North Syracuse Central School District public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on December 18, 2023, at 6 p.m. The board will hear presentations on capital projects and budget assumptions, and will vote on several routine items including approving minutes, special education placements, and personnel reports. A key action item is approving a corrective action plan in response to a New York State Comptroller's audit covering July 2020 to October 2021.
- Approve Corrective Action Plan in response to NYS Comptroller's audit (July 2020-Oct 2021)
- Abolish Motor Equipment Operator and create Maintenance Worker II position effective Feb 24, 2024
- Declare non-marketable surplus equipment and approve disposal
- Approve classification and placement of disabled students (multiple dates)
- Acknowledge Business Office Reports for October 2023
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 4, 2023, at 6 p.m. The board will hear presentations on the marching band's state championship, the Early Education Program's budget, and instructional updates. Action items include approving minutes, special education placements, a resolution authorizing DASNY grants, accepting a $75 gift, certifying lead evaluators, declaring surplus equipment, and adopting a policy on corporal punishment and restraint.
- Resolution authorizing DASNY grants for capital purposes
- Acceptance of $75 gift for athletic department in memory of Michael J. Bragman
- Certification of four lead evaluators for teacher evaluations
- Declaration of marketable and non-marketable surplus for disposal via online auction
- Policy 5315.5 on corporal punishment, physical restraint, and timeout
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 20, 2023, at 6 p.m. The board will consider resolutions to participate in cooperative energy purchasing through NYSMEC for electricity and natural gas, with price caps of $0.0845 per kWh and $0.656 per therm. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, special education placements, and business office reports, as well as presentations on student recognition and building planning teams.
- Resolution to authorize participation in NYSMEC for electricity, with a price cap of $0.0845 per kWh, term of 1-3 years starting May 1, 2024
- Resolution to authorize participation in NYSMEC for natural gas, with a price cap of $0.656 per therm, term of 1-3 years starting May 1, 2024
- Approval of minutes from the November 6, 2023 regular meeting
- Approval of special education placements for students certified on multiple dates in October and November 2023
- Acceptance of gifts totaling $125.00 to the athletic department in memory of Michael J. Bragman
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with presentations from the building planning teams of Roxboro Road and Gillette Road middle schools. The board will also consider routine approvals, including minutes, special education placements, and business office reports, as well as action items to create new staff positions and accept gifts.
- Presentation by Roxboro Road Middle School Building Planning Team (Principal Heather Pellegrino)
- Presentation by Gillette Road Middle School Building Planning Team (Principal Sarah Jones)
- Resolution to create 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher at Gillette Road Middle School
- Resolution to create 1.0 FTE Teaching Assistant at Allen Road Elementary School
- Acceptance of gifts including $2,216.33 NSEF grant and $650.00 to Athletic Department
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is reviewing a resolution to join a nationwide lawsuit against social media platforms like Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube. The board is also considering a corrective action plan following a 2021-2022 audit and various administrative proclamations.
- Resolution to join litigation against Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube
- Approval of Corrective Action Plan responding to 2021-2022 Grossman St. Amour audit
- Proposed 48-month service contract with OCM BOCES for Xerox equipment leasing
- Proclamation of November 2, 2023, as School Administrator Appreciation Day
- Proclamation of November 9, 2023, as School Psychologist Appreciation Day
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with presentations, public comments, and action items. Key decisions include accepting the independent audit report, creating and abolishing several staff positions, and adopting the 2024-2025 budget timeline. The board will also approve routine items like minutes, special education placements, and the textbook list.
- Accept 2022-2023 Independent Audit Report by Grossman St. Amour
- Create 0.5 FTE Occupational Therapist shared between Allen Road and KWS Bear Road Elementary Schools
- Abolish Dance Ensemble Advisor and create three Fall Play support staff positions at Cicero-North Syracuse High School
- Change Security Guard at Cicero-North Syracuse High School from 12-month to 10-month position
- Adopt 2024-2025 Budget Process Timeline and Calendar
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with presentations, public comments, and routine approvals. Key actions include declaring surplus equipment for disposal, accepting a $2,000 scoreboard sponsorship from BBAS, Inc., and abolishing a Registered Nurse position to create a Licensed Practical Nurse role at the junior high. The board will also certify lead evaluators for principals and teachers.
- Declare marketable and non-marketable surplus for disposal via online auction by Auctions International
- Accept $2,000.00 scoreboard sponsorship donation from BBAS, Inc. into general fund
- Abolish 1.0 FTE Registered Nurse and create 1.0 FTE Licensed Practical Nurse at North Syracuse Junior High School effective September 27, 2023
- Certify Daniel Bowles, Christopher Leahey, and Greg Stone as lead evaluators for principals
- Certify 40 staff members as lead evaluators for teachers
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on September 11, 2023, at 6 p.m. The board will consider approving contracts with the Directors and Middle Managers bargaining units, creating new teaching assistant and coaching positions, and awarding a bid for maintenance equipment. They will also hear presentations on tax exemptions and the Lakeshore Road Elementary School renovation plan, and accept a $54,500 gift from the Roxboro Road Elementary School PTG for a new playground.
