Fayetteville-Manlius Schools public meetings in 2025
24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Facilities Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss options for future capital projects. Topics include potential project votes in December 2026 and December 2028, as well as the Baldwinsville model.
- December 2026 Capital Project Vote
- December 2028 Capital Project Vote
- Recent referendum projects
- Baldwinsville model
- Adjustments to EH and WW
Community Relations Committee
The Fayetteville-Manlius Schools Community Relations Committee will convene on December 3, 2025, at 1:30 PM at the F-M District Office. The agenda contains only procedural items: a reference to a past communications service, a placeholder for future agenda items, and a listing of next meetings. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.
Facilities Committee
The Facilities Committee will review several capital projects, including roofing, safety, security, and HVAC updates. The body will also discuss project phasing, timing, and grant applications for transportation and other needs.
- $52M Capital Project Phasing/Timing
- $15.4M Capital Project (Roofing, Safety, Security & HVAC)
- 2025-26 $1.0M Capital Transfer project
- $350K Transportation Bus Lift grant
- $150K Stirpe Grant application
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee will meet to discuss district policies that do not match NYSSBA standards. The body will also identify future agenda items and quarterly policy updates.
- Review of unmatched FM to NYSSBA policies
- Discussion of quarterly policy updates
Board of Education
The Board of Education will discuss school start time and bell schedule adjustments and review annual district statistics. The body is also deciding on a contract for architectural services for a 2025 Capital Transfer Project.
- Approval of King + King Architects for a 2025 Capital Transfer Project with a total cost authorization of $1,000,000.00
- Presentation on School Start Time and Bell Schedule Adjustments
- Approval of revised policy 7210 and the NYSSBA 9000 policy series
- Creation of a merged girls varsity wrestling team with East Syracuse Minoa Central School District for 2025-26
- Review of the 2025-26 District Safety Plan (public hearing scheduled for January 12, 2026)
Audit Committee
The Fayetteville-Manlius Schools Audit Committee meets to review the annual claims audit for November 2024 through October 2025 and receive an update on the prior year’s internal audit. A preliminary discussion will also take place on the scope of next year’s internal audit.
- Annual claims audit review (November 2024–October 2025)
- Update on 2024-2025 internal audit
- Preliminary discussion on 2025-2026 internal audit
Board of Education
The Board of Education held an executive session to discuss the superintendent search and received presentations on building action plans from principals. The board also advanced several policy revisions to a second reading and approved the 2026-27 budget calendar.
- Executive session regarding the superintendent search
- Presentations on 2025-26 Building Action Plans for FayEl, High School, Enders Road, Wellwood, Mott Road, and Eagle Hill
- Movement of revised policy 7210 and 9000 series policies to second reading
- Approval of the 2026-27 budget calendar
- Information on OCM BOCES Capital Project with voting on Nov. 19, 2025
Board of Education
The Board of Education is reviewing the 2024-25 external audit and current enrollment and hiring data. The board is also deciding on an amendment to the employment agreement for Superintendent Craig J. Tice.
- Approval of 2024-25 External Audit Report
- Amendment to Superintendent Craig J. Tice's employment agreement effective July 1, 2025
- Presentation of district enrollment and hiring data
- Approval of September 2025 Claims Auditor Report
- Approval of June 2025 and July 2025 Treasurer's Reports
Board of Education
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hear presentations on the school resource officer program with the Town of Manlius Police Department and on the district's food services program, including participation in federal meal programs. The board also approved revised reserve fund limits, setting the debt service reserve at up to $1,010,000 and the liability reserve at up to $3,750,000. An executive session was held to discuss employment history and a current investigation.
- Presentation on partnership with Town of Manlius Police Department and school resource officer program
- Presentation on Food Services Department, including School Breakfast and National School Lunch programs
- Approved revised reserve resolutions: Debt Service Reserve limit up to $1,010,000; Liability Reserve Fund limit up to $3,750,000
- Approved NYSSBA Convention attendance for board member Marissa Joy Mims
- Executive session held for employment history discussion and current investigation
Board of Education
The Board of Education held a special meeting to approve a consent agenda featuring several legal settlements and personnel actions. The board also entered an executive session to discuss the discipline of a specific individual.
