Syracuse City School District public meetings in 2022

Regular Meeting

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education approved the minutes from the November 8 meeting, a personnel consent agenda including resignations and appointments, and consent items such as the October 2022 audit and budget transfers. The board also accepted donations for the Watershed project and a mini-grant.

• Accepts resignation of Samantha Burruss (School Counselor)
• Approves $7,100 donation from Unatego Science Foundation
• Approves $160 donation from Rochester School of Technology
• Approves October 2022 Internal Audit Report and budget transfers
• Approves substitute teacher appointments at $100-$125 per day

The Board of Education approved a minimum hourly wage increase for all employees and several consent items, including budget reports and donations. They also authorized specific FFA student trips and a wage increase for lifeguards.

• Approved increasing all employees' hourly rates to $14.20 per hour effective Dec 31, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved wage increase from minimum wage to Step 1 for lifeguards per SSRPO contract (7-0)
• Accepted $7,100 donation from Unatego Science Foundation for Watershed project and SSADD Program (7-0)
• Accepted $160 donation from The Rochester School of Technology for Project Lead the Way mini-grant (7-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Budget Development Calendar (7-0)
• Approved October 2022 Internal Audit Report, Treasurer's Report and Budget Transfers (7-0)
• Approved overnight field trip for NYS FFA Member Leadership Conference Jan 28-29, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved FFA Winter Camp weekend at Oswegatchie Educational Center March 3-5, 2023 (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Sidney Central School District Board of Education approved the issuance of $7,000,000 in bonds to fund facility reconstruction and construction projects. The meeting also included the approval of personnel appointments, consent agenda items, and an overnight field trip request.

• Approval of $7,000,000 bond issuance for school facility improvements
• Approval of overnight field trip to 2022 Teen Institute Conference (Nov 10-13)
• Approval of personnel appointments including substitute teachers and aides
• Acceptance of a $200.00 donation to the varsity letter club
• Approval of September 2022 Internal Audit Report and Budget Transfers

The Board of Education approved the issuance of $7 million in bonds for the reconstruction and improvement of school facilities. Other approved actions included a financial reserve plan for the 2022-2023 school year and a personnel consent agenda. The board also accepted specific donations and approved an overnight field trip.

• Authorized issuance of $7,000,000 bonds for school facility reconstruction and improvements (5-0)
• Approved Financial Reserve Plan for 2022-2023 school year (5-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved September 2022 Internal Audit Report, Budget Transfers, and Treasurers Report (5-0)
• Approved overnight field trip to 2022 Teen Institute Conference in Speculator, NY (5-0)
• Accepted $200.00 donation from MAC league secretary to Sidney Central School booster club (5-0)
• Amended donation amount from Liam Gronwall from $219.08 to $209.08 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 11, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Sidney Central School Board approved personnel changes, budget transfers, and an internal audit report. The board also approved the results of a capital project vote and a contract with CompHealth for staffing.

• Approve August 2022 Treasurer's Report and budget transfers
• Approve contract with CompHealth
• Approve capital project vote results
• Approve special education services and placement recommendations
• Approve minutes from September 13, 2022 meeting

The Board of Education approved the results of a capital project vote and authorized contracts for architectural and construction management services. Other actions included approving the 2021-2022 audit and upholding a student discipline appeal decision.

• Approved capital project vote results (6-0)
• Approved contract for Highland Associates Architectural Firm (6-0)
• Approved contract for C&S Construction Management Firm (6-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 Audit (6-0)
• Approved resolution for American Rescue Plan HVAC Improvement Project (6-0)
• Approved contract between CompHealth and Sidney Central School District (6-0)
• Upheld Superintendent decision on student discipline appeal (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved August 2022 Treasurer's Report, Budget Transfers, and Internal Audit Report (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education met to approve several consent agenda items including personnel appointments, a donation, and financial reports. Action items included an overnight trip for the FFA National Convention and the approval of a surplus list for disposal.

• Appointment of substitute teachers at rates between $100 and $125 per day
• Appointment of substitute bus driver at $14.01 training and $25.00 driving per hour
• Acceptance of a $219.08 donation from Liam Gronwall for courtyard supplies
• Approval of an overnight trip to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 2022 FFA National Convention
• Approval of a surplus list to be scrapped, auctioned, or traded

The Board of Education approved several consent items, including personnel and special education placements. The board also authorized an overnight trip to the 2022 FFA National Convention and approved a surplus equipment list.

