Niagara Falls City School District public meetings in 2025

December 18, 2025 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board held a regular meeting on December 18, 2025, approving routine items including minutes, budget transfers, personnel reports, and multiple grant acceptances. No new business or unfinished items were discussed beyond standard procedural votes.

• Approval of November 2025 meeting minutes
• Budget Transfer #5 approved
• Acceptance of $2025/2026 Universal Pre-K grant
• Approval of amended Head Start/Early Head Start grant
• Approval of on-site occupational and physical therapy contracts with Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center

December 11, 2024 (Board Review Session)

This is a procedural board review session with no items listed for decision or discussion. The agenda provides no details beyond the meeting type and attached presentation materials.

November 20, 2025 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education is deciding on the acceptance of various educational grants and the distribution of Juul litigation settlement monies. The meeting also includes routine approvals for personnel reports, budget transfers, and special education reports.

• Approval of Budget Transfer #4
• Acceptance of funds for 2025/2026 P-TECH 2.0, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, and Mentor-Teacher Internship Program grants
• Approval of Memorandum of Agreement for Juul Litigation Settlement Monies
• Memorandum of Understanding with CUNY Research Foundation for a professional development grant
• Approval of a gift from Trinity United Methodist Women

Special Meeting

The Board of Education held a special meeting consisting only of an executive session. The board discussed the potential promotion or appointment of an individual.

• Executive session to discuss potential promotion or appointment of an individual

November 6, 2025 (Board Review Session)

The Board of Education is holding a Board Review Session. The agenda does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

October 15, 2025 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board held its regular October meeting, approving routine minutes, budget transfers, personnel reports, and several contracts. All motions carried unanimously with two members absent. No substantive discussion items were listed.

• Approved Budget Transfer #3 (amount not specified in agenda)
• Awarded elevator maintenance contract (amount not specified in agenda)
• Bound cyber security insurance for $31,111 through Great American Spirit Insurance
• Approved $31,111 cyber insurance policy for 2025-2026
• Approved multiple short-term contracts including Game On Entertainment ($105K attachment) and HOGHOL ($101K attachment)

October 9, 2025 (Board Review Session)

The board is holding a review session on October 9, 2025. The agenda is procedural and does not list specific decision items.

September 25, 2025 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board held a regular meeting on September 25, 2025, approving routine items such as minutes, budget transfers, and personnel reports. The board also approved several new contracts with external organizations for educational and support services, including programs with Niagara University and Community Missions, Inc.

• Approved minutes of August 28, 2025 meeting
• Approved Budget Transfer #2
• Approved contracts with Niagara University for Prep Level Literacy, Early College High School, and E-Sports programming (total duration: Sept 26, 2025–June 30, 2026)
• Approved contract with Community Missions, Inc. for services (Sept 26–Dec 31, 2025)
• Approved contract with Long Life Yoga for Fall 2025 (Sept 26–Dec 31, 2025)

September 11, 2025 (Board Review Session)

The board is meeting for a review session focused on information and discussion. No specific decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

August 28, 2025 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education met to approve personnel reports, budget transfers, and several service contracts. The board also updated the District Code of Conduct to address the use of internet-enabled devices during the school day.

• Amended District Code of Conduct regarding internet-enabled devices during the school day
• Contract with Xanedu Publishing, Inc. (DBA Education Elements) for stakeholder surveys
• Contract with R. Cunningham Consultants, Inc. for truancy prevention programs
• Approval of bids for 109 Facilities Paint
• Payments to Scrufari Construction Co. Inc. and John W. Danforth for the A Breath of Fresh Air Capital Improvement Project

July 31, 2025 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education decided on several personnel reports, budget transfers, and educational resources. The board also approved transportation contract amendments and payments for the A Breath of Fresh Air Capital Improvement Project.

• Approval of transportation contract extensions with Niagara Falls Coach Lines, Inc. and First Student, Inc.
• Payments to Scrufari Construction Co. Inc., Frey Electric Construction Co. Inc., and Stark Tech for the A Breath of Fresh Air Capital Improvement Project
• Approval of District Prep Literacy Resources for English Language Arts in grades 6-8
• Adoption of Policy 7631 regarding the use of internet-enabled devices during the school day
• Approval of a professional consultant services contract with the Research Foundation for the State University of New York

July 1 2025 5 pm - Reorganization Meeting

The Board of Education is electing its officers and appointing key district personnel for the upcoming term. The meeting includes the administration of oaths to board members and the designation of official district service providers.

