Fayetteville-Manlius Schools public meetings in 2023
19 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, entering executive session to discuss a personnel matter before returning to public session. The board will hear reports from Wellwood Middle School and the district claims auditor, hold a public hearing on tax exemptions, and consider several action items including bid awards, a consultant contract extension, and policy updates.
- Award $1,502,000 roofing bid to Titan Roofing, Inc. and $227,000 plumbing bid to Bellucci Enterprises, Inc. for High School Phase 2 Capital Improvement Project
- Authorize extending Jeffrey Gordon's consulting contract through June 30, 2024, not to exceed $20,000
- Approve an Agreement and General Release with a tenured employee (details in executive session)
- Public hearing on tax exemptions and public comment period
- Move 2000 series policies to second reading as part of NYSSBA policy transition
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, hearing reports from Eagle Hill Middle School and on a Tri-States Consortium visit, and taking action on several items. Key actions include approving a tax certiorari settlement for 400 Clinton Street, designations for acting officials, and a substitute teacher pay rate update. The board will also enter executive session to discuss employment history and real property.
- Settle tax certiorari with 400 Clinton Street Fayetteville, LLC, reducing assessment to $1,900,000 for 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025
- Approve substitute teaching pay rate update (see attachment)
- Approve designations for acting superintendent and principals
- Approve attendance of Marissa Mims at 2023 NSBA Conference
- Public comment period with pre-registration required
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on November 6, 2023, at Eagle Hill Middle School. The board will receive presentations on the annual statistical report for 2021-22, a recap of the Oct. 18 Electric Bus Town Hall, and information on veterans, senior citizens, and first responder tax exemptions. It will also consider consent agenda items including personnel actions, a bid award for athletic equipment reconditioning, and a resolution to dispose of surplus equipment, followed by a proposed executive session.
- Presentation of 2021-22 annual statistical report
- Recap of Oct. 18 Electric Bus Town Hall
- Presentation on veterans, senior citizens, and first responder tax exemptions
- Bid award for athletic reconditioning to Stadium Systems (Bid #FMB 10-27-23)
- Resolution to sell, donate, or dispose of surplus miscellaneous equipment
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on October 16, 2023, at Eagle Hill Middle School. The board will hear presentations on building action plans and an electric bus town hall, and will vote on several action items including approving minutes, the annual policy review, the 2024-25 budget calendar, and a $31,200 contract with Schmitt Leadership Group for a special education audit. Public comment is available with pre-registration.
- Approval of agreement with Schmitt Leadership Group, LLC for special education audit at $31,200
- Approval of 2024-25 budget calendar
- Annual policy review of 10 district policies
- Approval of minutes from September 5, 11, and October 2 meetings
- Consent agenda includes personnel actions, CSE/CPSE reports, and surplus equipment disposal
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on October 2, 2023, at Eagle Hill Middle School. The board will hear presentations on the 2022-23 external audit and the grades 7-12 science curriculum, then vote on several resolutions, including authorizing litigation against social media companies, approving a partial settlement in vaping litigation, and approving an agreement with a permanent employee. The board will also enter executive session to discuss a personnel matter.
- Authorize litigation against social media companies (Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP and Ferrara Fiorenza PC)
- Approve partial settlement of vaping litigation against Altria (minimum $6,332)
- Approve Agreement and General Release with a permanent employee
- Accept 2022-23 External Audit Report (presented by Grossman St. Amour CPAs)
- Move November 13, 2023 meeting to November 6, 2023
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with presentations on student climate survey results, the athletics program, and enrollment data. Action items include approving a $121,000 construction management agreement with LeChase Construction for 2023 capital projects, a $22,725 contract with RMS for climate surveys, and revised reserve resolutions. The board will also consider appointments, designations, and personnel actions.
- Approve $121,000 agreement with LeChase Construction for 2023 Capital Transfer Projects
- Approve $22,725 agreement with RMS for student, parent/guardian, and staff climate surveys
- Revise Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve limit to $3,000,000 with $200,000 transfer
- Approve appointments for treasurers, CSE committees, and APPR lead evaluators
- Designate petty cash custodians totaling $550 across schools
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a special meeting on September 5, 2023, at 7:45 a.m. in the high school auditorium. The board is set to approve the agenda, personnel actions recommended by the superintendent, and annual disclosure statements of outside business interests. The meeting is expected to adjourn by 7:50 a.m.
- Approval of personnel actions as recommended by the Superintendent
- Acknowledgment of annual disclosure of outside business interests for administrators, supervisors, and board members
- Special meeting held at Fayetteville-Manlius High School Auditorium
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a special meeting to approve the agenda, personnel actions, and a consent agenda item creating a merged girls modified and varsity swimming team with Cazenovia Central School District for the 2023-24 academic year. The meeting is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. at Eagle Hill Middle School and is expected to adjourn by 8:05 a.m.
- Approval of personnel actions as recommended by the Superintendent
- Creation of a merged girls modified and varsity swimming team with Cazenovia Central School District for 2023-24
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a special meeting to approve the agenda, personnel actions recommended by the superintendent, and annual disclosure statements of outside business interests for district administrators, supervisors, and board members. The meeting is largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of personnel actions as recommended by the Superintendent
- Acknowledgment of annual disclosure statements for 2023-24 for district administrators, supervisors, and board members
- Approval of the meeting agenda as presented
- Adjournment of the meeting
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 14, 2023, at Eagle Hill Middle School. Key actions include approving the 2023-24 tax levy and tax rolls, the District Safety Plan, and agreements for school police officers. The board will also hear a presentation on safety and security audits and hold a public hearing on the safety plan.
