North Syracuse Central School District public meetings in 2020
19 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, primarily discussing and voting on several action items. Key items include approving settlements for tax assessment challenges by Cooper Crouse Hinds, Home Depot, and Walmart, which could affect district finances. The board will also consider amending the 2020-2021 school calendar due to cancelled January Regents exams, and hear presentations from building planning teams.
- Settlement with Cooper Crouse Hinds, LLC authorizing refunds up to $32,059.79 for tax parcels 073.-01-07.1, 073.-01-07.2, 073.-01-08.2, 073.-01-08.4
- Settlement with Home Depot, LLC for tax parcels 43-1-10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 11.1 with no refunds
- Settlement with Wal-Mart Real Estate Trust #5242 for tax parcel 044.-01-17.2 with no refunds
- Amend 2020-2021 district calendar due to cancellation of January Regents
- Approve certification of 35 lead evaluators for teacher evaluations
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via Zoom on December 7, 2020. The board will hear presentations from elementary school building planning teams, vote on routine items like minutes and special education placements, and take action on several discussion items including union contracts, staffing resolutions, and an internal audit corrective action plan.
- Approve Teamsters Local #317 contract for July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2024
- Approve Food Service Employees Division Local 200 contract for July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2024
- Abolish 1.0 FTE Junior Systems Administrator effective January 11, 2021
- Create 1.0 FTE Accountant II effective February 1, 2021 and abolish 1.0 FTE Accountant II effective March 4, 2021
- Accept $11,203.85 in donations for the North Syracuse Early Education Program 'Play to Learn 2020 Playground Project'
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will meet via Zoom to consider routine approvals, including minutes, special education placements, and a contract award. The most significant item is awarding a $55,926 contract for the Allen Road Elementary School security upgrade project to Construction, Design and Management, Inc. The board will also discuss a resolution to issue refunding bonds to refinance existing debt at lower interest rates.
- Award contract 2021-05 to Construction, Design and Management, Inc. for $55,926 for Allen Road Elementary School Security Upgrade Project
- Authorize issuance of up to $6,200,000 refunding serial bonds to refinance $6,025,000 of 2013 bonds for lower interest rates
- Approve classification and school placement of disabled students certified by the Committee on Special Education for dates in Oct-Nov 2020
- Approve classification and program placement of preschool disabled students certified by the Committee on Preschool Special Education for 11/3/20
- Approve program placement of students in home instruction programs as recommended by the Home Instruction Review Committee
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The Board of Education is reviewing environmental resolutions for roofing projects at Cicero-North Syracuse High School and Allen Road Elementary School. The meeting also includes presentations on the early education budget, fire inspection reports, and a proclamation for School Administrator Appreciation Day.
- Resolution for Type II SEQR classification for Cicero-North Syracuse High School Roof Project
- Resolution for Type II SEQR classification for Allen Road Elementary School Roof Project
- Creation of a 0.8 FTE Special Education Teacher position
- Establishment of a $300.00 petty cash fund for Cicero-North Syracuse High School
- Proclamation declaring November 5, 2020, as School Administrator Appreciation Day
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 28, 2020, at 6 p.m. The board will vote on several routine items, including approving minutes, special education placements, and personnel reports. They will also discuss and take action on creating and abolishing staff positions, accepting donations, and disposing of surplus equipment. Presentations will cover food service appreciation, social emotional learning, technology updates, and capital projects.
- Abolish 1.0 FTE Energy Management Specialist and create 1.0 FTE Maintenance Mechanic I
- Create 1.0 FTE English as a Second Language Teacher
- Accept donations of art supplies and musical instruments valued at approximately $2,600
- Declare surplus equipment for disposal via online auction
- Approve special education placements and home instruction programs
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is reviewing a resolution to increase the Custodial Helper Substitute rate from $11.80 to $15.00 per hour. The Board is also considering an emergency purchase of a new paging system for Lakeshore Road Elementary School not to exceed $20,000.
- Increase Custodial Helper Substitute pay from $11.80 to $15.00 per hour
- Emergency purchase of Lakeshore Road Elementary School paging system up to $20,000
- Proclamation of Maintenance and Operations Appreciation Week (Sept 14–18, 2020)
- Acceptance of a donated vision screener valued at $2,500.00 from Dr. Robert Draker
- Disposal of marketable surplus equipment via online auction through Auctions International
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will meet to discuss and vote on several financial and operational items. Key actions include establishing reserves for retirement and employee benefits, setting the 2020-2021 tax rates, and approving staffing changes. The board will also receive updates on the district's re-entry plan and hear public comments.
