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Board of Education Work Session

The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a work session to review the pre-referendum work of the Owner-Architect-Construction Management team and the Facilities Committee. The session aims to facilitate learning and answer questions before future board action is taken to advance the project. No votes or final decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Review of pre-referendum work for the Capital Improvement Project
• Discussion of FMHS New Bus Loop Option 1C
• Public comment limited to the work session topic

Board of Education

The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes awarding a communication services contract, personnel recommendations, and a consulting agreement. The agenda is largely routine, with no items removed for individual discussion.

• RFP award to ESB Media for communication services at $5,500 per month from Sept. 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026
• Approval of personnel recommendations as recommended by the Superintendent
• Consulting agreement with John Durkee for a confidential personnel matter, capped at $10,000

Board of Education

The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education is meeting to approve the agenda and consent agenda, which includes personnel recommendations and an agreement with OCM BOCES for summer school facility use. The board will also handle any items removed from the consent agenda for individual consideration before adjourning.

• Approval of personnel recommendations as recommended by the Superintendent
• Agreement with OCM BOCES for Summer School facility use, with Fayetteville-Manlius compensated $15,200

Community Relations Committee

The Fayetteville-Manlius Schools Community Relations Committee is meeting to select a chairperson, discuss a Communication Services Request for Proposals (RFP), and address a Capital Project Referendum. The agenda is brief and contains only these items, with no details provided in the agenda text.

• Selection of Chairperson
• Communication Services RFP
• Capital Project Referendum

Board of Education

The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2026-27 District Safety Plan, approve an $81,190,629 total tax levy (school and library), and confirm tax rolls for five towns. The board will also authorize a $145,372 mental health services agreement with Contact Community Services and approve consent agenda items including personnel actions, a beverage bid, and UPK contracts.

• Public hearing and approval of 2026-27 District Safety Plan
• Confirmation of tax rolls for Manlius, Pompey, Cazenovia, Sullivan, and Dewitt totaling $4.45 billion full value
• Approval of $77,470,198 school tax levy and $3,720,431 library tax levy ($81,190,629 total)
• Agreement with Contact Community Services for mental health services up to $145,372
• Beverage bid award (FMB26-10A) and UPK contracts with Hal Welsh East Area Family YMCA, Shining Stars Daycare, and Manlius YMCA

Facilities Committee

The Fayetteville-Manlius Schools Facilities Committee will discuss next steps for a 2026 capital project and receive updates on current projects totaling $67.4M, including roofing, safety, security, and bus lift work. Greg Meixner, Erika Civitella, Sean Dollaway, and Sheryl Conley will present.

• $15.4M Roofing, Safety and Security Project
• $52M Capital Project Phasing/Timing
• Summer 2026 Work updates
• Transportation Bus Lift - Senator Ryan Grant

Policy Committee

The Fayetteville-Manlius Schools Policy Committee will meet to select a chairperson and discuss several policy items. They will review unmatched FM to NYSSBA policies, including Policy 7570 on supervision of students, and consider proposed revisions to Policy 1210 on board member nomination and election and Policy 3220 on service animals and therapy dogs. Future agenda items include athletics policy and quarterly policy revisions.

• Selection of chairperson
• Review of Policy 7570 on supervision of students
• Proposed revision to Policy 1210 on board member nomination and election
• Proposed revision to Policy 3220 on service animals and therapy dogs in district facilities
• Future agenda items: athletics policy and quarterly policy revisions

Board of Education

The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education met on July 20, 2026, to approve routine claims, personnel actions, and new business items. The board also set school meal prices for the 2026-27 year and authorized the disposal of surplus equipment.

• Approves $10,000 consultancy agreement with Dean DeSantis (July 21, 2026–February 1, 2027)
• Sets 2026-27 school meal prices (elementary breakfast $2.00, lunch $3.50; middle/high breakfast $3.00, lunch $4.25)
• Authorizes disposal of miscellaneous surplus equipment
• Approves combined Girls Gymnastics team with Jamesville-Dewitt for fall varsity season
• Approves June 2026 Claims Auditor Report and personnel actions

Board of Education

The Board of Education will vote on authorizing a $15,121,600 wire transfer to repay a construction Bond Anticipation Note. The meeting also includes routine opening items and adjournment.

• Authorization of $15,121,600 wire transfer to Depository Trust Company for repayment of construction Bond Anticipation Note (CUSIP 312729 MQ6)

Board of Education

The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold a facilities workshop to discuss district facilities and capital projects with King + King Architects. This is a discussion-only session; no formal decisions are scheduled.

