North Syracuse Central School District public meetings in 2022
27 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 19, 2022, at 6 p.m. The board will hear a budget presentation for 2023-2024, recognize an employee for lifesaving actions, and vote on routine items including minutes, special education placements, and business office reports. Action items include declaring surplus equipment, creating and abolishing a social worker position, and approving change-order authority for renovations at Cicero-North Syracuse High School and KWS Bear Road Elementary School.
- Budget assumptions and fund balance/reserve projections for 2023-2024 presented by Associate Superintendent Donald F.X. Keegan
- Resolution to create and abolish a 1.0 FTE Social Worker position at North Syracuse Early Education Program, effective Jan 23 and Jan 30, 2023
- Authorize up to $500,000 for change orders at Cicero-North Syracuse High School (CNS HVAC Project #0-016-033)
- Authorize up to $500,000 additional for change orders at KWS Bear Road Elementary School (Project #0-002-016)
- Declare non-marketable surplus equipment and approve disposal
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will meet to consider routine approvals and several action items. Key decisions include authorizing a tax assessment settlement with property owners in the Town of Clay, with district refunds not to exceed $55,000, and creating new special education positions at the North Syracuse Early Education Program. The board will also hear a presentation on the early education program's budget and accept grants from the North Syracuse Education Foundation.
- Resolution to settle tax assessment cases with Syracuse Windsor Land LLC and Sky Syracuse LLC, with refunds up to $55,000
- Creation of new positions at NSEEP: 1.0 FTE Occupational Therapist, 0.8 FTE Physical Therapist, 2.0 FTE Special Education Teachers, 1.0 FTE Speech Therapist, and 2.0 FTE Teaching Assistants
- Appointment of voting machine registrars and specialists for the December 6, 2022 referendum
- Acceptance of $1,887.48 grant for bass bars and $1,000 grant for book vending machine books
- Approval of 2022-2023 textbook list and declaration of surplus equipment for auction
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 21, 2022, at 6 p.m. The board will hear presentations on grades 3-8 ELA and math scores and building planning team reports from North Syracuse Junior High School and Cicero-North Syracuse High School. Action items include approving routine minutes, special education placements, and personnel reports, as well as voting on resolutions to increase the hourly pay rate for retiree office personnel substitutes and to create an additional 0.2 FTE occupational therapist position.
- Resolution to increase retiree office personnel substitute pay from $17.26 to $21.04 per hour, effective November 28, 2022
- Resolution to create an additional 0.2 FTE Occupational Therapist, effective November 22, 2022
- Presentation of Grades 3-8 ELA and Math Scores by Greg Stone and Nickolas Scholz
- Presentations on Building Planning Teams from North Syracuse Junior High School and Cicero-North Syracuse High School
- Approval of minutes from November 7 and November 10, 2022 meetings
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider a personnel report for instructional staff. The board is expected to acknowledge the report as submitted, followed by adjournment. The agenda contains no other substantive items.
- Personnel A - Instructional Staff report (acknowledgment recommended)
- Meeting adjournment
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 7, 2022, 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 several action items, most notably a $5,308,274 contract for an energy performance project. The agenda also includes presentations from two middle school building planning teams and a proclamation declaring November 9, 2022 as School Psychologist Appreciation Day.
- Resolution to award a $5,308,274 contract to John W. Danforth Company for an energy performance project
- Proclamation declaring November 9, 2022 as School Psychologist Appreciation Day
- Request to open an extra classroom account for the GSA Club at Gillette Road Middle School
- Amendment to school physician appointments, adding Michael Colin Riley, PA of Summerwood Pediatrics
- Declaration of marketable and non-marketable surplus for disposal via online auction
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with presentations on a proposed 2023 capital project, professional development, and school building plans. The board will also consider approving a SEQRA resolution and a resolution to put a $61.2 million capital project to a voter referendum on December 6, 2022.
