Schools & libraries in New York local government
What New York city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about schools & libraries — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
818 New York meetings since 2024 covered schools & libraries. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New York with the most schools & libraries activity
- New York, NY (169)
- Rochester City School District, NY (138)
- Buffalo City School District, NY (77)
- Sharon Springs, NY (75)
- Williamsville Central School District, NY (48)
- Westchester County, NY (34)
- Ontario County, NY (29)
- Syracuse City School District, NY (24)
- Sullivan County, NY (17)
- Colonie, NY (11)
- Madison County, NY (11)
- Yonkers, NY (11)
Latest matching meetings
PEG Oversight Board holds regular meeting with standard reports
The Public, Education and Government Access Oversight Board (PEGAOB) is meeting for a routine session. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and reports from the treasurer, chair, and studio coordinator. No specific decisions, contracts, or policy changes are listed for discussion or vote.
Committee examines use of screens in NYC public schools
The Committee on Education will hold an oversight hearing regarding the use of screens in New York City public schools. This meeting is being held jointly with the Committee on Oversight and Investigations.
Committee examines use of screens in New York City public schools
The Committee on Oversight and Investigations, held jointly with the Committee on Education, will examine how screens are used within NYC public schools. This meeting focuses on oversight regarding digital screen usage in the school system.
School Committee to hold executive session for collective bargaining with teachers
The Sharon School Committee will vote to enter an executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a). The session is intended to conduct a collective bargaining meeting and discuss strategy with the Sharon Teachers Association. The meeting will conclude with a motion to adjourn.
Board will swear in the new North District board member
The Buffalo City School District Board will open the special meeting with standard procedures, including a call to order, pledge of allegiance, and invocation. The primary agenda item is the swearing‑in of the nominee to fill the North District board vacancy. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
School Committee will hold an executive session to negotiate with the teachers union.
The Sharon School Committee will enter an executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a). The session will be used to conduct collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association and to discuss bargaining strategy. No other agenda items are listed.
County approves 2026‑2027 budget for Cayuga Community College
The Ways & Means Committee will vote on several resolutions, including approving the 2026‑2027 budget for Cayuga Community College and a collective bargaining agreement with the college. It will also authorize contracts for the county website renewal, a three‑year Microsoft Office 365 licensing agreement, and a…
Committee to approve $139,310.69 water treatment plant engineering invoice
The Sharon Standing Building Committee will review and approve the July 7, 2026 meeting minutes. It will discuss construction updates for the Water Treatment Plant Project, including piping, sitework, electrical ductbank, and a draft start‑up plan. The committee will vote on Invoice Voucher #44 for Apex engineering…
City Council to approve $2.1M NYS Food Access Grant for Electric City Grocery
The council will consider a request to accept a $2,100,000 New York State Food Access Expansion Grant to fund the Electric City Cooperative Grocery. It will also discuss property sales and redemptions, appointments to the Civilian Police Review Board, and a cancer‑screening informational presentation. Additional items…
Board interviews candidates for North District vacancy
The Buffalo City School District Board will hold a special meeting to interview candidates for the North District vacancy. The agenda includes standard opening procedures (call to order, pledge of allegiance) and concludes with adjournment.
Committee to discuss Westchester Community College 2026-2027 budget
The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hear a presentation on the 2026-2027 budget for Westchester Community College. The meeting also includes the receipt of two legislative memos regarding housing and small business grants.
Public hearing on overriding tax levy limit for 2027
The Ontario County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Local Law No. 4 to override the tax levy limit for fiscal year 2027. The board will also vote on over 50 resolutions, including contracts for school resource officers, the FLCC Culinary Arts Center of Excellence capital project, and adoption of an…
Discussion of workforce stabilization payments for school paraprofessionals
The Committee on Civil Service and Labor is reviewing a proposed local law regarding workforce stabilization payments for school paraprofessionals. The proposal includes provisions for the repeal of the law upon its expiration.
Director probationary review will be considered by the Library Board
The Sharon Library Board will review and decide on the probationary status of the Library Director. The board will also approve the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes and receive reports on the budget, the Friends of the Library, and the new library building and grounds. Additional items include communications, committee…
Committee to approve donation agreement and budget for FLCC Culinary Arts Center
The Ways & Means Committee will consider two resolutions concerning the Finger Lakes Community College Culinary Arts Center of Excellence, including authorizing a donation agreement and establishing the capital project with a budget transfer. It will also consider three salary adjustment resolutions for senior…
Board to approve personnel changes and literacy program contracts
The Buffalo City School District Board of Education will meet to approve instructional and civil service personnel changes, and to award contracts for literacy programs and student support services.
Youth Advisory Committee will discuss Project Oceanology and other youth projects
The Youth Advisory Committee will meet on July 14, 2026 to review ongoing youth initiatives. The agenda includes updates on Project Oceanology, a Groton Soccer Club gear swap, the TOG Pump Track, and a survey update for City Day at Marine Science. New business will cover upcoming Connecticut SUN events. The committee…
Discussion on unlocking student debt forgiveness for public service workers
The Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will discuss unlocking student debt forgiveness for public service workers. Tony Raffa, Director of Business Development Strategy at Savi, is scheduled as a guest speaker. The agenda otherwise contains routine items such as minutes approval and adjournment.
