Syracuse City School District public meetings in 2021

Regular Meeting

The board will vote on approving the 2022-2023 Budget Development Calendar and a large personnel consent agenda including resignations, appointments, and reclassifications. It will also accept recommendations from the Committees on Special Education and Preschool Special Education, and approve a corrective action plan for the Extra-Curricular fund. Public forum and presentations, including scholar athlete recognition, are scheduled.

• Approval of 2022-2023 Budget Development Calendar
• Personnel consent agenda with over 40 appointments, resignations, and reclassifications
• Acceptance of Committee on Special Education and Preschool Special Education recommendations
• Approval of Extra-Curricular fund corrective action plan
• Scholar athlete recognition and Raymond's Holiday Production presentation

The Board of Education approved a comprehensive personnel consent agenda including new appointments and resignations. Other approved actions included the 2022-2023 Budget Development Calendar and a custodial bid for Wayfare, LLC.

• Approved minutes from November 9, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda including appointments, resignations, and reclassifications (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved 2022-2023 Budget Development Calendar (7-0)
• Accepted Special Education and Preschool Special Education service/placement recommendations (7-0)
• Approved Extra-Curricular fund corrective action plan (7-0)
• Approved Custodial Bid 2021-2022 #1 to Wayfare, LLC (7-0)
• Approved October 2021 Internal Claims Auditor and Treasurer's Reports (7-0)
• Accepted $320.00 donation from The Rochester School of Technology (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The board will review presentations on social-emotional learning student supports and a reserve plan overview, then vote on minutes from the prior meeting. The consent agenda includes multiple personnel items (hires, resignations, coaching appointments), acceptance of $520 in donations for holiday community needs, special education recommendations, and a surplus equipment list for auction or scrap. All consent items were approved by vote.

• Approval of personnel consent agenda with multiple hires, resignations (Joanna Greenman, Thomas Rose), and coaching positions at rates up to $25/hr driving, $34/hr enrichment
• Acceptance of $20 store credit donation from Great American and Sidney Price Chopper for holiday needs
• Acceptance of $500 donation from Wade Decker Memorial Fund for holiday community needs
• Approval of surplus list of equipment to be scrapped, auctioned, or traded per New York State law
• Presentation on Social Emotional Learning Student Supports and Reserve Plan Overview

The Board of Education approved the Financial Reserve Plan for the 2021-2022 school year and a transportation contract. Other actions included approving a personnel consent agenda, accepting community donations, and authorizing a winter bowling merger with Franklin CSD.

• Approved 2021-2022 Financial Reserve Plan (5-0)
• Approved Transportation Contract (5-0)
• Approved merger with Franklin CSD for Girl's Bowling (5-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda including appointments and resignations (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Accepted $500 donation from Wade Decker Memorial Fund (5-0)
• Accepted $20 store credit donation from Great American and Sidney Price Chopper (5-0)
• Approved October 2021 budget transfers (5-0)
• Approved September 2021 Internal Claims Auditor and Treasurer's Reports (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Sidney Central School District Board of Education approved personnel changes, budget transfers, and a contract for a pool cover project. The meeting also included presentations on the Farm to School initiative and an external audit.

• Approved AIA A105-2017 Owner/Architect Agreement with Highland Associates for the 2021 Capital Outlay Project (Pool Cover)
• Approved August 2021 Internal Claims Auditors Report and September 2021 Budget Transfers
• Approved personnel appointments and resignations, including a $93.75/hour Spanish Teacher Substitute
• Approved Special Education Services and placement recommendations
• Approved consent agenda items including Afterschool Enrichment Teachers at $34.00/hour

The Board approved the creation of a Farm to School Coordinator position and a corresponding civil service job description. Other actions included approving the 2020-2021 Audit and several fund transfers. The Board also approved a personnel consent agenda and an architect agreement for a pool cover project.

• Approved creation of one Farm to School Coordinator position (5-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 Audit (5-0)
• Authorized $34,802 transfer from 2020-2021 General fund to 2020-2021 Capital fund (5-0)
• Approved AIA A105-2017 Owner/Architect Agreement with Highland Associates for pool cover project (5-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda including various appointments, resignations, and reclassifications (5-0)
• Approved August 2021 Internal Claims Auditors Report and September 2021 Budget Transfers (5-0)
• Accepted recommendations for Special Education and Preschool Special Education services/placement (5-0)
• Approved minutes from September 14, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board will approve the minutes from the August 24, 2021 special meeting. It will adopt the personnel consent agenda, which includes appointments of a K‑12 Assistant Principal at $70,000 salary and various substitute and support staff positions with specified daily or hourly rates. The Board will accept donations of $50 from Mary Manzanero and $2,000 from the Rotary Club of Sidney for the Sidney School District Supply Closet/Warrior Wardrobe project. It will also approve August 2021 budget transfers and the treasurer’s reports.

