Fulton City Schools public meetings in 2024
33 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City Schools Policy Committee is holding a first reading of several proposed or revised policies. Items include regulations on student/staff memorials or commemorations, visitors to schools, expense reimbursement, Title IX and sex discrimination, and child abuse in an educational setting. No votes or decisions are recorded; this is an information-only discussion.
- 1515.0R1 Student/Staff Memorial or Commemoration Regulation
- 1240.0 Visitors to the Schools
- 6830.0 Expense Reimbursement
- 9005.0 Title IX and Sex Discrimination in the School District
- 9135.0 Child Abuse in an Educational Setting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will vote on accepting five retirements, appointing two new teachers and two replacement teachers, and approving leaves of absence. The board will also hold a first reading of five policies, including ones on suicide prevention and the local tax levy, and consider facilities use agreements with CiTi BOCES.
- Accept retirements of five staff, including Music Teacher Stephanie Almeter and Secretary to Superintendent Jean Perry
- Appoint two probationary elementary teachers at $61,591 each: Andrew Stella and Emma Williams
- Approve facilities use agreements with CiTi BOCES for classrooms at Volney Elementary and G. Ray Bodley High School
- First reading of policies on suicide prevention, student voter registration, and senior citizen tax exemption
- Approve disposal of surplus building materials and fixtures from G. Ray Bodley High School and Athletic Complex
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Board of Education will meet to accept October 2024 financial reports and approve several personnel actions, including resignations and replacement appointments. The meeting also includes reports on capital projects and the 'Blessings in a Backpack' program.
- Acceptance of $2,250 donation from Fulton Savings Bank for WorkKeys Assessment renewal
- Acceptance of $150 donation from Fulton Junior High Student Council for FCS-Life Skill supplies
- Acceptance of an anonymous donation of fabric and craft supplies valued at approximately $2,000
- Appointment of Anne Roberts as Temporary Special Education Teacher with a pro-rated salary of $61,591
- Approval for disposal of surplus property including 208 textbooks/library books from Volney and furniture from FJHS
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Policy Committee will hold a first reading of several policies, including Title IX and sex discrimination, artificial intelligence, local tax levy, senior citizen exemption, and expense reimbursement. The meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2024, via Google Meet at 6:00 pm. Items are listed as information or action items, with attached PDF documents for review.
- First reading of policy 4570.2 on Artificial Intelligence
- First reading of policy 6210.0 on Local Tax Levy
- First reading of policy 6215.0 on Senior Citizen's Exemption
- First reading of policy 6830.0 on Expense Reimbursement
- Action item on Title IX and Sex Discrimination in the School District
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Board of Education is meeting to award construction contracts for the 2023 Districtwide Capital Project Phase 1. The board will also review the 2024-2025 budget calendar and accept the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, audit.
- General Construction Contract Phase 1 awarded to PAC & Associates of Oswego, Inc for $484,000
- Electrical Contract Phase 1 awarded to Rombough Electric, Inc for $70,952
- Approval of a Corrective Action Plan for the 2023-2024 audit
- Disposal of 794 pieces of technology surplus property from GRB
- Approval for Cato Meridian, Hannibal, Phoenix, Central Square, and Jordan-Elbridge to form a combined Boys Ice Hockey team
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on October 29, 2024, at the Fulton Education Center. The board will vote on several action items, including the sale of district property at 603 Erie Street for $225,000, approval of a merged hockey team agreement, and acceptance of a $5,335 donation. The meeting also includes routine approvals of financial reports, minutes, and surplus property disposal, followed by an executive session.
- Approve sale of 603 Erie Street property to Harper Gray Properties, LLC for $225,000, subject to voter approval
- Approve intermunicipal agreement for merged ice hockey team with Phoenix, Cato-Meridian, Hannibal, and Central Square school districts
- Accept $5,335.00 donation from Merry-Go-Round Playhouse Inc for Arts in Education
- Approve disposal of surplus property including furniture and instructional materials
- Approve Education Law 2-d opt-in for various vendors including Khan Academy, Canva, and Code.org
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will vote on a proposed settlement with Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP over tax certiorari challenges to the Granby Hydro and Oswego Falls Hydro East facilities. The board will also consider approving a pilot program for an emergency alert device from Swidget Ltd., accepting financial reports, and approving policy updates on community relations, student voter registration, and suicide prevention.
