Fulton City Schools public meetings in 2023
28 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Board of Education is reviewing the 2024-2025 budget calendar and various district reports. Key discussions include a multi-year technology contract and amendments to construction management services.
- $1,284,685.86 maximum cost for a three-year BOCES computer hardware and software contract
- LeChase Construction Services contract amendment for the 2019 Capital Improvement Project
- $2,000 donation from Fulton Savings Bank for WorkKeys Assessment Program
- Approval of the 2024-2025 budget calendar
- Approval of eight new district policies
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 28, 2023, at the FJHS Library. The board will vote on adopting a new student-created logo for the Red Dragons mascot, approve financial reports, and act on several personnel appointments and resignations. The agenda also includes first readings of multiple policies and a discussion of the 2024-2025 budget timeline.
- Approve Mascot/Logo: Adopt the new 'Red Dragons' logo created by students, replacing the retired 'Red Raider' mascot.
- Appoint Business Manager: Kathaleen Hooper, probationary, effective 01/02/24, salary $85,000 pro-rated.
- Appoint Benefits Administrator: Leah Holmes, probationary, effective 12/18/23, salary $75,000 pro-rated.
- Accept Financials: Approve routine financial reports including warrants #35-40 and October 2023 treasurer's report.
- First Reading of Policies: Review of 8 policies including Dignity for All Students Act and Student Directory Information.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City Schools Policy Committee is meeting via Google Meet to review and discuss a series of school district policies. Items include policies on student/staff memorials, student directory information, impartial hearing officers, the Dignity for All Students Act, and several administrative policies. The agenda lists these items for discussion, but does not indicate whether any final decisions will be made.
- 1515.0 Student/Staff Memorial or Commemoration Policy and Regulation
- 5501.0 Student Directory Information
- 4323.0 Selection and Board Appointment of Impartial Hearing Officers
- 5410.0 Dignity for all Students Act
- 0200.0 School District Goals and 0001.0 Educational Philosophy
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 14, 2023, at the FJHS Library. The board will vote on routine financial reports, a BOCES lease renewal for space at 167 South Fourth Street, property disposals, a healthcare reserve plan, donations, and several personnel actions including retirements, resignations, leaves, and teacher appointments. The agenda also includes reports on veterans, a logo/mascot presentation, elementary assessments, and a solar eclipse calendar change.
- Approve BOCES lease agreement for top two floors at 167 South Fourth Street, Fulton, NY (20,000 sq ft)
- Accept financial reports (Warrants #29-34) and approve healthcare reserve plan
- Declare surplus property including kitchen steamer, curriculum materials, work table, couch, and IT disposals
- Accept donations: $200 from Mannion Copani and $100 from Nicholas Gardner DDS for School Champions Supplies
- Approve retirement of Benefits Administrator Michele Doyle (effective 01/24/24) and resignation of Director of Finance Danielle DeBiase (effective 11/30/23)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on October 24, 2023, at FJHS Library. The board will consider routine items such as approving minutes, financial reports, and personnel actions, as well as a significant tax certiorari settlement involving a property owner. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker, with a total of 30 minutes for the first forum.
- Settle tax certiorari with Messer, LLC for 370 Owens Road, paying $119,807.66 in refunds for 2022-23 and 2023-24
- Approve September 2023 financial reports including warrants #23-28
- Declare 100 desks and chairs at Fairgrieve as surplus property for disposal
- Grant tenure to Nicole M. Kinney (Speech Language Pathologist) and Brianna M. Ritzel (Elementary Education)
- Accept resignation of Shannon Brazill (Speech Language Therapist) effective 09/15/23
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will vote on awarding construction contracts for the ARP Mechanical Project, accept the annual audit and a corrective action plan, and approve an opioid prevention policy. The meeting also includes routine approvals of financial reports, surplus property disposal, and special education recommendations.
- Award ARP Mechanical Project contracts: PAC & Associates (general, $81,700), Fisk Electric (electrical, $170,400), HMI Mechanical (mechanical, $474,000; plumbing, $24,800)
- Approve TRANE proposal for ARP Mechanical Project materials/equipment under OMNIA Contract #3341
- Accept 2022-2023 external audit from Mengel Metzger Barr & Co. LLP and approve corrective action plan
- Approve Opioid Prevention Policy #5421.1
- Declare library materials and a milk cooler as surplus property
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 26, 2023, at FJHS Library. The board will consider approving litigation against social media companies, along with routine items like financial reports, surplus property disposal, donations, and policy approvals. An executive session will follow the public meeting.
