Syracuse City School District public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tue Dec 10, 2024
Regular Meeting
Sidney Central School Board appoints Justin Poss to fill vacancy
The Sidney Central School District Board of Education is appointing Justin Poss to fill a board vacancy created by Marisa Orezzoli's resignation, effective December 10, 2024, through June 30, 2024. The board is also approving a consent agenda that includes personnel appointments, approval of the 2025-2026 budget development calendar, adoption of Policy 1120 on school district records, and acceptance of a $100 donation to the Cheer Club.
- Appointment of Justin Poss to the Board of Education to fill a vacancy
- Personnel consent agenda: hiring Emily Kniffen as K-12 Art Teacher, plus substitute teachers, aides, lifeguard, enrichment teachers, and volunteer coaches
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Budget Development Calendar
- First reading and adoption of Policy 1120 School District Records
- Acceptance of a $100 donation to the Cheer Club from Scoville-Meno
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✓ Decided: Board appoints Justin Poss to fill vacancy and approves minimum hourly wage increase
The Board appointed Justin Poss to the Board of Education and approved increasing all employee hourly rates to $15.50 per hour effective December 31, 2024. The Board also approved several consent items, including the 2025-2026 Budget Development Calendar and various donations.
- Appointed Justin Poss to the Board of Education (5-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved increasing all employee hourly rates to $15.50 per hour effective Dec 31, 2024 (6-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 Budget Development Calendar (6-0)
- Approved first reading and adoption of Policy 1120 School District Records (6-0)
- Accepted $100 donation to Cheer Club from Scoville-Meno (6-0)
- Accepted donation of coats and boots from Tractor Supply valued at $6,800 (6-0)
- Accepted $2,747.33 donation from Unatego Science Foundation (6-0)
- Approved admittance of a non-resident student for the remainder of 2024-2025 school year (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
B. Appointment of new Board of Education Member
5 yea · 1 abstain
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Anna Banks yea · Justin Poss abstain
BoardDocs motion
54 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Anna Banks yea · Justin Poss yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Anna Banks yea · Justin Poss yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Anna Banks yea · Justin Poss yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Anna Banks yea · Justin Poss yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Anna Banks yea · Justin Poss yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Anna Banks yea · Justin Poss yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Anna Banks yea · Justin Poss yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Anna Banks yea · Justin Poss yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Anna Banks yea · Justin Poss yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the personnel consent agenda as presented.
5 yea · 1 abstain
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Anna Banks yea · Justin Poss abstain
A. RESOLVED, that in accordance with New York State Labor Law, the Board of Education hereby approves increasing all employees' hourly rates to $15.50 per hour on December 31, 2024, if their hourly…
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Anna Banks yea · Justin Poss yea
B. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve admittance of a non-resident student as presented for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Anna Banks yea · Justin Poss yea
A. Adjournment of Meeting
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Anna Banks yea · Justin Poss yea
Tue Nov 12, 2024
Regular Meeting
Sidney Central School District Board approves personnel and various consent items
The Board of Education met to review several administrative actions including personnel changes and financial reports. The meeting included the approval of staff appointments, resignations, and various district donations.
- Appointment of substitute teachers at rates between $125 and $150 per day
- Appointment of afterschool enrichment teachers at $34.00 per hour
- Appointment of a bus driver at $20.28 per hour
- Acceptance of a donation from Sidney Elk's Club valued at approximately $1,400.00
- Acceptance of equipment donations including laminators and shredders from ACCO
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✓ Decided: Board approves athletic mergers and hospital agreement
The Board approved mergers with other districts for varsity bowling and girls wrestling. It also approved an agreement with The Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital and a corrective action plan for the Extra-Curricular fund.
