Port Byron Central School District, ?

Name: Regular Meeting — Port Byron Central School District, ?
Start: 2026-09-21T19:00:00
Location: Lehn Library

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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 07:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Board to approve audit, personnel changes, and non-resident tuition requests

The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on September 21, 2026, starting with an audit committee and executive session, followed by a public session. The board will consider consent agendas for financial reports, personnel appointments and resignations, and action items including transportation contracts, non-resident attendance requests, and policy readings. The agenda is largely routine administrative business, with no major policy changes or large expenditures listed.

Approve independent auditor's report for 2025-2026 and internal audit report dated August 31, 2026
Approve change orders 103-010, 100-004, 105-001, 105-002, 105-003, 103-006, 103-005, 104-001, 100-003, 105-010, and 100-002
Approve transportation contracts with Cayuga Onondaga BOCES for 2026-2027
Approve non-resident attendance for two students in exchange for tuition
Set 2026-2027 adult meal prices: breakfast $4.00, lunch $5.90

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Split-screen / Notes Regular Meeting - Sept 21, 2026 Agenda Monday, September 21, 2026 Lehn Library Audit Committee - 5:00 PM Executive Session - 5:30 PM Regular Session - 7:00 PM 1. Opening Exercises A. Call Meeting to Order The meeting will be called to order by the President of the Board Of Education. B. Adopt Agenda 2. Executive Session A. Enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the employment of a particular person or persons. B. Adjourn Executive Session 3. Regular Session A. Re-Enter Regular Session B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Those in attendance will be asked to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. C. Approve the minutes of August 24, 2026. The Board of Education will approve the minutes of past meeting(s). 4. Verbal Communications A. Report from the Superintendent The Superintendent of Schools will give a verbal report. B. Report from Board President The President of the Board of Education will give a verbal report. C. Board Member Comments D. Report from Administrators Administrators from District schools will present a report on the activities in their building. E. Report from Student Board Member 5. Discussion Topics & Reminders 6. Presentations …

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Mon Aug 24, 2026

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Board to approve tax warrant, BOCES classroom rental, and personnel changes

The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 24, 2026, starting with an executive session on personnel, followed by a public session. The board will consider a financial consent agenda including the tax warrant, budget transfers, and financial reports, as well as a personnel consent agenda with resignations, appointments, and a superintendent contract amendment. Action items include a BOCES classroom rental contract and a non-resident student tuition request.

Approve Tax Warrant dated August 24, 2026
Approve contract with Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES for 10 classrooms at $65,000 and 1 distance learning classroom at $6,500 for 2026-2027
Accept resignations of teacher aide Kelsea Van der Werff and chemistry teacher Julianne Shive
Approve Second Amendment to Superintendent's employment contract (salary for 2026-2027)
Approve non-resident student Trevor St.Martin to attend for 2026-2027 in exchange for tuition

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Split-screen / Notes 4 Monday, August 24, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda Board of Education Executive Session - 5:30 PM Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM Lehn Library 1. Opening Exercises Subject A. Call Meeting to Order Meeting Aug 24, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. Opening Exercises Type Procedural The meeting will be called to order by the President of the Board Of Education. File Attachments Subject B. Adopt Agenda Meeting Aug 24, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. Opening Exercises Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adopt the Agenda as presented. File Attachments 2. Executive Session Subject A. Enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the employment of a particular person or persons. Meeting Aug 24, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. Executive Session Type File Attachments Subject B. Adjourn Executive Session Meeting Aug 24, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. Executive Session Type File Attachments 3. Regular Session Subject A. Re-Enter Regular Session Meeting Aug 24, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. Regular Session Type File Attachments Subject B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Meeting Aug 24, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. Regular Session Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. File Attachments Sub …

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Mon Jul 20, 2026

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Port Byron Board of Education holds re-organizational meeting for 2026-2027 school year

The Board of Education will elect officers and swear in new board members. The meeting also includes appointments for various district roles and approval of salary increases for certain employees.