- Settlement proposal with Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP revising Granby Hydro assessments from $6,305,000 (2020-21) to $5,460,000 (2024-25)
- Approval of Swidget Ltd. pilot program for an emergency alert device in schools
- Acceptance of financial reports including warrants #16-19 and budget transfers
- Approval of policies: 1220.0 Relations with Community and Business Organizations, 4312.0 Student Voter Registration, 5431.0 Suicide Prevention
- Acceptance of resignation for retirement of Administrative Assistant Jean Perry effective 1/20/2025
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will vote on approving a combined boys swim team with Hannibal and Phoenix for the 2024-25 season. The board will also accept financial reports, surplus property disposal, and several personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and appointments.
- Approve combined boys swim team with Hannibal and Phoenix for 2024-25 season
- Accept financial reports for August 2024 including warrants, treasurer's report, and budget status
- Approve disposal of surplus building materials/fixtures from JHS and GRB
- Accept retirements of secondary teachers Gary Galek and Daniel Johnson effective June 27, 2025
- Appoint temporary replacement teachers Jineane Coniski and Teresa Hill at $61,591 each
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
This is a special meeting of the Fulton City Schools Board with only procedural items: call to order, an anticipated executive session to discuss employment history and appointment of a particular person, and adjournment. No decisions or public discussions on substantive policy or budget items are listed.
- Anticipated executive session to discuss employment history of a particular person and matters leading to appointment of a particular person or corporation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City Schools Policy Committee is holding a first reading of several proposed policies, including suicide prevention, purchasing, and student voter registration. These are informational items only; no votes are being taken at this meeting.
- First reading of Policy 5431.0 Suicide Prevention
- First reading of Policy 6700.0 Purchasing
- First reading of Policy 4312.0 Student Voter Registration & Pre-Registration
- First reading of Policy 9135.0 Child Abuse in an Educational Setting
- First reading of Policy 1220.0 Relations with Community & Business Organizations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will vote on personnel actions including appointing five new teachers, accepting a retirement and four resignations, and approving leaves of absence. The board will also accept routine financial reports, approve disposal of surplus property, and certify lead evaluators. An executive session will follow the regular meeting.
- Appoint Candace Bartlett (Elementary Teacher, $61,591), Melissa Montera (Earth Science Teacher, $61,591), Nichole Race (Special Education Teacher, $61,591), Kimberley Ruel (Physical Education Teacher, $61,591), and Shanna Severance (Special Education Teacher, no salary change)
- Accept retirement of Senior Custodian Mabel Truax effective 10/29/24
- Accept resignations of Teacher Aides Jacob Greene, Karli Hanna, Kerry Kempston (all 8/28/24), and Traci Thompson (8/31/24)
- Approve disposal of surplus property including furniture, building materials, and textbooks across multiple schools
- Certify 23 staff members as Qualified Lead Evaluators of classroom teachers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will vote on the 2024 Five-Year Capital Facilities Plan, approve the 2024-2025 school tax warrant, and appoint four new probationary teachers. The board will also accept several resignations and leaves of absence, dispose of surplus property, and accept a $1,000 donation from NYSIR.
- Approve 2024 Five-Year Capital Facilities Plan prepared by King + King Architects
- Approve Tax Warrant for 2024-2025 school taxes and library taxes
- Appoint four probationary teachers at $61,591 salary each
- Accept resignations of five teachers and one teaching assistant
- Accept $1,000 donation from NYSIR for School Champions Supplies
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will vote on approving the 2024-2025 District-Wide Safety Plan, which has been posted for public comment and reviewed at a July 23 public forum. The board will also consider awarding a kitchen equipment and installation contract to Main Food General Supply, the lowest responsible bidder, and accept several personnel resignations and leaves of absence. Other action items include approving financial warrants, surplus property disposal, and special education committee recommendations.
- Approve 2024-2025 District-Wide Safety Plan
- Award kitchen equipment bid to Main Food General Supply
- Accept resignations of four staff members (Ashli Bartlett, Connie Bryan, Patrick Scully, Ashley Speck)
- Appoint 20 teachers on special assignment for 2024-2025 school year
- Approve disposal of surplus property including furniture and building materials
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will vote on an intermunicipal agreement with the City of Fulton Police Department for Special Patrol Officer/School Resource Officer services for the 2024-25 school year. The board will also consider approving financial reports, rates for an internal claims auditor and interpretation services, and several personnel actions including teacher appointments and resignations.