• Election of Anthony F. Paretto as Board President and Rob Bilson as Vice President
• Appointment of Judith Glaser as District Clerk and Denise Kolber as Internal Claims Auditor
• Appointment of District Treasurer, Tax Collector, and Medicaid Compliance Officer
• Designation of official bank depositories and official newspaper
• Approval of the schedule for regular monthly meetings

July 1, 2025 5:30 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education is deciding on financial and administrative setups for the 2025-2026 school year. Key actions include authorizing the tax levy, approving the school lunch budget, and appointing a new District Clerk.

• Approval of Resolution to Confirm Tax Rolls, Authorize Tax Levy, and Issuance of Tax Warrant for 2025-2026
• Approval of School Lunch Budget for 2025-2026
• Appointment of Judith M. Glaser as District Clerk
• Approval of professional services agreement with DBA Learnwell (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026)
• Approval of Fee Schedule for the Community Use of School Facilities for 2025-2026

June 23, 2025 (Board Review Session)

The board is meeting for a review session. The agenda is procedural and does not list specific discussion topics or decisions.

June 12 2025 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board decided on updated building-level and district-wide school safety plans and the District Code of Conduct. The board also approved several short-term contracts for district services and Pre-K Jamboree activities.

• Approval of Building-Level and Comprehensive District-Wide School Safety Plans
• Approval of amended District Code of Conduct
• Contract with SUNY Niagara for a Teaching Assistant course totaling $16,620.00
• Contract with Surdej Web Solutions for district newsletter graphic design totaling $6,400.00
• Multiple contracts for Pre-K Jamboree services including food, tents, and activities

June 5, 2025 (Board Review Session)

The board is conducting a review session. No specific decisions or discussion topics are listed in the agenda text.

May 21, 2024 8:00 pm - Statutory Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board held a statutory meeting to examine and certify the results of the 2025 school election and budget vote. The board officially declared the canvass results and adopted a resolution certifying the outcomes. The meeting also included a roll call and adjourned with a moment of remembrance for recently deceased community members.

• Certification of 2025 school election and budget vote results
• Adoption of resolution certifying election/budget vote outcomes
• Adjournment with memorial for Barbara Ann Dobrasz, Joe Franjoine, Doris Radle, and John and Tony Ventresca

May 15 2025 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education held a regular voting meeting on May 15, 2025. The board approved multiple routine items including minutes, budget transfers, bids, personnel reports, and special education reports. Notable actions included approving several short-term contracts and authorizing multiple payments to contractors for the ongoing "A Breath of Fresh Air" capital improvement project.

• Approval of payment No. 13 to Scrufari Construction Co. Inc. for general contracting on the ABOFA capital project
• Approval of payment No. 14 to John W. Danforth for HVAC work on the ABOFA capital project
• Approval of payment No. 14 to Frey Electric Construction Co. Inc. for electrical work on the ABOFA capital project
• Approval of short-term contracts including $10,000 for social emotional adaptive assessments and $25,000 for academic intervention services
• Approval of bids for school apparel, athletic uniforms, plumbing/HVAC supplies, and newsletter printing

May 8, 2025 (Board Review Session)

This meeting is a Board Review Session (work session) with no specific agenda items listed. The only substantive elements are two attached presentations: a safety presentation and an ARS presentation. It is a procedural review and discussion session with no scheduled votes or decisions.

• Attached presentation: SAFETY PH Board Presentation May 8, 2025.pdf
• Attached presentation: May 8 ARS.pdf

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

The Niagara Falls City School District will hold two public hearings: one at 6:30 p.m. on the district's safety plans (Code of Conduct, Comprehensive District-Wide School Plan, and Building-Level School Safety Plan) and another at 7 p.m. on the Superintendent's Recommended Budget for the upcoming year. Public comment will be taken at both hearings.

