Jordan-Elbridge Central School District public meetings in 2025
17 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education held a regular meeting on December 17, 2025, at Jordan-Elbridge High School Auditorium. The board approved routine personnel actions, financial reports, and consent agenda items. No major policy decisions or controversial items were listed on the agenda.
- Approved minutes from November 5, 2025 meeting
- Added 7 new substitute employees to district lists
- Accepted resignation of 3 staff members
- Corrected employee probation dates and stipends
- Accepted $1,500 donation from Mid-State Chapter SFA
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Board of Education will review administrative reports and a presentation titled 'The Power of Play: Building Strong Foundations for Learning.' The meeting includes a consent agenda with various personnel appointments, resignations, and a contract for health and welfare services.
- Contract with Baldwinsville Central School District for Education Law 912 Health and Welfare Services
- Appointment of Molly Byrne as Girl's Head Varsity Basketball Coach with an $8,437 stipend
- Appointment of Kayleigh Bates as Assistant Varsity Indoor Track & Field Coach with a $7,605 stipend
- Appointment of Dan Poullott to permanent Assistant Director of Facilities II
- Acceptance of 15 winter coats donated by Burlington Coat Factory via the Knights of Columbus
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes a merger with Fulton City School District for boys' varsity ice hockey, with an estimated cost of $3,000 per participating athlete. The board will also consider approving substitute lists, resignations, coach and advisor appointments, stipends, and financial reports for July and September 2025. A capital project update from RSA Architects and a student presentation on the PRIDE program are scheduled as discussion items.
- Proposed merger with Fulton City School District for boys' varsity ice hockey, estimated cost $3,000 per athlete
- Adoption of the 2025-26 District-Wide Safety Plan
- Appointment of Jack McManus (non-certified teacher) and Jonathan Morsdorf (nurse) to per-diem substitute lists
- Resignations of Lori Jewsbury (assistant indoor track & field coach) and Ryan Mavretish (head boys' varsity lacrosse coach)
- Capital project update presentation by RSA Architects
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes adding 13 individuals to the 2025-26 per diem substitute list, appointing club/activity advisors with stipends ranging from $382 to $1,523, and approving mentor/mentee assignments at the middle and high schools. The board will also consider rescinding prior appointments for Kayla Capucilli and Ashley Arlukiewicz and appointing them to new roles, with salaries of $56,561.67 and $64,970.00 respectively. Additionally, the board will receive a staffing report and a Regents update.
- Add 13 individuals to 2025-26 per diem substitute list, including certified and non-certified teachers
- Appoint club/activity advisors with stipends: Amie Dubos ($1,523), Leo McCormick ($1,523 for M.S. Lego League), and others
- Rescind Kayla Capucilli's .6 FTE ELL teacher appointment, reappoint as long-term substitute in Special Education at $56,561.67
- Rescind Ashley Arlukiewicz's long-term substitute Special Education appointment, appoint as 1.0 FTE 7th Grade ELA teacher at $64,970.00
- Approve Marching Eagles two-day trip to Goshen, NY and Legoland on October 18-19, 2025
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Board of Education is meeting to review administrative reports, including an S&P ratings upgrade based on improved finances and reserves. The body is also processing a consent agenda featuring personnel changes and various district contracts.
- S&P Ratings upgrade report on district finances and reserves
- Appointment of John Clochessy as Guard/School Resource Officer at $38.00 per hour
- Contract agreement with OCM BOCES Alcohol-Drug Abuse Prevention and Education Program (ADA-PEP) for 2025
- Approval of stipends for 2025-2026 Grade Team Leaders at $2,539 each
- Permission for JE Band Boosters to hold raffles and sell lotto boards on September 6, 2025
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education will consider adopting Policy #7316, which governs the use of internet-enabled devices during the school day. The meeting also includes procedural items such as roll call, quorum check, and agenda review. The board voted unanimously to adopt the policy.
- Policy #7316 – Use of Internet-Enabled Devices During the School Day (adopted by unanimous vote)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Board of Education is conducting its annual reorganizational process, which includes electing officers and appointing district personnel. The body is also designating financial institutions and official newspapers for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Election of Board President and Vice-President
- Appointment of Bernadette Fall as School District Clerk with a $7,500 stipend
- Appointment of Katherine Oleksak as School District Claims Auditor with $2,500 yearly compensation
- Designation of Lyons National Bank, Chemung Canal Trust, and NYCLASS as primary financial institutions
- Purchase of digital subscriptions to the Post Standard ($125) and Auburn Citizen ($98)
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The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education will recognize the valedictorian, salutatorian, and top ten students, and receive a spring sports report. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes adding substitute staff, accepting donations and retirements, approving summer transportation and ESY program staff, and entering into health-services contracts with Auburn and East Syracuse Minoa school districts.
- Recognition of valedictorian Nicolas Loperfido, salutatorian Brooke Chiaramonte, and top ten students
- Acceptance of a $1,000 donation from NYSIR for 8th grade moving-up activities
- Approval of summer 2025 transportation employees and ESY summer school staff
- Contracts with Auburn Enlarged City SD and East Syracuse Minoa CSD for health and welfare services
- Resignation of School Resource Officer Timothy Siddall, effective June 30, 2025
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education approved a second proposed 2025-2026 school budget of $39,458,847 after voters defeated the first $39,585,000 budget on May 20. The board set a public hearing for June 4 and a revote by paper ballot on June 17. The resolution passed unanimously.