3.85% salary increase for District Clerk and Managerial/Confidential employees
Appointment of Claims Auditor Joyce Alfred at $250.00/mo.
Appointment of School Physician Services via East Hill Medical at $750.00/mo.
Appointment of School Attorney Ferrara Fiorenza P.C. at $250 RFP
Establishment of $45 monthly cell phone stipend for eligible positions

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Split-screen / Notes 1 Monday, July 20, 2026 Re-organizational Meeting Agenda Board of Education Re-organizational Meeting @ 7:00 PM 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.01 Superintendent, Michael Jorgensen, will call the meeting to order and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Meeting Jul 20, 2026 - Re-organizational Meeting Category 1. Opening of Meeting Type File Attachments 2. Election of Officers Subject 2.01 President Meeting Jul 20, 2026 - Re-organizational Meeting Category 2. Election of Officers Type File Attachments Subject 2.02 Vice President Meeting Jul 20, 2026 - Re-organizational Meeting Category 2. Election of Officers Type File Attachments 3. Oath of Office to Board Members Subject 3.01 Dr. Paul Ryan - 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2029 Meeting Jul 20, 2026 - Re-organizational Meeting Category 3. Oath of Office to Board Members Type File Attachments Subject 3.02 Peter Svitavsky - 7/1/2026- 6/30/2029 Meeting Jul 20, 2026 - Re-organizational Meeting Category 3. Oath of Office to Board Members Type File Attachments Subject 3.03 Benjamin Vitale - 7/1/2026- 6/30/2029 Meeting Jul 20, 2026 - Re-organizational Meeting Category 3. Oath of Office to Board Members Type File Attachments 4. Agenda Subject 4.01 Adopt the Agenda as presented. Meeting Jul 20, 2026 - Re-organizational Meeting Category 4. Agenda …

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Mon Jul 20, 2026

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Board to grant tenure to District Administrator Marisa Licari

The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 20, 2026, starting with an executive session to discuss employment of a particular person. The board will consider consent agendas for financial and personnel items, including approving an internal audit report, accepting several resignations, appointing new staff, and granting tenure to Marisa Licari. A resolution authorizing the use of data privacy agreements negotiated by the RIC ONE Risk Operations Center will also be considered.

Grant tenure to Marisa Licari as District Administrator effective July 1, 2026
Accept resignations from Emma Cowley, Jeremiah Shillingburg, Teal Nanna, and Peter Picciano
Appoint Steven Prosser, Jonathan Mangram, and others to teaching positions
Approve $200.00 donation from PBTA for the Back Pack Program
Authorize use of data privacy agreements from RIC ONE Risk Operations Center

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Split-screen / Notes 4 Monday, July 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda Board of Education Executive Session - 5:30 PM Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM Lehn Library 1. Opening Exercises Subject A. Call Meeting to Order Meeting Jul 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. Opening Exercises Type Procedural The meeting will be called to order by the President of the Board Of Education. File Attachments Subject B. Adopt Agenda Meeting Jul 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. Opening Exercises Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adopt the Agenda as presented. File Attachments 2. Executive Session Subject A. Enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the employment of a particular person or persons. Meeting Jul 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. Executive Session Type File Attachments Subject B. Adjourn Executive Session Meeting Jul 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. Executive Session Type File Attachments 3. Regular Session Subject A. Re-Enter Regular Session Meeting Jul 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. Regular Session Type File Attachments Subject B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Meeting Jul 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. Regular Session Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. File Attachments Subje …

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Mon Jun 15, 2026

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Board to grant tenure to three teachers and approve personnel changes

The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 15, 2026, starting with an executive session to discuss employment. The board will consider a financial consent agenda including an internal audit report, a change order, budget reports, a $500 donation, and a reserve fund allocation. The personnel consent agenda includes accepting resignations, granting tenure to three elementary teachers, and appointing several new staff members.