- Proposed 2023 Capital Project presentation by Donald F.X. Keegan, Matthew Erwin, and Kirk Narburgh
- Resolution authorizing propositions for Dec. 6, 2022 referendum on $61,200,000 capital project (includes artificial turf at Gillette Road Middle School)
- SEQRA resolution for capital improvements at district facilities
- Amend appointment of school physicians, adding Janae Ford, FNP
- Approve special education placements and home instruction programs
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with presentations on capital projects at Gillette Road Middle School, the North Syracuse Early Education Program at Main Street, and district security upgrades. The board will also consider routine approvals including minutes, special education placements, and personnel reports, as well as a resolution to undertake alterations at Roxboro Road Elementary School.
- Capital project presentation for Gillette Road Middle School, North Syracuse Early Education Program at Main Street, and district security upgrades
- Resolution to undertake alterations to Roxboro Road Elementary School for visitor management and support spaces
- Declaration of marketable and non-marketable surplus for disposal via online auction
- Acceptance of gifts from North Syracuse Education Foundation totaling $9,505.92
- Amendment and readoption of Policy 5315.5 on Physical Restraint of Students and Use of Time Out Rooms
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 26, 2022, at 6 p.m. at the Administrative Offices. The board will hear presentations on the independent audit, special education, and building planning teams, and will vote on routine items including minutes, special education placements, and business office reports. Key action items include increasing the capital reserve by $3 million, creating new teaching positions, and accepting the 2021-2022 audit report.
- Resolution to increase the Capital Reserve by $3,000,000 from year-end surplus funds
- Create a 0.6 Special Education Teacher at North Syracuse Junior High School
- Create a 0.4 FTE Physical Education Teacher for adaptive physical education
- Accept $2,500 in scoreboard sponsorship donations from SOS and Farone & Son, Inc.
- Approve the 2021-2022 Independent Audit Report by Grossman St. Amour
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will meet to consider routine approvals and several action items, including awarding contracts for the Smith Road Elementary School renovations and amending the CNS HVAC Phase 1 contract award. The board will also vote on creating an ESL teacher position, abolishing a registered nurse position, and accepting donations.
- Award $338,135 in contracts for Smith Road Elementary renovations (Mid-State Electrical $110,000; Shawn Malone Excavating $228,135)
- Amend CNS HVAC Phase 1 contract award to $8,213,800 total (C&S Companies, MJ's Contracting, Oswego Mechanical, Erie Mechanical, Patricia Electric)
- Create 1.0 FTE English as a Second Language Teacher (0.5 at North Syracuse Junior High, 0.5 at Cicero-North Syracuse High School)
- Abolish 1.0 FTE District Traveling Registered Nurse position effective September 1, 2022
- Accept $7,000 gift from Community Connections of New York for PEDALS model at North Syracuse Early Education Program
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 29, 2022, at 6 p.m. at the Administrative Offices. The board will hear presentations on fire inspections, enrollment, and the food services budget, and will consider routine approvals of minutes and special education placements. Action items include adopting the District Wide Safety Plan, approving a school plan for Roxboro Road Elementary, creating several new teaching positions, amending school physician appointments, and authorizing an appraisal for a tax certiorari case.
- Adoption of the NSCSD District Level Safety Plan
- Create 1.0 FTE Elementary Teacher at Lakeshore Road Elementary and 0.2 FTE at Gillette Road Middle School
- Create 1.0 FTE Consultant Teacher on Special Assignment
- Create 1.0 FTE Teaching Assistant at Roxboro Road Middle School
- Authorize appraisal for Syracuse Windsor Land LLC v. Town of Clay, cost not to exceed $9,000
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution authorizing a $1,234,000 contract with John W. Danforth Company for the removal and replacement of the chiller units at North Syracuse Junior High School. The board will also acknowledge personnel reports for instructional and support staff, and then adjourn.