- Approved merger with Unatego CSD for Varsity Bowling (5-0)
- Approved merger with Unatego, Harpursville/Afton and Bainbridge-Guilford for Girls Wrestling (5-0)
- Approved agreement between The Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital and Sidney Central School (5-0)
- Approved Extra-Curricular fund corrective action plan (5-0)
- Approved personnel consent agenda (5-0)
- Approved September 2024 Internal Claims Auditor Report, Treasurer's Report and Budget Transfers (5-0)
- Accepted $1,400 donation of clothing, toiletries and school supplies from Sidney Elk's Club (5-0)
- Accepted donation of laminators and shredders from ACCO (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
30 yea
Kerri Green yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the personnel consent agenda as presented.
5 yea
Kerri Green yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
A. RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to approve the Extra-Curricular fund corrective action plan as presented.
5 yea
Kerri Green yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
B. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the agreement between The Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital and Sidney Central School
5 yea
Kerri Green yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
C. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve a merger with Unatego CSD for Varsity Bowling.
5 yea
Kerri Green yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
D. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve a merger with Unatego, Harpursville/Afton and Bainbridge-Guilford for Girls Wrestling.
5 yea
Kerri Green yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to move into Executive Session to discuss the employment history of a particular person(s) or corporation, or matters leading to…
5 yea
Kerri Green yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
Motion to move out of Executive Session
5 yea
Kerri Green yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
A. Adjournment of Meeting
5 yea
Kerri Green yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
Tue Oct 8, 2024
Regular Meeting
Board approves budget transfers, annual audit, and staff appointments.
The Sidney Central School Board approved routine governance items, including the September minutes, August financial reports, budget transfers, and the 2023-2024 audit. The board processed a personnel consent agenda covering staff resignations and new appointments with specified pay rates, accepted a donation of dental kits, and authorized two student overnight trips to Indianapolis and Penn Yan. These approvals finalize fiscal oversight and staffing for the current school year while presentations covered an external audit, reserve investment plans, and capital project updates.
- Approved August 2024 Treasurer's Report and Budget Transfers
- Approved 2023-2024 Audit
- Appointed substitute teachers at $125–$150 per day and tutors at $54.00 per hour
- Authorized overnight student trips to Indianapolis (FFA National Convention) and Penn Yan (Teen Institute Conference)
- Accepted donation of 571 dental kits from United Way of Mid Rural New York
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✓ Decided: Board approves over $2.2M in fund transfers to capital and repair reserves
The Board approved several fund transfers to reserves for buses, repairs, and capital projects. Other actions included approving the 2023-2024 audit, the 2024-2025 Financial Reserve and Investment Plan, and two student overnight trips.
- Approved transfer of $861,885 to Capital Reserve for Busses (5-0)
- Approved transfer of $1,072,087.50 to Capital Reserve 2022 (5-0)
- Approved transfer of $339,798 to Repair Reserve (5-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 Audit (5-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Financial Reserve and Investment Plan (5-0)
- Approved overnight trip to 2024 FFA National Convention in Indianapolis (5-0)
- Approved overnight trip to 2024 Teen Institute Conference in Penn Yan (5-0)
- Adopted Policy 0111 (Sex Discrimination/Title IX) and Policy 0110.2 (Sexual Harassment in the Workplace) (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
25 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the personnel consent agenda as presented.
5 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve an overnight trip to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 2024 FFA National Convention, October 21-26, 2024.
5 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
B. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to approve an overnight trip to Penn Yan, NY for the 2024 Teen Institute Conference, November 14-17, 2024.
5 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
C. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to approve the 2023-2024 Audit.
5 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
D. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to approve the Financial Reserve and Investment Plan as presented for the 2024-2025 school year.
5 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
E. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board authorizes the transfer of $861,885 of unappropriated general fund balance to the Capital Reserve for Busses.
5 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
F. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board authorizes the transfer of $339,798 of unappropriated general fund balance to the Repair Reserve.
5 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
G. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board authorizes the transfer of $1,072,087.50 of unappropriated general fund balance to the Capital Reserve 2022.
