Fayetteville-Manlius Schools public meetings in 2021
22 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will vote on a bond resolution to fund a $52 million capital project at the high school, including renovations, additions, and stadium turf replacement. The board will also consider agreements with King + King Architects and LeChase Construction Services for the project, and approve the results of the December 7, 2021 vote. Reports include a library media program presentation and COVID-19 update.
- Bond resolution authorizing up to $44.8 million in bonds for a $52 million capital project at the high school
- Approval of King + King Architects agreement for architectural services
- Approval of LeChase Construction Services agreement for construction management
- Approval of results of December 7, 2021 vote
- Approval of minutes from November 8 and December 6, 2021 meetings
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a special meeting on December 6, 2021, at F-M High School. The board will immediately enter executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person. The agenda includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, appointment of clerk pro tem, and agenda approval, followed by the executive session and adjournment.
- Special meeting at F-M High School, room 1209
- Executive session to discuss employment history of a particular person
- Appointment of Clerk Pro Tem
- Approval of agenda
- Adjournment
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on November 8, 2021, at Eagle Hill Middle School. The board will hear reports on claims audits and district mental health services, and take action on several items including policy revisions, approval of minutes, and a Special Patrol Officer agreement with the Town of Manlius. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with personnel actions, CSE/CPSE reports, and disposal of surplus equipment, followed by a proposed executive session.
- Approval of Special Patrol Officer agreement with Town of Manlius (SPO Agreement - 2021 Hamberger.pdf)
- Policy revisions: 1530 (first reading), 1110, 1900, 5210 (second reading)
- Approval of minutes from September 13 and October 18, 2021 regular meetings
- Consent agenda: personnel actions, CSE/CPSE reports, Clerk's/Treasurer's report, Claims Auditor report, surplus equipment disposal
- Reports on claims audits and district mental health services
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will review building action plans and provide a COVID-19 update. The agenda also includes approving the upcoming budget calendar and moving revised district policies to a second reading.
- Approval of the 2022-23 budget calendar
- Second reading of revised policies 1110, 1900, and 5210
- Approval of 2021-22 action research proposals
- Creation of a merged boys varsity swimming team with East Syracuse Minoa
- Authorization to sell, donate, or dispose of surplus miscellaneous equipment
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a special meeting to hear reports on the 2020-21 external audit, a COVID update, and a proposed capital project. The board will vote on accepting the audit, personnel actions, a SEQRA negative declaration for the high school project, and resolutions to fund the project and set a December 7 public vote.
- Resolution to accept 2020-21 external audit and corrective action plan
- SEQRA negative declaration for high school renovations, including 4,500 sq. ft. technology addition, cafeteria addition, and turf replacement
- Resolution to transfer $101,651 from special revenue fund and $98,349 from fund balance to Capital Reserve Fund
- Resolution to hold Dec. 7, 2021 special district meeting for $52,000,000 capital project vote
- Personnel actions as recommended by superintendent
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a special meeting at Eagle Hill Middle School. The board will immediately enter executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, with no public discussion of that topic. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, pledge, appointing a clerk pro tem, approving the agenda, entering executive session, and adjourning.
- Executive session to discuss superintendent's evaluation
- Appointment of Clerk Pro Tem
- Approval of agenda
- Meeting at Eagle Hill Middle School, room 304
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will meet on September 13, 2021, to act on several items, including approving a Special Patrol Officer agreement with the Town of Manlius, revising a reserve fund limit, and adopting a district welcome statement. The board will also hear a presentation on the high school capital project and receive committee reports.
- Approve Special Patrol Officer agreement with Town of Manlius Police Department
- Revise Reserve for Debt Service limit to $163,000, transferring up to $3,000 from fund balance
- Adopt district welcome statement on inclusion and diversity
- Approve personnel actions as recommended by superintendent
- Approve consent agenda including merged varsity girls swimming and diving team with Cazenovia
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a special meeting on September 2, 2021, to discuss and vote on the superintendent's recommended reopening protocols for the 2021-2022 school year. The agenda includes a presentation on the reopening plan, public comment focused on reopening, and approval of personnel actions.
