Syracuse City School District public meetings in 2021
50 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Board of Education held a special meeting to finalize several human resource matters. Key actions included the ratification of a five-year agreement with the Syracuse Teachers Association and the approval of two disciplinary settlement agreements.
- Ratification of Unit 8 contract for July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024
- Approval of disciplinary settlement agreement for SED Case No. 37,157
- Approval of disciplinary settlement agreement and employee resignation for SED Case No. 37,517
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The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss future action items, including contracts, a workers' compensation settlement, a new bus driver position, and several policy changes. These items are scheduled for a vote at a later meeting.
- Commit $6,115,185 from NYS WCB 15(8) settlement for future workers' comp costs
- Extend CNY Works contracts through August 2022 at no additional cost
- Create 1.0 FTE School Bus Driver position for 2021-2022
- First reading: modify Policy 6562 (retired persons earnings cap to $35,000)
- First/second readings: new policies on safe school choice, weapons, threats, searches, medication
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The Syracuse City School District Audit Committee is meeting to consider accepting the minutes from its September 10, 2021 meeting and to accept the annual external audit of the June 2021 financial statements and single audit. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no other substantive items on the agenda.
- Accept minutes from September 10, 2021 meeting
- Accept annual external audit of June 2021 financial statements and single audit
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a work session to review and discuss several future action items, including a preliminary Smart Schools Investment Plan for a network refresh, multiple contracts for services, and a second reading of a diversity, equity and inclusion policy. The board is also scheduled to hear presentations on the Smart Schools Bond Act and student enrollment data. No final votes are expected at this work session; formal action is anticipated at a later meeting.
- Approval of Preliminary Smart Schools Investment Plan 6.1 Network Refresh, using $27,150,068 Smart Schools Bond Act allocation
- Contract increase with Therapy Travelers to $365,000 for school psychologist and related services
- Contract extension with Americold for food storage at $57,000 per year
- New contracts with EL Education ($33,750), TD22 Consulting ($29,600), and Syracuse University ($30,000)
- Second reading of Policy 3430 on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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The Syracuse City School District Board of Education holds a work session to discuss creating six new policies covering student searches, medication administration, medical emergencies, life-threatening conditions, and concussion management. These are first readings; formal adoption is scheduled for December 8, 2021. The board also hears a presentation from the ACTS Youth Council on college and career centers.
- First reading of Policy 7330 on searches and interrogations of students
- First reading of Policy 7513 on administration of medication
- First reading of Policy 7520 on accidents and medical emergencies
- First reading of Policy 7521 on students with life-threatening health conditions
- Presentation by ACTS Youth Council on College and Career Centers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting, entering executive session first and then approving several action items. The board approved the amended 2021-22 General Fund budget, raising it to $472,405,919, and also approved contracts for CPR training and temporary staffing, along with minutes and financial statements.
- Approved 2021-22 budget amendment to $472,405,919, including $5,989,774 shift from grant funds and $4,510,600 in Shared Services revenue
- Approved $1,752,000 increase for vendor contracts including Education Elements ($668,000) and Insight Education ($604,000)
- Approved $1,000,000 for iPads for grades K-2 classrooms
- Approved contract with Lifesavers, Inc. for CPR/First Aid training up to $15,000
- Approved contract with Kelly Services for temporary clerical and non-instructional positions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss a quarterly finance update and several future action items, including accepting a $5,846,611 workers' compensation buyback offer and adopting new or revised policies on substance use and English language learners. The board will also consider increasing daily substitute pay rates for various employee units. No final votes are scheduled at this work session; these items are slated for a future meeting.
- Acceptance of NYS WCB 15(8) Wholesale Buyback Offer for $5,846,611
- Second reading of Policy 5640 on Smoking, Tobacco, and Cannabis Use
- Second reading of Policy 6150 on Alcohol, Drugs, and Other Substances (Staff)
- Second reading of Policy 7320 on Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, and Other Substances (Students)
- Daily substitute pay rate increases for Unit 6 retirees, Unit 9, and teachers
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The Board of Education met for a work session to discuss fund balance recommendations and a significant amendment to the 2021-22 General Fund Operating Budget. The proposed amendment increases the total budget from $460,290,242 to $472,405,919 due to shifts in federal funding and new expenditures.