5 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
H. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to approve the second reading and adoption of Policy 0111 Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment under Title IX and Policy…
5 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to move into Executive Session to discuss the employment history of a particular person(s) or corporation, or matters leading to…
5 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
Motion to move out of Executive Session
5 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
A. Adjournment of Meeting
5 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
Tue Sep 10, 2024
Regular Meeting
Board approves personnel, policy updates, and acknowledges resignation
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education approved personnel appointments, financial reports, and policy updates during its September 10 meeting. The board also acknowledged the resignation of Board Member Marisa Orezzoli.
- Resignation of Board Member Marisa Orezzoli
- Approval of Substitute Teacher appointments ($125-$150/day)
- Approval of Teacher Aide appointments ($15.49-$15.76/hr)
- Adoption of updated harassment and non-discrimination policies
- Approval of June and July 2024 financial reports
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✓ Decided: Board approves personnel, policy updates, and capital project contracts
The Board of Education approved a series of consent items including personnel changes, financial reports, and updated district policies. The board also authorized environmental reviews for the Smart School Bond Act and Capital Outlay Project. A contract with Highland Associates Architecture Engineering Design, PC was approved for the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Project.
- Approved personnel consent agenda (6-0)
- Acknowledged resignation of Board Member Marisa Orezzoli effective Sept 10, 2024 (6-0)
- Approved June and July 2024 Internal Claims Auditor Reports, Treasurer's Reports and Budget Transfers (6-0)
- Adopted policies on Sexual Harassment, Student Harassment and Bullying, Non-Discrimination, and Employee Breast Milk Expression (6-0)
- Approved first reading of policies on Title IX Sex Discrimination and Workplace Sexual Harassment (6-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 substitute teacher rates (6-0)
- Approved State Environmental Quality Review Act actions for Smart School Bond Act and Capital Outlay Project (6-0)
- Approved contract with Highland Associates Architecture Engineering Design, PC for 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Project (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
48 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the personnel consent agenda as presented.
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to conduct the required review and take action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act as presented for the Smart…
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
B. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to conduct the required review and take action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act as presented for the Capital…
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
C. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the contract between Sidney Central School District and Highland Associates Architecture Engineering Design, PC for…
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
A. Adjournment of Meeting
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
Tue Aug 13, 2024
BOE Work Session/Regular Meeting
Board approves personnel, student handbooks, and non-resident admittance
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education approved the minutes from the July 9 meeting, a personnel consent agenda including appointments and resignations, and the 2024-2025 student handbooks. The board also approved the admittance of non-resident students for the upcoming school year.
- Approved 2024-2025 student handbooks and code of conduct
- Approved consent agenda including special education recommendations
- Approved admittance of non-resident students for 2024-2025
- Accepted resignation of Howard Hannum, Bus Driver
- Appointed 60+ individuals for various roles at rates up to $54/hour
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✓ Decided: Board approves 2024-2025 Annual Tax Levy
The Board of Education approved the Annual Tax Levy for the 2024-2025 school year. Other actions included approving student handbooks, the Pre-Kindergarten Program Plan, and an Emergency Management Plan.
- Approved 2024-2025 Annual Tax Levy (6-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 student handbooks/code of conduct (6-0)
- Approved Pre-Kindergarten Program Plan (6-0)
- Approved Emergency Management Plan (6-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Professional Development Plan (6-0)
- Approved merger with Unatego CSD for Varsity & Modified Field Hockey (6-0)
- Approved Class of 2025 Senior Trip to Baltimore, MD (6-0)
- Approved personnel consent agenda (5-0, 1 abstain)
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
24 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the personnel consent agenda as presented.
5 yea · 1 abstain
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Amanda Finch abstain
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve admittance of the non-resident students as presented for the 2024-2025 school year.
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
B. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to approve the Annual Tax Levy for the 2024-2025 school year as presented.
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
C. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to approve the attached surplus items that will be auctioned per New York State Law.
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
D. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve a merger with Unatego CSD for Varsity & Modified Field Hockey.
