Port Byron Central School District public meetings in 2025
17 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on December 8, 2025, at Lehn Library. The board will act on financial reports, personnel appointments, and contracts, including a $45,000 agreement for athletic trainer services. The meeting will also include routine procedural items, reports, and presentations.
- Approve financial reports: Revenue Status, Budget Status, Treasurer's report, and Budget Transfers over/under $5,000 dated October 31, 2025
- Approve personnel appointments: Jocelyn Green as Substitute Teacher Aide/Assistant, Kaylee Locastro as School Nurse, and Linda Gentilcore as Substitute Nurse
- Approve $45,000 contract with Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists for Athletic Trainer services for 2025-2026 school year
- Accept $1,000 donations from Deputy Sheriffs Benevolent Association of Cayuga County and IBEW for Renaissance Club and backpack program
- Approve change orders: 101-005, 101-002, 105-025, 101-022, 104-012, and 101-021
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on November 10, 2025, at Lehn Library. The board will conduct procedural items, review financial reports, and act on personnel matters including new hires and resignations. Several donations and surplus declarations are also on the agenda.
- Approve financial reports including Revenue Status, Budget Status, and Treasurer's report dated Sept. 30, 2025
- Approve budget transfers over/under $5,000.00 and six change orders (105-024, 101-002, 101-003, 105-023, 103-008, 103-009)
- Approve Corrective Action Plan for 2024-2025 Extra-Classroom audit and internal audit report dated Oct. 31, 2025
- Appoint multiple staff including Substitute Nurse Ali Bristol, Substitute Teacher Emma Morrell, and Elementary Teacher Robert Cavelli
- Accept $5,000 donation from Loveless Family Foundation for Athletics and Drama Club
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Board of Education will hold an executive session on personnel, then a regular meeting to hear an audit report from Insero, Inc. and a strategic plan presentation. The board will vote on financial consent items including budget transfers over/under $5,000, personnel actions such as new hires and a leave of absence, and contracts with BOCES and Hillside.
- Audit report presentation by Insero, Inc.
- Strategic plan presentation by Michael Jorgensen and Katie Naples
- Approve 2026-2027 budget calendar
- Approve contract with Cayuga Onondaga BOCES for transportation
- Approve agreement with Hillside for 2025-2026 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 8, 2025, starting with an executive session to discuss personnel. During the regular session, the board will vote on financial consent items including change orders and budget transfers, and personnel consent items appointing several staff and coaches. Action items include setting 2025-2026 adult meal prices (breakfast $4.00, lunch $5.75), approving non-resident student requests, recycling IT surplus, and adopting revised policies on internet devices, building temperature, and facilities maintenance.
- Set 2025-2026 adult school meal prices: breakfast $4.00, lunch $5.75
- Approve non-resident student requests for Monica Lucio and Kelsea van der Werff's children
- Adopt revised policies: 7316 (internet devices), 5685 (max temperature), 5630 (facilities maintenance)
- Approve change orders 103-007, 102-003, 104-010 and budget transfers over/under $5,000
- Appoint winter 2025 coaching staff and multiple substitute/teacher aide positions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2025, preceded by an executive session to discuss personnel. The board will vote on consent agendas covering financial items, including several change orders, and personnel actions, including new teacher hires, a tenure appointment, and coaching staff. A separate action item requests approval for non-resident students to attend the district for the 2025-2026 school year in exchange for tuition.
- Approve change orders for Amering & Johnston (104-008, 104-009), Knapp (105-022), MCK (101-001), and GC-01.
- Approve the tenure appointment of Andrew Antil as High School Spanish Teacher, effective August 1, 2025.
- Appoint Abby Mucia and Paige Anderson as Probationary Elementary Teachers.
- Appoint Ryan Namisniak, Mike McKay, Sean Collins, and Margaret Morgenthaler to the Fall 2025 Coaching Staff.
- Approve a request from Michael and Austin Germano for their children to attend as non-resident students in exchange for tuition.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education is holding a retreat meeting. The agenda includes a personnel consent agenda item to approve a Memorandum of Agreement with Anthony Tucciarone. The meeting will also include opening exercises, executive session, regular session, and public comment.
- Approve Memorandum of Agreement between Port Byron Central School District and Anthony Tucciarone
- Adopt personnel consent agenda
- Adopt financial consent agenda
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Board of Education will vote on fixing tax rates for the 2025-2026 school year and approving a tax warrant. The board will also consider personnel actions including hiring three Parent School Readiness instructors at $600 each and appointing a long-term substitute teacher. Other action items include approving a district-wide safety plan and a health services agreement with Seneca Falls Central School District.
- Fix tax rates for 2025-2026 and confirm tax extension rolls
- Approve Tax Warrant dated July 21, 2025
- Appoint three Parent School Readiness instructors at $600 each
- Approve 2025-2026 District Wide Safety Plan
- Approve health services agreement with Seneca Falls Central School District
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Board of Education will meet to approve financial reports, personnel appointments, and transportation agreements. The session includes an executive session to discuss specific employment matters and the adoption of revised district policies.
- Transportation contracts and facility use agreement with Birnie Bus Inc. for 2025-2026
- Creation of two full-time civil service positions: Building Maintenance Helper and Building Maintenance Mechanic
- Adoption of revised policies on building maximum temperature, medication, and life-threatening health conditions
- Health services agreement with Jamesville Dewitt Schools
- Acceptance of a $188.34 donation from Port Byron Teachers Association for the Backpack Program
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education is holding its annual re-organizational meeting to elect a president and vice president, swear in newly elected board members, and appoint dozens of officials and staff for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will vote on a 3.9% salary increase for the district clerk and all managerial/confidential employees, set standard work days for various employee groups, and approve appointments including a tax collector, school attorney, and auditor. Other business includes designating official banks and newspapers, setting the 2026 budget vote date for May 19, and authorizing the superintendent to handle budget transfers under $5,000.