- Budget amendment increasing 2021-22 expenditures to $472,405,919
- Allocation of $1,000,000 for K-2 classroom iPads
- Contract with Lifesavers, Inc. for CPR/First Aid training up to $15,000
- Contract with Good Life Philanthropic Foundation for life coaches up to $490,865.20
- Contract with Street Addiction Institute for student support up to $260,000
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The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on October 13, 2021, at 725 Harrison Street. The board approved consent agenda items including comprehensive education plans for TSI schools, an internal audit corrective action plan, and first readings of several new or revised policies on substance use and English language learners. The meeting began with an executive session, and the regular portion was expected to start at approximately 5:30 PM.
- Approved School Comprehensive Education Plans for TSI schools for 2021-22 (Resolution #1021-084), covering Edward Smith K-8, Frazer K-8, Henninger High, McKinley-Brighton Elementary, Meachem Elementary, Porter Elementary, PSLA @ Fowler High, and Webster Elementary.
- Accepted the Corrective Action Plan for the 2020-21 Internal Audit Risk Assessment and Annual Test Work (Resolution #1021-085).
- First reading of Policy 5640 – Smoking, Tobacco, and Cannabis (Marijuana) Use (Resolution #1021-086).
- First reading of Policy 6150 – Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs and Other Substances (Staff) (Resolution #1021-087), abolishing Policy 5440.
- First reading of Policy 7320 – Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs and Other Substances (Students) (Resolution #1021-088), abolishing Policy 4317.
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The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a work session to review summer school reports and discuss future action items. Key discussions included budget reallocations for the JSCB Phase II Comprehensive Plan and several contract renewals for student support, technology, and instructional services.
- Proposed JSCB Phase II budget increase of $250,000 for Brighton Academy and $100,000 for Expeditionary Learning Middle School
- Amended Frontline Technologies Group LLC contract for substitute management totaling $46,294.43
- Renewal of Northland Communications agreement for digital circuits not to exceed $75,000
- Renewal of Hillside Children’s Center agreement for youth advocates up to $1,134,000
- Renewal of Pre-K agency agreements totaling an estimated $5,237,825
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss and prepare for future action on several items, including the adoption of the District Safety Plan, approval of comprehensive education plans for TSI schools, and flexibility in attendance policy due to COVID-19. The board will also review first readings of new or revised policies on substance use and English language learner instruction. No final votes are scheduled at this work session.
- Adoption of District Safety Plan and Building Level Emergency Plans for 2021-22
- Approval of School Comprehensive Education Plans for 8 TSI schools (Edward Smith, Frazer, Henninger, McKinley-Brighton, Meachem, Porter, PSLA @ Fowler, Webster)
- Resolution to authorize Superintendent to set attendance criteria during pandemic due to COVID-19 testing/quarantine
- Acceptance of 2020-21 Internal Audit Risk Assessment and Corrective Action Plan
- First readings of policies on smoking/tobacco/cannabis (5640, 6150, 7320) and English Language Learners (8280)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Audit Committee is meeting to approve minutes from April 16, 2021, discuss the external audit timeline for 2021, and receive an internal audit update. They will also discuss a corrective action plan for the 2020-21 internal audit risk assessment, which will be forwarded to the Board of Education for acceptance.
- Approval of minutes from April 16, 2021 meeting
- Discussion of external audit timeline for 2021 audit
- Internal audit update
- Discussion of corrective action plan for 2020-21 internal audit risk assessment and annual test work
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on September 8, 2021, at 725 Harrison Street. The board entered executive session first, then approved minutes, monthly financial statements, and a consent agenda of contracts. The meeting included recognition of achievements and verbal reports from the president and superintendent.
- Approved $9,662.50 increase to Syracuse University PARCC contract for Participatory Budgeting training, total $29,662.50
- Approved $185,000 contract with Therapy Travelers for school psychologists at HW Smith, Huntington, and Frazer schools
- Approved $140,000 renewal with SUNY Oswego Teacher Opportunity Corps for 14 teacher residents
- Approved $438,000 renewal with Syracuse University Urban Fellowship for teacher tuition support
- Approved $385,000 renewal with Contact Community Services for PAX Good Behavior Game in K-5 schools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a work session to review the districtwide safety plan and 2020-2021 student attendance. The board also reviewed several proposed contract renewals for professional services, teacher training, and student support.
