Port Byron Central School District public meetings in 2024
16 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education will meet to discuss personnel appointments, financial reports, and district policies. The board is deciding on a significant electrical service contract and various budget transfers.
- Agreement with J.W. Didado Electric for $649,600.00 for 2022 Capital Improvement Project electrical upgrades
- Acceptance of $5,000.00 donation from Loveless Family Foundation for Athletics and Drama Club
- Acceptance of $5,000.00 New York State Agricultural Education Outreach Program grant
- First reading of revised policies regarding Title IX and Equal Educational Opportunities
- Wage increase to $15.50/hr for several positions to comply with Minimum Wage law
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Board of Education will meet to approve various financial resolutions, including budget transfers and recent donations. The agenda also includes accepting several staff resignations and approving new appointments for coaching and substitute positions.
- Acceptance of donations totaling $5,125.00 from REV Theatre Company Arts Access Program
- Acceptance of a $1,560.00 donation from the Deputy Sheriff's Benevolent Association
- Approval of budget transfers under and over $5,000
- Appointment of several individuals to the 2024-25 Winter Coaching staff
- Approval of various personnel resignations for food service, teaching aide, and cleaning roles
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Board of Education will hold a special meeting to vote on awarding two construction contracts: a $649,600 electrical contract for the 2022 Capital Improvement Project and an $85,000 general construction contract for the 2024-25 Capital Outlay Project. The meeting also includes procedural items like adopting the agenda and adjournment.
- Accept bid for 2022 Capital Improvement Project Electrical contract: J.W. Didado Electric LLC, $649,600
- Accept bid for 2024-25 Capital Outlay Project General Construction Work: James and Son Construction Co., Inc., $85,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on October 7, 2024, starting with an executive session to discuss employment. The board will then consider a financial consent agenda including budget transfers, tax warrant adjustments, and approval of the 2025-2026 budget calendar, as well as a personnel consent agenda covering resignations, retirements, and new appointments. Action items include approving an agreement with Cayuga Centers for licensed practitioner services and discarding surplus IT items.
- Approve the 2025-2026 Budget Calendar
- Appoint Melony Root as Deputy Treasurer at $54,000 annually
- Appoint winter coaching staff for 2024-25 (volleyball, basketball, wrestling)
- Approve agreement with Cayuga Centers for licensed practitioner services for 2024-25
- Accept resignations of Brian Bidwell, Jeb Farneth, and Robert Thompson Jr.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 16, 2024, preceded by an Audit Committee meeting and an Executive Session. The board will act on a consent agenda that includes personnel appointments, resignations, and financial items, as well as several action items such as approving contracts with BOCES for classroom rentals and transportation services.
- Approve contract with Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES for rental of 10 classrooms ($65,000) and 1 Distance Learning Classroom ($6,500) for 2024-2025
- Approve agreement with Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists for Athletic Trainer services at $45,000 for 2024-2025
- Appoint Jeb Farneth as Teaching Assistant, Elizabeth Diego as Art Teacher, and Marissa Netti as Biology Teacher, all on four-year probationary terms
- Accept resignations of Deputy Treasurer Lori Hodge and Food Service Helper Theresa Miller
- Approve agreement with Cayuga County Health Department for Preschool Special Education Services through June 2027
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 19, 2024, preceded by an executive session to discuss employment. The board will vote on a financial consent agenda including setting tax rates for the 2024-2025 school year and approving a tax warrant, as well as a personnel consent agenda with staff resignations, retirements, and new appointments. Action items include admitting non-resident students and approving a therapy services contract.
- Fix tax rates and confirm tax extension for 2024-2025 school year
- Approve Tax Warrant dated August 19, 2024
- Accept resignation of Elementary Teacher Laurie Mosley and retirement of Custodian Mike Doyle
- Appoint Christine Jordan as per diem ESL Teacher at $50.00/hour for 2024-2025
- Approve admittance of 16 non-resident students for 2024-2025 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 1, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Lehn Library. The agenda includes entering executive session to discuss employment, then returning to regular session to approve minutes, hear reports, and act on financial and personnel consent agendas. Key action items include approving a $789,586 pupil transportation contract with Birnie Bus, Inc., several personnel appointments and resignations, and agreements with the teachers' association and administrators.
- Approve $789,586.00 contract extension with Birnie Bus, Inc. for pupil transportation (2024-25)
- Approve agreements with Port Byron Teachers' Association on retiree health insurance and with Angelee Hitchcock
- Approve 5-year agreement with Port Byron Administrator's Association (2024-2029)
- Approve tenure for elementary teacher Madeline Montgomery effective September 1, 2024
- Accept retirements and resignations of several staff, including teachers and aides
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Board of Education met to elect officers, swear in board members, and appoint various district roles. The meeting also addressed salary increases for specific employee groups and established administrative authorizations.
