with no specific topics or decisions detailed.
- Board Review Session at 5:30 pm on October 13, 2022
September 22, 2022 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education held its regular voting meeting on September 22, 2022, approving routine items and new business. The board approved budget transfers, bids, personnel reports, and multiple contracts for professional services, including mental health and student support. A policy on remote board attendance was tabled, and a regular meeting was canceled and rescheduled.
- Approved Budget Transfer #2 and #13
- Approved Bid No. 9 Contract 121 for Plumbing in Stewardship Capital Improvement Project Phase 3
- Approved contracts with Niagara University, Mental Health Advocates of WNY, Mobile Counseling, and others for 2022-23
- Approved receipt of gift from Alder Creek Music
- Tabled policy for remote attendance at board meetings
August 25, 2022 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board held its regular voting meeting on August 25, 2022, approving routine items and multiple new business contracts. The board accepted grant funds, approved service contracts (including dyslexia therapy, mentoring, and consulting), and selected a construction manager for school renovations. All votes were unanimous except one, with Paul Kudela voting no on the truancy prevention contract amendment.
- Approved Buffalo Construction Consultants, Inc. as construction manager for capital projects to renovate school buildings
- Approved contract with WNY Dyslexia Specialists, LLC for dyslexia therapy professional services (7/5/22–06/30/23)
- Approved contract with Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club for 716 Mentoring Program (9/1/22–08/31/23)
- Approved contract with Niagara University for Adult English as a New Language (ENL) program (9/10/22–12/18/22)
- Approved contract with Seeler Engineering, P.C. for Project Labor Agreement benefit analysis
July 7, 2022 5:30 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board held a regular voting meeting on July 7, 2022, approving routine items and new business. Actions included approving the tax levy and warrant, the 2022-2023 school lunch budget, and several service contracts. The board also approved short-term contracts for summer programs and professional development.
- Approved resolution to confirm tax rolls, authorize tax levy, and issue tax warrant for 2021-2022
- Approved 2022-2023 school lunch budget
- Approved short-term contracts including $8,000 for truancy prevention and $9,000 for media technical support
- Approved renewal of agreement with National Employers Council for unemployment insurance administration
- Approved fee schedule for community use of school facilities for 2022-2023
July 7 2022 5 pm - Reorganization Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting, electing officers and making numerous appointments for the 2022-2023 school year. All actions were approved unanimously. The board appointed district officials including the clerk, treasurer, tax collector, and other positions, and set compensation for some roles.
- Reappointed Judith Glaser as District Clerk
- Appointed Denise Kolber as Internal Claims Auditor at $38.00/hour, not to exceed $34,200
- Appointed N.E.C. as Third-Party Administrator for Unemployment Insurance Program
- Appointed Julie M. Jacklin as School District Treasurer
- Appointed Rebecca A. Holody as Tax Collector with no additional compensation
June 23 2022 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board held its regular voting meeting on June 23, 2022, approving routine items including minutes, budget transfers, personnel reports, and a series of contracts for summer programming. The board also held a public hearing on American Rescue Plan funds and approved an extension of COVID-19 testing services with Aveanna Health Care for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Approved extension of COVID-19 testing service agreement with Aveanna Health Care for 7/1/2022-6/30/2023
- Approved Budget Transfer #11
- Approved short-term contracts including Niagara University Head Start coaching ($5,000), Lomax Barnes mentoring ($12,000), and Playworks training ($8,800)
- Approved multiple summer program contracts with organizations like Boys & Girls Club, Explore & More Museum, and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
- Public hearing on American Rescue and Recovery Act Funds Plans
June 9, 2022 (Board Review Session)
The Niagara Falls City School District Board is holding a Board Review Session on June 9, 2022, 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 or general discussion session.
- Board Review Session (BRS) at 5:30 pm
May 18, 2022 7:00 pm - Regular, Statutory Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board held its regular statutory meeting on May 18, 2022, approving routine items and new business. Actions included accepting grant funds, approving contracts, and authorizing the installation of EV charging stations at the high school and administration building. The board also approved the use of pesticide for tick control at Niagara Falls High School and several construction payments.
- Approved installation of EV charging stations at Niagara Falls High School and Administration Building
- Approved use of pesticide on Niagara Falls High School grounds for tick control 2022
- Approved short-term contracts including Niagara University Head Start coaching ($5,000) and Lomax Barnes mentoring ($12,000)
- Approved payments to John W. Danforth Company for HVAC work (Payments No. 03 and 04) and Ferguson Electric for electrical work (Payment No. 06)
- Accepted funds for Head Start COLA grant and ARP IDEA funding
May 5, 2022 (Board Review Session)
The Niagara Falls City School District Board is holding a Board Review Session (BRS) on May 5, 2022, at 5:30 pm. The agenda lists only the session itself as an information and discussion item, with no specific topics or decisions detailed. The meeting appears to be a procedural work session.
- Board Review Session (BRS) scheduled for 5:30 pm
May 5, 2022 7:00 pm - Public Hearings Budget
The Niagara Falls City School District is holding a public hearing on the Superintendent's Recommended Budget for the 2021-2022 school year. The meeting includes a budget overview, public comment, and consideration of other matters. The agenda is primarily procedural, with the main action being a motion to adjourn.