- Resolution to authorize Purchasing Agent to sign contract with John W. Danforth Company for $1,234,000 to replace NSJHS chillers
- Chiller replacement declared a local emergency due to supply chain delays and health/safety concerns
- Personnel A - Instructional Staff report to be acknowledged
- Personnel B - Support Staff report to be acknowledged
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will vote on setting the 2022-2023 tax rates for the Towns of Cicero, Clay, and Salina, authorizing tax collection, and declaring an emergency to replace non-repairable chiller units at North Syracuse Junior High School. The board will also consider creating new teaching and therapy positions, approving the District Comprehensive Improvement Plan, and discussing school meal prices.
- Set 2022-2023 tax rates: Cicero $24.35, Clay $627.23, Salina $20.93 per thousand; library rate $1.102527 in Salina; total levy $98,574,564 plus $489,304 library
- Declare emergency for replacement of chiller units at North Syracuse Junior High School
- Create 1.0 FTE Elementary Teacher for AIS at Roxboro Road Elementary and 1.0 FTE Elementary Teacher at Smith Road Elementary
- Create 0.2 FTE Speech Therapist and 0.2 FTE Physical Therapist at North Syracuse Early Education Program
- Approve District Comprehensive Improvement Plan
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on July 25, 2022, at 6 p.m. The board will consider several action items, including creating new teaching positions, approving committee assignments, and accepting donations. The agenda also includes a math presentation, public comments, and routine personnel reports.
- Create 1.0 FTE Teacher on Special Assignment – Consultant Teacher, effective Sept 1, 2022
- Create 2.0 FTE Elementary Teachers at KWS Bear Road Elementary School, effective July 26, 2022
- Create 1.0 FTE Teacher on Special Assignment – Civic Readiness Coordinator, effective Sept 1, 2022
- Accept $5,000 donation from Dr. Robert Draker for audiometer; $350 from North Syracuse Art Guild; $50 from Joy E. and Theodore F. Binder
- Approve 2022-23 Board of Education Committee Assignments
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 11, 2022, at 6 p.m. The agenda includes presentations on the district safety plan and data privacy, followed by public comments. The board will consider routine approvals of minutes and special education placements, and discuss two shared services agreements with the Village of North Syracuse.
- Presentation of the NSCSD Safety Plan by Matt Erwin, Director of Facilities
- Presentation on Data Privacy and Protection by Jason Clark
- Approval of minutes from June 27, 2022 regular meeting
- Approval of classification and placement of disabled students certified by the Committee on Special Education for 6/21/22
- Re-authorization of shared services agreements with Village of North Syracuse for fuel/wash and Lonergan Park license
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is holding its annual organizational meeting to appoint officers, set salaries, and approve contracts for the 2022-2023 school year. The agenda includes the election of board officers, appointment of district officials, and approval of legal and architectural services. All items are routine administrative actions.
- Appoint Jilian K. Herrera as District Clerk at $55,734.75 annual salary
- Appoint Vincent Love as District Treasurer and Donald Keegan as Deputy Treasurer
- Appoint law firms Bond, Schoeneck & King, Trespasz & Marquardt, Alario & Fischer, and Ferrara Fiorenza with hourly rates up to $235
- Appoint King & King as District architect with hourly rates up to $220
- Appoint Dignity for All Students Act coordinators for each school building
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss and vote on several action items, including selling a portion of property in Cicero to the NYSDOT for $61,220, approving a revenue anticipation note resolution, and re-approving Career and Technical Education programs. The board will also hear a technology presentation, take public comments, and approve routine items like meeting minutes and special education placements.
- Sale of ~6,446 sq ft of property on State Route 31 in Cicero to NYSDOT for $61,220
- Revenue Anticipation Note Resolution delegating authority to board president until 2032
- Approval of CTE programs (Finance, Marketing) for September 2022
- Name change of DECA to CNS Business Club with $1,036.92 transfer
- Approval of new French and Spanish textbooks for junior/senior high schools
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 6, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the Administrative Offices. The board will consider routine approvals, including meeting minutes and special education placements, and will act on several resolutions, including a contract award for a boiler replacement, creation and abolition of staff positions, and a bond resolution for new vehicles. Public comments are limited to pre-registered speakers.