• Approve minutes from the Special Board of Education Meeting held on August 24, 2021
• Appoint Katherine Rogan as K‑12 Assistant Principal with a salary of $70,000 effective 9/11/21
• Accept a $2,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Sidney for the Sidney School District Supply Closet/Warrior Wardrobe project
• Approve August 2021 budget transfers and treasurer’s reports
• Reclassify Robert Perkins from Bus Driver probationary to permanent, effective September 14, 2021

The Board approved several significant financial moves, including liquidating funds from the Tax Certiorari and Unemployment reserves. They also authorized transfers to the Capital Bus and Employee Benefit reserves. Additionally, the Board approved a personnel consent agenda and a settlement regarding a Civil Service 75 matter.

• Authorized liquidation of $399,216.00 from Tax Certiorari Reserve (6-0)
• Authorized liquidation of $173,527.00 from Unemployment Reserve (6-0)
• Authorized transfer of $322,543.00 to Capital Bus Reserve 2021 (6-0)
• Authorized transfer of $250,200.00 to Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve (6-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda including multiple appointments and one rescindment (6-0)
• Approved settlement agreement for Civil Service 75 matter (6-0)
• Accepted $2,000.00 donation from Rotary Club of Sidney for Warrior Wardrobe (6-0)
• Approved admittance of non-resident students for 2021-2022 school year (6-0)

Special Meeting

The Sidney Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting and approved the annual tax levy for the 2021-2022 school year, increased the appropriated fund balance by $75,410, and authorized participation in nationwide e-cigarette and vaping litigation against Juul Labs, Inc. The board also approved personnel changes, including multiple teacher aide appointments, and a transition services agreement with The Arc of Delaware County.

• Approved 2021-2022 annual tax levy (amount not specified in agenda)
• Increased appropriated fund balance by $75,410
• Authorized commencement of e-cigarette and vaping litigation against Juul Labs, Inc.
• Approved personnel consent agenda including resignations and appointments of teacher aides at hourly rates from $13.25 to $19.35
• Approved agreement with The Arc of Delaware County for transition services for 2021-2022

Regular Meeting

The board voted to approve minutes from July 6 and will consider a personnel consent agenda that includes numerous staff resignations, new appointments, and substitute hires for the 2021-2022 school year. The public forum and superintendent reports are also on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the July 6, 2021 annual organizational and regular meeting
• Personnel consent agenda includes resignations of the Junior/Senior High School principal and 11 other staff
• Appointment of Maggie McNamara as Junior/Senior High School principal at $90,000 salary
• Appointment of multiple new teachers and special education staff with probationary periods
• Hiring of substitute teachers, aides, nurses, and other support staff for the upcoming school year

The Board of Education approved the personnel consent agenda, which included multiple new teacher appointments, staff resignations, and the appointment of a new Junior/Senior High School Principal. The Board also approved the minutes from the July 6, 2021, meetings.

• Approved minutes from July 6, 2021, Annual Organizational and Regular meetings (6-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda including 12 resignations
• Appointed Maggie McNamara as Junior/Senior High School Principal at $90,000 salary
• Appointed Kristen White, Samantha Wise, Theresa Bennett, Grace Zambrzycki, Samantha Guth, and Anne Brightsen as teachers/specialists
• Appointed Mackenzie Daly as provisional Physical Therapist
• Appointed STA members as Tutors at $47.00/hour
• Appointed 28 substitute teachers and 23 substitute teacher aides
• Appointed 13 bus drivers and various transportation staff

Annual Organizational Meeting and Regular Meeting

The Sidney Central School District Board of Education convened to organize for the 2021-2022 school year. The board elected officers, appointed district staff including a new treasurer and tax collectors, and approved legal counsel and bank designations.

• Election of Board President, Vice-President, and committee assignments
• Appointment of Constance Umbra as District Treasurer ($4,000 stipend)
• Appointment of Ferrara, Fiorenza PC as legal counsel ($165-$220/hour)
• Designation of bank depositories for district and student funds
• Approval of $1,000,000 bond for treasurer dishonesty coverage

Executive Session 6:00 - Regular Meeting to Follow

The Board of Education met to conduct a Superintendent's evaluation in executive session and approve a personnel consent agenda. The meeting included presentations on the Seal of Biliteracy and 6th grade books.