Board of Education

The Board of Education will elect its President and Vice President and hold a public hearing to approve the 2026-27 Code of Conduct. The body will also vote on several service contracts and personnel appointments for the upcoming school year.

• Public hearing and approval of the 2026-27 Code of Conduct
• Contract for special education services with KIDZ EDUCATIONAL SERVICES not to exceed $80,000
• Amendment to C&S Companies agreement for Wellwood HVAC project in the amount of $29,120
• Agreement with Town of Pompey for school tax collection at $3.50 per parcel
• Summer school petty cash authorizations totaling $1,500

Facilities Committee

The committee will review updates on a $52M Capital Project and upcoming summer 2026 work. Discussions include safety and security audits and planning for the next capital project pre-referendum.

• $52M Capital Project including House 2 renovations
• Roofing, Safety & Security Project
• Safety Security Audit
• Transportation Bus Lift
• High School facility use

Board of Education

The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will meet on June 8, 2026, at Eagle Hill Middle School to vote on a $1,529,830 bond for six diesel buses and two minivans, and to approve agreements related to solar energy tax exemptions and a residential payment-in-lieu-of-tax deal. The board will also acknowledge internal audit reports and hear a transportation study presentation.

• Vote on $1,529,830 bond for six diesel school buses and two gasoline minivans
• Approve $86,912 contract with C&S Engineers for 2026 Capital Transfer Project
• Approve settlement agreement resolving NYSED complaint #663066
• Rescind 2022 opt-out of Real Property Tax Law Section 487 solar/wind tax exemption
• Authorize $1/year PILOT agreement for solar energy system at 8320 Glen Eagle Drive

Audit Committee

The Fayetteville-Manlius Schools Audit Committee meets to hear Grossman St. Amour CPAs outline the upcoming 2025-26 external audit and receive Bonadio Group’s internal audit results and corrective-action updates. No decisions are listed; the session is informational.

• 2025-26 external audit overview by Grossman St. Amour CPAs
• Bonadio Group presents internal audit results
• Corrective action plans reviewed by Brad Corbin, Lynn Frye, Sheryl Conley

Community Relations Committee

The Fayetteville-Manlius Schools Community Relations Committee will meet to discuss next steps for district communication. The agenda includes only procedural items with no formal decisions.

Policy Committee

The Fayetteville-Manlius Schools Policy Committee will review and discuss revisions to policies related to alcohol and substance use, as well as policies governing board member nominations and elections. The meeting is procedural and does not include decisions.

• Review of policies 7243, 7260, and 7685 on alcohol/substance use
• Discussion of Policy 1210 on board member nomination and election

Facilities Committee

The committee will review the status of a $52M capital project, including House 2 renovations. Members will discuss scheduled summer 2026 work and planning for the next capital project pre-ref.

• $52M Capital Project phasing and timing
• Paving work for Pride Lane and House 2 Bus Loop
• Fuel Tank replacement at Bus Garage starting June 29th
• RTU connections for WW 5th grade wing
• Transportation Bus Lift permitting and SED approval

Board of Education

The Board of Education of the Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District held a meeting on May 19, 2026, at Wellwood Middle School. The agenda consisted entirely of procedural actions such as approving the agenda, appointing a clerk pro tem, and adjourning the meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions were listed.

Board of Education

The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education discussed federal school meals programs, reviewed the proposed 2026-27 budget, and approved routine items including personnel actions and contracts. The board also entered executive session for personnel matters.

• Approves $3,782,228.13 wire transfer to DASNY for bond repayment
• Approves SEQRA Type II resolution for bus lift replacement at Bus Garage
• Authorizes $105,073.20 annual contract with OCM BOCES for network printing services
• Approves health and welfare services contracts with Baldwinsville CSD and Syracuse City School District
• Appoints Randy Ray Esq. at $150/hour to conduct investigation under BOE policy #0115

Community Relations Committee

The Community Relations Committee will meet to discuss communication services for the 2026-27 period and a budget video. The committee will also debrief on a listening session.

• 26-27 Communication Services
• Budget Video
• Listening Session debrief

Policy Committee

The Fayetteville-Manlius Schools Policy Committee will continue reviewing district policies that do not match New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) model policies. The committee will also discuss future agenda items including policies on alcohol/substance abuse, media and public comment, and quarterly policy updates. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a working session to prepare policy recommendations.

• Review of unmatched FM to NYSSBA policies
• Continuation of policy revisions and updates from prior meetings
• Discussion of timing of readings and enactment
• Future agenda items: policies on alcohol/substance abuse
• Discussion of policies on media and public comment

Board of Education

The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hear a presentation on the proposed 2026-27 budget and property tax report card, then vote to adopt both. The board will also consider a $37,000 contract with King + King Architects for capital work at Wellwood Middle School and approve the OCM BOCES administrative budget of $11,722,448. Several consent agenda items include personnel actions, surplus equipment disposal, and graduation services contracts.

