Niagara Falls City School District public meetings in 2020
18 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 17, 2020 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board held a regular voting meeting on December 17, 2020, approving routine items and several new business contracts. Actions included budget transfers, personnel reports, acceptance of gifts, and multiple payments and change orders for the Stewardship Capital Project. The board also approved contracts for mental health consultation services and architectural services for cafeteria renovations.
- Approved Budget Transfer #5
- Approved contract with Peaceful Schools for mental health consultation services (1/1/2021-06/30/21)
- Approved contract with The Summit Center, Inc. for student training and consultation services (12/8/20-06/30/21)
- Approved architect contract with Clark Patterson Lee, Inc. for food service facilities renovation
- Approved multiple change orders and payments for Stewardship Capital Project (Scrufari, Danforth, Cir Electric, Johnson Controls)
December 10, 2020 (Board Review Session)
This is a Board Review Session (BRS) for the Niagara Falls City School District, scheduled for December 10, 2020, at 5:30 pm. The agenda lists only the session itself as an information and discussion item, with no specific topics, proposals, or decisions detailed. The meeting appears to be a procedural work session rather than a decision-making meeting.
- Board Review Session scheduled for 5:30 pm on December 10, 2020
- Agenda item 1.01: BRS (Board Review Session) — information and discussion only
November 19, 2020 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board held a regular voting meeting on November 19, 2020, approving routine items and new business. Actions included budget transfers, personnel reports, special education reports, short-term contracts, and several contracts for consulting and instructional services. The board also approved change orders and payments for the Stewardship Capital Projects, a corrective action plan for the external audit, a SEQR determination, and a records retention schedule.
- Approved Budget Transfer #4
- Approved contract with Because I Tried Enterprises, Inc. for student support services (Dec 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021)
- Approved contract with Niagara University for 21st Century and Empire Grant programming (Dec 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021)
- Approved contract with Teaching Strategies, LLC for instructional coaching services (2020-2021 school year)
- Approved change orders and payments for Stewardship Capital Projects (Scrufari, Johnson Controls, Danforth, Cir Electric)
Board of Education Special Meeting November 5, 2020
The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on November 5, 2020, primarily to accept the 2019-20 Annual Independent Audit. The board voted unanimously to accept the audit and file it with the Commissioner of Education. The meeting also included standard procedural items such as roll call and the Superintendent's report.
- Acceptance of the 2019-20 Annual Independent Audit
- Filing of the audit with the Commissioner of Education
October 22, 2020 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board held a regular voting meeting on October 22, 2020, approving routine items and new business. Actions included budget transfers, personnel reports, acceptance of various grants, contracts for P-Tech and instructional coaching, and payments for the Stewardship Capital Project. All motions carried unanimously.
- Approved Budget Transfer #3
- Accepted funds for 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Extended School Day/School Violence Prevention, Teacher Resource Center, and Mental Health Services grants
- Approved contracts with Via Evaluation, Inc. and Niagara County Community College for P-Tech grant programming
- Approved contract with Niagara University for on-site instructional coaching
- Approved payments to Scrufari Construction and John W. Danforth Company for Stewardship Capital Project
July 30, 2020 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board held a regular voting meeting on July 30, 2020, approving routine items and several new business actions. Key decisions included a municipal cooperation agreement with the City of Niagara Falls for School Resource Officers, multiple construction payments for the Stewardship Capital Project, and entering executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approved Municipal Cooperation Agreement with City of Niagara Falls for School Resource Officers (Sept 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021)
- Approved Payment No. 4 to Scrufari Construction Co. for Contract #106 (Stewardship Capital Project)
- Approved Payment No. 5 to John W. Danforth Company for plumbing (Contract #107) and HVAC (Contracts #108/109)
- Approved Payment No. 5 to Cir Electric Co. for electrical work (Contract #110)
- Approved Payment No. 4 to Johnson Controls Inc. for temperature control work (Contract #111)
5:30 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education held a regular voting meeting on July 7, 2020, approving routine items and new business. Actions included approving the school lunch budget, a resolution to confirm tax rolls and authorize the tax levy, a fee schedule for community use of school facilities, and several personnel and contract items. The board also approved the appointment of an audit committee and various special education committees.
- Approved Bid No. 2 for Maintenance Barn Selective Demolition with Mark Cerrone
- Approved Short-Term Contract with Niagara University Virtual College for 15 days at $4,500
- Approved School Lunch Budget for 2020-2021
- Approved Resolution to Confirm Tax Rolls, Authorize Tax Levy, and Issuance of Tax Warrant for 2020-2021
- Approved Fee Schedule for Community Use of School Facilities for 2020-2021
June 25 2020 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 25, 2020, and approved a series of routine actions and new business items. These included budget transfers, personnel reports, contracts for student programs, and a resolution supporting state and federal aid for schools during COVID-19. The board also approved a $527,022 property and liability insurance policy, along with other insurance coverages totaling over $679,000.
- Approved insurance bindings totaling $679,469 for 2020-21, including $527,022 with NYSIR, $134,963 excess workers comp, $13,500 student accident, and $3,984 crime coverage.
- Approved a $2,000 short-term contract with Booker College Planning for career and college guidance for ECHS students.
- Approved agreements with Mental Health Advocates of WNY for the Too Good For Violence program and with Playworks for the 2019-20 school year.
- Approved a resolution supporting state and federal funding to prevent COVID-19 shutdown damage to education.
- Approved appointment of Judith M. Glaser as District Clerk for 2020-21.