• Approval of personnel consent agenda including 11 resignations
• Appointment of 9 teachers across Special Education, Elementary, ELA, Physical Education, Social Studies, and Science
• Appointment of Nancy Edwards to Secretary to the Superintendent
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 4, 2021, and June 8, 2021
• Presentation on the Seal of Biliteracy

The Board of Education approved the personnel consent agenda, which included multiple teacher resignations and new appointments for the upcoming school year and summer programs. The board also approved meeting minutes from May 4 and June 8, 2021.

• Approved personnel consent agenda including 11 resignations and various teacher/staff appointments
• Approved minutes from May 4, 2021 Annual Budget Hearing and Regular Board Meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from June 8, 2021 Special Board of Education Meeting (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss Superintendent's evaluation (7-0)
• Approved motion to exit Executive Session (7-0)
• Appointed Nancy Edwards as Secretary to the Superintendent at $47,500 salary
• Appointed Tammy Osborne as Administrative Assistant at $42,000 salary
• Appointed Summer School Teachers at $46.00 per hour and Summer Enrichment staff at various rates

Special Meeting

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on June 8, 2021, to discuss personnel matters in closed session before adjourning.

• Executive session to discuss personnel item
• Motion to move out of executive session
• Adjournment of meeting

The Board entered and then exited an Executive Session to discuss a personnel item. No other substantive actions were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss Personnel Item
• Approved motion to move out of Executive Session
• Approved adjournment of meeting

Annual Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting

The Sidney Central School District Board will hear the 2021‑2022 annual school budget, consider three propositions—including authorizing $27,712,917 in spending and a $3,000,000 bus reserve fund—and adopt the library budget of $658,028. It will also act on a consent agenda covering staff resignations, new appointments, tenure awards, and other personnel matters.

• Proposition 1: authorize $27,712,917 school budget and levy necessary tax
• Proposition 2: create a Bus Purchase Reserve Fund up to $3,000,000
• Proposition 3: adopt Sidney Memorial Public Library budget of $658,028
• Consent agenda: approve resignations, appointments, and tenure awards for staff
• Approve minutes from the Regular Board meeting held April 27, 2021

The Board of Education approved the minutes from the April 27, 2021 meeting and a personnel consent agenda including resignations and new appointments. Multiple staff members were awarded tenure or prospective tenure. The meeting also included a public hearing on the 2021-2022 annual school and library budgets.

• Approved minutes from April 27, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda including three resignations and four appointments (5-0)
• Awarded tenure to Michael Pavlovich effective July 31, 2021 (5-0)
• Awarded prospective tenure to Samantha Zabinski effective July 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Awarded prospective tenure to Elijah McCann effective July 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Awarded prospective tenure to Brandon Payne effective July 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Awarded prospective tenure to Meghan McCabe effective July 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Awarded prospective tenure to Victoria Grassi effective July 1, 2021 (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Sidney Central School Board approved the Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES Administrative Budget for the 2021-2022 school year and voted to elect three BOCES Board Members. The meeting also approved minutes from a prior meeting.

• Approved Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES Administrative Budget ($2,609,070.00)
• Voted to elect three BOCES Board Members
• Approved minutes from April 13, 2021 meeting

The Board approved the Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES Administrative Budget for the 2021-2022 school year. Members also voted for three BOCES Board Members and approved the minutes from the April 13, 2021 meeting.

• Approved 2021-2022 Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES Administrative Budget of $2,609,070.00 (4-0)
• Voted for three BOCES Board Members (4-0)
• Approved minutes from April 13, 2021 meeting (4-0)

Budget Adoption and Regular Meeting

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will meet to adopt the final budget for the 2021-2022 school year. The meeting includes approval of personnel appointments, consent agenda items, and the acceptance of a donation for a mini-grant.

• Approve 2021-2022 Final Budget
• Accept $120 donation for Project Lead the Way mini-grant
• Approve personnel appointments and resignations
• Approve Cooperative Purchasing with DCMO BOCES
• Approve February 2021 Treasurer's Reports

The Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 Annual Proposed Budget and the Property Tax Report Card. The board also approved a personnel consent agenda and various administrative resolutions including purchasing agreements and a small donation.

• Approved 2021-2022 Annual Proposed Budget (7-0)
• Approved Property Tax Report Card (7-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda including substitute teachers, aides, and coaches (7-0)
• Approved Cooperative Purchasing for generic and food/cafeteria supplies with DCMO BOCES for 2021-2022 (7-0)
• Accepted $120.00 donation from The Rochester School of Technology (7-0)
• Approved February 2021 Treasurer's Reports, March 2021 Budget Transfers, and March 2021 Internal Claims Auditor Report (7-0)
• Approved admittance of non-resident students for the remainder of 2020-2021 school year (7-0)
• Approved Varsity Girls Tennis application for team of one (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 Instructional Calendar and a consent agenda including personnel appointments, budget transfers, and surplus vehicle declarations. The meeting also included a presentation on the 2021-2022 budget.