• Adoption of 2026-27 budget and property tax report card
• Approval of $37,000 agreement with King + King Architects for Wellwood Middle School capital project
• Approval of OCM BOCES administrative budget of $11,722,448
• Vote on OCM BOCES board election candidates
• Contract with Dewitt School Services for high school graduation articles and services

Community Relations Committee

The Fayetteville-Manlius Schools Community Relations Committee will convene on April 17, 2026, to review upcoming Board of Education (BOE) listening sessions, the April newsletter, and potential future agenda items. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions scheduled.

Facilities Committee

The Fayetteville-Manlius Schools Facilities Committee will review the phasing and timing of a $52 million capital project, discuss planned summer 2026 work, and consider a $1.0 million capital transfer project. The committee will also explore a $150,000 grant application and a $250,000 bus lift grant, along with a safety and security audit.

• $52M capital project phasing/timing
• Expected summer 2026 work
• 2025-26 $1.0M capital transfer project
• $150K grant application (second round, Stirpe Grant)
• Transportation bus lift $250K (possible grant from Senator Ryan)

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is meeting to review district policies that do not match NYSSBA policies. The committee will also discuss future agenda items regarding substance abuse, media, and public comment.

• Review of unmatched FM to NYSSBA policies
• Discussion of policies related to alcohol and substance abuse
• Discussion of policies on media and public comment
• Quarterly policy updates

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is meeting to discuss existing policies regarding media and public comment. The committee will also continue reviewing policies that do not match NYSSBA standards.

• Discussion of Policy 1000 (Authority and Responsibilities of the Board of Education)
• Discussion of Policy 3100 (Board of Education Communication Protocol)
• Review of unmatched NYSSBA policies

Board of Education

The Board of Education will receive a presentation on the program and revenue components of the proposed 2026-27 budget. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including personnel recommendations, a resolution to declare miscellaneous equipment as surplus, approval of a bid withdrawal request from RM Dalrymple Company Inc. for the Capital Transfer Project, and awarding contracts for a fuel tank replacement project totaling $860,200. Additionally, policies will be moved to second reading and an executive session is proposed.

• Presentation of proposed 2026-27 budget program and revenue components
• Resolution approving bid withdrawal request from RM Dalrymple Company Inc. for electrical construction contract on Capital Transfer Project
• Award of fuel tank replacement contracts: $276,200 to Shawn Malone Excavating, $442,000 to LaValley Construction, $142,000 to L&O Plumbing & Heating
• Resolution to declare miscellaneous equipment as surplus for sale or disposal
• Policies in first reading moved to second reading

Facilities Committee

The Facilities Committee will receive updates on several capital projects and funding initiatives. The meeting focuses on project timing, phasing, and grant applications.

• $52M Capital Project phasing and timing
• $15.4M Capital Project for roofing, safety, security, and HVAC
• 2025-26 $1.0M Capital Transfer project
• $250K Transportation Bus Lift
• $150K Stirpe Grant application

Policy Committee

The Fayetteville-Manlius Schools Policy Committee will discuss the timing of enacting policy sections 1000 through 8000, which were previously approved by the board. They will also review current policy 1640/2120.2, unmatched FM to NYSSBA policies, and revisions requested at prior meetings. The meeting is largely procedural, focusing on policy review and future agenda planning.

• Discussion about enactment timing of policy sections 1000 through 8000
• Review of current policy 1640/2120.2
• Unmatched FM to NYSSBA policies
• Revisions requested at prior meetings
• Quarterly policy updates as a future agenda item

Board of Education

The Board will hear presentations on the proposed 2026-27 capital and administrative budgets and on the NY Inspires plan. It will vote on a SEQRA resolution to place a $1,529,830 bus-and-minivan purchase proposition on the May 19 ballot, and approve donations totaling $43,824, the 2026-27 school calendar, and a legal notice for the vote. The board also plans to enter executive session for collective bargaining and a personnel matter.

• Presentation of proposed 2026-27 capital and administrative budget components
• SEQRA resolution to authorize a $1,529,830 bus proposition (6 diesel buses, 2 gas minivans) for May 19 vote
• Approval of $28,534 donation from Fayetteville Elementary HSA and up to $15,290 from All Sports Booster Club
• Approval of 2026-27 school calendar
• Resolution to join Oswego County BOCES cooperative purchasing for water testing