- Vote on approval of reopening protocols as recommended by the Superintendent
- Superintendent's report on reopening, including plan and vaccination data
- Public comment period on reopening (pre-registration required)
- Approval of personnel actions as recommended by the Superintendent
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education held a special meeting to approve personnel actions and the District Plan for Special Education. The board also approved a consent agenda including a $13,600 agreement with BOCES for summer school facility use and contracts for translation and music therapy services.
- Approval of the District Plan for Special Education
- Agreement with BOCES for summer school facility use costing $13,600.00
- Contract for translation services for the 2021-22 school year
- Contract for music therapy services at a rate of $120 per hour
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the District Safety Plan, a capital project update from King + King Architects, and several action items. Key actions include confirming tax rolls, approving a $69.6 million tax levy, and approving agreements for school police officers. The board will also vote on policies, personnel actions, and a resolution to declare lead agency for environmental review of the capital project.
- Approve tax levy of $66,324,264 plus $3,301,853 library levy, total $69,626,117
- Confirm tax rolls for Manlius, Pompey, Cazenovia, Sullivan, Dewitt totaling $2.58 billion taxable value
- Public hearing on 2021-22 District Safety Plan
- Capital project update: high school technology and cafeteria additions, turf replacement
- Approve Special Patrol Officer and School Information Resource Officer agreements with Town of Manlius
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education is holding a special meeting on July 19, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes approval of the meeting agenda and a vote on personnel actions as recommended by the Superintendent. The meeting is open to the public via pre-registration and livestream.
- Approval of agenda
- Personnel actions as recommended by the Superintendent
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education holds its annual re-organizational meeting to elect a president and vice president, administer oaths to newly re-elected members and the superintendent, and approve a slate of appointments, designations, and authorizations for the coming year. The board also reviews the 2021-22 District Safety Plan, which will be formally adopted at a future meeting, and takes public comment.
- Nomination and election of Board President and Vice President(s)
- Oath of Allegiance administered to Superintendent Craig Tice and re-elected board members Sharon Lindars, Marissa Joy Mims, and Daniel Seidberg
- Appointments include District Clerk Sarah Gridley ($5,000 stipend), Treasurer Sheryl Conley, and Independent Auditor Grossman St. Amour CPAs PLLC
- Designations include JP Morgan Chase Bank as primary depository and Eagle Bulletin/Post Standard as official newspapers
- Authorizations include external wire payments up to $2,500,000 and bonding coverage up to $2,000,000 for certain positions
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a special meeting to vote on personnel actions, authorize emergency pesticide application at Mott Road Elementary, and move into executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation. The agenda also includes routine items such as appointing a clerk pro tem and approving the agenda.
- Personnel actions as recommended by the superintendent
- Emergency pesticide application at Mott Road Elementary
- Executive session for superintendent's evaluation
- Appointment of Clerk Pro Tem
- Approval of agenda
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2021-22 budget, presented by Superintendent Tice and Assistant Superintendent Furlong. The board will also vote on several action items, including personnel actions, policy approvals, a contract with Ithaca City School District, a calendar adjustment, and two construction-related contracts. The agenda includes routine procedural items and reports from committees.
- Public hearing on proposed 2021-22 budget
- Contract with Ithaca City School District for health and welfare services (2020-21)
- Calendar adjustment: schools closed May 28, half-days for K-8 on June 22-24
- King + King Architects contract amendment No. 12 for $36,000
- LeChase Construction Services pre-referendum contract for $10,000
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a public hearing on additional in-person instruction days, receive presentations on the capital project and the proposed 2021-22 budget, and vote on adopting the budget and property tax report card. The board will also act on several resolutions, including approving the OCM BOCES administrative budget of $8,938,696, personnel actions, and contracts for health and welfare services. Consent agenda items include approval of CSE/CPSE reports, clerk/treasurer reports, and textbook adoptions.
- Adoption of 2021-22 Budget and Property Tax Report Card
- Resolution to adopt OCM BOCES Administrative Budget of $8,938,696
- Approve Traffic Impact Assessment at F-M High School, cost not to exceed $5,750
- Accept proposal from CME Associates for construction testing on Pride Lane Paving Project, estimated $7,486
- Public hearing on additional days of in-person instruction
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider adopting the Onondaga County Health Department policy that would reduce social distancing between students from six feet to three feet, while keeping six feet between students and adults. The board will also vote on personnel actions and may enter an executive session.
