North Syracuse Central School District public meetings in 2021

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 20, 2021, at 6 p.m. The board will hear a presentation from the Lakeshore Road Elementary School Building Planning Team and take action on several items, including creating new positions, approving special education placements, and acknowledging financial reports. Public comments are limited to pre-registered speakers.

• Resolution to create 2.0 FTE Teaching Assistant at Allen Road Elementary School
• Recommendation to create a North Syracuse Junior High School Robotics Club
• Resolution to create 1.0 FTE Positive Actions for Change (PAC) Advisor at Cicero-North Syracuse High School
• Approval of special education placements for disabled students (multiple dates)
• Acknowledgment of Business Office Reports for November 2021

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider a single action item: ratifying a settlement agreement between the district and a parent of a student with a disability. The resolution authorizes the superintendent to execute the agreement. The meeting is procedural, with no other business on the agenda.

• Ratify settlement agreement with parent of student with disability
• Authorize Superintendent to execute settlement

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 6, 2021, at 6 p.m. at the Administrative Offices. The board will consider several action items, including an amended resolution to enter into a boundary line agreement with a neighbor to resolve a property line conflict at Smith Road Elementary School. Other items include approving personnel reports, special education placements, and policy amendments.

• Amended resolution authorizing a boundary line agreement with Rolason A. Jones to move the property line 5.86 feet at Smith Road Elementary School (5959 Smith Road)
• Appointment of voting system specialists, registrars, and a custodian of voting machines for the December 8, 2021 referendum vote
• Declaration of non-marketable and marketable surplus equipment, with marketable items to be sold via online auction by Auctions International
• Amendment and readoption of Policy 4200 (Curriculum Development) and readoption of Policy 5422 (Medical Examinations for Students)
• Approval of instructional, support staff, and administrative personnel reports

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The Board of Education is reviewing several personnel changes, including the creation of a Dean of Students position at Cicero-North Syracuse High School. The meeting also includes decisions on student placements and a contract award for a high school capital project.

• Awarding construction contract to Construction, Design and Management, Inc. for $32,650
• Resolution to create 1.0 FTE Dean of Students at Cicero-North Syracuse High School
• Resolution to create 1.0 FTE Teaching Assistant at Allen Road Elementary School
• Creation of three 1.0 FTE GSA Advisor positions for various middle and junior high schools
• Acceptance of a $5,000 anonymous gift for RULER training

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 1, 2021, at 6 p.m. in the North Syracuse Junior High School Auditorium. The board will consider routine approvals, including minutes, special education placements, and business office reports, as well as several action items such as creating new staff positions, accepting a donation, and amending policies. Public comments are limited to pre-registered speakers.

• Create 2 Seal of Biliteracy Advisors and 1 Modified Girls Volleyball Coach
• Accept $2,000 scoreboard sponsorship donation from The Scripa Group LLC
• Certify 4 principals and 38 teachers as lead evaluators
• Amend and readopt policies on attendance, child abuse prevention, and reporting
• Approve special education and home instruction placements

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on October 18, 2021, at 6 p.m. The board will discuss and vote on a corrective action plan required by the State Comptroller, create new staff positions, and handle routine approvals including minutes, special education placements, and business office reports. The meeting also includes a proclamation for School Administrator Appreciation Day and a budget presentation for the North Syracuse Early Education Program.

• Approve Corrective Action Plan for Management Letter from 2020-2021 audit
• Create 0.4 FTE Health Teacher at Roxboro Road Middle School
• Create 1.0 FTE Registered Nurse district-wide and 1.0 FTE split between Gillette Road and Roxboro Road Middle Schools
• Declare non-marketable surplus equipment for disposal and marketable surplus for online auction
• Approve special education placements and home instruction program placements

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The Board of Education is moving forward with a resolution for a major capital improvement project involving multiple elementary schools and the high school. The Board also authorized a special meeting on December 8, 2021, to allow voters to decide on propositions related to these construction projects.