ARS/6:00 pm 8:00 pm Regular Board Meeting/8:00 Statutory Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board held a statutory meeting to certify the results of the school budget and board election vote, and to administer the oath of office to newly elected board member Robert F. Bilson. The board adopted a resolution certifying the vote results, with all seven members voting in favor. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Adoption of resolution certifying school budget/election vote results
- Oath of office administered to newly elected board member Robert F. Bilson
- Motion to certify results carried unanimously (7 yes votes)
- No recommended actions from the Superintendent of Schools
May 28, 2020 7 pm -Public Hearing Budget
The Niagara Falls City School District Board is holding a public hearing on the superintendent's recommended 2020-2021 budget, including amendments. The meeting also includes a public hearing on safety plans at 6:30 p.m., followed by budget review and public comment. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main action being the public hearing and a motion to adjourn.
- Public hearing on amendments to the proposed 2020-2021 budget
- Public hearing on safety plans at 6:30 p.m.
- Public comment period
- Motion to adjourn (carried)
May 28, 2020 6:30 pm -Public Hearings
The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education scheduled a meeting for May 28, 2020, to conduct public hearings. The agenda includes a hearing on amendments to Safety Plans at 6:30 p.m. and a hearing on the Superintendent's Recommended Budget at 7:00 p.m. The provided text details the procedural steps for the safety plan hearing, including public comment opportunities via phone.
- Public hearing on Amendments to the Safety Plans
- Public hearing on the Superintendent's Recommended Budget
- Review of Code of Conduct and Comprehensive District-Wide School Plan
- Review of Building-Level School Safety Plan
Board of Education Special Meeting May 7, 2020 7 p.m.
The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education held a special meeting to approve procedures for the rescheduled school election and to designate the day and time for the adjourned public hearing on the school budget, as required by New York State's Emergency Declaration 220.26. The board voted unanimously to accept the resolution. The meeting also included routine items such as call to order, prayer, roll call, superintendent's report, board member comments, and adjournment.
- Approval of school election procedures for the rescheduled election
- Designation of day and time for the adjourned public hearing on school budget
- Resolution required by Emergency Declaration 220.26 issued by NYS Governor
- Motion carried unanimously with 9 yes votes
April 22, 2020 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education held a regular voting meeting on April 22, 2020, approving routine items and new business. Actions included approving the 2020/21 BOCES administrative budget, filing amended safety plans for public comment, and authorizing multiple payments for the Stewardship Capital Project. The board also approved appointments for election inspectors and voting machine custodians for 2020.
- Approved 2020/21 administrative budget for Orleans/Niagara BOCES
- Approved filing of amended Code of Conduct and District School Safety Plan for public comment
- Approved payments to Scrufari Construction, John W. Danforth, CIR Electric, and Johnson Controls for Stewardship Capital Project
- Approved 2019-2020 health service fees for non-resident private and parochial students
- Approved budget increase to reflect receipt of insurance proceeds (barn fire)
April 2, 2020 (Board Review Session)
The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education is scheduled to hold a Board Review Session (BRS) on April 2, 2020. The agenda lists the session as an information and discussion period. No specific decisions, contracts, or public hearings are detailed in the provided text.
- Board Review Session (BRS) scheduled for 5:30 pm
- Meeting type listed as Information, Discussion
March 12, 2020 (Board Review Session)
This is a Board Review Session (BRS) for the Niagara Falls City School District, listed as an information and discussion item. The agenda contains only the session itself with an attached PDF, indicating a procedural or discussion-focused meeting rather than one with specific action items.
- Board Review Session at 5:30 pm
February 27, 2020 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board held a regular voting meeting on February 27, 2020, approving routine items and new business. Actions included accepting grant funds, approving contracts for services, and a school reconfiguration plan. The board also held an executive session on personnel matters.
- Approved reconfiguration of Harry F. Abate, Henry J. Kalfas Magnet, and Niagara Street School
- Accepted Title I School Improvement and Universal Pre-K funds
- Approved contract with R. Cunningham Consultants for truancy prevention (3/1/20–2/28/21)
- Approved HVAC commissioning and Johnson Controls temperature controls contracts for Stewardship Project
- Approved payments to Manning Squires Henning (Payment No. 11) and Quackenbush Co. (Payment No. 7)
January 23, 2020 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
The Niagara Falls City School District Board held its regular voting meeting, electing James Cancemi as President and Dr. Barstys as Vice President, and appointing Clara Dunn to fill a vacancy. The board approved routine items including budget transfers, construction bids for the Stewardship Phase II capital project, personnel reports, and acceptance of various state and federal funds. Several new business items were also approved, including the receipt of a gift from Occidental Chemical Corporation and the scheduling of the annual school election for May 19, 2020.
- Elected James Cancemi as President and Dr. Barstys as Vice President until July 2020
- Appointed Clara Dunn to the Board until the next election
- Approved Budget Transfer #6
- Approved bids for Stewardship Phase II capital project (General Construction, Plumbing, Mechanical/HVAC, Electrical) and HVAC Commissioning Services
- Accepted funds from Occidental Chemical Corporation and various federal/state grants (Title I, IIA, IV, Universal Pre-K)
January 16, 2019 (Board Review Session)
The Niagara Falls City School District Board is holding a Board Review Session (BRS) on January 16, 2020, at 5:30 pm. The agenda lists this as an information and discussion item, with a single attached document. No specific decisions, proposals, or action items are listed on the agenda.
- Board Review Session (BRS) at 5:30 pm
- Agenda item type: Information, Discussion
- Attachment: BRS 01162020.docx