- Second proposed budget is $39,458,847, down from the defeated $39,585,000
- Revote scheduled for June 17, 2025, at Jordan-Elbridge High School, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Public hearing on the budget set for June 4, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Middle School Library
- Absentee and early mail ballot applications available through the District Clerk
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The board will receive the official results of the May 20 budget vote, where the proposed 2025-26 budget was defeated 223-252. A revote is scheduled for June 17, 2025. The board will also act on an $87,100 budget transfer to replace high school turf stadium light bulbs and hear presentations on the International Baccalaureate program and a Student Engagement Specialist position.
- 2025-26 budget defeated (223 yes, 252 no); revote June 17, 2025
- $87,100 budget transfer approved to replace HS turf stadium light bulbs
- Jodi May, Tabitha DelCostello, Matthew Gardiner, and Sara Aaserud elected to board seats
- Appointment of Candace Greene as school bus driver at $28.88/hour
- Acceptance of retirement of bus attendant Kathy Beeles and resignation of music teacher Ryan Sparkes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education will vote on a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Service Employees International Union, Local 200 United, covering July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. The board will also consider a $35,000 budget transfer for a camera project, personnel changes including a school psychologist's hours increase, and a first amendment to Superintendent James Froio's employment agreement. A presentation on Dialogue Groups is scheduled.
- Vote on Local 200 United contract (2025-2028)
- $35,000 budget transfer for a state-aided camera project
- Increase of School Psychologist Joyce Bach-Florczykowski from .4 FTE to 1.0 FTE at $65,820/year
- First amendment to Superintendent James Froio's employment agreement
- Appointment of Collin Dillabough as Teaching Assistant at $21.24/hour
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education will vote on granting tenure to 10 employees, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrators, effective July 1 or September 1, 2025. The board will also elect five members to the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES board and approve volunteer coaches for the 2024-2025 school year. Other action items include approving budget transfers, the Treasurer's cash report for March 2025, and private/parochial school transportation requests for 2025-2026.
- Tenure appointments for 10 staff: Delaney Martin, Kayla Crowley, Christy Wangsness, Alicia Sherman, Danielle Texeira, Lisa Dauenhauer, Marta Chmielewski, Nina Baker, RJ Hartwell, and Elaine Clark.
- Election of five Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES board members: Noel Romeo, Jodi May, Timothy Chiavara, Carol Quill, and Colleen Borza.
- Appointment of volunteer coaches Robin Smart (Modified Girls' Softball) and Shannon Hurley (Varsity & Modified Track & Field) for 2024-2025.
- Approval of private/parochial school transportation for 25 students to Mater Dei Academy, Bishop Ludden, Holy Family School, and Word of Life Christian Academy for 2025-2026.
- Budget transfer of $23,500 from account A5510.167 to A2.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Board of Education is reviewing the proposed 2025-2026 budget and preparing for the annual district meeting and election. The body is also approving personnel changes and athletic mergers with other districts.
- Proposed 2025-2026 budget of $39,585,000
- Public Budget Hearing scheduled for May 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM
- Budget Vote and Board of Education Election scheduled for May 20, 2025
- Athletic mergers for boys varsity soccer and modified soccer with Cato-Meridian and Hannibal districts
- Appointment of David Turtura as Teaching Assistant at an hourly rate of $21.24
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving a merger with Bishop Ludden for modified girls lacrosse, with costs divided per athlete. The board will also hear presentations on winter sports and a varsity soccer merger for Fall 2025. Several personnel appointments, including bus attendants and coaches, are up for action.
- Approval of a merger with Bishop Ludden for modified girls lacrosse, with costs billed per athlete ($456 per athlete sample calculation).
- Presentation on a varsity soccer merger for Fall 2025.
- Appointment of Lisa Chase-Babcock and Renie Dufresne as Bus Attendants at $20.51/hour.
- Adoption of the proposed 2025-2026 school district calendar.
- Approval of a contract with West Genesee CSD for Health and Welfare Services for Jordan-Elbridge resident pupils.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Board of Education will review a preliminary budget presentation for the 2025-26 school year. The meeting also includes an updated staffing report and several personnel actions via the consent agenda.
- Preliminary Budget Presentation for 2025-26
- Updated Staffing Report provided by RJ Hartwell
- Proposed contract with OCM BOCES not to exceed $175,000.00
- Appointment of election inspectors at $15.50 per hour
- Approval of various staff resignations and retirements
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Jordan-Elbridge Board of Education is discussing budget goals for the 2025-26 school year and receiving updates on food services and wellness. The board is also voting on several staff appointments, including a long-term chemistry teacher and a network administrator.
- Presentation of 2025-26 Budget Goals
- Appointment of Robert Morse as Long-Term Substitute Chemistry Teacher at $82,000 (prorated)
- Appointment of Jeffrey Berger as Network Administrator at $61,000 per year
- Appointment of Joyce Bach-Florczykowski as part-time School Psychologist at $65,820
- Approval of $30.00 per hour for accompanist Daniel Williams
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The board will vote on a bond resolution authorizing a $32.58 million capital project to renovate Elbridge Elementary, Ramsdell Middle, and Jordan-Elbridge High School, funded by $28.58 million in serial bonds and capital reserve funds. Other action items include approving budget transfers totaling over $213,000 and appointing a psychologist intern for the 2025-2026 school year at a $55,000 stipend. The consent agenda includes adding substitute staff, accepting resignations, and approving a modified boys wrestling merger with two other districts.
- Bond resolution for $32.58M capital project to renovate three school buildings, with $28.58M in serial bonds
- Budget transfers totaling $213,586.23 for BOCES contracts, software licenses, and presentations
- Appointment of Mairead Mulvihill as district-wide Psychologist Intern for 2025-2026 at $55,000 stipend
- Approval of modified boys wrestling merger between Jordan-Elbridge, Port Byron, and Union Springs school districts
- Addition of five individuals to per diem substitute lists and appointment of snow plow crew member at $20/hour