• Approved minutes from August 23, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda (5-0)
• Accepted Committee on Special Education and Preschool Special Education recommendations (5-0)
• Accepted $219.08 donation from Liam Gronwall for courtyard supplies (5-0)
• Approved July 2022 Treasurer's Report and Budget Transfers (5-0)
• Approved overnight trip to 2022 FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, IN (5-0)
• Approved surplus list for scrapping, auctioning, or trading (5-0)

Special Meeting

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education approved the minutes from its August 9 meeting, accepted resignations, and appointed new staff and substitutes for the 2022-2023 school year. The board also approved the Annual Tax Levy for the 2022-2023 school year and the admittance of a non-resident student.

• Approved Annual Tax Levy for 2022-2023
• Accepted resignations of Erin Weed and Holly Gillette
• Appointed Brandon Hildebrant as K-12 Music Teacher
• Appointed Megan Gray as K-12 Art Teacher
• Approved admittance of non-resident student Eyan Hedlund

The Board of Education approved the Annual Tax Levy and the admittance of non-resident students for the 2022-2023 school year. The board also approved the July 2022 Internal Claims Auditors Report and personnel and general consent agendas.

• Approved Annual Tax Levy for 2022-2023 school year (5-0)
• Approved admittance of non-resident students for 2022-2023 school year (5-0)
• Approved July 2022 Internal Claims Auditors Report (5-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved general consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 9, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The board will hear a capital project update, approve prior meeting minutes, and vote on two consent agendas. The personnel consent agenda includes numerous teacher appointments, resignations, and coaching positions for the 2022-2023 school year. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from July meetings.

• Capital Project Update presented by superintendent
• Approval of minutes from July 5 and July 19, 2022 board meetings
• Personnel consent agenda: appointments include Aimee Warner as Deputy Treasurer and Deputy Purchasing Agent, Mackensie Gravelin as long-term substitute teacher, and multiple teacher aides and bus drivers
• Resignations accepted: Paula Dewey (elementary teacher, retirement), Abigail Godbout (social studies), Amy Hoxie (music), Jenna Terry (typist)
• 2022 fall coaching appointments: Erica Howard (JV volleyball), Liam Matthews (modified football), James Mosher (varsity football assistant); extra-curricular advisor for sophomore class

The Board approved the 2022-2023 student handbooks, code of conduct, and professional development plan. Members also authorized a senior trip to Boston and several service agreements. All recorded votes passed unanimously.

• Approved 2022-2023 student handbooks and code of conduct (5-0)
• Approved Class of 2023 Senior Trip to Boston, June 9-11, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved $900 grant from A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation for art vouchers (5-0)
• Approved merger with Unatego Central School Modified Field Hockey (5-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Professional Development Plan (5-0)
• Approved Emergency Management Plan (5-0)
• Approved Preventive Services Agreement with Delaware County Department of Social Services (5-0)
• Approved Collaboration Agreement with Opportunities for Otsego Head Start (5-0)

Special Meeting

The Sidney Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting on July 19, 2022, to approve several actions. They created a new School Business Executive position and authorized an $8 million capital improvement project, with $1 million from reserves and $7 million from a tax levy. The board also called a special district meeting on September 13, 2022, for a bond vote on the project and approved a SEQRA review classifying the work as Type II. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation.

• Created one School Business Executive position
• Authorized up to $8,000,000 in capital improvements including paving, playground replacement, and renovations at multiple school sites
• Set special district meeting for September 13, 2022, to vote on $7,000,000 bond issue
• Approved $1,000,000 from capital reserve fund toward the project
• Determined capital project as Type II action under SEQRA, requiring no further environmental review

Annual Organizational Meeting and Regular Meeting

The Board of Education is appointing district officials, electing board officers, and designating bank depositories for the 2022-2023 school year. The meeting includes the swearing-in of re-elected board members and the appointment of legal counsel.

