Jordan-Elbridge Central School District public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education met to approve several administrative items, including a natural gas purchasing resolution and various staffing changes. The Board also reviewed and approved multiple district policies and financial reports.
- Approved natural gas purchase via NYSMEC not to exceed $0.656 per therm
- Appointed Cortney Stetson as School Monitor at $14.77 per hour
- Approved IB Community Project Supervisor stipends of $711
- Accepted resignations of Rachael Hinton (Bus Driver) and Vinny Smith (Director of Facilities II)
- Approved renewal of 39 district policies
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education will meet to approve several action items, including budget transfers, audit reports, a corrective action plan, and emergency repairs to the oil-water separator tank at the transportation bus garage. The agenda also includes presentations on restorative practices and a capital project update, plus routine consent agenda items like personnel changes and policy readings.
- Budget transfers: $14,256 for BOCES SWD service, $30,000 for maintenance (sound system), $10,500 and $18,750 for BOCES teaching services
- Approve Single Audit and Extraclassroom Activity Funds reports for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
- Approve Corrective Action Plan for Extra Classroom Activity Funds audit
- Authorize emergency repairs to oil-water separator tank at Transportation Bus Garage
- Consent agenda: add 10 substitute staff, accept resignations, approve Class of 2024 trip to Lake George, first reading of Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education voted to join a nationwide lawsuit against social media companies including Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube. The district aims to hold these companies accountable for mental health issues affecting students. The Board also approved several personnel appointments and administrative reports.
- Authorization to join litigation against social media companies via Bond Schoeneck & King, PLLC and Frantz Law Group, APLC
- Appointment of Patrick Young and David Bales as Snow Plow Crew Leaders with $3,500 stipends each
- Appointment of Joseph Gilman as Snow Plow Crew Member at $20.00 per hour
- Approval of a $1,309.52 tax decrease for 627 Eno Road due to a clerical error
- Donation of four Ludwig timpani drums to Solvay Middle School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Board of Education met to review the 2022-23 audited financial statements and approve a corrective action plan. The meeting also included the approval of various budget transfers, tax corrections, and administrative consent agenda items.
- Approval of 2022-23 Audited Basic Financial Statements
- Approval of Corrective Action Plan for internal control matters
- Budget transfers including $61,435.61 for Transportation Salaries
- Tax roll corrections for 1015 Barnaby Rd and 1618 Old State Route 31
- Addition of eight individuals to the 2023-24 Per Diem Substitute Lists
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with public comment, student reports, and a presentation on the feasibility of school bus electrification by 2027/2035. The board will vote on several action items, including adopting the 2023-24 Code of Character, Conduct & Support, approving a $17,000 budget transfer for football uniforms, correcting tax rolls for three properties, and accepting BOCES classroom leases and transportation contracts. Consent agenda items include adding substitute staff, accepting resignations, and approving stipends for musical directors.
- Presentation on feasibility of school bus electrification in NYS schools by 2027/2035
- Budget transfer of $17,000 for interscholastic athletic materials (football uniforms and gear)
- Tax corrections totaling $2,189.49 for properties in Elbridge due to clerical errors
- Approve 2023-24 Code of Character, Conduct & Support
- Accept BOCES classroom leases and transportation contracts for 2023-24
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with public comment, presentations on district goals, and approval of minutes and consent agenda items. The board will also vote on several personnel actions, including a stipend adjustment for the data coordinator and appointments of volunteer coaches, a lunch monitor, and a bus attendant.
- Adjust Data Coordinator stipend to $5,250.00 retroactive to 7/1/2023
- Appoint volunteer coaches: Adam Godfrey (Modified Football), Spencer Tencza (Varsity Boys' Soccer), Kristin Little (Varsity Girls' Soccer)
- Appoint Timothy Felton as School Monitor at $14.77/hr (0.33 FTE)
- Appoint Marjorie Gridley as Bus Attendant at $19.72/hr
- Increase Kathryn Conner's Teacher Aide position from 0.6 to 1.0 FTE
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education is meeting to discuss updates from the superintendent, review Regents exam results, and act on a consent agenda that includes personnel appointments, resignations, and financial reports. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comment and approval of prior minutes also on the agenda.
- Regents Results presentation by High School Principal Mark Schermerhorn
- Approval of minutes from April 26, June 7, and July 5, 2023 meetings
- Consent agenda includes adding 8 individuals to substitute lists, accepting 5 resignations, and 1 retirement
- Approve 2023-2024 school day hours for all buildings
- Extend contract with WellNow as school physician until next reorganizational meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education is holding its annual reorganizational meeting to elect a president and vice-president, administer oaths to newly elected members and the superintendent, and approve a series of appointments for the 2023-2024 school year. The agenda includes consent items for appointments, committees, banking, and newspapers, all of which are routine administrative actions. The meeting is open to the public in person and via YouTube live stream.