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
E. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to approve the overnight Class of 2025 Senior Trip June 13-15, 2025 to Baltimore, Maryland as presented in attached document.
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
F. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to approve the 2024-2025 Sidney Central School District Professional Development Plan.
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
G. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the Pre-Kindergarten Program Plan.
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
H. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to approve the Emergency Management Plan as presented at the July 9, 2024 meeting.
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to move into Executive Session to discuss the employment history of a particular person(s) or corporation, or matters leading to…
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
Motion to move out of Executive Session
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
A. Adjournment of Meeting
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
Tue Jul 9, 2024
Annual Organizational Meeting and Regular Meeting
Board elects officers and appoints district staff for 2024-2025
The Sidney Central School District Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting to elect officers and approve a slate of district officials and management resolutions for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Election of Board President and Vice-President
- Appointment of Constance Rutherford as District Treasurer
- Appointment of Ferrara, Fiorenza PC as Board Counsel ($235-$230/hour)
- Designation of bank depositories for district funds
- Approval of Treasurer's bond coverage ($1,000,000)
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✓ Decided: Board elects officers and approves district officials and bank depositories
The Board of Education conducted its annual organizational meeting, electing officers and district officials. The board also approved bank depositories, management resolutions, and a personnel consent agenda. Additional actions included awarding an HVAC contract and accepting a small donation for flood monitoring.
- Approved proposal for President, Vice-President, and Board Committee Assignments (6-0)
- Approved Election of Officers of the Board of Education (6-0)
- Approved Election of District Officials (6-0)
- Approved bank depositories for District, Capital, and Student Extraclassroom funds (6-0)
- Approved appointment of External Auditor and Audit Committee Secretary (6-0)
- Approved personnel consent agenda (7-0)
- Approved DCMO BOCES 2024-2025 ice cream bid to Hershey's and milk bid to Instant Whip (7-0)
- Awarded HVAC RFP to Air Temp for Basic Service 3 Agreement in the amount of $13,128 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
63 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the personnel consent agenda as presented.
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the Extra-Curricular fund corrective action plan as presented.
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea
B. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to approve the recertification of lead evaluators at the Sidney Central School District as presented.
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea
C. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to award the HVAC RFP with a July 1, 2024 start date, for a one (1) year proposal agreement with a possible 3 (three) additional…
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea
D. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to award the HVAC RFP with a July 1, 2024 start date, for a one (1) year proposal agreement with a possible 3 (three) additional…
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea
E. Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to renew the agreement for Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program services with the Cullman Center for the 2024-2025 school year.
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea
Tue Jun 11, 2024
Regular Meeting
Board approves May meeting minutes and personnel appointments
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education approved the minutes from the May 14, 2024, Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting. The board also approved a consent agenda that includes the resignation of a custodial worker and the appointment of multiple new teachers and staff for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Approval of May 14, 2024, meeting minutes
- Resignation of Horace Day, Custodial Worker
- Appointment of 12 new teachers and staff
- Hiring of substitute teachers ($125-$150/day)
- Hiring of substitute teacher aides ($15/hour)
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✓ Decided: Board approves transportation contracts and campus safety signage project
The Board approved transportation contracts for summer 2024 and the 2024-2025 school year. Other actions included approving a $10,000 safety signage contract and adopting several updated district policies.
- Approved 2024 Summer and 2024-2025 Transportation Contracts (7-0)
- Approved $10,000 contract with Highland Associates for campus safety signage (7-0)
- Approved lease agreement with DCMO BOCES for classroom space (7-0)
- Approved revised 2024-2025 Instructional Calendar (7-0)
- Adopted policies on District Records, Graduation Ceremonies, Student Records, and Student Privacy (7-0)
- Accepted $3,000 in donations for Sidney FFA and $600 for Flood Monitoring Project (7-0)
- Approved April 2024 Treasurer's Report and Budget Transfers (7-0)
- Adopted NYS Municipal Workers' Compensation Alliance Plan Document effective July 1, 2024 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
63 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to approve the personnel consent agenda as presented.