• Approve 2021-2022 Instructional Calendar
• Approve January 2021 and February 2021 Internal Claims Auditor Reports
• Approve January 2021 Treasurer's Reports and February 2021 Budget transfers
• Approve surplus property declaration for two vans
• Approve personnel appointments including substitute teachers at $90-$125 per day

The Board of Education approved Policy 0101 regarding gender neutral single-occupancy bathrooms and set the date for the budget vote and election on May 18, 2021. Other actions included approving the 2021-2022 instructional calendar and various personnel appointments.

• Adopted Policy 0101, Gender Neutral Single-Occupancy Bathrooms (7-0)
• Approved legal notice for May 18, 2021 Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election (7-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 Instructional Calendar (7-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda including coaching and substitute appointments (7-0)
• Approved purchase of technology equipment from Broome-Tioga BOCES (7-0)
• Approved January and February 2021 Internal Claims Auditor Reports (7-0)
• Approved January 2021 Treasurer's Reports and February 2021 Budget transfers (7-0)
• Approved retiring of Erie 1 Manual Policies (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The board will hear a presentation on projected revenue and expenses for the 2021-22 budget. Items for action include approving minutes, personnel consent agenda, treasurer's report, budget transfers, a teacher's leave of absence, and non-resident tuition rates for the 2021-22 school year ($500.25 for K-6, $2,305.50 for 7-12). The board also will approve the unit cost methodology for DCMO BOCES shared services and accept recommendations from special education committees.

• Presentation on 2021-22 budget revenue/expense projections
• Non-resident tuition rates: $500.25/student/year K-6, $2,305.50/student/year 7-12
• Personnel actions: resignations of Joshua Fisher and Robenson Jean Louis; appointments of Kortnee Gilmore and Emma Schneider as long-term subs; bus drivers, monitors, substitute teachers, and winter coaching positions
• Leave of absence without pay for science teacher Jacqueline Biger from May 11 to June 23, 2021
• Approval of 2021-2022 unit cost methodology for DCMO BOCES shared services

The Board of Education approved the return of high-risk sports including basketball, football, and volleyball. Other actions included approving non-resident tuition rates for the 2021-2022 school year and a personnel consent agenda. The board also reviewed a budget presentation for the 2021-22 school year.

• Approved non-resident tuition rates for 2021-2022 (7-0)
• Approved offering high-risk sports: Boys & Girls Basketball for Winter 2021 (7-0)
• Approved offering high-risk sports: Football for Fall II 2021 (7-0)
• Approved offering high-risk sports: Volleyball for Fall II 2021 (7-0)
• Approved admittance of non-resident students for 2020-2021 (7-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda including appointments and resignations (7-0)
• Approved December 2020 Treasurer's Report and January 2021 Budget Transfers (7-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 Unit Cost Methodology for DCMO BOCES Shared Services (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Sidney Central School District Board of Education will meet to approve consent items including personnel appointments, budget transfers, and internal claims auditor reports. The board will also vote on a resolution to authorize refunding bonds for $985,000 in outstanding debt to achieve debt service savings.

• Resolution to authorize refunding bonds for $985,000 in outstanding principal (2021–2028 maturities)
• Approval of personnel consent agenda: long-term substitutes Megan McNamara, Emily Weite, Kayleigh Lobdell; bus driver Robert Perkins at $17.58/hr; substitute teachers and aides
• Approval of November and December 2020 Internal Claims Auditor Reports
• Approval of December 2020 Budget Transfers
• Approval of recommendations from the Committee on Special Education for special education services and placement

The Board of Education approved a personnel consent agenda including several substitute teachers and a bus driver. Other approved actions included budget transfers, auditor reports, and a forklift purchase. The board also authorized refunding bonds for the Sidney Central School District.

• Approved personnel consent agenda including substitute teachers and one bus driver (7-0)
• Approved November and December 2020 Internal Claims Auditor Reports (7-0)
• Accepted Committee on Special Education recommendations for services and placement (7-0)
• Approved December 2020 Budget Transfers (7-0)
• Approved November 2020 Treasurer's Reports (7-0)
• Authorized issuance of refunding bonds for Sidney Central School District (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved $23,060.00 forklift bid #2020-02 to Empire Forklift, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved minutes from December 8, 2020 meeting (7-0)