- Establish ERS reserve of $2,000,000 and TRS reserve of $1,200,000
- Set 2020-2021 tax rates for Cicero, Clay, and Salina
- Create 1.0 FTE Social Worker at North Syracuse Early Education Program
- Abolish 2.0 FTE Teaching Assistants and 1.0 FTE Pre-K Teaching Assistant
- Adopt district-wide school safety plans and emergency response plans
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hear a presentation on the district's Re-Entry Plan for reopening schools and consider amending the 2020-2021 school calendar to align with it. The board will also vote on routine items including minutes, special education placements, and several policy updates, plus a contract addendum for roofing work and acceptance of donations for an inclusive playground.
- Presentation of the North Syracuse Central School District Re-Entry Plan by Superintendent Daniel D. Bowles
- Recommendation to amend the 2020-2021 District Calendar due to the Reopening Plan
- Addendum to contract with Bell & Spina Architects for roof replacement at Allen Road Elementary and Cicero-North Syracuse High School
- Acceptance of $30,000 grant from Central New York Community Foundation and $37,146.61 donation from Friends of North Syracuse Early Education Program for inclusive playground
- Abolish 20-hour Teacher Aide and create 1.0 FTE School Secretary I at JFM Administrative Office
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will meet to hear presentations on the KWS Bear Road Elementary School construction and the district's re-entry process for the upcoming school year. The board will also vote on routine items including approving minutes, preschool special education placements, business office reports, and a $52,445 contract for a cooling tower. Discussion items include appointing board committees, creating a special education teaching position, and disposing of surplus equipment.
- Presentation on KWS Bear Road Elementary School construction
- Presentation on district re-entry process
- Contract award of $52,445 to Upstate Cooling Towers
- Creation of 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher at Cicero-North Syracuse High School
- Approval of 2020-2021 Board of Education committee assignments
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 6, 2020, at 6 p.m. at the Administrative Offices. The board will consider routine approvals including meeting minutes, special education placements, and vendor bids, as well as two significant financing resolutions: authorizing up to $20 million in revenue anticipation notes and a $2,113,295 bond for student transport vehicles. A presentation on the 2020-2021 food services budget is also scheduled.
- Revenue Anticipation Note Resolution authorizing up to $20,000,000 in notes for 2020-2021 state aid
- Vehicle Bond Resolution authorizing $2,113,295 for 12 student transport vehicles, 6 trucks/vans, 1 wide-area mower, and 1 tow truck
- Approval of bids for automotive supplies (total $86,155.62), interscholastic supplies (total $28,222.43), and HVAC filters ($32,483.85)
- Approval of special education placements for disabled students (dates 6/2/20-6/17/20) and preschool disabled students (5/22/20, 6/15/20, 6/16/20)
- 2020-2021 Food Services Budget Presentation
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold its annual organizational meeting to swear in newly elected members, elect board officers, and appoint numerous district officers and professional service providers for the 2020-2021 school year. The agenda includes appointments for treasurer, clerk, claims auditor, compliance officers, and legal counsel, with specific salary and fee schedules. This is largely a routine administrative meeting, but it sets the district's financial and compliance framework for the upcoming year.
- Appoint Anthony Morris as District Treasurer and Donald Keegan as Deputy Treasurer for 2020-2021
- Appoint Connie A. Gibson as District Clerk at $79,080 annual salary
- Appoint Angela Mosley as Claims Auditor at $40/hour and establish $1,000,000 bond
- Appoint Amy Brisson as Central Treasurer for Activity Funds at $5,306.53 yearly salary
- Appoint law firms Bond, Schoeneck & King, Trespasz & Marquardt, Alario & Fischer, and Ferrara Fiorenza with hourly rates up to $225
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is holding a special regular meeting electronically. The main action item is approving a revised 2019-2020 district calendar, which moves the end of instruction to June 15, 2020, due to Governor Cuomo's executive order. The meeting also includes an executive session and adjournment.
- Amendment of the 2019-2020 school calendar, with instruction ending June 15, 2020
- Recommended board action: Approve revised 2019-2020 District Calendar (attachment: 2019-20 School Calendar Revised 5-19-20xls.pdf)
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will consider a resolution to place two propositions on the June 9, 2020 ballot: a vehicle bonding proposition and a Salina Free Library appropriation increase. They will also approve a revised legal notice for the budget hearing and election, which will be conducted remotely due to COVID-19. The meeting is being held electronically.
- Resolution to approve vehicle bonding proposition up to $2,113,295 for 12 student transportation vehicles, 6 trucks/vans, 1 wide-area mower, and 1 tow truck
- Resolution to approve Salina Free Library annual appropriation increase from $458,393 to $471,228 for Town of Salina voters
- Revised notice of public budget hearing on May 26, 2020, and annual election on June 9, 2020, both held remotely
- Election will be conducted by absentee ballot only; three Board of Education seats up for election
- Nominating petitions due by May 11, 2020
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The Board of Education met electronically to discuss the $8,640,392 OCM BOCES administrative budget and approve Universal Pre-K provider contracts. The agenda also included several policy updates and proclamations for district staff appreciation.