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
A. Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the lease agreement with DCMO BOCES for the rental of classroom space as presented.
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
B. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the vote and election results for the 2024-2025 school year.
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
C. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the contract as presented with Highland Associates for the 2024/2025 Capital Outlay Campus Safety Improvements-Signage…
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
D. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to conduct the required review and take action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act as presented for the Capital…
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
E. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to adopt the New York State Municipal Workers' Compensation Alliance Plan Document pursuant to Section 50 3-a of the Workers'…
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to move into Executive Session to discuss the employment history of a particular person(s) or corporation, or matters leading to…
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
Motion to move out of Executive Session and return to Regular Session.
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
A. Adjournment of Meeting
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
Tue May 14, 2024
Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting
Sidney Central School District presents 2024-2025 proposed budgets
The Board of Education held a budget hearing to present the 2024-2025 proposed budgets for the school district and the Sidney Memorial Public Library. Voters will decide on these budgets and fill three board vacancies on May 21, 2024.
- Proposed 2024-2025 school year budget of $32,071,491
- Proposed 2024-2025 Sidney Memorial Public Library budget of $698,181
- Acceptance of a $5,000 donation from New York Central Mutual Fire Insurance Company for the Flood Monitoring Proposal project
- Acceptance of a $150 donation for wrestling equipment
- Approval of personnel changes including eight teacher and staff resignations
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✓ Decided: Board approves $61,589 contract for transportation communication equipment
The Board held a budget hearing for the 2024-2025 school and library budgets. Several administrative items were approved, including a new non-resident tuition policy and a contract for transportation equipment.
- Approved $61,589 contract with Tri-County Communication, Inc for Transportation Center equipment (7-0)
- Adopted Policy 5152: Non-Resident Tuition Policy (7-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Board of Education meeting dates (7-0)
- Approved overnight field trip to Oswegatchie Educational Center Summer Camp (7-0)
- Accepted $5,000 donation from New York Central Mutual Fire Insurance Company for Flood Monitoring Proposal (7-0)
- Accepted $150 donation for wrestling equipment (7-0)
- Approved paid administrative leave for probationary teacher Rebecca Wagner (7-0)
- Approved March 2024 Internal Claims Auditor Report, Treasurer's Report, and Budget Transfers (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
49 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the personnel consent agenda as presented.
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the overnight field trip to the Oswegatchie Educational Center Summer Camp Program being held July 28-August 1, 2024.
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
B. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the Board of Education meeting dates for the 2024-2025 school year as presented.
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
C. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the Second Reading and adoption of Policy 5152: Non-Resident Tuition Policy.
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
D. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the contract with Tri-County Communication, Inc, running through the Cooperative Purchasing contract with Broome County Contract…
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
A. Adjournment of Meeting
7 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
Tue Apr 16, 2024
Regular Meeting
Board approves personnel and tenure, presents budget
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education approved the minutes from the March 12 meeting and a consent agenda including personnel appointments and tenure awards. The board also heard a presentation on the April 2024 budget.
- Tenure awarded to five teachers (Bookhout, Kilmer, Lobdell, Pydych, Robinov)
- Substitute teachers appointed at $125-$150 per day
- Substitute lifeguard appointed at $15.36 per hour
- Scorer/Timer appointed at $49.00 per event
- Budget presentation for April 2024
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✓ Decided: Board approves $3.06M BOCES Administrative Budget for 2024-2025
The Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES Administrative Budget and voted for three BOCES Board Members. The board also approved several personnel tenure awards, a personnel consent agenda, and the February 2024 Treasurer's Report.