Legislature will adopt the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program
The Monroe County Legislature will adopt the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program and the Monroe County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan Update. It will consider local laws on biometric identification disclosure at retail establishments and a tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in…
Subcommittee discusses landmark designations and housing development projects
The subcommittee will review several applications for landmark designations in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Additionally, members will consider urban development actions, tax exemptions, and a new high school site selection.
City Council Committee reviews multiple land use and zoning applications
The Committee on Land Use will hold hearings regarding various rezoning, landmark designations, and housing projects. Items include several mandatory inclusionary housing area establishments across Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
Board of Education discusses protocols and upcoming meeting topics
The Board of Education is meeting to discuss board protocols and the 2026-27 meeting topics calendar. The session also includes a review of resolutions and discussion regarding the Budget Taskforce.
Rochester Board of Education holds public hearing on 2026-27 Contract for Excellence
The Board of Education is conducting a public hearing regarding the 2026-27 Contract for Excellence. This meeting initiates a 30-day public comment period that runs from July 14, 2026, through August 5, 2026.
Rochester Board of Education hosts monthly Speaker Forum
The Board of Education is holding a procedural Speaker Forum to receive community input on matters impacting the school district. This meeting is part of a monthly series established in alignment with Policy 2300.
Planning Board to review cannabis dispensaries and high school expansion
The Planning Board will hold a workshop and public hearings to review several site plans and special use permits. These include requests for new retail businesses and residential subdivisions.
Board to discuss North District vacancy candidate review
This special meeting is solely for the Buffalo City School District Board to discuss the review of candidates for the North District vacancy. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda consists only of opening procedures, the candidate discussion, and adjournment.
City Council will vote on selling real property at 10 Nelson Street
The Auburn City Council meeting will include routine items such as public announcements, a proclamation for the Auburn Track Team, and a public hearing period. Council members will consider several resolutions, including urging the governor to sign a data‑center moratorium, authorizing the sale of surplus vehicles…
Committee reviews reports from purchasing, elections, clerk, SUNY and extension
The Government Services Committee will hear reports from Purchasing and Central Services (ID-8462), the Board of Elections (ID-8487), the County Clerk, SUNY Sullivan, and the Cornell Cooperative Extension. No resolutions are scheduled, and the meeting consists of discussion and public comment.
Mount Vernon IDA to discuss Urbanomics report and open applications
The Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency will discuss the Urbanomics report and open applications. The board will also receive an executive director's report and agency counsel updates.
Town Board approves school resource officer agreements and new EMS fees
The Town Board is deciding on several personnel appointments and inter-municipal agreements for school resource officers. The board is also adopting a new fee schedule for the Emergency Medical Services Department and authorizing bids for town infrastructure projects.
Committee to consider local law establishing Animal Abuser Registry
The Public Safety Committee will vote on numerous items including capital improvement plans for the Sheriff's Office (Axon safety plans, jail security, radio replacements), a bid for SWAT rifles, and school resource officer contracts with eight districts. A proposed local law to create an Animal Abuser Registry will…
Board to continue discussion on norms and protocols
The Buffalo City School District Committee Work Sessions will continue a discussion on board norms and protocols for effective governance and meetings, led by the Council of Great City Schools. No votes or final decisions are expected at this work session.
Town Board adopts new EMS fee schedule, approves school resource officer deals
The Colonie Town Board approved a new fee schedule for Emergency Medical Services, rescinding all prior schedules. It also authorized agreements with Capital Region BOCES and three school districts to provide Town Police Officers as School Resource Officers for the 2026-2027 school year, with reimbursements totaling…
Planning Board to vote on final approval for new Chase Bank branch
The Planning Board will vote on final approvals for four site plan and special permit applications: a cannabis dispensary, an auto body shop, a special education preschool, and a Chase Bank branch. They will also continue a public hearing on a subdivision of a 30,953 sq ft lot on Summit Avenue into three lots.
Board approves officers, staff appointments, and banking designations
The Sidney Central School Board of Education will swear in new members and approve the election of officers, including the appointment of the District Treasurer and Tax Collector. The board will also vote on a series of staff appointments and banking designations for the 2026-2027 school year.
School Committee to hold executive session for collective bargaining
The Sharon School Committee will meet in executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Sharon Teachers Association. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the District Office on Mountain Street.
Committee to vote on JUUL settlement, LexisNexis, and other agreements
The Yates County Human Services Committee will vote on multiple resolutions authorizing the Chair to sign agreements, including LexisNexis for the Public Defender, NYSARC/Mozaic for preschool transportation, and JUUL settlement funds with Penn Yan and Dundee school districts. They will also receive departmental…
Chemung County Budget Committee to authorize transfers and tax apportionment
The Chemung County Legislative Standing Budget Committee will meet to authorize transfers and appropriations, apportion mortgage tax to districts, and extend an energy agreement with Stand Energy Corporation.
Human Services Committee to authorize $85,200 in FACT school contracts
The Human Services Committee will vote on several resolutions, including a $85,200 contract with all 11 Wayne County school districts for the Families and Communities Together (FACT) program, a $1,020 budget amendment for Veterans Service Agency office supplies and software, and an agreement with Cornell Cooperative…
Niagara Falls City School District holds 2026 reorganization meeting
The Board of Education conducted its annual reorganization to elect officers and appoint key district personnel. The body decided on the leadership for the board and designated official service providers for the district.