- Tax certiorari settlement for 8230 Manlius-Cazenovia Road reducing 2025-26 assessed value from $4,853,000 to $2,477,000
- Settlement of Improper Practice Charge PERB No. U-3731 with UPSEU
- Settlement agreement for SED Case No. 45,579 including the withdrawal of disciplinary charges and acceptance of an employee resignation
- Creation of a merged boys and girls varsity and modified swimming team with Cazenovia Central School District for 2025-26
- Approval of FMTA memorandum of understanding regarding remote learning
Board of Education
The Board of Education is confirming tax rolls and approving the school and library tax levies. The meeting also includes public hearings on the District Safety Plan and Code of Conduct, as well as approvals for security and mental health service contracts.
- Approval of a $75,127,561 school tax levy and $3,604,203 library tax levy
- Public hearings on the 2025-26 District Safety Plan and Code of Conduct
- Tax certiorari settlement with Fayetteville Hotel Ownership LLC setting property value at $4,298,000
- Intermunicipal agreement with Town of Manlius for Special Patrol Officers and School Information Resource Officers
- Agreements with Contact Community Services for student assistance and mental health programs totaling $250,712.00
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving a revised cell phone policy (5695) in first reading, merging boys and girls varsity and modified swimming with Chittenango, and approving farm leases with Paul Shapero and Paul R. O'Mara. The board will also enter executive session to discuss the superintendent's contract.
- Approval of revised policy 5695 on cell phone use in first reading, waiving second reading
- Merged boys and girls varsity and modified swimming team with Chittenango Central School District for 2025-26
- Farm lease agreement with Paul Shapero for 2025-26
- Farm lease agreement with Paul R. O'Mara of Agri-Venture for 2025-26
- Intermunicipal agreement with Town of Pompey for school tax collection at $3.50 per parcel
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold its reorganizational meeting, electing a board president and vice president and administering oaths to newly elected members and the superintendent. The board will also vote on appointments, designations, and authorizations for the 2025-26 school year, and hear presentations on equity work and the new district website. Additionally, the board will vote on adopting goals for 2025-2026 and on several policies, including a new policy on cell phone use and a policy on maximum temperature for buildings.
- Election of Sarah Fitzgerald as Board President and Rebecca Cohen as Vice President.
- Vote on appointments, designations, and authorizations for the 2025-26 school year.
- Presentation on 'Partnering for Progress: Advancing Equity and Excellence at F-M'.
- Vote to approve revised policy 5670 and new policy 5695 on cell phone use in first reading.
- Authorization for a consulting agreement with Paula Kopp for up to $4,000.
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education is holding a special meeting to act on a consent agenda that includes ratifying an impartial hearing officer appointment, approving personnel actions recommended by the superintendent, and authorizing the sale, donation, or disposal of surplus miscellaneous equipment. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Ratification of Impartial Hearing Officer Susan Barbour for case 653046
- Approval of personnel actions as recommended by the superintendent
- Authorization to sell, donate, or dispose of surplus miscellaneous equipment
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education is voting on a bus bond resolution authorizing up to $1,513,315 for six school buses and two minivans, and a revised capital improvement bond resolution for up to $15,400,000 for renovations at multiple schools. The board will also hear presentations on special services and restorative justice, artificial intelligence in schools, and a high school bell schedule update.
- Approval of bus bond resolution for $1,513,315 to purchase six school buses and two minivans
- Approval of revised capital improvement bond resolution for up to $15,400,000 for renovations at Fayetteville-Manlius High School, Wellwood Middle School, Eagle Hill Middle School, Enders Elementary, Fayetteville Elementary, Mott Road Elementary, District Office, Support Services Maintenance Building, and Conference Center
- Presentation on special services and restorative justice by Assistant Superintendent Evans and Principal Trish Fogarty
- Presentation on artificial intelligence in schools by Superintendent Tice
- Presentation on School Start Time Committee update and high school bell schedule
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a special meeting on May 20, 2025, at Wellwood Middle School. The board will vote on a consent agenda including personnel actions and special education recommendations, then move into executive session to discuss student discipline and the superintendent's evaluation.
- Executive session for student discipline matters and superintendent's evaluation
- Approval of personnel actions as recommended by the superintendent
- Acceptance of CPSE/CSE recommendations for program implementation
- Meeting to be held at Wellwood Middle School library at 6:00 p.m.
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 budget. The board will also hear presentations on a K-6 literacy program and the Big Read/F-M Zen initiative. New business includes approving a consulting agreement with a retiring principal for up to $4,000 and setting the reorganization meeting date.