- Approved 2024-2025 BOCES Administrative Budget of $3,064,982 (4-0)
- Voted for three BOCES Board Members (4-0)
- Approved prospective tenure for Diane Bookhout, Megan Kilmer, Kayleigh Lobdell, Makayla Pydych, and Emily Robinov (4-0)
- Approved February 2024 Treasurer's Report (4-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 salary increases for non-represented employees, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent (4-0)
- Approved adoption of regulation 6700-R for Purchasing policy 6700 (4-0)
- Approved first reading of revisions to Policy 5152 Non-Resident Tuition Policy (4-0)
- Appointed Inspectors for the May 21, 2024 Annual District Meeting & Election (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
60 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the personnel consent agenda as presented.
4 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to accept the retirements as presented.
4 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
B. Resolved that the Board of Education cast their vote for three (3) BOCES Board Members.
4 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
C. RESOLVED, that the Sidney Central School District Board of Education does hereby approve the proposed Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES Administrative Budget for the 2024-2025 school year in…
4 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
D. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to approve the 2024-2025 Annual Proposed Budget as presented.
4 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
E. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to approve the Property Tax Report Card as presented.
4 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
F. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to award the contract for the Sidney Sabers welcome back to school social and emotional learning kits to Shupperd Enterprises in…
4 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
G. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to approve the attached surplus items that will be auctioned per New York State Law.
4 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
H. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to approve an overnight field trip on May 2-4, 2024 for the Annual New York State FFA Convention.
4 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
A. Adjournment of Meeting
4 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
Tue Mar 12, 2024
Regular Meeting
Board approves February 2024 budget transfers and auditor report.
The Sidney City School District Board will approve the minutes from the February 13 meeting and a consent agenda covering numerous personnel actions, including appointments, reclassifications, and a resignation. The board will also approve the 2024-2025 instructional calendar, the schedule of holidays for staff, and the special education committee recommendations. Additionally, the superintendent will present a budget overview and the board will authorize February 2024 budget transfers and the internal claims auditor report.
- Approve February 2024 Budget Transfers and Internal Claims Auditor Report
- Approve 2024-2025 Instructional Calendar
- Approve Schedule of Holidays for 2024-2025 staff
- Accept Special Education and Preschool Special Education committee recommendations
- Approve personnel consent agenda (appointments, reclassifications, resignation)
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✓ Decided: Board approves 2024-2025 instructional calendar and budget vote date
The Board approved the 2024-2025 instructional calendar and the schedule of holidays for specific staff. It also authorized the legal notice for the May 21, 2024, budget vote and election. Additionally, the Board approved the purchase of technology equipment from Broome-Tioga BOCES.
- Approved 2024-2025 Instructional Calendar (5-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 holiday schedule for SSRPO, SAANYS, and Non-Represented Staff (5-0)
- Approved legal notice for May 21, 2024 Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election (5-0)
- Approved purchase of technology equipment from Broome-Tioga BOCES (5-0)
- Approved February 2024 Budget Transfers and Internal Claims Auditor Report (5-0)
- Approved personnel consent agenda (5-0)
- Approved intellectual property release agreement (5-0)
- Approved leave of absence without pay for Joseph Munson from Feb 26 to June 30, 2024 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
35 yea
Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the personnel consent agenda as presented.
5 yea
Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to commit to the purchase of Technology Equipment for the Instructional Technology service from Broome-Tioga BOCES as presented.
5 yea
Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
B. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to approve the legal notice for the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election to be held on May 21, 2024.
5 yea
Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
C. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to approve the intellectual property release agreement as presented.
5 yea
Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
A. Adjournment of Meeting
5 yea
Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea
Tue Feb 13, 2024
Regular Meeting
Sidney CSD board hears budget projections, approves personnel and policy changes
The Sidney Central School District Board of Education will receive a Quarter 2 update on its BluePrint for Excellence, a capital project update, and a presentation on 2024-2025 state aid projections. The board is also expected to approve consent items including personnel appointments, financial reports, a donation from The Salvation Army valued at $2,130.97, and the adoption of two policies (Purchasing Authority and Rights of Employees to Express Breast Milk).
