Fayetteville-Manlius Schools public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will vote on whether to voluntarily withdraw from the NYS Education Department regionalization study. The board will also hear a presentation on the K-12 mathematics curriculum and consider a new staff-student relations (fraternization) policy. Other action items include continuing a mental health services agreement and approving the installation of four electronic signs at district locations.
- Vote on withdrawing from NYSED regionalization study
- First reading of policy on staff-student relations (fraternization)
- Continuing mental health services agreement with CNY Mental Health Counseling for 2024-25 (year 3 of 5)
- Approval of SEQRA Type II resolution for four electronic signs at district locations
- Presentation on K-12 Mathematics Curriculum
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Board of Education is reviewing the efficacy of current cell phone practices across district buildings. The board also approved personnel actions, financial reports, and a partnership for a varsity sports team.
- Merged girls varsity wrestling team with East Syracuse Minoa Central School District for 2024-25
- Board workshop on cell phone use in schools
- Approval of September 2024 Treasurer's Report and October 2024 Claims Auditor Report
- Revised extraclassroom fund authorization for 2024-25
- K-12 Visual Arts curriculum presentation
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The board will hear presentations on school building action plans and the district's professional development plan. It will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a tax certiorari settlement with Towne Center Retirement Community, LLC, setting a $20 million assessment for 2024 and locking it through 2028-29, and approval of surplus equipment disposal.
- Tax certiorari settlement with Towne Center Retirement Community, LLC for property on Medical Center Drive, setting 2024 assessment at $20 million
- Presentation of building action plans by principals and the district's Professional Development Plan
- Approval of surplus miscellaneous equipment disposal
- Approval of minutes from September 16 and October 7, 2024 meetings
- Approval of budget calendar for 2025-26
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education held a regular meeting on October 7, 2024, at Eagle Hill Middle School. The board accepted the 2023-24 external audit report, approved a memorandum of agreement with the Jewish Community Center, and tabled a proposed non-fraternization policy. They also approved a settlement agreement, amended Title IX appointments, and recognized high school custodial staff.
- Accepted the 2023-24 External Audit Report presented by Grossman St. Amour CPAs
- Approved a memorandum of agreement with the Jewish Community Center
- Tabled the non-fraternization policy in second reading
- Approved a settlement agreement with S.O. as negotiated by legal counsel
- Approved merging boys modified and varsity swimming teams with Chittenango Central School District for 2024-25
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hear presentations on a special education audit and enrollment/hiring data, and consider several action items including a settlement agreement, a non-fraternization policy, and a memorandum of agreement with the Jewish Community Center (tabled). The board will also recognize nine teachers for earning tenure and enter executive session for potential litigation, collective bargaining, and employment history.
- Presentation of 2023-24 special education audit by Schmitt Leadership Group
- Presentation of 2024-25 enrollment and hiring data
- Approval of settlement agreement with S.O. as negotiated by legal counsel
- First reading of non-fraternization policy, moved to second reading
- Memorandum of agreement with Jewish Community Center tabled
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education held a special meeting on September 6, 2024, at 8:45 a.m. The board approved the agenda and then passed a consent agenda that included personnel actions recommended by the superintendent. The meeting adjourned shortly after.
- Approval of personnel actions as recommended by the superintendent
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education held a special meeting at 7:30 a.m. on August 26, 2024. The board approved the agenda with a revision to exclude certain personnel actions, then entered executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person. After returning to public session, the board approved a consent agenda including personnel actions and an authorization. The meeting was adjourned shortly after.
- Board revised agenda to exclude extra assignment rescindments and appointments from personnel actions.
- Board entered executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person.
- Consent agenda approved, including personnel actions and an authorization.
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education held a special meeting and approved an agreement with Research and Marketing Strategies for market research in the 2024-25 school year at a cost of $25,050. The board also approved personnel actions and the disposal of surplus miscellaneous equipment. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $25,050 agreement with Research and Marketing Strategies for student, parent/guardian, and staff surveys plus a triangulation study
- Approved personnel actions as recommended by the Superintendent
- Authorized sale, donation, or disposal of surplus miscellaneous equipment
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education approved the 2024-25 school tax levy of $72,547,830 and library tax levy of $3,513,846, totaling $76,061,676. The board also approved the District Safety Plan, Special Patrol Officer and School Information Resource Officer agreements with the Town of Manlius, and confirmed tax rolls for multiple towns. A public hearing was held on the District Safety Plan.
- Approved school tax levy of $72,547,830 and library tax levy of $3,513,846 for 2024-25
- Approved intermunicipal agreements for Special Patrol Officers and School Information Resource Officers with Town of Manlius
- Approved 2024-25 District Safety Plan after public hearing
- Confirmed tax rolls for towns of Manlius, Pompey, Cazenovia, Sullivan, and Dewitt totaling $3.7 billion in full value
- Approved Title IX appointments and rescinded Policy 0102
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education held a special meeting on July 22, 2024, and approved several actions, including a $235,789 agreement with Contact Community Services for mental health services, policy revisions, and consent agenda items. The meeting was largely procedural, with all motions passing unanimously.