- Approve contract with North Syracuse Academic Directors Association, July 1, 2023–June 30, 2027
- Approve contract with Middle Managers bargaining unit, July 1, 2023–June 30, 2027
- Create 5.0 FTE Teaching Assistant positions at five schools
- Award contract to Sanico for three ride-on floor scrubbers, $53,991.00
- Accept $54,500 gift from Roxboro Road Elementary School PTG for inclusive playground
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to discuss and act on several items, including setting the 2023-2024 tax rates, creating new teaching and support positions, and approving the District Comprehensive Improvement Plan and Safety Plan. The board will also hear presentations on fire inspection, safety planning, and data privacy, and consider routine approvals such as minutes and special education placements.
- Resolution to establish 2023-24 tax rates: school district tax rates per $1,000 assessed value are $25.66 for Cicero, $620.40 for Clay, and $20.76 for Salina; library tax rate for Salina is $1.112919; total levy $101,747,931 plus $500,558 library apportionment
- Create 1.0 FTE Elementary Teacher at Gillette Road Middle School, effective September 1, 2023
- Create Special Education positions at North Syracuse Early Education Program: 1.0 FTE Occupational Therapist, 0.2 FTE Physical Therapist (added to existing 0.8), and 0.4 FTE Speech Pathologist (added to existing 0.6), effective September 1, 2023
- Create 0.5 FTE Music Teacher at Gillette Road Middle School, effective September 1, 2023
- Create 1.0 FTE Reading Teacher split between Roxboro Road Elementary School and Lakeshore Road Elementary School, effective September 1, 2023
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 7, 2023, at 6 p.m. The board will hear a presentation on K-12 English Language Arts, Academic Intervention Services, and Universal PreKindergarten, and will consider several action items including approving the extension of the bus engineers' contract, declaring surplus equipment, and creating new staff positions. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, special education placements, and personnel reports.
- Approve extension of 2019-2023 contract with North Syracuse Bus Engineers Association to expire June 30, 2024
- Declare marketable and non-marketable surplus equipment; marketable items to be sold via online auction by Auctions International
- Create 1.0 FTE Licensed Practical Nurse at North Syracuse Junior High School (effective Sept 1, 2023)
- Create 0.1 FTE Teacher on Special Assignment, Math Extension/Enrichment Coordinator (effective Aug 8, 2023)
- Create athletic coaching positions: Unified Bowling, Girls Varsity Wrestling, Girls Flag Football (effective Aug 8, 2023)
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 24, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The board will discuss and vote on routine items, including approving minutes, special education placements, and personnel reports. A key action is approving a lease agreement for 46,547 square feet at 200 Roxboro Road, Mattydale, to relocate Lakeshore Elementary students during renovations, pending state approval. The board will also hear presentations on the Food Service and Mathematics departments.
- Approve lease agreement for 46,547 sq ft at 200 Roxboro Road, Mattydale, for Lakeshore Elementary relocation during 2024-25 renovation
- Approve 2023-24 Board of Education committee assignments
- Declare marketable and non-marketable surplus equipment for disposal via online auction
- Approve classification and placement of preschool disabled students and home instruction students
- Approve petty cash funds, including $1,450 for school lunch start-up and $2,500 for athletic activity starting funds
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 10, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda includes a presentation on the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant, routine approvals (minutes, home instruction placements, personnel reports), and discussion/action items on declaring surplus equipment for disposal, accepting gifts, amending Policy 4201 on technology use, and acknowledging an impartial hearing officer appointment. Public comments are limited to 30 minutes, with up to 10 speakers, each allowed 3 minutes.
- Presentation on 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant by Associate Superintendent Christopher R. Leahey and Rising Rox Stars Program Director Chau Ly
- Declaration of marketable and non-marketable surplus; marketable surplus to be sold via online auction by Auctions International
- Acceptance of $200 gift of clothes and toys from Jenna Spostato for North Syracuse Early Education Program
- Acceptance of NSEF grants: $1,022.53 to Jennifer Fischer and $435.31 to Sara Bambino
- Amendment and readoption of Policy 4201 on Acceptable Technology Device, Account, Internet, Email and Telephone Use
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is holding its annual organizational meeting to elect a president and vice president, appoint numerous officers and staff for the 2023-2024 school year, and approve contracts with attorneys and an architect. The agenda includes routine appointments and fee schedules, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Appoint District Clerk Jilian K. Herrera at $65,515.30 annual salary
- Appoint Claims Auditor Suzanne Lepkowski at $41.34/hour
- Appoint Central Treasurer Amy Brisson at $5,874.92 yearly salary
- Approve attorney fee schedules: Bond, Schoeneck & King at $240/hr (partners), Trespasz & Marquardt bond fees, Alario & Fischer at $225/hr, Ferrara Fiorenza at $230/hr
- Appoint King & King as architect with rates up to $220/hr
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 26, 2023, at 6 p.m. The board will hear a capital project status update, receive public comments, and vote on routine items including minutes, special education placements, and business office reports. Key discussion/action items include extending the contract with the North Syracuse Per Diem Professional Association, amending the 2023-2024 school calendar, approving a second amendment to the superintendent's employment agreement, and creating new positions (0.25 FTE Stock Attendant and 1.0 FTE Teacher on Special Assignment for Universal Pre-K Coordinator).
