Syracuse City School District public meetings in 2025

Regular Meeting

The Syracuse City School District Board will hold its regular meeting, include an open forum and two presentations (FFA National Convention and DCMO BOCES Capital Project), and receive a superintendent report. The Board will approve the minutes from the November 18 meeting and adopt a personnel consent agenda that appoints substitute teachers, bus staff and after‑school staff at specified rates. Consent agenda items also include acceptance of special‑education recommendations and approval of the 2026‑2027 budget development calendar. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve 2026-2027 Budget Development Calendar (consent agenda)
• Appoint substitute teacher aides Colby Flamensfeld and Katelynn Reynolds at $125 non‑certified, $140 certified, $150 retired teacher per day
• Appoint Lisa Butler as Substitute Bus Monitor and Matthew Warner as Bus Driver effective Dec 10, 2025
• Rescind appointment of Tanya Morrissey as Substitute Teacher Aide and Bus Driver
• Hire after‑school enrichment staff (Garrett Beckwith, Mary Rajner‑Morris) at $34.00 per hour

The Board of Education approved the November 18, 2025, meeting minutes. The board also passed several consent agenda items including personnel, special education recommendations, and the 2026-2027 Budget Development Calendar.

• Approved November 18, 2025, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved general consent agenda (6-0)
• Accepted Committee on Special Education recommendations (6-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Budget Development Calendar (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Sidney Central School District Board of Education approved the minutes from the October 14 meeting and a consent agenda covering personnel changes, contracts, and donations. The board accepted resignations, appointed new staff including coaches and bus drivers, approved a consulting agreement for speech therapy, and accepted a clothing donation from the Sidney Elk's Club.

• Approve minutes from Oct 14, 2025 meeting
• Accept resignation of Ondrea Gransbury, Cook
• Approve consulting agreement for speech therapy ($4,500 stipend)
• Accept donation of clothing items from Sidney Elk's Club ($1,000)
• Approve personnel appointments for 2025-2026 school year

Regular Meeting

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education approved consent items including personnel changes, the September 2025 Internal Claims Auditor Report, and budget transfers. The board also approved an overnight trip for a student conference and authorized the sale of the former Masonville Elementary School property.

• Approve September 2025 Internal Claims Auditor Report, Treasurer's Report, and Budget Transfers
• Approve overnight trip to Penn Yan, NY for Teen Institute Conference (Nov 20-23, 2025)
• Authorize sale of former Masonville Elementary School property at 15598 State Highway 8
• Accept resignations of Hannah Soules, Shawna Roettinger, and James Walling
• Approve substitute teacher appointments at $125-$150 per day

The Board approved personnel, consent items, and a plan to sell the former Masonville Elementary School. They also authorized transferring $883,890 to bus and 2022 capital reserves and $125,000 to a repair reserve.

• Approved September 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Approved Special Education recommendations (5-0)
• Approved September 2025 Internal Claims Auditor Report (5-0)
• Approved Penn Yan Teen Institute trip (Nov 20-23) (5-0)
• Authorized sale of former Masonville Elementary property (5-0)
• Approved RFP for property sale (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education met to approve various administrative and personnel actions. Key items included staff appointments, resignations, a corrected milk bid, and several financial reports.

• Approval of the August 12, 2025, meeting minutes
• Personnel actions including teacher aide, custodial worker, and bus monitor appointments
• Appointment of substitute teachers at rates of $125 (non-certified), $140 (certified), and $150 (retired) per day
• Payment of $1,000.00 in stipends to Automotive Mechanics James Button and Mark Hotaling
• Approval of the DCMO BOCES corrected 2025-2026 Milk bid to Bill Brothers Dairy

Regular Meeting

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting and a large consent agenda. The agenda included the approval of personnel appointments, resignations, and reclassifications for the 2025-2026 school year.

• Approved minutes from July 8, 2025 meeting
• Resigned: Jenna Harclerode (JV Volleyball Coach)
• Resigned: Tammie Barriger (Bus Driver)
• Appointed: Brian Knapp as Transportation Supervisor ($76,000)
• Appointed: Ryan Cole as Physical Education Teacher

The Board approved the annual tax levy and student handbooks for the 2025-2026 school year. Other actions included approving several district policies, personnel agendas, and student trips. The Board decided not to award the universal pre-kindergarten program RFP to any responding providers.

