Syracuse City School District, NY

Regular Meeting

The Sidney Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on August 11, 2026, at the High School Library. The board will consider approving the annual tax levy for the 2026-2027 school year, admit non-resident students, and act on a consent agenda that includes personnel appointments, policy reviews, and a donation. Presentations on end-of-year objectives and the Portrait of a Graduate are also scheduled.

• Approve 2026-2027 annual tax levy
• Admit 16 non-resident students for 2026-2027
• Accept $1,814 donation from The Salvation Army
• Approve personnel consent agenda including resignation of David DeSiro and appointments of Sarah Gordner, Brian Marcus, and others
• Approve policy revisions for Homeless Policy (5151) and Student Wellness Policy (5405)

The board unanimously approved the annual tax levy for 2026-2027, along with policy revisions, the personnel and consent agendas, and several other routine items. It also accepted a donation from The Salvation Army valued at $1,814 and approved the Emergency Management Plan and Professional Learning Plan. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved 2026-2027 annual tax levy (6-0)
• Approved annual policy review and revisions (6-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 2026 Treasurer's Report and budget transfers (6-0)
• Accepted Salvation Army donation valued at $1,814 (6-0)
• Approved consulting agreement with Brian Riter for occupational therapy services (6-0)
• Approved student handbooks/code of conduct for 2026-2027 (6-0)
• Approved Emergency Management Plan and Professional Learning Plan (6-0)

Annual Organizational Meeting and Regular Meeting

The Sidney Central School Board of Education will swear in new members and approve the election of officers, including the appointment of the District Treasurer and Tax Collector. The board will also vote on a series of staff appointments and banking designations for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Appointment of Constance Rutherford as District Treasurer
• Designation of Nancy Edwards as Tax Collector at a $5,000 stipend
• Approval of Management Advisory Group Operations for payroll and accounting services
• Approval of Ferrara, Fiorenza PC as counsel at $215-$245 per hour
• Designation of bank depositories for district and student funds

The Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting to elect officers and district officials. The board approved several administrative items, including bank depository designations and personnel stipends. Additionally, the board declined to award the universal pre-kindergarten program RFP.

• Approved Election of Officers (4-0)
• Approved Election of District Officials (4-0)
• Approved Bank Depository Designations (4-0)
• Approved Standing Management Resolutions (4-0)
• Approved External Auditor and Audit Committee Secretary (4-0)
• Approved June 9, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Speech Therapy Consulting Agreement with Amanda Groff (4-0)
• Approved $1,500 stipend for Sean Wood (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education met to approve previous meeting minutes and various personnel actions. The agenda included several teacher appointments, resignations, and summer program staffing.

• Approval of May 12, 2026, Budget Hearing and Regular Board of Education Meeting minutes
• Resignations for Nickole Barratt (7-12 English), Emily Dyman (Elementary), Emily Kniffen (K-12 Art), Stephen Sklenarik (Bus Driver), and Faith Huestis (Bus Monitor)
• Appointment of several elementary teachers effective September 1, 2026
• Amendment of Maxwell Kniola's piano accompanist rate from $56.00 to $48.00 per hour
• Appointment of various summer staff including teachers, aides, nurses, and kitchen workers

Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting

The Sidney Central School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the 2026-2027 budget, which proposes a total expenditure of $35,569,077. The meeting includes a public vote on Proposition 1 to adopt this budget and Proposition 2 to authorize the purchase of two diesel school buses for up to $347,500.

• Proposition 1: Adopt 2026-2027 school budget ($35,569,077)
• Proposition 2: Purchase two diesel school buses ($347,500)
• Proposition 3: Adopt Sidney Memorial Public Library budget ($752,051)
• Approve April 2026 Internal Claims Auditor Report
• Approve personnel appointments and resignations

The Board of Education held a budget hearing regarding the 2026-2027 school year. The board approved several consent agenda items, including previous meeting minutes and personnel matters. Three budget propositions were presented for consideration.

• Approved April 20, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved general consent agenda (7-0)
• Accepted Special Education Committee recommendations (7-0)
• Approved April 2026 Internal Claims Auditor Report and budget transfers (7-0)
• Authorized ROC to negotiate Data Privacy Agreements (7-0)
• Approved DCMO BOCES classroom lease agreement (7-0)

Budget Adoption and Regular Meeting

The Sidney Central School Board will hold a budget adoption and regular meeting, featuring a presentation on the 2026-27 budget. The board will also consider consent items including personnel appointments, resignations, and approvals of claims and reports. Public comment is open.