- Contract award #2023-05 for HVAC filters to EM Cahill for $55,112.75
- Contract award #2023-04 for interscholastic supplies to multiple vendors totaling $50,107.72
- Contract award #2023003 for automotive supplies to multiple vendors totaling $185,556.20
- Resolution to approve second amendment to Superintendent Daniel Bowles' employment agreement
- Resolution to create 0.25 FTE Stock Attendant and 1.0 FTE Teacher on Special Assignment: Universal Pre-K Coordinator
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 5, 2023, at 7 p.m. The board will consider a bond resolution authorizing $2,251,201 for the purchase of school buses and service vehicles, as approved by voters on May 16, 2023. The agenda also includes presentations on the Human Rights Club, athletics, and school accountability, plus routine approvals of minutes and special education placements.
- Bond resolution for $2,251,201 to finance ten 65-passenger buses, two 42-passenger wheelchair-accessible buses, one plow truck, and two service vans
- Approval of minutes from May 22, 2023 regular meeting
- Approval of special education placements for disabled students (dates in April and May 2023)
- Approval of preschool disabled student placements (May 9, 16, 18, 2023)
- Approval of home instruction program placements for May 17, 2023
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 22, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Administrative Offices. The board will consider routine approvals, including meeting minutes, special education placements, and business office reports, as well as action items such as accepting gifts, approving Universal PreK contracts for 2023-2024, and adopting a resolution to standardize building systems (HVAC, security, fire alarm, etc.) across all district buildings.
- Approve Universal PreK contracts for 2023-2024 with Learn As You Grow, Northminster, YMCA, and North Syracuse Early Education Program, totaling over $1.98 million
- Adopt resolution to standardize building systems (Siemens, Avigilon, Bosch, Schlage, Honeywell, Daktronics, Cisco, Atlas IED) under GML §103(5)
- Accept $35,000 gift from NSEF and Micron Foundation for Micron Chip Camp
- Accept $1,499 NSEF grant for theatrical haze equipment (Purple Haze)
- Approve special education and home instruction placements for various dates in April and May 2023
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution declaring the C-NS High School Greenhouse Renovation Project a Type II action under SEQRA, which would exempt it from further environmental review. The board will also acknowledge a support staff personnel report and adjourn.
- Resolution to declare C-NS Greenhouse Renovation Project as Type II action under SEQRA
- Project designed by King & King Architects, LLP
- Renovation involves less than 10,000 square feet, qualifying as routine
- Support staff personnel report to be acknowledged
- Meeting to be held at 5 p.m. at Administrative Offices
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on April 24, 2023, at 6 p.m. The board will consider routine approvals (minutes, special education placements, business reports) and several action items, including a three-year telecommunications service agreement with OCM BOCES (first year cost approximately $33,000), declaring surplus equipment for disposal, accepting a $5,000 anonymous gift for math activities, extending two union contracts, amending the district calendar, and readopting or amending several policies. The agenda also includes presentations recognizing office personnel and MathCON students, and a public comment period.
- Three-year telecommunications service agreement with OCM BOCES, first year cost approximately $33,000
- Declare marketable and non-marketable surplus equipment for disposal via online auction
- Accept $5,000 anonymous gift to support math-related activities
- Extend contracts with Office Personnel Association and Maintenance and Operations Association for one year to 6/30/2024
- Amend 2022-2023 district calendar to add underline to June 20 for Regents exams
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to act on several items, including formally adopting the proposed 2023-2024 budget of $203,270,342 for the May 16, 2023 voter ballot. The board will also consider amending the 2022-2023 school calendar to add May 26, 2023 as a day off, approve the BOCES administrative budget of $9,902,389, and elect BOCES board members. A presentation on the final proposed budget is scheduled, followed by a public comment period.