- Approve contract with City of Fulton Police Department for SRO services for 2024-25
- Approve rates for Internal Claims Auditor at $25 per hour
- Approve rates for interpretation services at regionally competitive rate
- Appoint two probationary teachers (Lauren Lovette, Sarah Rector) at $61,591 each
- Accept resignations of three employees including two elementary teachers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 9, 2024, to vote on routine items including approving the agenda, minutes, financial reports, and surplus property disposal. The board will also consider new business such as special education committee recommendations, a Title I parent involvement policy, and a transportation contract extension with Golden Sun Bus Service. Personnel actions include accepting resignations, approving a leave of absence, appointing administrators and teachers, granting tenure to Shanna M. Thrasher, and appointing facilitators.
- Approve transportation contract extension with Golden Sun Bus Service for 2024-2025 at NYS Transportation CPI increase of 3.9%
- Appoint 9 teachers for 2024-2025 at $61,591 each, including Holly Ashcraft, Michelle Blake, Kathleen Cancelino, Laura Goff, Shawn Nagel, Marissa Sargalski, Matthew Sturm, Cassidy Walsh, and Candace McCann (no salary change)
- Grant tenure to Shanna M. Thrasher as Elementary Teacher effective September 1, 2024
- Appoint Ryan Fluent as Secondary Assistant Principal at $101,223 (pro-rated) and Donna Parkhurst as Daily Administrative Substitute at $500 per day
- Accept resignations of Anderson Donaghey (Teacher Assistant) and Rachele Vincent (Typist)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education is holding its annual reorganizational meeting to elect officers, appoint district clerks, and approve various administrative roles for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The agenda includes routine appointments and resolutions, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Appoint Jean Perry as District Clerk and Ann Peterson as Deputy District Clerk until June 30, 2025
- Elect President and Vice-President for 2024-2025
- Appoint officers including District Treasurer Paula Hayden, Tax Collector Paula Hayden, and Claims Auditor (TBD at $22/hr)
- Appoint Ferrara Fiorenza P.C. as school district law firm on a services-rendered basis
- Bond personnel: District Clerk $1,150,000, District Treasurer $2,000,000, Deputy District Treasurer $1,150,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 25, 2024, at FJHS Library. The board will vote on a $1.5 million increase to the 2023-24 budget for employee health insurance, approve surplus property disposal, and consider several personnel actions including resignations, leaves, and tenure grants. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, financial reports, and policies.
- Approve $1,500,000 increase to 2023-24 budget for employee health insurance, funded from unassigned fund balance
- Approve disposal of surplus property including 998 textbooks at GRB, 624 at Granby, and furniture
- Grant tenure to Kierstyn R. Brownell, Samantha R. Cangro, Jessica E. Eason, and Kara L. Farrands effective September 1, 2024
- Accept resignation of Alyssa Blakely (Teacher Aide) effective 06/30/24
- Approve policies #1301.0 Constitutionally Protected Prayer, #2120.2 Voting Procedures, #0330.0 Evaluation of Staff
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on June 11, 2024, at FJHS Library. The board will vote on routine items including approving the agenda, minutes, financial reports, and personnel actions. Notable actions include appointing Tracy Richards as Elementary Principal at a salary of $110,000, approving two Gaylord Chauncey Scholarships of $125 per semester, and accepting a 'no award' for a kitchen equipment bid. The board will also hear reports on the capital project and budget, and hold a first reading of three policies.