- Vote on Onondaga County Health Department Policy Proposal to reduce student social distancing to 3 feet
- Approval of personnel actions as recommended by the Superintendent
- Possible executive/exempt session discussion
- Approval of meeting agenda
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a budget workshop, COVID-19 update, and annual statistical report. The board will vote on several resolutions, including a $713,660 bus purchase proposition for the May 18, 2021 vote, a capital project transfer, and the 2020-21 annual budget notice. Public comment is available via a form.
- Budget Workshop #3 presented by Assistant Superintendent Furlong
- Resolution to approve bus purchase proposition up to $713,660 for May 18, 2021 vote
- SEQRA Type II resolution for re-paving Pride Lane, floor replacement at Enders Road, security at F-M High School
- Approval of 2021-22 school calendar
- Approval of 2020-21 annual budget notice with anticipated amendment for Fayetteville Free Library
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education is holding a special meeting with a budget workshop presentation, followed by reports, public comment, and action on personnel and a BOCES board nomination. The meeting also includes a proposed executive session and adjournment.
- Budget Workshop #2 presented by Assistant Superintendent Furlong
- Personnel actions approval as recommended by the Superintendent
- Nomination of Marissa Joy Mims to OCM BOCES Board for 3-year term starting July 1, 2021
- Public comment period with form submission deadline 5:45 p.m.
- Proposed executive/exempt session from 7:40-8:40 p.m.
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education is holding a special meeting to vote on resolutions to offer a fall 2 sports season for football, cheerleading, girls swimming, volleyball, and winter track, in accordance with Onondaga County Health Department guidelines. The board will also consider personnel actions as recommended by the Superintendent. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no other substantive items on the agenda.
- Resolution to offer fall 2 season for modified, JV, and varsity football
- Resolution to offer fall 2 season for varsity cheerleading
- Resolution to offer fall 2 season for varsity girls swimming
- Resolution to offer fall 2 season for modified, JV, and varsity boys and girls volleyball
- Resolution to offer fall 2 season for varsity winter track
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hear a presentation on the district's school start time study by Dr. Daniel Lewin of Children's National Medical Center. The board will also consider accepting two donations totaling $326,826.06 from Eagle Creek Solar LLC and Green Lakes Solar LLC for STEM education, and approve the retention of LeChase Construction Services, LLC for a capital project at the high school. Other action items include approving minutes, personnel actions, and revised policies.
- Acceptance of $163,413.03 donation from Eagle Creek Solar LLC and $163,413.03 from Green Lakes Solar LLC for STEM education
- Retention of LeChase Construction Services, LLC as construction manager for high school capital project
- Approval of revised policies 7530 and 7550 in second reading
- Approval of minutes from four prior meetings (Jan 11, 21, 25, 30)
- Approval of personnel actions as recommended by the Superintendent
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education is holding a special meeting that includes the first budget workshop for the 2021-22 school year, featuring a presentation by Assistant Superintendent Furlong on the district's revenue and expenditure outlook. The board will also consider personnel actions and hold discussions on public comment for standardized testing, district-wide technology, and interscholastic athletics. A proposed executive session and adjournment are also on the agenda.
- Budget Workshop #1: 2021-22 Revenue & Expenditure Outlook presentation
- Personnel actions approval as recommended by the Superintendent
- Discussion of public comment period on standardized testing
- Discussion of district-wide technology
- Discussion of interscholastic athletics
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 11, 2021, starting with a Hall of Distinction induction ceremony. The board will consider approving minutes, personnel actions, and revised policies 7530 and 7550, and will also handle consent agenda items including special education reports, financial reports, and disposal of surplus equipment.
- Hall of Distinction Induction Ceremony
- Approval of minutes from Dec 14, 2020 regular and Dec 28, 2020 special meetings
- Personnel actions as recommended by the Superintendent
- First reading of revised policies 7530 and 7550
- Resolution to sell, donate, or dispose of surplus miscellaneous equipment