- 3.75% 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 $787.50/mo.
- Appointment of School Attorney Ferrara Fiorenza P.C. at $235 RFP
- Establishment of several petty cash funds at $100.00 each
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education will hold an executive session and regular meeting to act on consent agendas covering financial resolutions, personnel appointments, retirements, and resignations, plus several action items including inter-district health services agreements and a playground equipment gift. The agenda is largely routine administrative business.
- Accept $500 in donations to Fred Tanner Memorial Scholarship fund
- Fund Insurance Reserve up to $100,000 and Retirement Contribution TRS Sub Fund Reserve up to $125,000 for 2024-2025
- Approve retirements of Technology Teacher John Mulcahey and Spanish Teacher Elizabeth Dominic, effective June 30, 2024
- Appoint Jeremiah Shillingburg as probationary Technology Teacher (May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2028)
- Gift playground equipment to Town of Montezuma
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on May 13, 2024, starting with an executive session for self-evaluation. The board will consider routine financial and personnel consent agendas, including budget transfers, reports, donations, retirements, and appointments. Action items include approving summer work days, discarding equipment, appointing bond counsel, and a first reading of a policy revision.
- Accept donations to Wilfred Waterman Memorial Scholarship Fund: Nancy Waterman $2,000, Carolyn Waterman $2,000
- Approve budget transfers under and over $5,000 dated April 30, 2024
- Accept retirement of Art Teacher Sara St. Pierre effective June 30, 2024
- Appoint Christine Jordan as per diem ESL teacher at $50/hour through June 30, 2024
- Appoint WJ Marquardt PLLC as District's Bond Counsel effective May 14, 2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Board of Education will review the 2024-2025 annual school district budget and a multi-year technology services contract. Additional items include personnel appointments, scholarship donations, and building maintenance resolutions.
- Adoption of $24,867,816.00 annual school district budget
- Approval of $2,660,566.00 Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES administrative budget
- Proposed up to $100,000.00 contract with OCM BOCES for technology services
- Replacement of elementary school wing playroom basketball backstops
- Acceptance of scholarship donations totaling $1,800.00
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education will hold an executive session to discuss negotiations, then a regular meeting to review the second draft of the 2024-2025 budget and vote on financial and personnel consent agendas. Action items include approving contracts for capital project work, such as access control and plumbing, and a non-resident student request.
- Second draft of 2024-2025 budget presented by Mitchell Toleson
- Contract with Day Automation Systems for $170,926.33 for access control, clocks, cameras
- Contract with Amering & Johnson for $342,900 for plumbing work
- Contract with Clark Patterson Lee for $12,000 for capital outlay project
- Accept $1,000 donation from Weedsport Rod & Gun Club for scholarships
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education will hold a work session to adopt the agenda, approve the one-page district calendar for the 2024-2025 school year, and enter executive session to discuss employment of a particular person. The meeting is largely procedural with one action item.
- Approve the one-page district calendar for the 2024-2025 school year
- Enter executive session to discuss employment of a particular person
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss the 2024-2025 budget draft and various personnel appointments. A primary action item involves rescinding a previous contract award due to a bid tabulation error and awarding the plumbing contract to Amering & Johnston, Inc.
- Award of Contract No. 104 - Plumbing to Amering & Johnston, Inc. for $342,900.00
- Presentation of the first draft of the 2024-2025 Budget
- Appointment of Lori Hodge as Deputy School District Treasurer at $54,000.00 annually
- Appointment of Robert Thompson as Substitute Cleaner at $15.00 per hour
- Appointment of Darlene Slayton as Substitute Teaching Assistant at $120.00 per full day
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 8, 2024, starting with an executive session for negotiations. The board will consider approving construction bids totaling over $11 million for the Capital Improvement Project, along with personnel appointments, financial resolutions, and policy readings.
- Approve construction bids: Sitework $792,420; General Trades $4,124,000; Roofing $1,434,460; HVAC $2,965,000; Plumbing $343,000; Electrical $1,370,400
- Appoint Charles Hooser as Building Maintenance Mechanic at $48,000/year
- Approve medical leave for Walt Trumble starting Dec 15, 2023
- Approve first reading of Workplace Violence Prevention policy 6190
- Adopt revised policy 7440 on student voter registration
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
This agenda is an archive of Port Byron Central School District Board of Education meeting minutes for 2024, listing 15 meetings from January to December. It is procedural and contains no decisions or discussion items, only links to PDF minutes. The only noted item is a verbal report by the Superintendent at the April 15 meeting.
- May 21, 2024 - Budget Vote minutes
- July 1, 2024 - Reorganizational Meeting minutes
- April 15, 2024 - Superintendent verbal report
- January 8, 2024 - Action meeting minutes
- November 18, 2024 - Action meeting minutes