- Formal adoption of 2023-2024 budget: $203,270,342, to be placed on May 16, 2023 ballot
- Amend 2022-2023 calendar: add Friday, May 26, 2023 as day off for Pre-K-12 students
- Approve Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES 2023-24 administrative budget: $9,902,389
- Elect BOCES board members: Christine Gregory, Lisa O'Reilly, Joan Reeves
- Public comment period: sign-in by 5:55 p.m., max 10 speakers, 3 minutes each
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on April 10, 2023, at 6 p.m. The board will hear presentations on the 2023-2024 budget and OCM BOCES programs, and will vote on several action items, including a resolution to increase poll worker pay from $15.00 to $21.04 per hour, a lease renewal with the Salina Free Library, and amendments to three district policies.
- Resolution to increase poll worker pay from $15.00 to $21.04 per hour
- Approve renewal of lease between Salina Free Library and North Syracuse Central School District for land adjacent to Roxboro Road Middle School
- Amend and readopt Policy 5440 (Drug and Alcohol), Policy 5470 (Student Resuscitation), and Policy 5311 (Athletic/Co-Curricular Code of Conduct)
- Declare marketable and non-marketable surplus equipment for disposal via online auction
- Approve classification and placement of disabled students and preschool disabled students
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on March 20, 2023, at 6 p.m. The board will hear a budget update for the 2023-2024 school year, receive public comments, and vote on routine action items including special education placements and contract awards. They will also consider resolutions to place propositions on the May 16, 2023 ballot, including adding a student board member and moving a polling location.
- Contract award for Cicero Elementary Boiler Room Renovation totaling $915,039 (CDM $157,099, DW & Crew $612,000, Oswego Mechanical Inc. $89,940, Patricia Electric, Inc. $56,000)
- Contract award for enrollment/demographic study to Ross Haber and Associates, LLC
- Resolution to place proposition on May 16, 2023 ballot for ex-officio student board member
- Resolution to move polling location from Cicero Elementary School to Cicero-North Syracuse High School (6002 Route 31, Cicero, NY 13039)
- Proclamation declaring April 4, 2023 as School Library Media Specialist Appreciation Day
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on March 6, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Administrative Offices. The board will hear a presentation on a district communications audit, take public comments, and vote on routine items including meeting minutes, special education placements, and home instruction placements. Key discussion/action items include approving the 2023-2024 district calendar, amending office personnel positions at Cicero-North Syracuse High School, changing a special education administrator title, declaring surplus equipment, and approving personnel reports.
- Approval of 2023-2024 District Calendar with 181 instructional days and first day for students on Sept. 7, 2023
- Resolution to amend office personnel positions at Cicero-North Syracuse High School: School Secretary I from 12 to 11 months, Typist II from 11 to 12 months, effective March 7, 2023
- Resolution to create 2.0 FTE Directors of Special Education and abolish Executive Director of Pupil Personnel Services and Director of Special Education positions
- Declaration of marketable surplus for online auction via Auctions International and disposal of non-marketable surplus
- Approval of special education student classifications and placements for 2/10, 2/16, 2/17/2023 and home instruction placements for 2/28/2023
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on February 6, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Administrative Offices. Key actions include a resolution to approve an emergency $1.85 million boiler replacement at Cicero Elementary School, a BOCES lease agreement for technology services, and a presentation on the 2023-2024 district budget. The board will also consider routine items such as approving minutes, special education placements, and business office reports.
- Resolution to approve emergency purchase of Cicero Elementary School boilers, not to exceed $1,850,000
- Resolution to approve BOCES lease agreement for technology services, up to $1,000,000 over 5 years
- Resolution to create 1.0 FTE Licensed Practical Nurse at Roxboro Road Elementary School
- 2023-2024 Budget Presentation by Associate Superintendent Donald F.X. Keegan
- Approval of special education and preschool disabled student placements
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 9, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Administrative Offices. The board will consider routine approvals (minutes, special education placements, business office reports) and take action on two significant items: a resolution authorizing a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement with Ver Plank Road Solar South, LLC, and a bond resolution authorizing a $61.2 million capital improvement project. A presentation on Restorative Practices will also be given.
- Approve resolution authorizing PILOT agreement with Ver Plank Road Solar South, LLC for solar projects at 4936 Verplank Rd (SBL # 047.01-07.0 and 047.01-09.1), with annual payments of $4,000 per Megawatt AC, escalating 2% per year
- Approve bond resolution authorizing capital improvement project not to exceed $61,200,000, including renovations at Gillette Road Middle School, artificial turf field, North Syracuse Early Education Program at Main Street, North Syracuse Junior High School, and security projects
- Approve classification and school placement of disabled students certified by the District Committee on Special Education for dates 12/8 through 12/22/2022
- Approve classification and program placement of preschool disabled students certified by the District Committee on Preschool Special Education for 12/13 and 12/20/2022
- Acknowledge Business Office Reports for November 2022, including Treasurer's Report and various warrants