- Approve litigation against social media companies, authorizing Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP and Ferrara Fiorenza PC to file suit
- Accept $1,000 donation from NYSIR for School Champions Supplies
- Accept $250 donation from NextGen Label for Lanigan school supplies
- Approve combined boys hockey team with Port Byron, Jordan Elbridge, Hannibal, Phoenix, Central Square, Cato Meridian, and Liverpool
- Approve policies including #5153.0 Non-Resident Student Tuition Rates, #2330.0 Executive Sessions, #1500.0 Use of School Facilities, and #5310.0 Student Discipline
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City Schools Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and review two draft policies: one on student/staff memorials or commemorations and another on opioid overdose prevention. The meeting is a discussion and review session, not a final decision-making body.
- Review of first and second drafts of Student/Staff Memorial or Commemoration Policy
- Review of redline and clean versions of Policy 5421.1 Opioid Overdose Prevention
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 12, 2023, at the FJHS Library. The board will vote on routine items including financial warrants, surplus property disposal, special education recommendations, and new extracurricular clubs. It will also consider a contract with the City of Fulton Police Department for School Resource Officer services and hear first readings of several policies.
- Approve intermunicipal agreement with City of Fulton Police Department for Special Patrol Officer/School Resource Officer services for 2023-24
- Dispose of surplus property including Room 104 audio equipment at GRB and a social studies textbook at FJH
- Approve formation of Junior High Library Society and 7-12 Jazz Band as extracurriculars
- Certify 23 staff members as Qualified Lead Evaluators under NYSED Law §3012-c/3012-d
- First reading of policies on non-resident tuition, executive sessions, facility use, and student discipline
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City Schools Policy Committee is meeting via Google Meet to review and potentially act on several school board policies. Items include student discipline, executive session procedures, use of school facilities, and non-resident student tuition rates. The tuition rates item is listed as an action item, while the others are for discussion or information.
- Review of Policy 5310.0 Student Discipline
- Review of Policy 2330.0 Executive Sessions
- Review of Policy 1500.0 Use of School Facilities, Materials and Equipment
- Action on Policy 5153.0 Non-Resident Student Tuition Rates
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine financial items, including a $22,045,571 tax warrant with equalized tax rates for the City of Fulton and surrounding towns, and to accept July 2023 financial reports. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent on new administrators, Universal Pre-K, and other programs, and will hold a public forum for community input.
- Approve tax warrant for $22,045,571 with collection starting September 5, 2023; rates range from 68.00 to 92.00 per $1,000 assessed value across towns
- Accept July 2023 financial reports including warrants #6-9, treasurer's report, and budget status reports
- Approve agreement with Questar III BOCES for internal auditing services for 2023-2024
- Declare surplus property including 1,371 technology items and kitchen equipment for disposal
- Approve special education committee recommendations from August 3, 8, and 15, 2023 meetings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on August 8, 2023, at the FJHS Library. The board will vote on several action items, including approving the retirement of the Red Raider name, logo, and mascot and adopting the Red Dragons as the new identity. Other business includes accepting donations, approving a garage lease, personnel appointments, and routine financial reports.
- Approve resolution to retire Red Raider name/logo/mascot and adopt Red Dragons (removal by June 30, 2025)
- Approve lease of garage at 113 N Seventh Street from Kodiak, LLC for $1,750/month
- Accept $5,625 donation from Merry-Go-Round Playhouse for Arts in Education
- Accept $721 donation from Pulaski Academy & Central School for GRB Memorial Garden
- Approve personnel actions: resignations, administrative interns, and special assignment stipends
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 25, 2023, to consider routine administrative actions, including approving minutes, personnel changes, and policy updates. The agenda includes accepting resignations, appointing a new assistant principal and teachers, and approving several policies related to special education, Title I, and student data privacy.
- Accept resignations of four staff members, including art and music teachers, effective August 2023
- Appoint Hannah Platt as Secondary Assistant Principal at a salary of $97,329
- Appoint seven teachers, including special education, technology, and music teachers, with salaries of $59,222
- Approve policy 5151.0 on Education of Children and Youth in Temporary Housing (McKinney-Vento)
- Approve Education Law 2-d Opt-In for agreements with vendors like Khan Academy and GoGuardian
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 12, 2023, at Fulton Jr. High School Library. The board will vote on routine items including approving financial warrants, surplus property disposal, emergency procurement, and personnel actions such as resignations, leaves, and appointments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approve emergency procurement of plumbing repair services from J&A Plumbing (PO OM24-00048)
- Approve Gaylord Chauncey Scholarships: Harper McClave (Cornell) and Iz Moxley (SUNY ESF), $125/semester each
- Accept resignations of Special Education Teachers Mitchell Alpha (effective 06/30/23) and Charles Clifford (effective 08/31/23)
- Appoint Tammy Sheldon as Director of Student Support Services (probationary, $99,950 pro-rated) and Donna Parkhurst as Interim Administrator ($500/day)
- Appoint 6 new teachers (probationary, $59,222 each) including Stephanie Leaf, Julia Lembach, Kelsey Winter, Alysha Helvie, Sarah Watson, and Lindsay Zubko
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education is holding its annual reorganizational meeting to elect officers, appoint district clerks, and approve various staff and committee appointments for the 2023-2024 school year. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being routine appointments and resolutions.