- Proposed $29,662.50 contract with Syracuse University PARCC for participatory budgeting training
- Proposed $185,000 renewal with Therapy Travelers for school psychologists at HW Smith and Huntington schools
- Proposed $140,000 renewal with SUNY Oswego Teacher Opportunity Corps Program
- Proposed $438,000 renewal with Syracuse University Urban Fellowship for teacher tuition support
- Proposed $96,360 renewal with SREB for academic integration at PSLA high school
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Board of Education met to approve several items, including a request for borrowing to manage cash flow due to delayed state aid. The meeting also included the approval of the 2021-22 District Comprehensive Improvement Plan and various operational contracts.
- Authorization of Revenue Anticipation Note (RAN) borrowing not to exceed $30,000,000
- Approval of 2021-22 District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP)
- Adoption of the 2021-2022 Code of Conduct, Character and Support
- Renewal of Day Automation contract for HVAC services not to exceed $83,775
- Renewal of Adurotech contract for PeopleSoft support not to exceed $39,680
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The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on July 28, 2021, at 725 Harrison Street. The board voted to excuse absent commissioners, entered executive session, and approved a resolution for administrative appointments. The meeting was adjourned after these actions.
- Approved resolution for administrative appointments (details in attached PDF)
- Entered executive session under Public Officers Law section 105(1)
- Excused commissioners not present at vote
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss and prepare for future action on the 2021-22 School Comprehensive Education Plans for five schools identified as Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, and a contract renewal with SUNY Oswego for school safety training. The board will also receive presentations on special education, the education plans, and federal funding (ARPA/CRRSA). No final votes are scheduled at this work session.
- Approval of 2021-22 School Comprehensive Education Plans for Bellevue Elementary, Corcoran High, Nottingham High, Roberts K-8, and Seymour Dual Language Academy
- Contract renewal with SUNY Oswego for safety and emergency response training, not to exceed $40,000 (up from $30,000 last year)
- Presentation on Special Education Update by Director Reid
- Presentation on 2021-22 School Comprehensive Education Plans by Chief Academic Officer Kelley and Project Manager Burton
- Presentation on ARPA CRRSA funding with four-year projection
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education is holding a public hearing to receive comments on proposed revisions to the Code of Conduct. The hearing will be followed by a work session. Speakers must limit comments to the Code of Conduct topic and to three minutes.
- Public hearing on proposed Code of Conduct revisions
- Comments limited to Code of Conduct topic, 3 minutes per speaker
- Written comments accepted via mail or email
- Work session to follow the hearing
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss and prepare for future action on several contracts, including a new vending machine agreement, HVAC services, student support programs, and a social studies curriculum development contract. The board will also hear presentations on the Standard Response Protocol and a workers' compensation buyout option. No final votes are scheduled at this work session.
- New contract with Servomation for healthy vending options through June 2024 at no cost to the District
- Renewal with Day Automation for HVAC services at $83,775 through June 2022
- Renewal with Hillside Work Scholarship Connection for youth advocates at $1,266,000 through August 2022
- New contract with Dr. Kathy Swan for social studies curriculum development at $64,000 through March 2022
- Renewal with PEACE, Inc. for Eastside Family Resource Center at $65,000 through June 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on July 26, 2021, primarily to vote on entering executive session. The board approved the motion, with no other business conducted. The meeting followed a work session and was livestreamed.
- Vote to enter executive session under Public Officers Law section 105(1)
- Motion to excuse absent commissioners (approved)
- Meeting held at 725 Harrison Street, Syracuse, NY
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education is holding a quarterly finance work session to review the budget status as of June 30, 2021, and discuss future action items. These include a proposed $30 million Revenue Anticipation Note (RAN) borrowing to manage cash flow, the 2021-22 District Comprehensive Improvement Plan, and revisions to the Code of Conduct. The board is also receiving updates on an ARPA survey and the improvement plan presentation. No final votes are scheduled; these items are for discussion and will be acted on at a later meeting.