• Proposition I: Estimated $64,950,000 project for renovations at Lakeshore, Cicero, and Smith Road Elementary Schools and the High School
• Proposition II: Estimated $16,950,000 addition to the High School for an indoor pool and related facilities
• Resolution declaring the Board as Lead Agency for SEQRA environmental review of capital projects
• Proclamation declaring October 12, 2020, as School Physical Therapist Appreciation Day
• Approval of student classifications and placements for special education and home instruction

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The Board of Education is reviewing several policy amendments and a three-year service agreement for high-speed communication services. The agenda also includes the adoption of the 2022-23 budget process timeline and the creation of a new registered nurse position.

• Three-year service agreement with OCM BOCES for lit fiber, not to exceed $13,555.00 annually
• Creation of 1.0 FTE Registered Nurse position for C-NS High School and NSJHS
• Donation of retired school bus number 498 to North Syracuse Fire Department
• Adoption of the 2022-23 Budget Process Timeline and Budget Calendar
• Acceptance of $250.00 gift from Divine Mercy Parish and The Mission of Saint Bernadette

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 13, 2021, to discuss and vote on several action items, including creating new staff positions, increasing substitute pay rates, and amending the 2021-2022 school calendar. The board will also hear presentations on the American Rescue Plan, a school renovation update, and Universal Pre-K programs, and will consider routine approvals such as meeting minutes and special education placements.

• Resolution to increase office personnel and teacher's aide substitute rates from $12.50 to $15.00 per hour
• Resolution to create a 1.0 FTE Elementary Teacher at Smith Road Elementary School
• Resolution to create a 1.0 FTE Consultant Teacher
• Appointment of Jilian Herrera as District Clerk at an annual salary of $53,850
• Acceptance of $2,000.00 donation from Chick-fil-A at Cicero FSU for scoreboard sponsorship

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The Board of Education is reviewing the District Re-Entry Plan and a public hearing regarding the District Wide Safety Plan. The meeting also includes several personnel changes and resolutions to increase various district reserves.

• Approval of the North Syracuse Central School District Reopening Plan
• Adoption of the District Wide Safety Plan and Building Level Emergency Response Plans
• Resolution to increase several district reserves by a total of $6,598,091
• Creation of 1.0 FTE Director of Technology position
• Creation of 1.0 FTE School Bus Attendant position

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The Board of Education met to establish school and library tax rates for the Town of Salina. The meeting also included discussions on creating various instructional and support positions, approving a trash removal contract, and accepting equipment donations.

• Established school district tax rates for Cicero ($23.54), Clay ($615.91), and Salina ($22.60)
• Approved Syracuse Haulers contract for trash and recyclable removal at $119,460.38
• Resolution to create special education teacher positions at Gillette Road and Roxboro Road Middle Schools
• Resolution to create a 1.0 FTE Registered Nurse position district-wide
• Accepted $8,622.00 in equipment donations for the North Syracuse Early Education Program

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The Board of Education convened a special meeting on August 12, 2021. The agenda consisted of a call to order, a personnel report, and adjournment.

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on August 5, 2021, at 5 p.m. at the Administrative Offices. The agenda includes a call to order with the Pledge of Allegiance, a personnel report, and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Personnel report(s) on the agenda
• Meeting adjournment action item

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is meeting to consider routine approvals and several staffing actions, including creating and abolishing administrative positions, adding teaching roles, and increasing pay for food service substitutes. The board will also hear presentations on data privacy and special education, and accept donations for school programs.

• Abolish 1.0 FTE Director of Instructional Support for CTE and Science; create 1.0 FTE Director of Science and CTE
• Abolish 1.0 FTE Director of Elementary Education, ELA and Math; create 1.0 FTE Director of Elementary Education and ELA
• Create 0.2 FTE Art Teacher at North Syracuse Junior High School
• Create 2.0 FTE Elementary Teachers at Gillette Road Middle School and Cicero Elementary School
• Increase Food Service Helper Substitute pay from $12.50 to $13.46 per hour effective Sept. 1, 2021

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on July 13, 2021, at 5 p.m. at the Administrative Offices. The agenda consists solely of procedural items: calling the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and adjourning. No substantive business is listed.

• Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting to swear in newly elected members and appoint key administrative officers for the 2021-2022 school year. The board voted to appoint Vincent Love as District Treasurer and Connie A. Gibson as District Clerk, with Gibson's salary increasing to $84,713. Additionally, the board approved the appointment of four law firms and one architectural firm as district counsel and architects, establishing specific hourly rates and fee schedules for their services.

• Appointment of Vincent Love as District Treasurer and Donald Keegan as Deputy Treasurer
• Appointment of Connie A. Gibson as District Clerk at an annual salary of $84,713
• Appointment of Bond, Schoeneck and King, PLLC as attorneys of record with partner rates of $230.00/hour
• Appointment of Trespasz & Marquardt, LLC as bond counsel with a base fee of $6,500 for serial bonds
• Appointment of King & King, LLP as district architect with principal rates of $225.00/hour

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will vote on staffing changes, including the abolition of 3.0 FTE Teaching Assistant positions and the creation of a 1.0 FTE Family Engagement Specialist role. The board will also approve updated contracts for Universal Pre-Kindergarten services with three providers and a shared services agreement with the Village of North Syracuse for fuel and vehicle washing. Routine actions include approving minutes from previous meetings and special education placements.

• Resolution to abolish 3.0 FTE Teaching Assistants and create a 1.0 FTE Family Engagement Specialist at Roxboro Road Elementary School
• Universal Pre-K contracts for 2021-22 with Northminster Early Childhood Center (47 students), Learn As You Grow, Inc (220 students), and YMCA (36 students)
• Re-authorization of shared services agreement with Village of North Syracuse for use of fuel and vehicle wash facility at 5520 East Taft Road
• Approval of automotive supplies bids totaling approximately $102,425.51 from seven vendors
• Approval of classification and placement for disabled students and preschool special education students

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to acknowledge a personnel report for support staff and to adjourn. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Acknowledge Personnel B - Support Staff report
• Meeting adjournment

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is meeting to recognize the 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year, hear a capital project update, and vote on routine items including special education placements, a sports supplies contract, and several policy amendments. The board will also consider establishing its annual organizational meeting date and accepting gifts from the North Syracuse Education Foundation.

• Teacher of the Year: Colleen O'Connor, 5th grade teacher at Roxboro Road Middle School
• Capital project presentation: Long Range Facilities Planning Update
• Contract award: Interscholastic Supplies Bid #2022-02 to BSN Sports ($20,770.59), Laux Sporting Goods ($11,859.76), Medco Supply Co. ($3,066.96), Riddell ($3,690.90), Pyramid School Products ($2,971.63), Scholastic Sports Sales ($3,875.50)
• Policy amendments/readoptions: Personal Privacy, Student Immunization, Reporting Crimes, First Aid/Emergency Care, Procurement, Student Transportation, and others
• Gifts: $170.37 from North Syracuse Education Foundation for Everson Festival of the Trees; 20 books on social/emotional topics to Roxboro Road Elementary

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

This is a special meeting of the North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education, held via Zoom. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, pledge of allegiance, a possible motion to enter executive session, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance
• Possible motion to enter executive session
• Adjournment

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 7, 2021, at 6 p.m. The board will consider a bond resolution authorizing up to $1,709,850 to purchase 12 student transport vehicles and one bucket loader, as approved by voters on May 18, 2021. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, special education placements, and home instruction placements, along with presentations honoring the valedictorian and salutatorian and school highlights.

• Bond resolution to issue $1,709,850 in serial bonds for 12 student transport vehicles and 1 bucket loader
• Approval of minutes from May 17 and May 25, 2021 meetings
• Approval of special education classifications and placements for multiple dates in April and May 2021
• Approval of preschool special education placements for May 18 and May 19, 2021
• Approval of home instruction placements for May 21, 2021

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

This is a special meeting of the North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education. The agenda includes only procedural items: a call to order with the Pledge of Allegiance, a possible motion to enter executive session, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance
• Possible motion to enter executive session
• Adjournment

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on May 17, 2021, at 6 p.m. in the North Syracuse Junior High School Auditorium. The board will consider routine approvals, including meeting minutes and special education placements, and will discuss and vote on amending the 2020-2021 district calendar, approving OCM BOCES agreements, accepting a donation, and readopting several policies.