- Budget presentation for 2024-2025 state aid projections
- Acceptance of a $2,130.97 donation of apparel and toiletries from The Salvation Army
- Adoption of Policy 6710: Purchasing Authority
- Adoption of Policy 9520.6: Rights of Employees to Express Breast Milk
- Approval of personnel consent agenda including substitute teachers, aides, coaches, and lifeguards
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✓ Decided: Board approves 2024-2025 non-resident tuition rates and varsity tennis merger
The Board of Education approved non-resident tuition rates for the 2024-2025 school year and a varsity tennis merger with Unatego CSD. Members also adopted policies regarding purchasing authority, workplace violence prevention, and employee rights to express breast milk. Additionally, the board nominated Vanessa Warren for a fourth term on the DCMO BOCES board of education.
- Approved non-resident tuition rates for 2024-2025 (4-0)
- Approved varsity tennis merger with Unatego CSD (4-0)
- Nominated Vanessa Warren for DCMO BOCES board of education (4-0)
- Adopted Policy 6710: Purchasing Authority (4-0)
- Adopted Policy 9520.6: Rights of Employees to express breast milk in the workplace (4-0)
- Adopted Policy 8130.2: Workplace Violence Prevention (4-0)
- Accepted donation of apparel and toiletries from The Salvation Army valued at $2,130.97 (4-0)
- Approved personnel consent agenda and financial reports for Dec 2023 and Jan 2024 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
32 yea
Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the personnel consent agenda as presented.
4 yea
Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to approve the non-resident tuition rates for the 2024-2025 school year, as presented.
4 yea
Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea
B. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve a merger with Unatego CSD for Varsity Tennis.
4 yea
Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea
C. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Board of Education to nominate Vanessa Warren to the ballot to run for a fourth term on the DCMO BOCES board of education.
4 yea
Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea
A. Adjournment of Meeting
4 yea
Thomas Hoskins yea · Marisa Orezzoli yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea
Tue Jan 9, 2024
Regular Meeting
Board approves personnel, policies, and $3,000 donation
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education approved personnel appointments, budget transfers, and policy updates, including a $3,000 donation for the Watershed project. The meeting also covered the resignation of three staff members.
- Resignations accepted for McKenzie Pietrowski, Ashley Sickler, and Kayla Bolster
- Donation of $3,000 from Unatego Science Foundation for Watershed project
- Policy 5605: Student Voter Registration and Pre-Registration adopted
- Policy 6700: Purchasing adopted
- Policy 6710: Purchasing Authority first reading
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✓ Decided: Board approves FieldTurf USA contract for artificial turf and batting cages
The Board of Education approved a contract with FieldTurf USA, Inc. for the installation of artificial turf and batting cages. Other actions included approving two FFA student trips and accepting a $3,000 donation for the Watershed project and SSADD Program.
- Approved contract with FieldTurf USA, Inc. for artificial turf and batting cages (6-0)
- Accepted $3,000 donation from Unatego Science Foundation (6-0)
- Approved NYS FFA State Leaders Experience overnight trip Feb 5-6, 2024 (6-0)
- Approved FFA Winter Camp at Oswegatchie Educational Center March 8-10, 2024 (6-0)
- Approved November 2023 Internal Claims Auditor Report, Treasurer's Report and Budget Transfers (6-0)
- Approved personnel consent agenda (6-0)
- Accepted Special Education and Preschool Special Education placement recommendations (6-0)
- Approved minutes from December 12, 2023 meeting (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
30 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea · Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the personnel consent agenda as presented.
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
A. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to approve the overnight field trip for the NYS FFA State Leaders Experience being held February 5-6, 2024.
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
B. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to approve the FFA Winter Camp weekend at the Oswegatchie Educational Center March 8-10, 2024.
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
C. RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contract with FieldTurf USA, Inc., under the terms and conditions of the KPN Cooperative Purchasing Contract…
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea
A. Adjournment of Meeting
6 yea
Kerri Green yea · Thomas Hoskins yea · Amanda Finch yea · Corbin Curley yea · Jason Miller yea · Anna Banks yea