- Budget Status Report as of June 30, 2021
- Proposed $30,000,000 Revenue Anticipation Note (RAN) borrowing for 2021-22
- 2021-22 District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP) presentation and resolution
- Proposed 2021-22 Code of Conduct, Character and Support revisions
- ARPA Federal Stimulus Survey feedback update
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Board of Education met to approve previous meeting minutes and May 2021 financial statements. The session also included the approval of multiple professional service contracts for finance, human resources, and health services.
- Allovue contract for Pre-K and Special Education finance support up to $37,500
- Renewal of Dr. Ted Triana as Medical Director up to $35,000
- Agreement with Syracuse University for Principal Preparation Program up to $77,970
- Agreement with Insight Education for Principal Preparation Program up to $60,000
- Renewal of Cardiac Life AED program monitoring up to $5,000
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The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on June 28, 2021, to consider and approve a five-year collective bargaining agreement with the Syracuse Teachers Association (Unit 1) covering July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024. The board voted to ratify the contract, which includes modifications to wages, benefits, and other terms, and authorized the superintendent to execute the agreement. The meeting also included a roll call and a motion to excuse absent commissioners.
- Ratified Resolution #0621-231 approving the Unit 1 contract with the Syracuse Teachers Association for July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2024
- Approved expenditure of additional funds to implement the contract terms
- Authorized the Superintendent to execute the collective bargaining agreement
- Motion to excuse absent commissioners (no specific commissioner named in final action)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education holds a monthly work session. They will hear presentations on personalized support for teachers and leaders and on the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness. A future action item is a resolution to approve a pilot of social studies curriculum for the Seal of Civic Readiness for the 2021-22 school year.
- Presentation on Personalized Support for Teachers and Leaders
- Presentation on New York State Seal of Civic Readiness
- Discussion of resolution to approve pilot for Seal of Civic Readiness for 2021-22
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The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on June 23, 2021, conducted electronically. The board voted to excuse absent members, entered executive session, and approved a resolution for administrative appointments. The meeting was adjourned after these actions.
- Approved Resolution #0621-230 for administrative appointments
- Entered executive session under Public Officers Law section 105(1)
- Excused absent board members via motion
- Meeting held electronically with no public physical attendance
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The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss and prepare for future action on several contracts, including a presentation on Career and Technical Education. The contracts cover services such as financial consulting, medical direction, physical exams, principal preparation programs, AED maintenance, temporary nursing, food storage, and student support. No final votes are scheduled at this work session; the contracts are listed as future action items.
- Allovue financial consulting contract, $37,500, through June 2022
- Dr. Ted Triana medical director ($35,000) and physical exams ($13,500) contracts, through June 2022
- Syracuse University ($77,970) and Insight Education ($60,000) for P-20 Principal Preparation Program, through September 2021
- Americold food storage contract increase by $31,000 to $57,000, through December 2021
- Coordinated Care Services Promise Zone Specialist for Grant Middle School, $65,000, through June 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on June 17, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. The board voted to enter executive session to discuss matters under Public Officers Law section 105(1), and no other business was conducted. The meeting was livestreamed due to the governor's executive order prohibiting physical attendance.
- Vote to enter executive session under Public Officers Law section 105(1)
- Approval of Resolution #0621-229 regarding Request for Defense and Indemnification
- Motion to excuse absent commissioners
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The Syracuse City School District Board of Education is holding its regular monthly business meeting on June 9, 2021. The board will enter executive session first, then consider approval of minutes, monthly financial statements, and a consent agenda with eight contracts totaling over $1.1 million for financial consulting, budget software support, and shared purchasing services. The meeting is livestreamed only, with no public physical attendance due to the Governor's executive order.
- Contract with Capital Markets Advisors, LLC for financial consulting, up to $75,000 (renewal, reduced from $125,000)
- Contract with Sierra-Cedar, Inc. for Oracle Hyperion software support, up to $200,000
- Inter-municipal agreement with County of Onondaga for centralized requisition entry, $138,088
- Inter-municipal agreement with County of Onondaga and City of Syracuse for shared purchasing, $363,994
- Contract with Syracuse University PARCC for participatory budgeting training, up to $40,000
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The Board of Education held a work session to review the inclusive curriculum adoption process. The session also included a review of the Expeditionary Learning Education English Language Arts Curriculum pilot for grades 6-8.