• Budget presentation for 2026-27, including attached budget files and revenue comparison
• Approval of personnel consent agenda: appointments of teachers Joseph Morgan, Emma Peeters, Jaclyn Trapani, and others
• Acceptance of resignations from Jacklyn Cowan (Secretary), Katiria Diaz (Teacher Aide), and Nicole Rose (School Nurse)
• Approval of February and March 2026 Internal Claims Auditor Reports, Budget Transfers, and Treasurer's Reports
• Approval of Committee on Special Education recommendations for services and placements

The Board of Education approved several consent agenda items including personnel actions, budget reports, and transportation contracts. The meeting also included the approval of previous meeting minutes and prospective tenure awards for multiple staff members.

• Approved March 10, 2026, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved general consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved February and March 2026 Internal Claims Auditor Reports, Budget Transfers, and Treasurer's Reports (6-0)
• Accepted Committee on Special Education recommendations (6-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 DCMO BOCES Shared Services Unit Cost Methodology (6-0)
• Approved 2026 Summer and 2026-2027 Field Trip Transportation Contracts (6-0)
• Set 2026-2027 salary increases for non-represented employees (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education approved the minutes from the February 10 meeting and a consent agenda including personnel changes, policy updates, and food service contracts for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Resignations accepted for 5 staff members
• Policy 5215 Corporate Sponsors adopted
• Policy 8505 Charging Meals adopted
• Food and Cafeteria Supplies contract with DCMO BOCES
• Substitute teacher rates: $125-$150 per day

The Board of Education approved several district policies, non-resident tuition rates, and a varsity tennis merger with Unatego CSD. The board also upheld a Superintendent decision regarding a discipline appeal.

• Approved February 10, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved general consent agenda (6-0)
• Accepted Special Education service recommendations (6-0)
• Approved DCMO BOCES cooperative purchasing and food supplies (6-0)
• Adopted Policy 5215: Corporate Sponsors (6-0)
• Adopted Policy 8505: Charging Meals and Other Food Items (6-0)
• Adopted Policy 5324: Mileage Reimbursement (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Sidney City School District board will review several presentations, approve the minutes from the Jan. 13 meeting, and vote on a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes personnel appointments, special‑education recommendations, the instructional calendar, meeting dates and holiday schedules for 2026‑2027, and financial reports. All items are presented for a single motion under Robert's Rules of Order.

• Approve personnel consent agenda with substitute teacher rates ($125 non‑certified, $140 certified, $150 retired per day) and aide rate $16.00 per hour
• Approve the 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar
• Approve Board of Education meeting dates for the 2026-2027 school year
• Approve Schedule of Holidays for salaried staff for the 2026-2027 school year
• Approve January 2026 Internal Claims Auditor Reports, budget transfers, and Treasurer’s Report

The Board of Education approved the January 13, 2026, meeting minutes and several consent agenda items. These items included personnel matters, financial reports, special education recommendations, and upcoming school calendars.

• Approved January 13, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved January 2026 Internal Claims Auditor Reports, Budget Transfers and Treasurer's Report (5-0)
• Accepted Special Education and Preschool Special Education recommendations (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Board of Education meeting dates (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 holiday schedule for salaried staff (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Syracuse City School District Board approved the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting and a consent agenda covering personnel appointments and budget reports. It also approved several action items, including two FFA field trips, the admission of a non‑resident student, and the acceptance of a $3,500 donation for the SSADD program. Additionally, the Board granted tenure to counselor Meghan Smith effective January 17, 2026.

• Approved minutes from the Regular Board of Education Meeting held on December 9, 2025.
• Approved personnel consent agenda, including substitute teacher appointments at $125‑$150 per day and hourly rates for aides and enrichment staff.
• Approved November and December 2025 Internal Claims Auditor Reports, Treasurer's Reports and budget transfers.
• Approved overnight NYS FFA State Leaders Experience field trip (Feb 2‑3, 2026) and FFA Winter Camp weekend (Mar 6‑8, 2026).
• Accepted a $3,500 donation from the Unatego Science Foundation for the SSADD Program.

The board approved the minutes from the Dec. 9, 2025 meeting and the personnel consent agenda. It also approved several program actions, including an overnight FFA field trip, a winter camp, admission of a non‑resident student, acceptance of a $3,500 donation, awarding tenure to counselor Meghan Smith, and auctioning surplus items. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Dec. 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carries)
• Approved personnel consent agenda (motion carries)
• Approved overnight FFA State Leaders Experience field trip Feb 2‑3 2026 (motion carries)
• Approved FFA Winter Camp at Oswegatchie Educational Center Mar 6‑8 2026 (motion carries)
• Approved admittance of a non‑resident student for 2025‑2026 school year (motion carries)
• Accepted $3,500 donation from Unatego Science Foundation for SSADD Program (motion carries)
• Awarded tenure to counselor Meghan Smith effective Jan 17 2026 (motion carries)
• Approved auction of surplus items per NY State law (motion carries)