Approve internal audit report dated May 30, 2026
Approve change order GC-01
Approve $500 donation from American Red Cross for HS Biomedical Scholarship
Fund Employee Benefit Liability Reserve up to $200,000 for 2025-2026
Grant tenure to Christopher Kudla, Madelyn Murray, and Alyssa LaFace effective July 1, 2026

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Split-screen / Notes 4 Monday, June 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda Board of Education Executive Session - 5:30 PM Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM Lehn Library 1. Opening Exercises Subject A. Call Meeting to Order Meeting Jun 15, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. Opening Exercises Type Procedural The meeting will be called to order by the President of the Board Of Education. File Attachments Subject B. Adopt Agenda Meeting Jun 15, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. Opening Exercises Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adopt the Agenda as presented. File Attachments 2. Executive Session Subject A. Enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the employment of a particular person or persons. Meeting Jun 15, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. Executive Session Type File Attachments Subject B. Adjourn Executive Session Meeting Jun 15, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. Executive Session Type File Attachments 3. Regular Session Subject A. Re-Enter Regular Session Meeting Jun 15, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. Regular Session Type File Attachments Subject B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Meeting Jun 15, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. Regular Session Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. File Attachments Subje …

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Mon May 11, 2026

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Board to approve resignations, appointments, and financial reports

The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on May 11, 2026, at Lehn Library. The board will act on personnel changes including accepting resignations and approving new appointments, adopt financial reports and change orders, and approve the revised 2026-27 district calendar. The meeting includes procedural items such as opening exercises, executive session, and verbal reports from district leadership.

Approve change orders 108-004 and 108-005
Accept $1,000 donation from U.S. Charitable Gift Trust for Woz Ed Scholarship
Accept resignations of Sarah Mazzeo, Marissa Netti, and Karissa Smith
Appoint Lynette French as Substitute Nurse and Joe Goodsell as Registered Nurse for DC field trip
Approve revised 2026-27 one-page district calendar

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Split-screen / Notes 4 Monday, May 11, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda Board of Education Executive Session - 5:30 PM Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM Lehn Library 1. Opening Exercises Subject A. Call Meeting to Order Meeting May 11, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. Opening Exercises Type Procedural The meeting will be called to order by the President of the Board Of Education. File Attachments Subject B. Adopt Agenda Meeting May 11, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. Opening Exercises Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adopt the Agenda as presented. File Attachments 2. Executive Session Subject A. Enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the employment of a particular person or persons. Meeting May 11, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. Executive Session Type File Attachments Subject B. Adjourn Executive Session Meeting May 11, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. Executive Session Type File Attachments 3. Regular Session Subject A. Re-Enter Regular Session Meeting May 11, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. Regular Session Type File Attachments Subject B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Meeting May 11, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. Regular Session Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. File Attachments Subjec …

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Mon Apr 20, 2026

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Board to adopt $30.1M budget for 2026-27 school year

The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on April 20, 2026, at Lehn Library. The board is scheduled to adopt the final 2026-27 school district budget of $30,075,394 and approve multiple financial and personnel resolutions. The meeting will also include a superintendent evaluation in executive session and several verbal reports.

Adopt $30,075,394 annual budget for 2026-27 fiscal year
Approve $3,076,138.31 BOCES administrative budget for 2026-27
Accept $2,000 donation from Carolyn Waterman for Wilfred Waterman Memorial Scholarship Fund
Accept resignation of Natalie Davis as Elementary Art Teacher effective June 30, 2026
Approve appointment of Ella Jorgensen as Substitute Teacher Aide/Assistant effective March 19, 2026

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Split-screen / Notes 4 Monday, April 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda Board of Education Executive Session - 5:30 PM Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM Lehn Library 1. Opening Exercises Subject A. Call Meeting to Order Meeting Apr 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. Opening Exercises Type Procedural The meeting will be called to order by the President of the Board Of Education. File Attachments Subject B. Adopt Agenda Meeting Apr 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. Opening Exercises Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adopt the Agenda as presented. File Attachments 2. Executive Session Subject A. Enter Executive Session for the purpose of completing the Superintendent's evaluation. Meeting Apr 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. Executive Session Type File Attachments Subject B. Adjourn Executive Session Meeting Apr 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. Executive Session Type File Attachments 3. Regular Session Subject A. Re-Enter Regular Session Meeting Apr 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. Regular Session Type File Attachments Subject B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Meeting Apr 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. Regular Session Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. File Attachments Subject C. Approve …

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Mon Mar 9, 2026

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Board to review 2026-27 budget draft and OCM BOCES contract

The Board of Education will discuss the second draft of the 2026-27 budget and consider several contracts, including a multi-year agreement with OCM BOCES. The meeting also includes a personnel consent agenda and a review of the 2026-27 UPK plan.