- Presentation on Inclusive Curriculum Adoption Process by CAO Kelley
- Review of Culturally Responsive Curriculum Pilot at Brighton Academy and ELMS
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The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting to elect a president and vice president, approve 2021-2022 board memberships, and adjourn. All votes passed with five yeas; two members were not present. The meeting was livestreamed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Elected board president and vice president (names not specified in agenda)
- Approved 2021-2022 memberships totaling $112,459, including Big 5 Conference of Schools ($75,000), NYSSBA ($13,205), NSBA ($12,975), CNYSBA ($10,420), SSFC ($650), OMSBA ($209)
- Authorized CFO to pay dues with up to 2% increase, subject to budget line A.10100.BOE.4980.000.00000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss and prepare for future action on a series of contracts and inter-municipal agreements, including financial consulting, budget simulation, and purchasing services. The board will also hear presentations on the Center for Community Alternatives student transition advocate program and JSCB Phase 3 Schools. No final votes are scheduled at this work session; the contracts are listed as future action items.
- Renewal of contract with Capital Markets Advisors, LLC for financial consulting, up to $75,000 (or $250/hour for 300 hours) through June 2022.
- Renewal of contract with Services for Education Management, LLC for Medicaid and State Aid consulting, up to $43,400 (or $155/hour for 280 hours) through June 2022.
- Renewal of contract with Balancing Act for budget simulation, up to $25,000 through June 2022.
- Renewal of contract with Sierra-Cedar, Inc. for Oracle Hyperion software support, up to $200,000 through June 2023.
- Renewal of inter-municipal agreements with Onondaga County for centralized requisition entry ($138,088) and shared purchasing services ($363,994) through June 2022.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
This is a special meeting of the Syracuse City School District Board of Education. The board voted to excuse absent commissioners, then voted to enter executive session to discuss matters under Public Officers Law section 105(1), and adjourned. No other business was conducted.
- Vote to excuse absent commissioners
- Vote to enter executive session under Public Officers Law section 105(1)
- Meeting adjourned after executive session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting and monthly business meeting on May 11, 2021. The board voted on annual appointments, including the School Claims Auditor and District Clerk, and set the meeting schedule for the coming year. The meeting was conducted virtually due to the governor's executive order, with public attendance not permitted.
- Appointed Jessica Madonna as School Claims Auditor at $57,095 annual salary
- Appointed Eileen Steinhardt as Board of Education District Clerk at $62,371 annual salary
- Adopted resolution fixing Board of Education meeting dates from June 2021 through May 2022
- Approved regulation authorizing Board President and City Commissioner of Finance signatures on checks
- Approved minutes of prior meetings and work sessions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education holds a work session to discuss a math intervention plan and review eight policies on second reading, covering gender-neutral bathrooms, diagnostic screening, interpreter services, response to intervention, attendance, graduation options, diplomas for students with disabilities, and student technology use. These are future action items, not final votes.
- Math Intervention Plan Proposal presented by Director Cifonelli
- Second Reading: Policy 5633 Gender Neutral Single-Occupancy Bathrooms
- Second Reading: Policy 7121 Diagnostic Screening of Students
- Second Reading: Policy 7211 Interpreter Services for Hearing-Impaired Parents
- Second Reading: Policy 7110 Comprehensive Student Attendance
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The Syracuse City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to adopt the 2021-22 General Fund Operating Budget of $460,290,242. The budget incorporates a $31,727,425 advance of future state aid (Chapter One Accrual) to balance the budget, along with adjustments from increased state aid and reduced federal funding. The board also considers entering executive session and adjourning.
- Adoption of 2021-22 General Fund Budget of $460,290,242
- Authorization to request $31,727,425 in Chapter One Accrual state aid advance
- Budget adjustments: $15,012,994 increase in state aid, $480,410 decrease in property tax revenue, $35,000,000 reduction in federal CRRSA funding
- Expense reductions totaling $20,467,416, including shifts to federal grants
- Possible executive session under Public Officers Law section 105(1)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss annual organizational items, including appointing a records retention officer, setting the 2021-22 meeting schedule, and approving memberships in educational organizations. The board will also discuss annual appointments for the district's attorney, internal and external auditors, and other roles.