- Public hearing on Superintendent's Recommended Budget
- Overview of 2021-2022 budget
- Public comment period
- Motion to adjourn
May 5, 2022 6:30 pm - Public Hearings Safety
The Niagara Falls City School District is holding public hearings on May 5, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. for safety plans and at 7 p.m. for the Superintendent's Recommended Budget. The safety hearing will cover the Code of Conduct, the Comprehensive District-Wide School Plan, and Building-Level School Safety Plans, followed by public comment. The agenda includes only these hearings and 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 Plan
- Public comment period
- Motion to adjourn
April 26, 2022 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board held its regular voting meeting on April 26, 2022, approving routine items and new business. Actions included accepting federal and local funds, approving contracts for mental health services and voting machine use, and filing amended safety plans and code of conduct for public comment. All motions carried, with one abstention on the BOCES board member election.
- Accepted 2021/2022 federal ARP IDEA funds (Part B, Section 611) and ARP ESSER III funds
- Approved contract with Mobile Counseling of Western New York for mental health services (5/1/2022-06/30/22)
- Approved filing of amended Code of Conduct, building-level safety plans, and district-wide safety plan for public hearing on May 5, 2022
- Approved agreement with Niagara County Board of Elections for use of Image Cast Precinct voting machines
- Approved lease amendment with Niagara County for parking at 1170 Elmwood Avenue
April 7, 2022 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board held a regular voting meeting on April 7, 2022. The board adopted the Superintendent's Recommended General Fund Budget for the 2022-2023 school year and approved the Real Property Tax Report Card for 2022-2023. It also approved a bid for musical instruments and entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining.
- Adopted Superintendent's Recommended General Fund Budget for 2022-2023
- Approved Real Property Tax Report Card for 2022-2023
- Approved bid for musical instruments
- Entered executive session for collective bargaining discussions
March 24, 2022 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on March 24, 2022, and approved routine items including minutes, budget transfers, and personnel reports. The board also approved new business items such as accepting grant funds, approving contracts for evaluation and horticulture services, and setting school election procedures and polling sites. All motions carried unanimously, with one abstention on the BOCES board nomination.
- Approved Budget Transfer #8
- Approved bid for Recycling & Trash Removal Services Mini-Bid No. 10 SY 2021-2022
- Accepted funds for 2021/2022 Smart Scholars Early College High School (ECHS) Grant
- Approved contract with Via Evaluation, Inc. for professional evaluation services (3/25/22–06/30/22)
- Approved school election procedures, polling sites, and public hearing on school budget
March 10, 2022 (Board Review Session)
This is a Board Review Session (BRS) for March 10, 2022, listed as an information and discussion meeting. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific action items, proposals, or decisions listed. The only attachment is a PDF file of the agenda itself.
- No specific agenda items listed
February 24, 2022 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education held a regular voting meeting on February 24, 2022. The board approved routine items including minutes, budget transfers, personnel reports, and several new business items such as accepting a Learning Technology Grant, approving a special meeting, and authorizing contracts and construction payments. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved Budget Transfer #7
- Accepted funds for 2021/2022 Learning Technology Grant
- Approved third amended agreement with Aries Transportation Services, Inc. for 2021–2022 school year
- Approved contract with R. Cunningham Consultants, Inc. for truancy prevention programs (3/1/22–2/28/23)
- Approved payments to Ferguson Electric Construction Co., Inc. (Contract #119) and John W. Danforth Company (Contract 117) for Smart Schools Bond Act Project work
February 10, 2022 (Board Review Session)
The Niagara Falls City School District Board is holding a Board Review Session (BRS) on February 10, 2022, at 5:30 pm. The agenda lists only the session itself as an information and discussion item, with no specific topics or action items provided. The meeting appears to be a procedural work session.
- Board Review Session scheduled for 5:30 pm
- Agenda item 1.01: BRS (Board Review Session) - Information, Discussion
January 27, 2022 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board met on January 27, 2022, and approved routine items including minutes, budget transfer #6, and personnel reports. Under new business, the board accepted funds for several programs (PTECH, Title I, Title IIIA, UPK/SUFDPK) and approved agreements for crime prevention partnerships, a police officer for the day, and consulting services. The board also approved appointments to safety and code of conduct committees and set registration for the May 17, 2022 school election.
- Approved Budget Transfer #6
- Accepted funds for Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH)
- Accepted funds for Title I, Title IIIA (ELL), and UPK/SUFDPK grants
- Approved agreement with Niagara County DSS for crime prevention partnership
- Approved agreement with Niagara Falls Police Department for Officer of the Day services
January 13, 2022 (Board Review Session)
The Niagara Falls City School District Board is holding a Board Review Session (BRS) on January 13, 2022, at 5:30 pm. The agenda lists only this single item, which is categorized as information and discussion, with an attached PDF file. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.
- Board Review Session (BRS) at 5:30 pm
- Agenda item type: Information, Discussion
- Attachment: BRS 01132021.pdf (71 KB)