Proposed contract with OCM BOCES not to exceed $100,000.00 over a maximum of 5 years
Agreement with Cayuga County Sheriff's Office for a School Resource Officer (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2030)
Approval of the 2026-2027 Universal Pre-K (UPK) plan
Revised policies 7513R (Medication in Schools) and 7521R.1 (Allergies/Anaphylaxis)
Agreement with LearnWell beginning February 26, 2026

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Split-screen / Notes 4 Monday, March 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda Board of Education Executive Session - 5:30 PM Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM Lehn Library 1. Opening Exercises Subject A. Adopt Agenda Meeting Mar 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. Opening Exercises Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adopt the Agenda as presented. File Attachments 2. Executive Session Subject A. Enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the employment of a particular person or persons. Meeting Mar 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. Executive Session Type File Attachments Subject B. Adjourn Executive Session Meeting Mar 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. Executive Session Type File Attachments 3. Regular Session Subject A. Re-Enter Regular Session Meeting Mar 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. Regular Session Type File Attachments Subject B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Meeting Mar 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. Regular Session Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. File Attachments Subject C. Approve the minutes of February 9, 2026. Meeting Mar 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. Regular Session Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the minutes of February 9, 2026. The Board of Education will ap …

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Mon Feb 9, 2026

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Board considers $460,000 for new student transport vehicles

The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education will discuss the first draft of the 2026-27 budget and a proposal to purchase three transport vehicles. The board will also review personnel changes and revised district policies regarding school medication and allergies.

Proposed purchase of two 64-passenger transport vehicles and one SUV not to exceed $460,000
First draft presentation of the 2026-27 Budget
First reading of revised policies 7513R (Medication in Schools) and 7521R.1 (Allergies/Anaphylaxis)
Approval of 17 non-resident students for the 2026-27 school year
Appointment of Spring 2026 coaching staff and musical volunteers

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Split-screen / Notes 4 Monday, February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda Board of Education Executive Session - 5:30 PM Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM Lehn Library 1. Opening Exercises Subject A. Call Meeting to Order Meeting Feb 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. Opening Exercises Type Procedural The meeting will be called to order by the President of the Board Of Education. File Attachments Subject B. Adopt Agenda Meeting Feb 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. Opening Exercises Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adopt the Agenda as presented. File Attachments 2. Executive Session Subject A. Enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the employment of a particular person or persons.. Meeting Feb 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. Executive Session Type File Attachments Subject B. Adjourn Executive Session Meeting Feb 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. Executive Session Type File Attachments 3. Regular Session Subject A. Re-Enter Regular Session Meeting Feb 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. Regular Session Type File Attachments Subject B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Meeting Feb 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. Regular Session Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. File Attachments Subject …

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Mon Jan 12, 2026

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Port Byron Board of Education to review budget input and capital project environmental status

The Board of Education will discuss the 2026-2027 budget and consider a resolution regarding environmental reviews for a capital project involving window replacements and interior upgrades. The meeting includes a financial consent agenda and various personnel appointments and resignations.

SEQRA resolution for capital project including window replacements and interior finish upgrades
Professional Auditing Services agreement with Insero & Co. CPA's LLP for 2025-2030
Budget Transfers over/under $5,000.00 dated November 30, 2025
Non-resident tuition request for a student for the 2026-2027 school year
Change order 101-004

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Split-screen / Notes 4 Monday, January 12, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda Board of Education Executive Session - 5:30 PM Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM Lehn Library 1. Opening Exercises Subject A. Call Meeting to Order Meeting Jan 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. Opening Exercises Type Procedural The meeting will be called to order by the President of the Board Of Education. File Attachments Subject B. Adopt Agenda Meeting Jan 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. Opening Exercises Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adopt the Agenda as presented. File Attachments 2. Executive Session Subject A. Enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the employment of a particular person or persons. Meeting Jan 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. Executive Session Type File Attachments Subject B. Adjourn Executive Session Meeting Jan 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. Executive Session Type File Attachments 3. Regular Session Subject A. Re-Enter Regular Session Meeting Jan 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. Regular Session Type File Attachments Subject B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the National Anthem by the 5th and 6th grade choir. Meeting Jan 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. Regular Session Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise for the Pledge o …

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