- Approve 2021-22 Board of Education memberships totaling $112,459, including Big 5 Conference of Schools ($75,000) and NYSSBA ($13,205).
- Appoint Ferrara Fiorenza PC as District Attorney with a $168,000 annual retainer, and authorize agreements with Bond, Schoeneck & King for residual legal matters.
- Appoint D'Arcangelo & Co., LLP as Internal Auditor for 2021-22 at a cost not to exceed $57,650.
- Appoint The Bonadio Group as External Auditor for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, at a cost not to exceed $153,000.
- Set Board of Education meeting dates for June 2021 through May 2022, generally on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
This is a special meeting of the Syracuse City School District Board of Education, held virtually due to the governor's executive order. The board took roll call, voted to enter executive session to discuss matters under Public Officers Law, and then adjourned. No substantive public business was conducted.
- Motion to excuse absent commissioners
- Entered executive session under Public Officers Law section 105(1)
- Meeting adjourned after executive session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a quarterly finance work session to discuss the budget status as of March 2021, gather input on the Balancing Act tool, review participatory budgeting voting results, and receive a presentation on the 2021-22 budget. The meeting was held virtually due to the Governor's executive order, with no physical public attendance.
- Budget Status Report as of March 2021
- Balancing Act input and feedback
- Participatory budgeting voting results
- Presentation of 2021-22 budget
- Adoption of General Fund Budget Resolution
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Audit Committee is meeting to handle routine items: appointing a new committee member, accepting minutes from the December 4, 2020 meeting, and reviewing the Audit Committee Charter with no proposed revisions. They will also receive a presentation on federal stimulus funding under CARES and CRSSA. The meeting is livestreamed only, with no public physical attendance.
- Appointment of new committee member
- Accept minutes from December 4, 2020 Audit Committee meeting
- Resolution to adopt Audit Committee Charter with no revisions (dated May 11, 2021)
- Presentation on CARES (GEER & ESSA) and CRSSA (GEER & ESSA) federal stimulus funding
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on April 14, 2021, at 725 Harrison Street. The board entered executive session first, then approved all consent agenda items, including contracts, financial statements, and policy changes. The meeting was livestreamed due to COVID-19 restrictions on public attendance.
- Approved WCNY contract increase of $129,375 for a total of $474,375 for TV classroom programming through June 2021
- Approved new $67,200 contract with The Children's Therapy Network for visually impaired services to up to 20 students
- Accepted February 28, 2021 unaudited monthly financial statement
- Approved modification of Policy 6171 (Safe Mentoring Act) and creation of Policy 6180 (Staff-Student Relations)
- Accepted 2020 NYS Annual Fire Safety Inspection report with plan to correct non-compliance items
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The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on March 29, 2021, to adopt a revised District-wide School Safety Plan. The revision incorporates new pandemic protocols required by recent amendments to Education Law, including a Pandemic Plan for responding to public health emergencies. The board voted unanimously to approve the plan and authorize its publication.
- Adoption of Revised School Safety Plan (Resolution #0321-149)
- Incorporation of Pandemic Plan protocols per Education Law § 2801-a
- Public hearing and employee review requirements completed
- Board authorized Superintendent to publish the Pandemic Plan
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The Syracuse City School District Board of Education is holding a public hearing on its proposed Public Health Emergency Communicable Disease Protocols and District Safety Plan. The hearing will be held virtually on March 22, 2021, at 4:30 pm, with public comment limited to three minutes per speaker and registration required by 3:00 pm. The public comment period remains open through March 26, 2021.
- Public hearing on District Safety Plan and Communicable Disease Protocols
- Virtual hearing via Skype; registration required by 3:00 pm on March 22, 2021
- Speakers limited to 3 minutes; topic restricted to communicable disease protocols
- Public comment period open through March 26, 2021
- Comments may also be submitted by email to the Board of Education
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss and prepare for future action on several items, including a proposed budget update, an increase to in-person instruction, and multiple contracts and capital projects. The board will also consider adopting a revised school safety plan that includes pandemic protocols, and approving a $3 million project to replace the turf field and track at Corcoran High School.
