Niagara Falls City School District public meetings in 2024

December 19, 2024 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board held a regular meeting on December 19, 2024, and approved a series of routine items including minutes, a budget transfer, personnel reports, and special education committee reports. New business items included acceptance of gifts from Cancemi Furniture and Trinity United Methodist Women, acceptance of funds for McKinney-Vento, Title I/II/IV grants, and a CUNY professional development grant. The board also approved school election procedures, a consulting contract with the Niagara Alliance for Restorative Practices, and two progress payments for the 'A Breath of Fresh Air' capital improvement project.

• Approval of receipt of gift from Cancemi Furniture
• Approval of acceptance of funds for 2024/2025 McKinney-Vento Grant
• Approval of school election procedures and public hearing date for budget
• Approval of payment No. 9 to Scrufari Construction for ABOFA capital project
• Approval of consulting contract with Niagara Alliance for Restorative Practices

December 5, 2024 (Board Review Session)

The Board of Education is holding a Board Review Session. The agenda does not list specific discussion topics or decisions beyond the session itself.

November 21, 2024 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education decided on several funding matters, including the acceptance of various 2024/2025 grants and payments for the 'A Breath of Fresh Air' capital improvement project. The meeting also included approvals for personnel reports and special education reports.

• Acceptance of 2024/2025 grants for PTECH, Smart Scholars ECHS, My Brother’s Keeper (FCEP), and Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)
• Approval of Change Order No. Scc-08 and No. Gn-02 for the A Breath of Fresh Air Capital Improvement Project
• Approval of Payment No. 8 to Scrufari Construction Co. Inc. for the A Breath of Fresh Air project
• Approval of Budget Transfer #4
• Approval of Personnel Reports for both Certificated and Classified staff

November 7, 2024 (Board Review Session)

The Niagara Falls City School District Board is holding a Board Review Session on November 7, 2024, at 5:30 pm. The agenda includes only the session itself and two attached presentation files. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed for discussion or vote. This appears to be a procedural work session.

• Board Review Session at 5:30 pm
• Attached presentation: BRS 11072024.pdf
• Attached presentation: Phases of Supports for District Alignment to the.pdf

October 17, 2023 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board held a regular meeting on October 17, 2024, approving routine items and new business. Decisions included a refunding bond resolution, acceptance of federal and grant funds for programs such as Extended School Day, P-TECH, and IDEA, and a contract with the City for a CDBG youth services grant.

• Approved a resolution authorizing $ refunding bonds (item 6.09)
• Accepted 2024/2025 Extended School Day/School Violence Prevention Program funds
• Accepted 2024/2025 Pathways in Technology Early College High School 2.0 Grant
• Accepted 2024/2025 Federal IDEA (Part B) funding
• Approved contract with City of Niagara Falls for CDBG youth services grant

October 10, 2024 (Board Review Session)

This is a Board Review Session (BRS) for the Niagara Falls City School District. The agenda contains only the session time (5:30 pm) and a reference to attached presentation materials. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

September 25, 2024 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education met on September 25, 2024, and voted on routine personnel, budget, and contract items. The board approved several professional service contracts, including with the Niagara Alliance for Restorative Practices, Makeeda Brooks, and Game On Entertainment. It also accepted grant funds for a mentor-teacher internship program and 21st Century Community Learning Centers. The meeting included approval of budget transfers, minutes, and special meeting dates.

• Approved contract with Niagara Alliance for Restorative Practices for consulting services (Oct 2024 – June 2025)
• Approved contract with Makeeda Brooks for professional services (Sept 27 – Dec 31, 2024)
• Approved contract with Game On Entertainment for 2024-2025 school year
• Accepted funds for 2024/2025 Mentor-Teacher Internship Program Grant
• Accepted funds for 2024/2025 21st Century Community Learning Centers Prep Grant

September 12, 2024 (Board Review Session/Special Meeting)

This is a combined Board Review Session and Special Meeting. During the review session, the board discussed a proposed resolutions booklet (attached as a PDF). In the special meeting, the board approved a future special meeting for September 25, 2025.

• Board Review Session to review the proposed resolutions booklet (2024-proposed-resolutions-booklet-08302024.pdf)
• Approval of a special board meeting on September 25, 2025

August 29, 2024 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The board will consider routine items including approval of July 2024 minutes, a budget transfer, bids for printing, athletic training, and plumbing services, personnel reports, and special education reports. New business includes accepting funds for the Indian Education and Teacher Residency grants, approving enrollment projections, designating Morgan Stanley as an additional bank depository, adopting the District Comprehensive Improvement Plan, and authorizing contracts with PLC Associates and Wilson Language Training Corporation.