• Approved 2025-2026 Annual Tax Levy (6-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 student handbooks/code of conduct (6-0)
• Denied award of universal pre-kindergarten program RFP to all responding providers (6-0)
• Approved Policy 5695 Students and Personal Electronic Devices (5-1)
• Approved 2025-2026 Professional Learning Plan (6-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda (4-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Class of 2026 senior trip to Boston, MA (6-0)
• Approved 2025 FFA National Convention trip to Indianapolis, IN (6-0)

Annual Organizational Meeting and Regular Meeting

The Sidney Central School District Board of Education holds its annual organizational meeting, swearing in re-elected board members and electing a President and Vice-President. The board approves the appointment of district officials including the Superintendent, Clerk, Treasurer, and numerous coordinators, as well as designating official newspapers and bank depositories.

• Appointment of Nancy Edwards as Tax Collector at a $5,000 stipend and Constance Rutherford as Deputy Tax Collector at $1,250
• Approval of $31,416 for payroll processing and $51,636 for accounting services via Management Advisory Group Operations, Inc.
• Designation of Ferrara, Fiorenza PC as legal counsel at $240/hour for partners, $205–235 for associates, $145/hour for paralegals
• Designation of The Daily Star, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin, and Walton Reporter as official newspapers
• Approval of $1,000,000 bond for District Treasurer and $100,000 bond for Student Extraclassroom Treasurer

The Board of Education conducted its annual organizational meeting, electing officers and district officials. The board approved several operational agreements, including a milk bid and a field hockey merger with Unatego CSD. Personnel and financial reports from May 2025 were also approved.

• Approved proposal for President, Vice-President and Board Committee Assignments (6-0)
• Approved Election of District Officials (6-0)
• Approved bank depositories for District, Capital, and Student Extraclassroom funds (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved DCMO BOCES 2025-2026 milk bid to Instant Whip (6-0)
• Approved lease agreement with DCMO BOCES for classroom space (6-0)
• Approved merger with Unatego CSD for Varsity and Modified Field Hockey (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy 5695 Students and Personal Electronic Devices (6-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda (5-0, 1 abstain)

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education is deciding on a wide range of personnel appointments for summer programs and the 2024-2025 school year. The body is also reviewing a health and welfare services contract and special education placements.

• Personnel appointments for summer tutors ($56/hr), enrichment teachers ($34/hr), and enrichment aides ($15.50/hr)
• Contract for health and welfare services between Sidney Central School District and Union Endicott School District
• Appointment of Lisa Ruland as School Counselor effective September 1, 2025
• Approval of recommendations from the Committee on Special Education for services and placement
• Appointment of summer feeding program kitchen workers at $17.50 per hour

The Board approved the annual budget vote and election results for the 2025-2026 school year. Several district policies were adopted, and the ROC was authorized to negotiate data privacy agreements. The Board also approved personnel and financial reports.

• Approved 2025-2026 annual budget vote and election results (7-0)
• Authorized ROC to negotiate Data Privacy Agreements with vendors (7-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved April 2025 Internal Claims Auditor Report, Treasurer's Report and Budget Transfers (7-0)
• Adopted Policy 1130 Media Relations (7-0)
• Adopted Policy 1230 Public Comment at Board Meetings (7-0)
• Adopted Policy 1305 Soliciting Funds From School Personnel (7-0)
• Adopted Policy 5455 Use of Skateboards, Skates, Rollerblades, and/or Similar Devices and Policy 8240 Traffic and Parking on School Property (7-0)

Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a budget hearing for the 2025-2026 school year, including presentation of the proposed $34,902,348 budget and public comments. During the regular meeting, the board will vote on three propositions: the budget itself, purchasing two electric school buses for up to $416,669, and adopting the Sidney Memorial Public Library budget of $613,765. The board will also consider personnel resignations, appointments, and other consent items.

• Proposition 1: Vote on 2025-2026 school budget of $34,902,348
• Proposition 2: Authorize purchase of two electric school buses not to exceed $416,669 from Capital Bus Reserve Fund
• Proposition 3: Adopt Sidney Memorial Public Library budget of $613,765 for 2025-2026
• Personnel consent agenda includes resignations of three staff and appointments of six substitute teachers, five new teachers, and a volunteer coach
• Flood monitoring presentation to the board

The Board of Education approved the personnel consent agenda and adopted Policy 1500 regarding the public use of school facilities. The meeting included a budget hearing presenting three propositions for the 2025-2026 school year, including a $34,902,348 proposed budget.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved March 2025 Internal Claims Auditor Report, Treasurer's Report and Budget Transfers (6-0)
• Accepted Committee on Special Education recommendations for services and placement (6-0)
• Accepted apparel donation from The Salvation Army valued at $2,004.55 (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy 1230 Public Comment At Board Meetings (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy 1130 Media Relations (6-0)
• Adopted Policy 1500 Public Use of School Facilities (6-0)

Budget Adoption and Regular Meeting

The Sidney Central School Board will hold a budget adoption meeting, including a public hearing on a Repair Reserve fund and a presentation of the 2025-2026 line-item expenditures and revenues. The board will also consider consent items covering personnel appointments, resignations, and the adoption of policies on extreme heat days and an ex-officio student board member. Additional presentations include the New Vision Education Program and electric buses from Leonard Bus Company.