- Appoint Tracy Richards as Elementary Principal, probationary, effective 07/01/24, salary $110,000 pro-rated
- Approve Gaylord Chauncey Scholarships: Laura Bartlett (SUNY Brockport) and Matisyn Brockway (St. John Fisher), $125 per semester each
- Approve no award of Bid B24-0015 for Kitchen Equipment & Installation
- Approve disposal of surplus property including 1,673 textbooks at FG and 1,343 at Volney
- First reading of policies on constitutionally protected prayer, voting procedures, and staff evaluation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will meet to certify the results of the May 21, 2024 annual election, which approved the 2024-2025 budget of $88,487,583 and the library budget of $493,543. The board will also vote to elect Jennifer Mainville and Laurie Prall to the Board of Education and Cathy Peterson as a library trustee. Other action items include approving routine financial reports, disposing of surplus property, and authorizing cooperative purchasing and specialty bids for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Certify election results: $88,487,583 school budget and $493,543 library budget approved
- Elect Jennifer Mainville and Laurie Prall to Board of Education; Cathy Peterson as library trustee
- Approve April 2024 financial reports (treasurer, budget, revenue status)
- Dispose of surplus property (building materials, furniture) from 7th Street Garage, GRB, and Fulton Ed Center
- Authorize CiTi cooperative purchasing and specialty bids for 2024-2025
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City Schools Policy Committee is meeting via Google Meet for a first reading of five proposed policies: constitutionally protected prayer in schools, voting procedures, staff evaluation, and students and personal electronic devices. The meeting is informational, with no final votes scheduled. Attachments include draft policies and related reference materials.
- First reading of Policy 1301.0 on constitutionally protected prayer in school
- First reading of Policy 2120.2 on voting procedures
- First reading of Policy 0330.0 on evaluation of staff
- First reading of Policy 5695.0 on students and personal electronic devices
- Meeting held virtually via Google Meet at 6:00 pm
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 14, 2024, at FJHS Library. The board will vote on routine financial items, including a $120,000 transfer for a minibus, a trash/recycling contract award, and approval of multiple policies. It will also accept personnel retirements and resignations, and hear a presentation on the 8th Grade Seal of Civic Readiness Capstone Project.
- Approve $120,000 transfer from fund balance for minibus purchase (local funding in lieu of debt)
- Award trash/recycling services contract to Butler Disposal Systems, Inc.
- Approve disposal of surplus property across multiple buildings (furniture, building materials, vehicle, equipment)
- Approve liquidation of Tax Certiorari Reserve
- Approve 14 policies including Evaluation of Instruction, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Public Complaints
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City Schools Board is holding a budget workshop to review and discuss the 2024-25 budget. The agenda includes a superintendent's report with a budget update and review, plus standard procedural items like calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda, and adjournment.
- Budget update and review presented by superintendent
- Budget newsletter and workshop presentation attached as PDFs
- Workshop held at FJHS Library at 5:30 PM
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will consider approving the 2024-2025 tentative budget of $88,487,583, which would go before voters on May 21, 2024. The board will also act on a property tax card, a $75,950.20 tax certiorari settlement, and routine financial reports. Several other items include surplus property disposal, BOCES budget approval, and personnel actions.
- Approve 2024-2025 tentative budget of $88,487,583
- Adopt 2024-2025 School Property Tax Card
- Approve certiorari settlement paying $75,950.20 to Messer, LLC for 370 Owens Road
- Approve CiTi BOCES 2024-2025 administrative budget of $8,986,399
- Accept retirements and resignations (Patricia Brayton Malia, Krista Burkard, Tanya Raymond)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City Schools Policy Committee is meeting via Google Meet to review and discuss 17 school board policies, including those on instructional program evaluation, superintendent evaluation, booster organizations, equal employment opportunity, negotiations, and public complaints. The agenda consists solely of policy review items with attached PDFs; no votes or decisions are listed.
- 0350.0 Evaluation of Instructional Programs
- 0320.0 Evaluation of Superintendent of Schools
- 1222.0 Relations with Booster Organizations
- 9010.0 Equal Employment Opportunity
- 9400.0 Negotiations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on April 9, 2024, at the FJHS Library. The board will consider routine items such as approving minutes, financial reports, and personnel actions, as well as a significant contract for construction management services for the 2023 Capital Improvement Project. The agenda also includes reports on the budget, property tax card, and library propositions.
- Approve construction management services with LeChase Construction Services, LLC for the 2023 Capital Improvement Project
- Accept financial reports including warrants #68-70, 72
- Approve disposal of surplus furniture (5 items) from Granby building
- Approve appointments: Jeffrey Hendrickson and Renee Hendrickson as Executive Directors at $140,000 each, effective 07/01/24
- Accept retirement of Ann Pontante (Cleaner) effective 07/31/24 and resignation of Hollie Anderson (Teacher Aide) effective 04/12/24
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on March 26, 2024, at the FJHS Library. The board will vote on several action items, including approving financial reports, disposing of surplus property, and accepting special education committee recommendations. A key decision is whether to award a $85,764.36 contract for the Education Center chimney reconstruction to Smith Site Development, LLC, and to retain LeChase Construction Services for the 2023 Capital Improvement Project. The board will also set the date for the annual budget vote and election on May 21, 2024.