• Acceptance of 2024/2025 Indian Education Grant funds
• Acceptance of 2024/2025 Teacher Residency Grant funds
• Designation of Morgan Stanley as an additional official bank depository for 9/1/2024 – 6/30/2025
• Approval of contracts with PLC Associates for stakeholder survey administration and professional development services
• Approval of a contract with Wilson Language Training Corporation for facilitator training

July 2 2024 5 pm - Reorganization Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting to elect leadership for the upcoming term. The board also voted on several administrative appointments, including roles for auditing, records management, and public information access.

• Elected Russ Petrozzi as President and Anthony F Paretto as Vice President
• Reappointed Judith Glaser as District Clerk and Records Management Officer
• Appointed Denise Kolber as Internal Claims Auditor at $38 per hour
• Designated Maria Massaro as Public Records Access Officer
• Appointed N.E.C. as the Third-Party Administrator for unemployment insurance

July 2, 2024 5:30 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board approved several operational items for the 2024-2025 school year. Key decisions included approving the school lunch budget and authorizing the annual tax levy. The board also appointed Judith M. Glaser as District Clerk.

• Approval of 2024-2025 School Lunch Budget
• Resolution to authorize 2024-2025 tax levy and warrant
• Agreement with the City of Niagara Falls for property tax collection services
• Appointment of Judith M. Glaser as District Clerk
• Approval of fee schedule for community use of school facilities

June 20 2024 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board approved various routine administrative items, including personnel reports and budget transfers. The board also finalized updates to building-level and district-wide school safety plans and the district code of conduct.

• Updated building-level and district-wide school safety plans
• Amendments to the District Code of Conduct
• Contracts for grant evaluation services with NMG Evaluation and Via Evaluation, Inc.
• Approval of bids for school apparel, printing, and plumbing supplies
• Acceptance of Head Start/Early Head Start COLA funds

June 6, 2024 (Board Review Session)

This Board Review Session is for information and discussion. The agenda includes presentations regarding the Seal of Biliteracy and NFHS programs.

• Seal of Biliteracy presentation
• NFHS Programs presentation

May 22, 2024 8:00 pm - Statutory Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board held a statutory meeting to examine and tabulate the results of the school election and budget vote, and to officially declare the outcome. The board adopted a resolution certifying the results, which passed unanimously. The meeting also included adjournment in memory of several individuals connected to the district.

• Adoption of resolution certifying school election/budget vote results
• Certification of election/budget vote results (attached PDF)
• Meeting held per Education Law Section 2610 to canvass election results
• Adjournment in memory of Barbara Ann Dobrasz, retired teacher, and others

May 16 2024 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education held its regular voting meeting on May 16, 2024. The board approved routine items including budget transfer #10, personnel reports, and special education reports. Under new business, the board approved several contracts and payments, including acceptance of a Universal Prekindergarten grant, a consultant agreement with Niagara County Community College, a broker agreement with Gallagher Benefit Services, and multiple progress payments for the ABOFA and ARP capital improvement projects. The meeting also included reports and communications, and adjourned in memory of recently deceased individuals.

• Approved Budget Transfer #10
• Approved acceptance of funds for 2023/2024 Statewide Full-Day Universal Prekindergarten Grant
• Approved consultant/broker agreement with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. for 7/1/2024-6/30/2027
• Approved multiple payment approvals for ABOFA and ARP capital projects (e.g., Scrufari Construction, John W. Danforth, Frey Electric, Stark Tech, CIR Electrical, DV Brown, Johnson Controls)
• Approved use of pesticide on Niagara Falls High School grounds for tick control

May 8, 2024 6:30 pm - Public Hearings Safety/Budget

The Niagara Falls City School District board is holding two public hearings: one on safety plans (Code of Conduct, Comprehensive District-Wide School Plan, and Building-Level School Safety Plan) at 6:30 p.m., and another on the Superintendent's Recommended Budget at 7 p.m. The agenda includes presentations, public comment periods, and adjournment motions. No votes are scheduled; the hearings are for public input.

• Public hearing on safety plans at 6:30 p.m.
• Public hearing on Superintendent's Recommended Budget at 7 p.m.
• Presentation of proposed budget overview (24-25 Budget ppt)
• Public comment periods for both hearings

May 8, 2024 (Board Review Session)

The Niagara Falls City School District Board is holding a Board Review Session (BRS) on May 8, 2024, at 5:30 pm. This is an information and discussion session, with presentation materials attached for review. The agenda contains no specific action items, only the review session itself.

• Board Review Session at 5:30 pm
• Presentation materials attached (BRS 05082024.pdf, Powerpoint for May board meeting.pdf)

April 25, 2024 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education is holding a regular voting meeting to approve routine items and new business, including budget transfers, personnel reports, and multiple construction payments for the ABOFA and ARP capital improvement projects. The board will also consider filing amended school safety plans and the district code of conduct for public comment, and approve an agreement with the county board of elections for voting machines.