- Award contract 2022-12 to Mack Bros Boiler & Sheet Iron Works for $53,000 for Roxboro Road Elementary School steam boiler removal and replacement
- Approve SEQR resolution and authorize purchase of electronic sign at Gillette Road Middle School
- Abolish 0.5 FTE Storekeeper and create 1.0 FTE Custodial Worker I, effective June 7, 2022
- Abolish 1.0 FTE Teacher Aide and create 2.0 FTE Teacher Aides at Gillette Road Middle School, effective July 1, 2022
- Authorize issuance of serial bonds up to $1,890,381 for purchase of 12 student transportation vehicles, 3 vans, and 2 pickup trucks
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 23, 2022, at 6 p.m. The board will hear presentations on education foundation grants and a school renovation update, then vote on routine items including special education placements, business office reports, and contract awards. They will also discuss and act on BOCES agreements, a corrective action plan, and position changes.
- Contract awards: Automotive supplies (up to $55,985.58 to Stadium Truck), interscholastic supplies (up to $56,860.00 to Riddell), HVAC filters ($51,218.59 to Camfil USA)
- Approve classification and placement of disabled students (special education) for multiple dates in April and May 2022
- Approve OCM BOCES agreements for Equivalent of Attendance, Employment Preparation Education, Adult Education, and cooperative bidding for 2022-2023
- Approve Corrective Action Plan from internal auditors D'Arcangelo & Co., LLP for 2021 audit
- Approve appointments of registrars and voting machine custodians for May 17, 2022 budget vote
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will vote on routine items including approving meeting minutes, special education placements, and a fencing contract. They will also discuss and potentially approve Universal Pre-K provider contracts for 2022-2023, an amended school calendar, and a personnel title change.
- Approve $42,000 fencing contract to Lysander Construction (lowest bidder)
- Enter into Universal Pre-K contracts with Learn As You Grow, Northminster, North Syracuse Early Education Program, and YMCA for 2022-2023
- Amend 2021-2022 school calendar for last week of school
- Abolish 1.0 FTE Typist II and create 1.0 FTE School Secretary I at North Syracuse Early Education Program
- Declare non-marketable surplus equipment for disposal
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The Board of Education is reviewing the 2022-23 BOCES administrative budget and several policy updates. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2022-23 district budget and a proposal to add an extra holiday on May 27, 2022.
- Approval of the $9,300,563 Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES administrative budget
- Amendment to the 2021-2022 District Calendar to add May 27, 2022, as a holiday
- Proclamation declaring April 27, 2022, as Office Personnel Appreciation Day
- Review of multiple policy amendments including Visitor Code of Conduct and Student Medication
- Election of BOCES Board of Education members
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education met to adopt the proposed 2022-2023 budget for a public vote on May 17, 2022. The meeting also included presentations on the upcoming budget and a proclamation for Occupational Therapist Appreciation Day.
- Adoption of $188,367,855 proposed 2022-2023 budget
- Proclamation declaring April 20, 2022, as School Occupational Therapist Appreciation Day
- Ratification of North Syracuse Per Diem Professional Association contract through June 30, 2023
- Acceptance of $2,000 donation from Joan Battes for Zoom Room equipment
- Approval of Elizabeth Wilson, FNP, as an additional school physician provider
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is reviewing several capital projects and budget updates. The board is considering resolutions to place propositions on the May 17, 2022, ballot regarding vehicle acquisitions, a junior high school chiller replacement, and district-wide energy improvements.
- Proposition II: Vehicle bonding for 12 student vehicles, 3 vans, and 2 trucks up to $1,890,381
- Proposition III: HVAC Chiller replacement at North Syracuse Junior High School up to $1,400,000
- Proposition IV: Energy efficiency improvements for all district buildings up to $7,500,000
- Salina Free Library annual appropriation increase from $480,181 to $489,304
- Proclamation of April 5, 2022, as School Library Media Specialist Appreciation Day
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The Board of Education met to review the 2022-23 budget presentation and services from OCMBOCES. The agenda also included several policy updates, personnel changes, and a $503,000 roofing contract.