- Proposed $3,000,000 capital project to replace Corcoran High School's turf field and track (SED Control No. 42-18-00-01-0-120-025)
- Contract with WCNY for TV classroom programming, increased by $129,375 to a total of $474,375
- New contract with The Children's Therapy Network for visually impaired services, up to $67,200
- Adoption of revised School Safety Plan including pandemic protocols
- Second readings of policies on Safe Mentoring, Staff-Student Relations, and Employment of Relatives of Board Members
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on March 10, 2021, at 725 Harrison Street. The board entered executive session at the start, then approved minutes, financial statements, and a consent agenda with several policy changes. The most notable actions were the creation of a new surveillance camera policy and the consolidation of transportation policies.
- Approved modification of Policy #1330 to add Civil Rights Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator positions
- Created Policy #5684 on surveillance cameras in district and on school buses, abolishing Policy #8414.4
- Adopted Policy #5710 Transportation Program, abolishing policies #8410 and #8411
- Adopted Policy #5720 Transportation of Students, abolishing policies #8413, #8415, and #8417
- Adopted Policy #5730 School Bus Safety Program and Policy #5731 on idling school vehicles
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education is holding a public budget hearing for the proposed 2021-22 budget. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the hearing is virtual, and public comments are limited to three minutes and must be about the budget. The board will hear comments and then adjourn.
- Public hearing on proposed 2021-22 budget
- Virtual meeting due to Executive Order 202.95
- Speakers must sign up in advance and limit comments to 3 minutes
- Only budget-related comments permitted
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education is holding a special work session immediately following a public budget hearing. The main agenda item is a discussion of the proposed 2021-22 budget. The meeting is virtual only, with no public physical attendance, per the governor's executive order.
- Discussion of 2021-22 proposed budget
- Public budget hearing at 4:30 p.m. at 725 Harrison Street, Syracuse, NY
- Meeting held virtually due to Executive Order 202.95
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Board of Education is conducting a public budget hearing regarding the proposed 2021-22 budget. The meeting includes a work session following the hearing, with no physical public attendance permitted due to Executive Order 202.91.
- Public Budget Hearing for the 2021-22 proposed budget
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss future action items, including second readings of several policy changes and first readings of new policies. The board will hear a student attendance report and review proposed modifications to policies on appointments, surveillance cameras, transportation, school bus safety, and other topics. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussions for future action.
- Second reading: Modification of Policy #1330 – Appointments and Designations by the Board (adds Civil Rights Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator)
- Second reading: Creation of Policy #5684 – Use of Surveillance Cameras in the District and on School Buses (replaces #8414.4)
- Second reading: Policy #5710 – Transportation Program (replaces #8410 and #8411)
- Second reading: Policy #5730 – School Bus Safety Program (replaces #8414)
- First reading: Creation of Policy #5681 – School Safety Plans (replaces #5430 and #8100)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on February 12, 2021, to consider entering executive session and to vote on a resolution regarding pending litigation. The board approved a resolution to defend and indemnify former employee Eugene Hannah in a civil action filed January 27, 2021, subject to conditions. The meeting was conducted virtually due to the Governor's executive order, with no physical public attendance.
- Approved Resolution #0221-127 to defend and indemnify Eugene L. Hannah, Sr. in pending litigation (Index No. 000678/2021)
- Board entered executive session to discuss matters under Public Officers Law section 105(1)
- Motion to excuse absent commissioners was carried
- Vote: 4 yeas (Katie Sojewicz, Mark D Muhammad, Tamica Barnett, Patricia Body); 3 not present (David Cecile, Derrick Dorsey, Dan Romeo)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on February 10, 2021, at 725 Harrison Street. The board approved the second reading of Policy #7132 on non-resident student tuition, and tabled first readings of policies on surveillance cameras, transportation, and appointments. The meeting began with an executive session, and the public attended via livestream due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Approved Policy #7132 on non-resident student tuition, consolidating former policies #5152 and #6254
- Tabled first reading of Policy #5684 on surveillance cameras in district and on school buses
- Tabled first reading of Policy #5710 on transportation program, replacing policies #8410 and #8411
- Tabled first reading of Policy #5720 on student transportation, replacing policies #8413, #8415, and #8417
- Accepted monthly financial statements for December 31, 2020