• Appointment of Ferrara, Fiorenza PC as counsel with partner rates at $225 per hour
• Tax Collector stipend of $5,000 for Nancy Edwards and $1,250 for Deputy Tax Collector Constance Umbra
• Approval of $1,000,000 employee dishonesty coverage for District Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer
• Approval of $100,000 employee dishonesty coverage for the Student Extraclassroom Treasurer
• Designation of The Daily Star, The Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin, and The Walton Reporter as official newspapers

The Board of Education conducted its annual organizational meeting, electing officers and district officials. The board approved bank depository designations, management resolutions, and several personnel and service contracts for the 2022-2023 school year.

• Approved Election of Officers of the Board of Education (7-0)
• Approved Election of District Officials (7-0)
• Approved bank depository designations for District, Capital, and Student Extraclassroom funds (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Standing Management Resolutions (7-0)
• Approved appointment of External Auditor and audit Committee Secretary (7-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Delaware County Sheriff's Department for 2022-2023 (7-0)
• Approved DCMO BOCES 2022-2023 ice cream and milk bids (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education is reviewing a capital project overview and an end-of-year report. The meeting includes a personnel consent agenda to process multiple staff resignations and new teacher appointments for the upcoming school year.

• Capital Project Overview presentation
• Approval of personnel consent agenda including 11 resignations
• Appointment of 9 new teachers effective September 1, 2022
• Appointment of Nancy Edwards as Deputy Treasurer and Deputy Purchasing Agent
• Appointment of summer enrichment teachers at a rate of $34.00 per hour

The Board of Education approved the 2022-2023 school year election results and meeting schedule. Other actions included approving a personnel agenda, budget transfers, and an architectural services agreement.

• Approved 2022-2023 vote and election results (6-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Board of Education meeting dates (6-0)
• Approved Pre-Referendum Services Agreement 2022 with Highland Associates Architecture Engineering Design, PC (6-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved May 2022 budget transfers (6-0)
• Approved HVAC and boiler service agreement with Polster and Jaeckle (6-0)
• Approved contract addendum with Sidney Related Personnel Organization (6-0)
• Approved overnight field trip to Oswegatchie Educational Center Summer Camp Program (6-0)

Annual Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting

The board is holding a budget hearing for the 2022-2023 school year, presenting a proposed $28,797,209 budget along with three propositions: adoption of the budget, creation of a $10,000,000 capital reserve fund, and approval of a $667,685 library budget. The regular meeting also includes a superintendent's report, approval of prior minutes, and a consent agenda for personnel actions such as resignations and appointments.

• Proposition 1: authorize $28,797,209 budget for 2022-2023
• Proposition 2: establish a $10,000,000 capital reserve fund for building projects
• Proposition 3: adopt the Sidney Memorial Public Library budget of $667,685
• Appointment of Sean Wood as UPK-6 Elementary School Principal at $90,000
• Personnel changes: resignations of Administrator for Business and Support Programs and others

The Board of Education approved the personnel consent agenda, which included multiple teacher appointments, resignations, and reclassifications. The Board also approved the minutes from the April 20, 2022, meeting. A budget hearing was held to present propositions for the school and library budgets.

• Approved minutes from the April 20, 2022 Regular Board of Education Meeting
• Approved personnel consent agenda including teacher appointments and resignations
• Appointed Sean Wood as UPK-6 Elementary School Principal at a salary of $90,000
• Appointed Courtney Cochran, Sierra Isenburg, Marissa Michitti, Joseph Munson, and Anna Maria Toppi as Elementary Teachers
• Accepted resignations of Melinda Barse, Theresa Bennett, Jacqueline Biger, Kathryn Hawkins, and Michael Pavlovich
• Amended appointments for Mallory Prelewicz, Lesley Arsenault, and Meghan Smith
• Reclassified Mackenzie Daly (Physical Therapist) and Tanya Morrissey (Bus Driver)
• Rescinded appointment of Alyssa LeRoy as Odyssey of the Mind Coordinator

Budget Adoption and Regular Meeting

The Sidney Central School District Board of Education approved the minutes from the March 15 meeting and a consent agenda containing personnel appointments, contracts, and reports. The meeting focused on setting salary increases and approving budget transfers for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.