- Approval of the $8,640,392 OCM BOCES administrative budget
- Universal Pre-K contracts with Northminster Early Childhood Center and Learn As You Grow, Inc.
- Proclamation declaring April 22, 2020, as Office Personnel Appreciation Day
- Authorization for weed control chemical application on athletic fields
- Amendments to policies regarding Concussion Management and Code of Ethics
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on April 6, 2020, at 6 p.m. The board is scheduled to vote on awarding construction contracts for the Bear Road Elementary School project, declare several construction projects as essential during the COVID-19 state of emergency, and approve a lease agreement with OCM BOCES. The agenda also includes presentations on social-emotional learning and a budget update, plus routine approvals of minutes, special education placements, and personnel reports.
- Vote to award Bear Road Elementary School construction contracts: $14,428,000 to Bette & Cring, LLC (general), $2,572,000 to Patricia Electric, Inc., $1,617,598 to Burns Brothers Contractors, LLC (plumbing), and $4,792,220 to CNS Technical Resources, Inc. (HVAC).
- Resolution declaring roofing projects at Junior High School, Gillette Road Middle School, Allen Road Elementary School, the Bear Road project, and a new playground at Main Street Early Childhood Education Center as 'essential construction' under the Governor's executive order.
- Discussion and vote on a five-year service contract with OCM BOCES for instructional technology services, not to exceed $1,000,000.
- Presentation on the 'Roadmap for Social and Emotional Learning' by Lisa Goldberg, Director of Instructional Support for Diverse Learning.
- Approval of minutes from the March 16, 2020, board meeting and approval of special education student classifications and placements.
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on March 16, 2020, to discuss and act on several items, including a budget update, the 2020-21 district calendar, a non-resident health and welfare rate, a turf equipment lease, a best value bidding resolution, and ballot propositions for the May 19, 2020 election. The board will also consider routine approvals of minutes, special education placements, and business office reports.
- 2020-21 District Calendar: 186 staff and instructional days, 6 snow days, classes start Sept. 8, 2020
- 2019-20 Non-Resident Health and Welfare rate set at $621.55 per pupil, a $101.17 increase
- Turf equipment lease-purchase agreement with TCF National Bank, not to exceed $231,016.04
- Ballot proposition for May 19, 2020: $2,113,295 for 12 student transport vehicles, 7 trucks/vans, 1 tow truck
- Salina Free Library appropriation increase from $458,393 to $471,228 for Town of Salina voters
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with presentations from three schools' Building Planning Teams, public comments, and routine approvals. The board will also consider creating a full-time speech therapist position at Smith Road Elementary, disposing of surplus equipment, and accepting a $1,000 sponsorship gift.
- Building Planning Team presentations from Cicero-North Syracuse High School, Gillette Road Middle School, and Roxboro Road Middle School
- Resolution to add 0.3 FTE to an existing 0.7 FTE Speech Therapist at Smith Road Elementary, creating a 1.0 FTE position
- Declaration of non-marketable surplus equipment for disposal
- Acceptance of $1,000 check from Nagle Athletic Surfaces, Inc. for the Sponsor Recognition Program
- Approval of special education student classifications and placements for January 2020
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with presentations on the Allen Road Elementary School building plan and the 2020-2021 budget. The board will also vote on routine items such as approving minutes, special education placements, and business office reports, as well as action items including creating a part-time occupational therapist position, setting non-resident tuition rates, and appointing a Data Protection Officer.
- Presentation on Allen Road Elementary School Building Planning Team
- 2020-2021 Budget Presentation
- Create 0.2 FTE Occupational Therapist at Smith Road Elementary School
- Approve estimated 2019-2020 non-resident tuition rates: K-6 $7,090, 7-12 $8,116, SpEd K-6 $34,404, SpEd 7-12 $35,430
- Appoint Christopher R. Leahey as Data Protection Officer
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 6, 2020, at 7 p.m. The board will hear presentations from building planning teams for Lakeshore Road Elementary and North Syracuse Junior High, and an update on the Bear Road Elementary renovation. Action items include approving a $9 million bond resolution for the Bear Road project, accepting donations for scoreboard sponsorship and unpaid lunches, and amending board bylaws to start meetings at 6 p.m. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and special education placements.
- Bond resolution authorizing up to $9,000,000 for Karl W. Saile Bear Road Elementary School project, with $2,235,295 from fund balance and $6,764,705 in serial bonds
- Acceptance of $2,000 from Speara's Meat Deli & Grocery and $3,000 from Farone & Son for scoreboard sponsorship
- Acceptance of $100 gift from Yvonne M. Callaghan for unpaid lunches at Cicero Elementary School
- Amendment of Board of Education bylaws to change regular meeting start time from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. beginning January 27, 2020
- Approval of minutes from December 16, 2019, and special education placements for multiple dates