- Appoint Jean Perry as District Clerk and Ann Peterson as Deputy District Clerk until June 30, 2024
- Appoint officers including Paula Hayden as District Treasurer and Tax Collector, with Claims Auditor Connie Ward at $22.00/hr
- Appoint Ferrara Fiorenza P.C. as school district law firm on a services rendered basis
- Bond personnel including District Treasurer at $2,000,000 and District Clerk at $1,150,000
- Appoint Dignity for All Students Act Coordinators for each school
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on June 27, 2023, at the FJHS Library. The board will vote on routine financial reports, budget transfers, donations, a fund balance resolution, a transportation contract extension, and several personnel actions including resignations, leaves, and appointments. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Fund Balance Resolution: up to $3,000,000 to Capital Reserve, $588,888 to TRS Reserve, $157,695 to EBLAR Reserve
- Approve Transportation Contract with Golden Sun Bus Service for 2023-2024 at NYS Transportation CPI or max 3.5% increase
- Accept Donations: $500 from NYSBCA and $500 from Golden Sun Bus Service for Roger Weeks Scholarship
- Approve Tax Certiorari Reserve appropriation of $11,599.52 for Colonial Finance Group settlement
- Personnel: Resignations (Sara McKay, Mark Tallents, Elizabeth Tiffany, Anna Edele), Leaves (Leigh Pisagih, Lisa Oaks), Tenure for E. Stoddard
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on May 23, 2023, at the GRB Library. The board is set to approve routine financial reports, accept donations, and act on personnel items including resignations, a leave of absence, and tenure. A key action is authorizing a $1,040,200 mechanical project at G. Ray Bodley High School funded by the American Rescue Plan, along with a related SEQRA resolution. The agenda also includes first readings of several board policies and a public forum.
- Authorize ARP construction for mechanical improvements at G. Ray Bodley High School, estimated cost $1,040,200
- Approve Federal ARP Funds project with SEQRA Type II determination
- Accept $1,000 donation from New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal for staff wellness
- Accept $1,080 donation from Volney Parent Group for end-of-year field trips
- Accept resignations: William Mecum (Elementary Principal), Taras Logvis (Music Teacher), and others
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City Schools Policy Committee is meeting via Google Meet to review and potentially act on several board policies. The agenda includes items on public participation, board reorganization, officers, appointed officials, board-superintendent relationship, litigation procedures, executive sessions, and opioid overdose prevention. Only the Board Officers item is listed as an action item; the rest appear to be for review or information.
- Review of policy 1230.0 on public participation at board meetings
- Review of policy 2210.0 on board reorganizational meeting
- Action item on policy 2220.0 for board officers
- Review of policy 5421.1 on opioid overdose prevention
- Review of policy 2330.0 on executive sessions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on May 9, 2023, at the GRB Library. The board will hear updates on the 2023/24 budget and a proposed capital improvement project, and will vote on routine financial reports, donations, policy approvals, and a series of personnel actions including resignations, appointments, and a retirement. The meeting will also include public forums and an executive session immediately following.
- Accept financial reports (Warrants #60-62) and budget transfers for 2022-2023
- Accept donations from Lanigan ($50), Granby ($100), and Volney ($100) parent groups for Junior High Career Day
- Approve 10 board policies including meeting procedures and board member removal
- Accept resignations: Mary Franco (Teacher Aide), Mattison Burdick, Justin Johnson, Jackie Robbins, Audrey DeGilio, Claire Mulcahy
- Appoint replacement teachers Kira Garguilo and Alyssa Karas at $56,944 pro-rated
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on April 26, 2023, at the GRB Library, followed by an executive session. The board will vote on routine financial reports, budget transfers, a donation, a BOCES continuing education agreement, surplus property disposal, a turf protection tiles bid, and several personnel actions including resignations and leaves of absence. They will also consider first readings of multiple board policies and cast votes for Oswego County BOCES board members.
- Approve CiTi BOCES 2023-2024 administrative budget of $8,737,181
- Award Turf Protection Tiles Bid B23-0015 to Elite Textile Trading, LLC
- Accept donation of bottles and caps (approx. $200) from Clinton's Ditch for 5th grade science
- Approve resignations of Holly Rhoads, Kaitlyn Faulstick, Nicole Metcalf, Elisabeth Haight
- First reading of 10 board policies including meeting procedures and board member removal
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City Schools Policy Committee is meeting via Google Meet to discuss several board policies. The committee will consider removing policies 2300, 2310, 2320, 2340, 2342, and 2350, as agreed at an August 24th meeting, once Policy 2305 is approved. Other policies on the agenda include public participation in board meetings, regular board meeting rules, relations with other local governmental authorities, board member removal from office, and unexpired term fulfillment.
