Syracuse City School District public meetings in 2020
7 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Board of Education held a special meeting on December 21, 2020. The primary purpose of the meeting was to vote on entering into an executive session to discuss matters permitted under Public Officers Law section 105(1). No other business was conducted during this special meeting.
- Vote to enter into Executive Session regarding matters set forth in Public Officers Law section 105(1)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a virtual work session to discuss future action items, including a contract renewal for school safety assessments, policy changes on student fundraising and non-resident tuition, and a data security policy. They will also review monthly financial statements and a claims audit report. The meeting is open to the public via livestream only.
- Contract renewal with SUNY Oswego for school climate and safety assessment, up to $30,000
- Second reading of Policy #5251 on student fundraising
- First reading of Policy #7132 on non-resident student tuition
- Second reading of Policy #5676 on data security and privacy
- Monthly financial statements for November 30, 2020 (unaudited)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a virtual work session to discuss and potentially approve several future action items, including a major reallocation of funds within the JSCB Phase II building program, approval of a school improvement plan for PSLA at Fowler, and a contract award for a staff evaluation system. The meeting is open to the public via livestream only.
- JSCB Phase II Comprehensive Plan amendment: Nottingham High School budget increased by $2,750,000 to $39,950,000; Fowler High School increased by $500,000 to $31,500,000; decreases at Bellevue Elementary ($200,000), Blodgett Middle ($650,000), Grant Middle ($400,000), Corcoran High ($1,500,000), Henninger High ($500,000).
- Approval of Public Service Leadership Academy @ Fowler Modified School Comprehensive Education Plan for 2020-21 (TSI school).
- Award contract to Educational Vistas, Inc. for Educator and Staff Evaluation Management System (RFP #2020-009), with licensing costs of $10,530 per year for five years, plus setup and training fees.
- Receivership updates presented by CAO Kelley and Dan Burton.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on December 9, 2020, entering executive session first and then conducting the public portion. The board approved a consent agenda that included a new contract for planning the Syracuse Comprehensive Education and Workforce Training Center, policy reviews, and a first reading of a new data security policy. All votes were unanimous among present members, with one member not present for earlier votes.
- Approved contract with Dr. Jody Francis Manning, Ed.D for up to $60,000 through June 2021 for planning the Syracuse Comprehensive Education and Workforce Training Center (SCEWTC)
- Approved first and final reading of annual review of Investment Policy #5220 with no revisions
- Approved first reading of new Policy #5251 on student fund raising
- Approved first reading of new Policy #5676 on data security and privacy
- Approved second reading to abolish Policy #4750 and create Policy #7210 on student evaluation, promotion, and placement
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Joint BOE Special Work Session and Audit Committee will meet to discuss audited financial statements. The session includes a review of the June 30, 2020, external audit and a resolution to accept several annual financial reports.
- Acceptance of September 25, 2020, Audit Committee minutes
- Review of June 30, 2020, Audited Financial Statements
- Resolution to accept the 2019-2020 External Financial Audit
- Acceptance of June 30, 2020, Audited Extraclassroom Activity Funds Financial Statements
- Acceptance of June 30, 2020, Joint Schools Construction Board Audited Financial Statements
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education holds a work session to discuss several policy changes, including first readings for new policies on student fundraising, non-resident student tuition, and data security, as well as second readings for policies on student promotion and family engagement. The board also reviews the annual investment policy and a list of pre-approved professional service firms for small projects. The meeting is conducted virtually due to the Governor's executive order, with no public physical attendance.
- First reading of Policy #5251 on student fundraising activities
- First reading of Policy #7132 on non-resident student tuition, consolidating two existing policies
- First reading of Policy #5676 on data security and privacy, aligning with NYS Education Law and NIST framework
- Second reading to abolish Policy #4750 and create Policy #7210 on student evaluation and promotion
- Approval of a list of professional service firms for projects under $9,000 per purchase order
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on November 18, 2020, at 725 Harrison Street. The board approved a second amendment to the 2020-21 General Fund Budget, reducing it by $14,428,035 to $451,644,844 in anticipation of state aid cuts. It also approved several contracts and the 2021-22 budget calendar. The meeting began with an executive session, and public attendance was not permitted due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Approved Second Amendment to 2020-21 General Fund Budget, reducing it by $14,428,035 to $451,644,844
- Approved contract with Adurotech for database support up to $39,680
- Approved contract with Syracuse University for assisted typing support up to $30,000
- Approved contract with Upstate Emergency Medicine for EMT course up to $30,000
- Approved 2021-22 Budget Calendar