• Presentation of Safety Plans including Code of Conduct and Building-Level School Safety Plan
• Public hearing on Superintendent's Recommended Budget
• Public comment periods for both hearings

April 10, 2025 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board will vote on the superintendent's proposed General Fund Budget for the 2025-2026 school year, as well as several other operational items including health service fees, building repairs, and safety plans. The board also approved routine actions such as budget transfers, personnel reports, and special education committee reports during the meeting.

• Approval of Superintendent's Recommended General Fund Budget for 2025-2026 (item 6.10)
• Repair of failed boiler plant at Central Office Building for health and safety (item 6.07)
• Approval of pesticide use on Niagara Falls High School grounds for tick control (item 6.08)
• Standardization purchase of Ford Motor Company vehicles for all district vehicles (item 6.09)
• Filing of proposed District Code of Conduct and school safety plans for public comment (items 6.02, 6.03, 6.04)

April 3 2025 5:30 p.m. Review Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Review Board will hold a review session on April 3, 2025. The agenda includes a Board Review Session with attached materials on summer programs, a real property tax report card, and professional development. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Board Review Session at 5:30 p.m. with attachments including GAP 25-26 #6, Summer Programs 2025, Real Property Tax Report Card, and Summer 2025 PD
• Superintendent's Report
• Roll call and adjournment

March 27, 2025 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The board approved routine actions including budget transfer #8, personnel reports, and Head Start grant continuation. They also approved five-year transportation contracts with First Student and Niagara Falls Coach Lines, and nominated a BOCES board member. Several election inspectors and a crime prevention partnership with Niagara County were also authorized.

• Approved Budget Transfer #8 (item 4.02)
• Approved continuation application for 2025/2026 Head Start/Early Head Start Grant (item 6.01)
• Approved 5-year transportation contracts with First Student, Inc. and Niagara Falls Coach Lines, Inc. (items 6.08, 6.09)
• Approved nomination for BOCES board vacancy (item 6.03)
• Approved agreement with Niagara County Department of Social Services for crime prevention partnership (item 6.10)

March 13, 2025 (Board Review Session)

The agenda for this Board Review Session is sparse, listing only the session itself and referencing attached PDF files (BRS 03132025.pdf and booker.pdf). No specific decisions or discussions are itemized in the provided text.

• Review of attached presentation materials (BRS 03132025.pdf and booker.pdf)

February 27, 2025 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The board will consider routine items including approval of minutes, budget transfers, and personnel reports, as well as new business including acceptance of grant funds, approval of change orders for the capital improvement project, and agreements with vendors.

• Acceptance of $ for 2024/2025 Statewide Universal Full-Day Pre-Kindergarten (SUFDPK) Grant
• Acceptance of 2024/2025 ESEA Title III ELL and Immigrant grant funds
• Approval of amended agreement with Pride Healthcare Staffing, LLC
• Approval of agreement with Erie 1 BOCES for computer services for students
• Approval of change orders SCC-10 and GN-03 for the A Breath of Fresh Air capital improvement project

February 13, 2025 (Board Review Session)

This is a procedural Board Review Session for the Niagara Falls City School District. The agenda lists only a review session with attached presentation materials, including a budget gap analysis (GAP 25-26 #2) and an iPad presentation. No specific decisions or votes are described in the agenda text.

• Board Review Session scheduled at 5:30 PM
• Attached presentation materials: BRS 02132025.pdf
• Budget gap analysis document: GAP 25-26 #2.pdf
• iPad presentation file (20,166 KB)

January 23, 2025 7:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting

The Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on January 23, 2025, approving routine items including minutes, budget transfers, personnel reports, and a series of new business items. Key actions included acceptance of federal and state grants for Title I, mental health supports, and the PEDALS program, as well as contracts for consulting and behavioral health services.

• Approved acceptance of 2024/2025 ESEA Title I Basic School Improvement Grant funds
• Approved acceptance of Student Mental Health Supports Grant and School-Based Mental Health Providers Pipeline Grant funds
• Approved contract with HOGHOL (formerly F-Bites) for consulting services, Feb 1 – June 30, 2025
• Approved contract with Bestself Behavioral Health for Head Start mental health support, Jan – June 2025
• Approved appointments to Building-Level Safety Teams and District-Wide School Safety Team

January 9, 2025 (Board Review Session)

The Board of Education is conducting a Board Review Session. The agenda does not list specific discussion items or decisions.