- Approved $235,789 agreement with Contact Community Services for mental health educator and student assistance counselors for 2024-25
- Approved policy 0102 and revisions to policies 0100, 0110.1, and 0110.2
- Authorized intermunicipal agreement with Town of Pompey for school tax collection at $3.50 per parcel
- Approved 24-month printing services contract with OCM BOCES
- Approved sale, donation, or disposal of surplus miscellaneous equipment
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold its reorganizational and regular meeting on July 2, 2024, at Eagle Hill Middle School. The board will elect officers, take oaths, and consider several action items, including approving a $15.4 million capital project bond resolution, contracts with King + King Architects ($1,020,000) and LeChase Construction ($588,000), and a $64,250 agreement with The Equity Prof LLC for DEI services. The meeting also includes public comment and reports from the superintendent and committees.
- Approval of bond resolution for $15,400,000 capital improvement project (roofing, security, HVAC) at multiple schools
- Retention of King + King Architects ($1,020,000) and LeChase Construction ($588,000) for 2024 capital project
- Agreement with The Equity Prof LLC (Dr. Meredith Madden) for $64,250 for DEI/CRSE services
- Election of Board President and Vice President(s), and oath of allegiance to Superintendent Craig Tice and new board members
- Public comment period (pre-registration required by 4:00 p.m.)
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 10, 2024, at Eagle Hill Middle School. They will hear reports on special services and a literacy program pilot, and take action on several resolutions including library agreements, a bus bond, reserve funds, and the 2024-25 Code of Conduct. Public comment and a hearing on the Code of Conduct are also scheduled.
- Approve agreements with Fayetteville Free Library ($2,043,278) and Manlius Library ($1,470,568) for 2024-25
- Approve bus bond resolution
- Set reserve fund limits and transfers, including $9,233,241 for Capital Reserve Fund
- Approve 2024-25 Code of Conduct after public hearing
- Accept results of May 21, 2024 vote and election
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education is holding a special meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, a $9,200 contract extension with Research and Marketing Strategies, and several agreements with OCM BOCES for adult education and cooperative bidding. The board will also consider moving into executive session and adjourning.
- Extension of services with Research and Marketing Strategies for $9,200.00
- Authorization for OCM BOCES to operate Adult and Continuing Education Program for 2024-2025 at no charge
- Participation in 2024-2025 municipal cooperative bids coordinated by OCM BOCES
- Approval of Employment Preparation Education Program with OCM BOCES for 2024-2025
- Approval of Equivalent of Attendance Program with OCM BOCES for 2024-2025
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024-25 budget and receive presentations from the DEI committee. The board will also vote on two large wire transfers for bond repayments, approve minutes, and handle routine consent agenda items.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024-25 budget
- DEI committee recommendations presentations
- Wire transfer of $3,650,103.13 to DASNY for construction bond repayment
- Wire transfer of $15,815,257.64 to Depository Trust Company for construction BAN repayment
- Approval of health & welfare services contract with Syracuse City School District
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education is holding a special meeting to vote on two resolutions: approving the tentative OCM BOCES administrative budget for 2024-25 in the amount of $10,584,454 (with a discrepancy in the text noting $10,584,484), and casting the district's votes in the BOCES annual election for five board seats. The meeting is otherwise procedural, including call to order, pledge, agenda approval, and adjournment.
- Resolution to approve OCM BOCES administrative budget for 2024-25 at $10,584,454 (text also lists $10,584,484)
- Resolution to cast votes in BOCES election for five board seats
- Candidates include Wayne Brownson, Nicholas Blaney, Christine Gregory, Marissa Joy Mims, and Shawn Reyburn
- Special meeting at 8:00 a.m. at District Office, pre-registration required
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Board of Education will review the 2024-25 proposed full budget and property tax report card. Additionally, the Mental Health Task Force will present preliminary recommendations.
- Presentation of 2024-25 Proposed Full Budget
- Mental Health Task Force preliminary recommendations
- Approval of School Information Resource Officer agreements
- Authorization of Enders Road Sidewalk Petition signature
- Employee recognition for bus driver Miss Debbie and attendant Miss Kelly
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a special meeting on April 8, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. The agenda includes approval of the agenda, a consent agenda for personnel actions, and a proposed executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person. The meeting is expected to adjourn at 8:00 a.m.
- Approval of personnel actions as recommended by the Superintendent
- Proposed executive session to discuss employment history of a particular person
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider a consent agenda with two items: personnel actions recommended by the superintendent and a resolution to sell, donate, or dispose of surplus miscellaneous equipment. The meeting is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major policy discussions listed.