• Public hearing on Repair Reserve fund (7,132 KB presentation)
• 2025-2026 budget presentation with line-item expenditure and revenue documents
• Adoption of Policy 8113 Extreme Heat Condition Days (second reading)
• Personnel consent agenda: multiple resignations, appointments (substitute teachers $125–$150/day, bus driver $19.79/hr), and coaching positions
• Presentation on electric buses by Leonard Bus Company

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education is reviewing a draft budget pending NYS approval and receiving information on electric buses. The meeting includes several personnel actions, including appointments for substitute teachers, coaches, and staff reclassifications.

• Draft budget presentation awaiting NYS budget approval
• Appointment of substitute teachers at rates between $125 and $150 per day
• Appointment of substitute teacher aides at $15.50 per hour
• Appointment of a scorer/timer at $49.00 per event
• Approval of the 2025-2026 instructional calendar

The Board of Education approved several administrative items, including the 2025-2026 instructional calendar and non-resident tuition rates. Members also authorized a $40,000 contract for a signage project and created two new civil service positions. A legal notice was approved for a budget vote and election on May 20, 2025.

• Approved $40,000 contract with ZMK Construction for Capital Outlay Signage Project (7-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Instructional Calendar (7-0)
• Approved legal notice for May 20, 2025 Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election (7-0)
• Approved non-resident tuition rates for 2025-2026 school year (7-0)
• Approved creation of Automotive Mechanic-Bus Driver and Senior Library Clerk positions (7-0)
• Adopted Policy 0111 Sexual Harassment Grievances Under Title IX (7-0)
• Approved January 2025 Internal Claims Auditor Report, Treasurer's Report and Budget Transfers (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy 8113 Extreme Heat Condition Days (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Sidney Central School District Board is meeting to hear a budget presentation on state aid projections for 2025-2026 and an investment plan snapshot. They will vote on conducting a State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) review for the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Project. The board will also approve personnel consent items including resignations, appointments of substitute teachers and coaches, as well as special education recommendations and financial reports.

• Budget presentation: State Aid Projections for 2025-2026 (presentation only, no vote)
• Action on SEQRA review for the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Project (vote taken)
• Personnel consent: resignation of bus driver Stuart Bartels and modified wrestling coach Craig Cerverizzo; appointment of substitute teachers at $125-$150/day, a substitute aide at $15.50/hour, a substitute bus monitor at $15.50/hour, and spring sports coaches including Dale Beckwith – Varsity Baseball
• Approval of December 2024 Internal Claims Auditor Report, Treasurer's Report and Budget Transfers
• Approval of recommendations from the Committee on Special Education and Committee on Preschool Special Education

The Board of Education approved the personnel and general consent agendas, including special education placements and December 2024 financial reports. Members also voted to conduct the State Environmental Quality Review Act process for the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Project.

• Approved minutes from January 14, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved general consent agenda (6-0)
• Accepted Committee on Special Education and Committee on Preschool Special Education recommendations (6-0)
• Approved December 2024 Internal Claims Auditor Report, Treasurer's Report, and Budget Transfers (6-0)
• Approved State Environmental Quality Review Act action for 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Project (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education met to approve several administrative and personnel items. These included staff appointments for teachers, aides, and coaches, as well as the approval of meeting minutes and financial reports.

• Appointment of substitute teachers at rates between $125 and $150 per day
• Appointment of substitute teacher aides at $15.50 per hour
• Appointment of substitute lifeguards at $15.67 per hour
• Appointment of afterschool enrichment teachers at $34.00 per hour
• Acceptance of a $100.00 donation to the Cheer Club from Butler Auto Sales, Inc.

The Board of Education approved the personnel consent agenda, budget transfers, and the November 2024 Internal Claims Auditor and Treasurer's reports. Members also authorized the ROC to negotiate Data Privacy Agreements and approved a student trip to the Oswegatchie Educational Center.

• Approved minutes from December 10, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved November 2024 Internal Claims Auditor Report, Treasurer's Report, and Budget Transfers (7-0)
• Accepted $100.00 donation to the Cheer Club from Butler Auto Sales, Inc. (7-0)
• Accepted Committee on Special Education and Committee on Preschool Special Education recommendations (7-0)
• Approved FFA Winter Camp at Oswegatchie Educational Center Feb 28-March 2, 2025 (7-0)
• Authorized ROC to negotiate Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs) with vendors and contractors (7-0)