• Amend 2020-2021 district calendar: June 2, 2021 no longer a Regents Examination Day
• Approve OCM BOCES agreements: Equivalent of Attendance, Employment Preparation Education, Adult Education Sponsorship, Authorized Signatures, and Cooperative Bidding Resolution
• Accept $1,000.00 donation from Bret and Evie Guilford for Play to Learn 2020 inclusive playground at North Syracuse Early Education Program
• Approve classification and placement of disabled students (K-12 and preschool) certified by special education committees
• Amend and readopt policies: 1901, 4300, 4770, 5154, 9010.2

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on May 3, 2021, at 6 p.m. The board will consider routine approvals, including minutes and special education placements, and take action on several items: amending the 2020-2021 district calendar, abolishing and creating positions, accepting an internal audit report, and approving a SEQR resolution for a capital project at CNS High School. Presentations will cover a grant winner, long-range facilities planning, and robotics.

• Amend 2020-2021 calendar: May 28 off, last day June 21
• Abolish 1.0 FTE Motor Equipment Operator, create 1.0 FTE Maintenance Worker II
• Accept September 28, 2020 Internal Audit Report and Corrective Action Plan
• SEQR resolution for CNS High School structural column reconstruction (project 43-03-03-06-0-016-032)
• Accept gifts from North Syracuse Education Foundation totaling $3,865.06

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on April 19, 2021, at 6 p.m. The board will vote on the 2021-2022 OCM BOCES administrative budget of $8,938,696, elect BOCES board members, and consider amendments to several policies. They will also hear presentations on the Smart Schools Bond Act Investment Plan and OCM BOCES, and accept gifts.

• Approval of 2021-2022 OCM BOCES administrative budget of $8,938,696
• Election of four OCM BOCES board members: Wayne Brownson, Marissa Mims, Luke Morenus, Shawn Reyburn
• Amendment and readoption of Policy 4750 (Elementary School K-6 Pupil Promotion) and Policy 8800 (Conservation of Energy)
• Readoption of six policies including 1920, 4510.1, 4511.1, 5421.2, 5433, 5601.2
• Acceptance of gifts totaling $691.55 (books), $180 (RIT mini grant), and $4,106.91 (playground donation)

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to formally adopt the proposed 2021-2022 budget of $180,258,175. The board will vote by roll call to approve the budget and place it on the ballot for the May 18, 2021, voter referendum. This is the main action item on the agenda.

• Formal adoption of the 2021-2022 budget in the amount of $180,258,175
• Resolution to place the budget on the ballot for the May 18, 2021, vote
• Roll call vote by board members including President Paul Farfaglia and Vice President Michael Mirizio

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on the proposed 2021-2022 district budget from Mr. Keegan and Mr. Bowles. The board will also take public comments on the budget, with pre-registration required. The meeting is scheduled for April 12, 2021, at 6 p.m. at the Administrative Offices.

• 2021-2022 district budget presentation by Mr. Keegan and Mr. Bowles
• Public comments on the proposed budget (pre-registration required by noon on April 12)
• Final Proposed Budget document attached (285 KB)
• Meeting adjournment action item

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will meet to consider several action items, including an amended reopening plan that aligns with new CDC and county guidance to increase in-person learning, a proposed 2021-2022 budget update, and an emergency floor repair at Lakeshore Road Elementary School. The board will also discuss holding a special meeting to adopt the budget, and will vote on routine items such as minutes, special education placements, and policy amendments.

• Approve April 2021 Amended Reopening Plan (COVID-19 guidance)
• Emergency floor repair at Lakeshore Road Elementary School, not to exceed $35,000
• Universal Pre-K contracts: Northminster Early Childhood Center (35 students) and Learn As You Grow (197 students) at $2,272 per student
• Acknowledge $500 gift from YourCause, LLC for Northstars Baseball program
• Amend and readopt policies: Flag Display, Secondary School Promotion, Communicable Diseases, Employee Benefits, and others

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, featuring a 2021-2022 budget update and parent/staff survey results. The board will consider routine approvals including meeting minutes, special education placements, and business office reports. A key action item is a resolution to place a $1,709,850 vehicle bonding proposition and a Salina Free Library appropriation increase on the May 18, 2021 ballot.