- Approve $85,764.36 contract with Smith Site Development, LLC for Education Center chimney reconstruction
- Approve retaining LeChase Construction Services, LLC for construction management on the 2023 Capital Improvement Project
- Approve resolution announcing May 21, 2024 annual meeting, budget vote, and election for two board seats and three library trustees
- Approve disposal of surplus property including furniture, textbooks, and technology
- Accept routine financial reports for February 2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City Schools Board is holding a budget workshop at FJHS Library. The agenda includes a superintendent's budget update and review, along with routine procedural items like approving the agenda and adjourning.
- Budget update and review presentation by superintendent
- Approval of meeting agenda
- Call to order and adjournment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on February 27, 2024, at the FJHS Library. The board will vote on routine financial reports, a $2,500 donation for a food pantry, a $44,500 annual WAN service contract with OCM BOCES, and several personnel actions including resignations, leaves, and appointments. The agenda also includes reports on mid-year progress, budget, and the 2024-25 instructional calendar.
- Approve WAN renewal with OCM BOCES, not to exceed $44,500 annually for 36 months (July 2024-June 2027)
- Accept $2,500 anonymous donation to establish a food pantry at Fulton Junior High School
- Approve Committee on Special Education recommendations from meetings on 2/6, 2/8, 2/12, 2/13, 2/15/2024
- Nominate David Cordone to CiTi BOCES Board of Education for a 3-year term
- Accept resignations of Angela Richardson (Tutor) and Madison Wilson (Teacher Aide), effective 02/14/2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Board of Education met to discuss capital projects, budget updates, and district policies. Key actions included approving a revised student-created logo for the 'Red Dragons' and adopting the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) plan.
- Approval of revised 'Red Dragons' logo created by students
- Approval of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Plan
- Disposal of surplus property including 9 vehicles and 185 math textbooks
- Acceptance of a $250 donation from Matthew Gardner, CPA
- Approval of 10 district policies including Workplace Violence Prevention
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City Schools Board is holding a budget workshop to review and discuss the district's budget. The agenda includes procedural items such as calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda, and adjourning, with the main substantive item being a budget update and review from the superintendent.
- Budget update and review by the superintendent
- Call meeting to order
- Approve agenda
- Adjournment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 23, 2024, at the FJHS Library. The board is scheduled to take action on routine financial reports, donations, and participation in cooperative energy purchasing for electricity and natural gas. The agenda also includes informational updates on new courses, the MTSS plan, capital projects, and a logo/mascot update, along with public forum periods.
- Approve participation in NYSMEC cooperative for electricity at up to $.0845 cents/kWh, term 1-3 years from May 1, 2024
- Approve participation in NYSMEC cooperative for natural gas at up to $.656 cents/therm, term 1-3 years from May 1, 2024
- Accept $4,500 donation from Compass Credit Union
- Accept $150 donation from United Steel Workers for Life Skills
- Accept $300 anonymous donation for Fairgrieve kindergarten class
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City Schools Policy Committee is meeting via Google Meet to review and discuss a set of proposed or existing policies. Items include regulations on student/staff memorials, public information programs, workplace violence prevention, and multiple policies related to students with disabilities. The committee is also reviewing a policy on corporal punishment, restraint, and timeout.
- 1515.0R1 Student/Staff Memorial or Commemoration Regulation
- 1100.0 Public Information Program
- 9525.0 Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
- 4321.0-4321.6 Policies on programs, space, preschool, evaluations, IEPs, materials, and Section 504 for students with disabilities
- 5315.0 Corporal Punishment, Restraint of Students, and Timeout
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2017 – 2026)
The Fulton City School District Board of Education's regular meeting scheduled for January 9, 2024, was cancelled due to weather. The agenda included routine procedural items such as approving the agenda and minutes, as well as financial actions including accepting donations and approving participation in cooperative energy purchasing.
- Accept $4,500 donation from Compass Credit Union
- Accept $150 donation from United Steel Workers for Life Skills
- Approve participation in NYSMEC for electricity (up to $.0845/kWh)
- Approve participation in NYSMEC for natural gas (up to $.656/therm)
- Dispose of 588 library books as surplus property