- Approval of a $503,000 contract award to WCA Roofing
- Proposed pay increase for School Bus Driver Substitutes from $19.50 to $23.00 per hour
- Amendment of the district Reopening Plan
- Creation of a 1.0 FTE Teaching Assistant position at Roxboro Road Elementary School
- Abolishment of a 1.0 FTE School Secretary I position at Cicero-North Syracuse High School
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, featuring the initial 2022-23 budget presentation, proclamations for School Social Worker and Athletic Trainer Appreciation Days, and public comments. The board will also vote on routine items including special education placements, business office reports, and personnel reports, as well as a resolution to create a Supervisor of Stocks and Stores position and abolish a Storekeeper position.
- Initial 2022-23 budget presentation
- Resolution to create 1.0 FTE Supervisor of Stocks and Stores and abolish 1.0 FTE Storekeeper, effective March 1, 2022
- Acceptance of gift of two violins valued at $600.00 from Melissa Dickens to the music department
- Approval of special education placements for multiple dates in February 2022
- Declaration of non-marketable surplus equipment for disposal
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hear presentations from building planning teams for the junior high and high school, and consider routine approvals including minutes, special education placements, and personnel reports. The board will also discuss and vote on abolishing a School Secretary I position and creating a School Secretary II at the Cicero-North Syracuse Athletic Office, declare non-marketable surplus equipment, and nominate a candidate for the OCM BOCES Board.
- Presentations from North Syracuse Junior High School and Cicero-North Syracuse High School Building Planning Teams
- Resolution to abolish 1.0 FTE School Secretary I and create 1.0 FTE School Secretary II at Cicero-North Syracuse Athletic Office, effective April 2022
- Discussion on Erie 1 BOCES Policy COSER
- Nomination for Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES Board (four openings, incumbent Robert Crabtree)
- Approval of special education placements and home instruction programs
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 24, 2022, at 6 p.m. at the Administrative Offices. The board will hear presentations from building planning teams and a budget presentation, then take action on routine items and several resolutions, including a major bond resolution for capital projects. The most consequential item is a bond resolution authorizing up to $81.9 million for a building reconstruction project and a new swimming complex at the high school.
- Bond resolution for $64,950,000 reconstruction project at Lakeshore Elementary, Cicero Elementary, Smith Road Elementary, and High School, funded by $3M debt service, $4M fund balance, and $57,950,000 in bonds
- Bond resolution for $16,950,000 swimming complex addition to High School, funded by $2M fund balance, $2M SAM grant, and $14,950,000 in bonds
- Approve final 2020-21 non-resident tuition rates: $6,603 (K-6), $8,336 (7-12), $31,282 (SpEd K-6), $33,015 (SpEd 7-12)
- Create 1.0 FTE Teaching Assistant position at Gillette Road Middle School effective January 25, 2022
- Accept National Grid easement at North Syracuse Early Education Program at Main Street for pole replacement
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 3, 2022, at 6 p.m. at the Administrative Offices. The board will hear presentations on building planning teams and budget assumptions, and will take action on routine items such as approving minutes and special education placements. Key discussion/action items include creating a 1.0 FTE English as a New Language teacher position, amending the 2021-2022 district calendar due to cancelled Regents exams, and accepting gifts.
- Resolution to create a 1.0 FTE English as a New Language Teacher, District Wide, effective January 4, 2022
- Recommendation to amend the 2021-2022 District Calendar due to cancellation of January 2022 Regents exams
- Tax collection procedures: acknowledge final reports and forward uncollected taxes to Onondaga County Treasurer
- Accept gifts: $250.00 check from CORE Federal Credit Union and Rifton Pacer Gait Trainer valued at $1,000.00 from Patricia Reith
- Declare non-marketable surplus equipment as disposable