• Resolution to approve ballot propositions for May 18, 2021 election: $1,709,850 for 12 student transportation vehicles and 1 bucket loader
• Salina Free Library annual appropriation increase from $471,228 to $480,181 for Town of Salina voters
• Notice of budget hearing on May 4, 2021 and annual meeting/election on May 18, 2021
• Approval of special education student classifications and placements for multiple dates
• Acknowledgment of February 2021 business office reports

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on March 1, 2021, at 6 p.m. at the Administrative Offices. The board will receive presentations on the BIMAS behavior intervention system, the 2021-2022 budget, and a reopening update. Action items include approving the 2021-2022 district calendar, abolishing a Senior Network Administrator position and creating a Communication Network Analyst, declaring surplus equipment for disposal, and adopting several policy amendments. The board will also approve minutes, special education placements, and personnel reports.

• Approve 2021-2022 district calendar: 185 staff days, 182 instructional days, 5 snow days; staff return Sept. 2, 2021, students Sept. 8, 2021
• Abolish 1.0 FTE Senior Network Administrator (effective March 1, 2021) and create 1.0 FTE Communication Network Analyst (effective March 2, 2021)
• Declare non-marketable surplus equipment for disposal and marketable surplus for online auction via Auctions International
• Amend and readopt Policy 1420 (complaints about curriculum) and Policy 4321.10 (Title I staff certification)
• Readopt policies 4321, 4321.9, 5311.3, 5470, and 5662 (special education, IEPs, care of school property, student resuscitation, crowdfunding)

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on February 22, 2021, at 6 p.m. The main item is a presentation of the initial 2021-2022 budget draft. The board will also consider routine approvals, including minutes, special education placements, business office reports, and personnel reports, as well as a resolution regarding a NYSDOT property acquisition.

• 2021-2022 Initial Budget Draft presentation
• Approve special education and preschool disabled student placements
• Approve home instruction program placements
• Appoint Vincent Love as District Treasurer effective February 1, 2021
• Resolution to concur with NYSDOT de minimis impact for Route 11 ADA project (278 sq ft acquisition)

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

This is a special meeting of the North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education, held via Zoom. The agenda is procedural, consisting of a call to order, a motion to enter executive session, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the public agenda.

• Special meeting held via Zoom on February 4, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
• Board may vote to enter executive session for discussion of matters permitted by law.
• No action is expected to follow the executive session unless stated otherwise.

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will meet via Zoom to hear presentations from building planning teams for the junior high and high schools, and to act on routine items including meeting minutes and special education placements. The board will also vote on a resolution authorizing up to $500,000 for change orders on the Bear Road Elementary renovation, approve a plan for returning to winter interscholastic athletics, and dispose of surplus equipment.

• Resolution to authorize $500,000 for change orders on Bear Road Elementary renovation
• Approval of Return to Winter 2021 Interscholastic Athletics plan
• Presentations from North Syracuse Junior High and C-NS High School building planning teams
• Approval of special education and preschool disabled student placements
• Declaration of non-marketable surplus equipment for disposal

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

This is a special meeting of the North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education, held via Zoom. The agenda is procedural, consisting only of a call to order, a possible motion to enter executive session, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Possible motion to enter executive session
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Adjournment

Imported Meetings (2009-2026)

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, hearing presentations on building planning teams for three elementary schools and on 2021-22 budget assumptions. The board will also consider routine approvals, including minutes, special education placements, tax collection procedures, a gift, surplus disposal, and a resolution to increase substitute pay rates to comply with minimum wage laws.

• Presentations from Allen Road, KWS Bear Road, and Roxboro Road Elementary School Building Planning Teams
• 2021-22 Fund Balance and Budget Assumptions presentation
• Resolution to increase per diem substitute pay for typist, teacher aide, and student aides from $11.80 to $12.50 per hour
• Accept $250.00 gift from CORE Federal Credit Union for pandemic needs
• Declare marketable surplus for disposal via online auction with Auctions International