- Election of Board President and Vice President
- 3.9% salary increase for district clerk and managerial/confidential employees for 2025-26
- Appointment of school attorney Ferrara Fiorenza P.C. at $240 RFP and bond counsel WJ Marquardt, PLLC
- Standard work day resolution for 20 employee categories (e.g., Teacher Aides 7 hrs, Custodians 8 hrs)
- Annual budget/election vote scheduled for May 19, 2026
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education will vote on personnel actions including granting tenure to seven employees (Tracy Musso, Kim Brown, Jamie Bush, Katherine Riester, Whitney Vitale, Stacey Cummings, and an unnamed teacher) effective July 1, 2025. The board will also accept the resignation of Maintenance Supervisor Charles Hooser and retirements of Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Mitchell Toleson and High School Guidance Counselor Tracey Pirozzolo. Financial items include approving budget transfers, reports, a $2,000 anonymous donation for the Maureen Burns Scholarship, and funding reserves up to $2,225,000.
- Grant tenure to Elementary Principal Tracy Musso and High School Principal Kim Brown effective July 1, 2025
- Accept retirement of Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Mitchell Toleson effective August 31, 2025
- Accept retirement of High School Guidance Counselor Tracey Pirozzolo effective July 7, 2025
- Accept anonymous $2,000 donation for the Maureen Burns Scholarship
- Fund reserves up to $2,225,000 including Capital Reserve up to $2,000,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Board of Education will vote on a $104,587 contract for ball safety netting installation and consider several personnel changes, including a new District Clerk. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss a personnel matter and accept donations totaling $2,850 for scholarships and after-prom activities.
- Vote on $104,587 agreement with Sportsfield Specialties for ball safety netting
- Appointment of Melony Root as Deputy Treasurer and District Clerk ($5,000 stipend)
- Acceptance of $2,850 in donations for scholarships and after-prom committee
- First reading of revised policies on max temperature, medication, and life-threatening conditions
- Resignations of a cleaner, secretary, and library media specialist
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on April 7, 2025, starting with an executive session to discuss personnel. The board is set to vote on the 2025-26 annual budget of $27,483,817 and approve the BOCES administrative budget of $2,830,890, along with several personnel actions and donations.
- Adopt the 2025-26 annual school district budget of $27,483,817
- Approve the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES administrative budget of $2,830,890 for 2025-26
- Accept $1,000 donation from Retired Admiral Richard D. West for the Dana L. West Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Appoint Brandy Forde and Jessica Thompson as Substitute Food Service Helpers at $15.50/hr
- Approve one vote for each of five candidates in the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES Board election
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Port Byron Central School District Board of Education will consider approving a tentative three-year agreement with the Port Byron Teacher's Association (2025-2028) and hear the second draft of the 2025-26 budget. The board will also vote on a contract with OCM BOCES for services up to $100,000, a lease agreement with G&G Fitness for fitness equipment, and a contract with Liberty Resources PLLC for therapy services. Additionally, the board will act on financial and personnel consent agendas, including accepting resignations, appointing staff, and approving donations totaling $3,500 for scholarship funds.
- Tentative teacher contract vote for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028
- Second draft of 2025-26 budget presented by Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance
- OCM BOCES contract not to exceed $100,000 for up to 5 years starting July 1, 2025
- Donations accepted: $1,000 from Weedsport Rod & Gun Club, $500 from Christine and Martin Capra, $2,000 from Carolyn Waterman
- Resignations accepted: Elementary Teacher Kelly Guy and Substitute Cleaner Robert Thompson Jr.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Board of Education will consider approving the 2025-26 one-page district calendar and eight change orders (103-001 through 105-015). The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and current litigation.
- Approve 2025-26 one-page district calendar
- Approve change orders: 103-001, 103-002, 103-003, 104-005, 105-012, 105-013, 105-014, 105-015
- Enter executive session to discuss current litigation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Board of Education will hear the first draft of the 2025-26 budget presented by the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance. The board will also vote on financial consent items including the Treasurer's report, budget transfers, and an internal audit, as well as personnel items such as coaching appointments and substitute staffing. A revised policy on Title IX and sex discrimination is up for adoption.
- First draft of the 2025-26 budget presented by Mitchell Toleson and Julie Podolak
- Revised District policy 3421 - Title IX and Sex Discrimination up for adoption
- Approval of Spring 2025 coaching staff appointments for multiple sports
- Creation of a Future Farmers of America (FFA) extra-curricular club
- Acceptance of a Djembe hand drum donation from Dawn Roe for the Music Department
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The Board of Education is considering a proposition to purchase two 66-passenger buses and one 7-passenger van. This item would be submitted to voters at the annual school district election on May 20, 2025.
- Proposed $450,000 expenditure for two 66-passenger school buses and one 7-passenger school van
- Four-year service contract with CO BOCES for copier devices and support not to exceed $185,000
- Acceptance of $600 in donations to the Sheriff Robert Sponable Scholarship
- Creation of the Woz ED Scholarship
- Appointment of Madison Deyneka as Non-Certified Substitute at $120.00 per full day
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2013-2026)
The provided document is a list of monthly meeting archives for the 2025 calendar year. It contains no specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions for any individual meeting.