• Approves 2022-2023 budget transfers
• Approves 2022 Summer Transportation Contract
• Approves 2022-2023 Transportation Contract
• Approves Cooperative Purchasing with DCMO BOCES
• Approves personnel appointments and resignations

The Board of Education approved the 2022-2023 Annual Proposed Budget and a $2,682,431.00 BOCES Administrative Budget. Other actions included approving transportation contracts, personnel appointments, and a Universal Pre-Kindergarten agreement.

• Approved 2022-2023 Annual Proposed Budget (6-0)
• Approved $2,682,431.00 BOCES Administrative Budget for 2022-2023 (6-0)
• Approved 2022 Summer and 2022-2023 Transportation Contracts (6-0)
• Approved second year of Universal Pre-Kindergarten agreement with Cullman Center (6-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda including substitute teachers and coaches (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Cooperative Purchasing resolutions with DCMO BOCES for 2022-2023 (6-0)
• Approved March 2022 budget transfers (6-0)
• Approved admittance of non-resident students for remainder of 2021-2022 year (6-0)

March 15, 2022-Regular Meeting

The Board will hear a budget presentation for the upcoming year, along with a Music Department trip presentation and recognition of winter scholar-athletes. They will vote on consent items including personnel appointments and resignations, acceptance of $8,000 in donations from the Unatego Science Foundation for a watershed project and SSADD program, approval of the 2022-2023 instructional calendar and holiday schedule, and February 2022 budget transfers.

• Budget presentation for upcoming fiscal year (informational)
• Accept donation of $5,000 from Unatego Science Foundation for Watershed project
• Accept donation of $3,000 from Unatego Science Foundation for SSADD program
• Personnel consent agenda: resignations (2), appointments (multiple including tutors, coaches, aides), reclassifications
• Approval of 2022-2023 Instructional Calendar

Regular Meeting

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education approved the minutes from the January 11 meeting and a consent agenda including personnel appointments, budget transfers, and financial reports. The board also approved non-resident tuition rates for the 2022-2023 school year and moved into executive session to discuss employment matters.

• Approve non-resident tuition rates: K-6 $970/student/year, 7-12 $1500/student/year
• Approve January 2022 budget transfers
• Approve December 2021 Internal Claims Auditor and Treasurer reports
• Approve Special Education Services and placement recommendations
• Approve 2022 Spring Coaching Positions

The Board of Education approved non-resident tuition rates for the 2022-2023 school year. Other actions included approving a personnel consent agenda, January 2022 budget transfers, and financial reports from December 2021.

• Approved non-resident tuition rates for 2022-2023 (7-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda including substitute appointments and coaching positions (7-0)
• Approved January 2022 budget transfers (7-0)
• Approved December 2021 Internal Claims Auditor and Treasurer's reports (7-0)
• Accepted Committee on Special Education and Committee on Preschool Special Education recommendations (7-0)
• Approved minutes from January 11, 2022 meeting (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Sidney Central School Board is meeting to approve consent items including personnel changes, budget transfers, and financial reports. The main action item is a resolution to approve the State Environmental Quality Review for a CRRSA-funded project to upgrade building controls and install air conditioning on the second floor of the Jr/Sr High School.

• Approve resolution for SEQR on CRRSA project: upgrade Alerton controls to Automated Logic district-wide and install AC on 2nd floor of Jr/Sr High School
• Personnel consent agenda: appointments of substitute teachers ($100–$125/day), teacher aides ($13.25/hr), afterschool enrichment teacher ($34/hr), and winter coaching volunteers; rescindment of modified wrestling coach
• Approve December 2021 budget transfers (amount not specified)
• Approve November 2021 Internal Claims Auditor Report and Treasurer's Reports
• Approve amended Standard Work Day resolution adding Farm to School Coordinator (8 hrs/day)

The Board of Education approved a personnel consent agenda including new hires, resignations, and reclassifications. Members also approved budget transfers, financial reports, and a resolution regarding the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 project.

• Approved minutes from December 14, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda including substitute teachers, coaches, and staff reclassifications (6-0)
• Accepted recommendations from Committee on Special Education and Committee on Preschool Special Education (6-0)
• Approved December 2021 budget transfers (6-0)
• Approved November 2021 Internal Claims Auditor and Treasurer's Reports (6-0)
• Approved amended Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for officials and support staff (6-0)
• Approved resolution regarding State Environmental Quality Review CRRSA Project (6-0)