- Approve 2023-24 tax levy of $70,102,633 and library tax levy of $3,424,294 (total $73,526,927)
- Confirm tax rolls for towns of Manlius, Pompey, Cazenovia, Sullivan, and Dewitt
- Approve Special Patrol Officer and School Information Resource Officer agreements with Town of Manlius Police
- Approve 2023-24 District Safety Plan
- Approve revised agreement for student assistance counselors at $143,087
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education is holding a special meeting to approve personnel actions as recommended by the Superintendent and to declare miscellaneous equipment as surplus for sale, donation, or disposal. The agenda is largely procedural, with these items on the consent agenda and no public hearings or major policy discussions.
- Approval of personnel actions as recommended by the Superintendent
- Resolution to sell, donate, or dispose of surplus miscellaneous equipment
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Adjournment
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold its reorganizational and regular meeting on July 10, 2023, at Eagle Hill Middle School. The board will elect a president and vice president(s), administer oaths to newly elected members and the superintendent, and approve a slate of annual appointments, designations, and authorizations. The agenda also includes a public comment period and a move into executive session to discuss a personnel matter. The 2023-24 District Safety Plan is available for review but adoption is scheduled for the next meeting.
- Election of Board President and Vice President(s)
- Appointments include District Clerk Sarah Gridley ($5,000 stipend), Deputy Clerk Sandra Fanto ($3,500), Treasurer Sheryl Conley, and Independent Auditor Grossman St. Amour CPAs PLLC
- Designations include JP Morgan Chase Bank as primary depository, Eagle Bulletin and Post Standard as official newspapers, and petty cash funds totaling $550 (general), $600 (special aid), and $3,200 (athletic change)
- Authorization for external wire payments up to $2,500,000 by the District Treasurer or deputy treasurer
- Executive session to discuss employment history of a particular person
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a special meeting on June 14, 2023, at Eagle Hill Middle School. The agenda includes opening items (call to order, pledge, agenda approval) and a consent agenda for personnel actions as recommended by the Superintendent, followed by adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.
- Approval of agenda as presented
- Personnel actions as recommended by the Superintendent
- Meeting held at Eagle Hill Middle School cafeteria
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a special meeting on May 16, 2023, at Fayetteville Elementary. The board will immediately enter executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, with no public action items on the agenda.
- Appointment of Clerk Pro Tem
- Approval of agenda
- Move into executive session for superintendent's evaluation
- Adjournment
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-24 budget and consider several action items, including a $268,687 contract for mental health services and multiple policy adoptions. The board will also vote on consent agenda items such as a $77,380 engineering purchase and a $40,000 building survey contract. Public comment is scheduled, and the meeting will be livestreamed.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023-24 budget
- Contract with Contact Community Services for mental health educator and student assistance counselors: $268,687
- Adopt policy 8330 in second reading; waive second reading for policies 3420/0100 and 0110
- Purchase M/E Engineering commissioning services for 2021 Capital Improvement Contract: $77,380
- RFP award to King + King Architects for Building Condition Survey Services: $40,000
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a special meeting to review the 2023-24 budget proposal, vote on policy transitions, and approve a consulting agreement. The board will also consider consent agenda items including a truck purchase and surplus equipment disposal.
- 2023-24 Budget Proposal presentation (Program and Revenue Budget)
- NYSSBA policy transition: 1000 and 7000 series policies in second reading
- Policy 1321 (students as ex officio board members) and 1000 exhibits C/D in first reading
- Consulting agreement with Russell McCarty up to $20,000 through Dec 31, 2023
- Bid award: Isuzu Box Truck with Morgan Van Body & Maxon Liftgate to Allegiance Trucks for $60,679
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hear presentations on the 6-month claims audit and the administrative portion of the 2023-24 budget, then take action on several resolutions, including approving the 2023-24 school calendar, a bus purchase proposition, and the annual budget notice for the May 16 vote.
- 2023-24 school calendar approval
- Bus proposition: up to $1,182,121 for six student transport vehicles, to be voted on May 16, 2023
- SEQRA Type II resolution for HVAC upgrades and toilet room renovation at Mott Road Elementary
- 2022-23 annual budget notice, including May 16 vote on budget, bus purchase, library appropriations, and three board seats
- Presentation of 2023-24 administrative budget
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with presentations on property tax exemptions, the electric bus transition, and the 2023-24 capital budget. Action items include approving an emergency project to replace the kitchen hood at Eagle Hill Middle School at a maximum cost of $200,000, adopting policy series, and approving appointments and goals.
- Resolution to approve Eagle Hill Emergency Project (kitchen hood replacement) at max $200,000, funded by cafeteria funds and State Aid
- Presentation on property tax exemptions (Veteran's, Fire/EMS, senior citizen's)
- Presentation on NYS mandate to transition to electric bus fleet by 2027
- Presentation on 2023-24 budget capital expenditures
- Approval of 6000 series policies (2nd reading) and 1000/7000 series policies (1st reading)
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 9, 2023, at Eagle Hill Middle School. The board will vote on a consulting agreement with retired Assistant Superintendent Jeffrey Gordon (up to $20,000), approve personnel appointments and designations, and consider policy changes. It will also award bids for the Eagle Hill kitchen hood project ($154,140) and Wellwood window replacement ($38,490), plus approve routine minutes and reports.
- Consulting agreement with Jeffrey Gordon up to $20,000 through Dec 31, 2023
- Bid award to Erie Mechanical Contractors for Eagle Hill kitchen hood project, $154,140
- Bid award to BR Johnson, LLC for Wellwood Middle School window replacement, $38,490
- First reading of 6000 series policies (NYSSBA policy transition)
- Appointments: Equal Opportunity Coordinator, APPR Lead Evaluators, credit card users