- Public hearing on proposed 2025-26 budget
- Presentation and proposal of K-6 Literacy Program
- Approval of consulting agreement with Deborah Capri for up to $4,000
- Setting 2025-2026 reorganization meeting for July 8, 2025
- First reading of policy 2245 on student board member
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education adopted the 2025-26 budget and property tax report card, approved a SEQRA resolution for capital project work including a fuel tank replacement, and approved the OCM BOCES administrative budget of $11,370,274. The board also acknowledged federal Title IX regulation changes, waiving first reading and approving revised policies 0100, 0110.2, 0115, and 0111, and rescinding policies 0110.1 and 0100.2.
- Adoption of 2025-26 budget and property tax report card
- Approval of OCM BOCES administrative budget of $11,370,274
- SEQRA Type II resolution for 2025 capital improvement project including district fuel tank replacement
- Approval of revised Title IX policies and appointments in response to federal regulation changes
- Presentation of the 2025-26 proposed full budget and property tax report card
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Board of Education held a special meeting to approve a consent agenda. This included a proposal to let voters decide on the purchase of new transport vehicles and a revised annual budget notice.
- Proposition to purchase six school buses and two minivans for a total sum not to exceed $1,513,315
- Approval of the revised annual budget notice for May 2025
- Approval of personnel actions as recommended by the Superintendent
- SEQRA Resolution determining the vehicle acquisition is a Type II Action
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hear a presentation on the proposed 2025-26 program, transportation and revenue budget. The board will vote on a resolution to place a $1,386,315 vehicle proposition (six school buses and two minivans) on the May 20, 2025 ballot. Other actions include approving the annual budget notice, joining a class action suit versus Cintas Corporation, and tabling policy revisions related to Title IX.
- Presentation of the proposed 2025-26 program, transportation and revenue budget by Bradley Corbin.
- Resolution to authorize a $1,386,315 bus proposition (six diesel buses, two gasoline minivans) for the May 20, 2025 vote.
- Approval of the annual budget notice for the May 2025 election.
- Authorization for the district to join a class action suit versus Cintas Corporation.
- Tabling of policy revisions (0100, 0110.2, 0115, 0111) and Title IX appointments due to recent federal changes.
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hear a presentation on the proposed 2025-26 capital and administrative budget. The board will also vote on the 2025-26 school calendar and approve NYSSBA policy updates. Several consent agenda items include awarding a $124,900 electrical contract for capital improvements and approving universal pre-kindergarten contracts.
- Presentation of proposed 2025-26 capital and administrative budget
- Approval of 2025-26 school calendar
- Award of $124,900 electrical contract to Billitier Electric for capital improvements at High School, Wellwood, and Eagle Hill
- Approval of universal pre-kindergarten contracts with Hal Welsh East Area Family YMCA, Shining Stars Daycare, and Manlius YMCA
- Approval of NYSSBA 8000s series policies in second reading
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Board of Education is reviewing data and state updates regarding the K-6 Literacy program. The body also entered executive session to discuss a superintendent search and a student discipline matter.
- Adoption of 4000 series policies (second reading) and 8000 series policies (first reading)
- Approval of 'Generacion AP' by KLETT World Languages textbook (1st edition, 2025)
- Approval of December 2024 Treasurer's Report and January 2025 Claims Auditor Report
- Approval of CPSE and CSE reports for program implementation
- Recognition of faculty members Hannah Douglas, Laurel Pritchard, and Denise Mahns
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The Board of Education will hold a budget workshop to discuss district capital needs as they relate to budget development. The board will also consider approving personnel actions and may enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining and employment history.
- Budget workshop presentation on district capital needs by Superintendent Tice and Asst. Superintendent Corbin
- Consent agenda includes approval of personnel actions as recommended by the Superintendent
- Proposed executive session to discuss collective bargaining and employment history of a particular person
Prior Board Meetings (Archive)
The board voted to engage OCM BOCES District Superintendent Matthew L. Cook as lead consultant to replace the retiring superintendent. It also adopted a new staff-student fraternization policy and accepted a revised internal audit corrective action plan. The meeting included updates on the superintendent search and community survey results.
- Engaged OCM BOCES District Superintendent Matthew L. Cook to lead superintendent search
- Adopted Policy 9150: Staff-Student Relations (Fraternization) in second reading
- Accepted revised internal audit Corrective Action Plan
- Approved consent agenda items including CSE/CPSE reports, personnel actions, and financial reports
- Scheduled future meetings: workshop Jan 27, budget presentations Feb 10 and March 24