• Approval of Budget Transfer #9
• Approval of payments to Scrufari Construction, John W. Danforth, Frey Electric, Stark Tech, Johnson Controls, CIR Electrical, and DV Brown for capital projects
• Approval of filing of proposed District Code of Conduct, as amended, for public comment
• Approval of filing of building-level and district-wide school safety plans, as amended, for public comment
• Approval of agreement with Niagara County Board of Elections for use of Image Cast Precinct voting machines 2024-2029

April 11, 2024 6:30 pm - Public Hearing APR

The Niagara Falls City School District is holding a public hearing to discuss the school district budget and the American Rescue Plan (ARP) spending plan. The meeting includes a presentation on ARPA funds, public comment, and a motion to adjourn.

• Public hearing on school district budget
• Presentation on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
• Public comment period
• Motion to adjourn

April 11, 2024 7 p.m. Special Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board held a special meeting to approve the Superintendent's Recommended Budget for the 2024-2025 school year and the district's Tax Report Card. Both items were approved unanimously by the board members present. The meeting also included public comment, a superintendent's report, and board member comments before adjournment.

• Approval of Superintendent's Recommended Budget for School Year 2024-2025
• Approval of Tax Report Card
• Public comment on agenda-related items
• Superintendent's report
• Board members' report and comments

March 21, 2024 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education held a regular voting meeting on March 21, 2024, approving routine items and new business. The board approved budget transfers, personnel reports, special education reports, and several contracts and payments for capital improvement projects, including HVAC and electrical work. It also approved the appointment of election inspectors and scheduled special meetings for April, May, and June 2024.

• Approved Budget Transfer #8
• Approved personnel reports for certificated and classified staff
• Approved contracts with Dr. Philip Sauvageau for Director of School Health Services and Tell Consulting for consultation services
• Approved acceptance of Title I, II, and IV grant funds for 2023/2024
• Approved multiple payments for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general contracting work on the American Rescue Plan and A Breath of Fresh Air capital projects

March 14, 2024 (Board Review Session)

The Niagara Falls City School District Board is holding a review session to discuss information presented in attached materials, including a presentation on Stanford. The agenda contains only this discussion item, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.

• Board Review Session at 5:30 pm
• Discussion of Stanford presentation (1,756 KB attachment)

February 22, 2024 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education held a regular voting meeting on February 22, 2024, approving routine items and new business. The board approved multiple contracts for consulting and instructional services, payments for HVAC and electrical work under the ARP capital project, and amended school election procedures. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved amended school election procedures, polling sites, and public hearing date for the school budget
• Approved contract with Judge Rotenberg Educational Center, Inc., Canton, MA for 2023-2024 school year
• Approved additional contract with HOGHOL for professional consulting services (3/1/24-6/30/24)
• Approved contract with Niagara County Community College for consultant services (2-23-2023 through 6-30-2024)
• Approved payments to John W Danforth Company, CIR Electrical Construction Corp., DV Brown & Associates, and Johnson Controls Inc. for ARP capital project HVAC work

February 8, 2024 (Board Review Session)

The Board of Education is holding a work session for information and discussion. The agenda consists of presentation materials and files regarding the 2024-25 GAP.

• Review of presentation materials
• Discussion of GAP 24-25

January 25, 2024 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 25, 2024, approving routine items and new business. Key actions included approving construction contracts for the 'A Breath of Fresh Air' capital project, accepting grant funds for P-TECH and mental health supports, and establishing the district's official legal name. The board also approved personnel reports, budget transfers, and various administrative resolutions.

• Approved multiple construction contracts (Bid No. 11) for the 'A Breath of Fresh Air' capital project, including general construction, plumbing, HVAC, and electric work.
• Accepted funds for the 2023/2024 Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program.
• Accepted funds for the 2023/2024 Student Mental Health Supports Grant.
• Approved contracts with Niagara County Community College for College Writing I and Niagara University for Adult English as a New Language (ENL) program.
• Approved disposition of unused ballots from the May 16, 2023 district vote.

January 11, 2024 (Board Review Session)

The Niagara Falls City School District Board is holding a Board Review Session (BRS) on January 11, 2024, at 5:30 pm. This is an information and discussion meeting where board members review attached presentation materials. The agenda contains no specific action items, only the review session itself.

• Board Review Session (BRS) scheduled for 5:30 pm
• Presentation materials attached: BRS 01112024mtg.pdf (74 KB)
• Board presentation: Niagara Falls CSD 01-11-24 Board Presentation[1].pdf (26,459 KB)