- Action item: Remove policies 2300, 2310, 2320, 2340, 2342, 2350 after Policy 2305 approval
- Review Policy 1230.0 Public Participation in Board Meetings
- Review Policy 2305.0 Regular Board Meetings and Rules (Quorum and Parliamentary Procedures)
- Review Policy 1610.0 Relations with Other Local Governmental Authorities
- Review Policy 2140.0 Board Member Removal from Office and 2150.0 Unexpired Term Fulfillment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to approve the 2023-2024 tentative budget of $84,155,000, which will be placed before voters on May 16, 2023. The board will also consider adopting the 2023-2024 School Property Tax Report Card. The agenda includes procedural items such as calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda, and adjournment.
- Approve 2023-2024 tentative budget of $84,155,000
- Adopt 2023-2024 School Property Tax Report Card
- Budget presentation attached (6,603 KB)
- Tax report card attached (175 KB)
- Vote scheduled for May 16, 2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on April 11, 2023, at the GRB Library. The board will hear a 2023/24 budget update and a winter athletics presentation, and will vote on routine items including financial reports, policies, and a series of personnel appointments and resignations.
- 2023/24 budget update presentation
- Accept financial reports (Warrants #45-56)
- Approve policies #2121.0 Board Member Qualifications and #9030.0 Family and Medical Leave Act
- Accept resignations: Terri Fox (Cook Manager), David Pealo (Maintenance Mechanic), Abby Bukowski (Library Media Specialist), Madison Wilson (Part-Time Cleaner)
- Appoint Elmer Crump as Interim Director of Facilities III at $500 per day
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on March 28, 2023, to handle routine business and set the stage for the annual meeting and vote. Key actions include approving the agenda, minutes, financial reports, and surplus property disposal, as well as designating polling locations and announcing the May 16, 2023 vote. The board will also hear reports on the 2023-24 budget, state accountability status, and review propositions for a capital improvement project, bus purchase, capital outlay, and capital reserves.
- Approve resolution to designate polling locations for the May 16, 2023 vote: City of Fulton Community Room (east) and Fulton War Memorial (west).
- Approve resolution to announce the 2023 Annual Meeting, including a $20,000,000 capital improvements proposition and a $240,000 bus purchase proposition.
- Approve disposal of surplus property including a refrigerator, library books, technology, a Tig welder, wood lathe, floor machine, and book spin racks.
- Accept a $250 donation from Class of 65 Reunion for music.
- Approve February 28, 2023 regular meeting minutes.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City Schools Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss several school board policies, including public participation, board member qualifications, meeting rules, and student discipline. The committee will also consider removing several older board meeting policies once a new consolidated policy is approved. This is a working session to prepare policy recommendations for the full board.
- Review of Policy 1230.0 Public Participation at Board Meetings
- Review of Policy 2121.0 Board Member Qualifications
- Review of Policy 2305.0 Regular Board Meetings and Rules (Quorum and Parliamentary Procedures)
- Discussion of removing Policies 2300, 2310, 2320, 2340, 2342, 2350 after Policy 2305 is approved
- Review of Policy 5310.0 Student Discipline and Policy 9030.0 Family and Medical Leave Act
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on February 14, 2023, at the GRB Library. The board will vote on routine financial items, including accepting financial reports, awarding an external auditor contract, and approving budget transfers. They will also consider new business such as special education committee recommendations, a lead evaluator certification, and several policy approvals. The meeting includes public forums and an executive session immediately following.
- Award external auditor RFP to Mengel Metzger Barr & Co., LLP
- Approve disposal of surplus property (desk chairs, computer desks, IT equipment)
- Accept internal audit for 2021-22 and corrective action plan
- Approve budget transfers for 2022-2023 fiscal year
- Approve 15 policies including superintendent qualifications and school board elections
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City Schools Board is holding a special meeting on February 7, 2023, at GRB High School Library. The main item is a request to enter executive session to discuss safety, security, and behavior of specific students. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda, and adjourning.
- Executive session to address safety, security, and behavior of particular student(s)
- Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM at GRB High School Library
- Approval of the agenda for the February 7, 2023 special meeting
- Evacuation procedure information item
- Pledge of Allegiance
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City Schools Policy Committee is meeting via Google Meet to review a series of school board policies, including those covering the superintendent, board member roles, elections, and free and reduced-price food services. The agenda consists solely of policy review items; no votes or decisions are listed.
- Review of 3100.0 Superintendent of Schools policy
- Review of 3110.0 Qualifications of Superintendent
- Review of 3120.0 Duties of the Superintendent
- Review of 8520.0 Free and Reduced-Price Food Services
- Review of 2120.0 School Board Elections and related election policies