- Approve Bernadette Fall as District Clerk with $5,500 stipend
- Appoint Patricia Kazmierski as Claims Auditor at $2,500 yearly
- Designate Lyons National Bank and Chemung Canal Trust as depositories, with deposits up to $20 million
- Appoint Raymond F. Wager CPA's, P.C. as External Auditor for 2023-2024
- Administer oath to new board members Molly Godfrey and Kurt Handley, and Superintendent James Froio
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education is meeting to approve personnel actions, including appointing a new Middle School Principal and a summer driver education instructor, and to accept various financial and administrative reports. The agenda also includes a presentation on ARP ESSER resources and public comments. Several items are routine approvals, such as minutes and consent agenda items.
- Approve Alexis Farnsworth as Middle School Principal (grades 4-8) at $93,100/year, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2027
- Approve Ryan Hannon as Summer Driver Education Instructor with $6,400 stipend, July 5 - August 9, 2023
- Approve summer transportation personnel (bus drivers, attendants, washers) for Summer 2023
- Approve School Resource Officer employment agreements with Dennis Burlingame, Lynette DelFavero, Brian Kelly, Edward McIlroy, Timothy Siddall
- Consent agenda includes accepting May 2023 financial reports, retirements, resignations, and surplus of a 2013 Thomas Mini Bus
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, a consent agenda, and several financial actions. Key items include a $5,625,298.22 contract with Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES for 2023-24, budget transfers, and funding for capital and retirement reserves. The agenda also includes public comments, student reports, and announcements.
- Approve BOCES contract for $5,625,298.22 for 2023-24
- Fund Capital-Bus 2022 reserve up to $550,000
- Fund Capital 2019 reserve up to $80,000
- Fund Employee Retirement System reserve up to $900,000
- Approve budget transfers including $385,000 for transportation salaries
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education will certify the May 16, 2023 budget vote results, which passed the 2023-2024 budget and library propositions, and will act on several administrative items including budget transfers, personnel appointments, and an intermunicipal transportation agreement. The agenda also includes recognition of top students and a presentation on the Village of Elbridge's 175th anniversary.
- Certify May 16, 2023 budget vote: Proposition #1 (budget) passed 215-134; Proposition #2 (Elbridge Free Library) passed 236-113; Proposition #3 (Jordan Bramley Library) passed 246-103
- Approve budget transfers: $14,300 for SWD Teacher Salaries at HS (offset by EE reduction) and $30,000 for Transportation Salaries (offset by substitutes reduction)
- Approve intermunicipal transportation agreement with Weedsport CSD for 2023-24
- Approve creation of money market account at Lyons National Bank
- Appoint Elizabeth Guilfoil as Special Education Teacher (1.0 FTE, salary $64,369.88) and Mason Garbus as Accompanist ($24.96/hour)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving budget transfers, electing BOCES board members, approving the BOCES administrative budget, granting tenure to two teachers, and accepting various reports and resignations. The agenda also includes a music production demonstration and public comments.
- Approved budget transfers: $14,706 for substitute teacher salaries at EE, $60,000 for BOCES inservice training
- Approved Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES administrative budget of $2,448,129 for 2023-24
- Elected Kathleen Bratt, Melinda Quanbeck, and Thomas Lambdin as BOCES board members
- Granted tenure to Anna Kiser (Elementary Teacher) and Mary Maestri (Special Education) effective September 1, 2023
- Accepted $311 donation from St. Mary's of The Lake for UPK food
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education is meeting to approve the 2023-2024 budget and set the annual district vote. The board will also hear student reports, receive public comments, and act on routine personnel and financial items.
- Approval of $36,195,000 2023-2024 budget for May 16 ballot
- Two $12,000 library funding propositions (Elbridge Free Library, Jordan Bramley Library)
- Election of three board members for three-year terms
- Acceptance of resignation of Custodial Worker Robert Coleman and retirement of Treasurer Mary Bard
- Approval of March 2023 Accounts Payable Claims Auditor report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education is meeting to approve routine financial and personnel actions, including budget transfers, tax corrections, a hardware lease, and changes to workers' compensation and investment programs. The agenda also includes student reports, a presentation by a German exchange student, and public comments.
- Budget transfer of $11,500 for a new nurse at Elbridge Elementary
- Tax corrections totaling $4,301.62 due to Onondaga County computer errors
- Three-year OCM BOCES hardware lease up to $175,000
- Switch workers' compensation trust to NYSMWCA effective July 1, 2023
- Authorize Treasurer to participate in NYCLASS investment program
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business including personnel appointments, coaching stipends, and a consent agenda with financial reports and policy renewals. They will also hear a presentation from the Science Olympiad team and a status report on district goals. Public comments are scheduled.
- Approve consent agenda including $300 donation from St. Mary's of The Lake for student food
- Appoint Robert Moore and Tanya Peckham as Teaching Assistants at $16.69/hr
- Appoint Charles Ramirez as Custodial Worker I at $15.48/hr
- Approve Ryan Mavretish as Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach with $5,250 stipend
- Renew 27 board policies including 3231 (public expression) and 3412 (threats of violence)