- Approval of personnel actions as recommended by the superintendent
- Resolution to sell, donate, or dispose of surplus miscellaneous equipment
- Agenda approval and adjournment procedures
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hear a presentation on the proposed 2024-25 program and revenue budget, and consider several action items including extending a consulting agreement, approving appointments, and entering a telecommunications contract. Public comment is scheduled, and the board will also discuss future meetings and board development.
- Presentation of proposed 2024-25 program and revenue budget
- Approval of agreement extension with Mary Coughlin for consulting services up to $20,000
- Approval of appointments for central treasurers and chief faculty counselors
- Resolution to enter five-year telecommunications service agreement with OCM BOCES (first year approx. $30,000)
- Resolution to sell, donate, or dispose of surplus miscellaneous equipment
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on March 11, 2024, at Eagle Hill Middle School. The agenda includes presentations on the proposed 2024-25 budget and a district capital improvement proposal, followed by several action items. The board will vote on resolutions related to a bus purchase (up to $1,202,000) and a capital project, both to be placed on the May 21, 2024 ballot, as well as approving the 2024-25 school calendar and minutes from prior meetings. Public comment is scheduled, and the meeting will be livestreamed on the district's YouTube channel.
- Presentation on proposed 2024-25 budget by Bradley Corbin
- Presentation on District Capital Improvement Needs by Bradley Corbin and King + King Architects
- Resolution to approve SEQRA Type II action for bus acquisition (up to $1,202,000)
- Resolution to approve SEQRA Type II action for capital project
- Resolution to approve 2024-25 school calendar
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education is holding a special meeting to review and discuss the district's proposed capital improvement project. The Facilities and Community Relations Committees will present the proposal. The agenda includes procedural items and adjournment.
- Presentation and discussion of district capital improvement needs proposal
- Approval of agenda
- Call to order and pledge of allegiance
- Adjournment
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hear presentations on the proposed 2024-25 administrative budget and district capital improvement needs, and will vote on several action items including a tax certiorari settlement, policy adoptions, and consent agenda contracts. The meeting includes public comment and reports from committees.
- Settlement of tax certiorari for 5001 Duguid Road, reducing assessment to $950,000 for 2022-2026
- Bid awards for Mott Road Elementary capital project: Bacon Seiler ($431,900), CoolSys ($560,385), Kondra & Jaquin ($152,968), Emerald Electrical ($197,000)
- Contract with OCM BOCES for lit fiber, up to $44,500 annually for 36 months
- Adoption of policies 0115 and 9645 in second reading
- Appointments of APPR lead evaluators
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will meet on February 12, 2024, to consider several action items, including settling a tax certiorari proceeding for a property at 400 Clinton Street and revising the 2023-2024 school calendar. The board will also hear reports on the Mott Road Elementary physical education curriculum and receive updates from the superintendent and various committees. Public comment is scheduled, and the meeting will conclude with an executive session on employment history and collective negotiations.
- Settle tax certiorari with Luis Mejico and Paula Pons, reducing assessment on 400 Clinton Street to $950,000 for 2022-2026
- Revise 2023-2024 school calendar: early release April 8, no school May 24, early release June 24-25
- Approve minutes from January 8 and January 22, 2024 regular meetings
- Move policies 0115, 9645, and 3000 series to second reading
- Approve surplus miscellaneous equipment sale, donation, or disposal
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 22, 2024, at Eagle Hill Middle School. The board will hear presentations from the Wellwood Agents of Change class and a building report on Fayetteville Elementary music curriculum. Action items include approving appointments, a donation, and a policy on workplace violence prevention. The board will also discuss the Vice President position and consider a consent agenda with personnel actions and disclosure statements.
- Presentation by Wellwood Agents of Change class making a proposal to the board
- Building report on Fayetteville Elementary music curriculum by Eileen Lux
- Appointments of central treasurers and chief faculty counselors with check-signing authority
- Approval of donation of a Tobii device for special education
- Policy 8130.2 (Workplace Violence Prevention) approved in first reading, waiving second reading
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will fill a vacant seat, elect a vice president, and vote on several resolutions, including a tax certiorari settlement and energy consortium participation. The board will also hear a presentation on the Enders Road Elementary art curriculum and receive committee updates.
- Appointment to vacant board seat (vacated by Sharon Lindars)
- Tax certiorari settlement with Voss Signs, LLC: assessment reduced from $748,000 to $682,000 for 2023-24
- Resolution to join NYSMEC for natural gas (max $.656/therm) and electricity (max $.0845/kWh)
- Agreement extension with Mary Coughlin for consulting services up to $20,000
- Adoption of NYSSBA 2000 series policies in second reading