North Syracuse Central School District public meetings in 2024
26 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Board of Education will consider approving three new collective bargaining agreements with teacher aides, office personnel, and academic directors, all running from July 2024 to June 2028. The board will also vote on a $700,554 intermunicipal agreement with Onondaga County for school resource officers at four schools, and a resolution to reject all general construction bids for the CNS Pool because they exceeded the budget. Additionally, the board will acknowledge a $29,982 Micron grant from the American Federation of Teachers and hear a presentation on budget assumptions and reserve projections.
- Approve three new CSEA labor agreements (Teacher Aide Unit, Office Personnel Unit, Academic Directors Association) for 2024-2028.
- Approve $700,554 contract with Onondaga County for School Resource Officers at CNS High School, North Syracuse Junior High, Gillette Road Middle, and Roxboro Road Middle.
- Reject all three general construction bids for the CNS Pool (lowest bid $11.56M) as over budget.
- Acknowledge $29,982 American Federation of Teachers Micron Grant for the Advanced Technology Framework.
- Create 1.0 FTE Teaching Assistant position at Allen Road Elementary for the 8:1:1 program.
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The Board of Education will consider adopting a bonding resolution to increase the cost of previously approved capital projects by $8,575,213, using $1.4 million from the debt service fund, $3 million from a capital reserve, and issuing up to $4,175,213 in serial bonds. The board will also vote on creating a .5 Head Unified Sports Bowling Coach position. Routine items include approving meeting minutes and special education placements.
- Adopt bonding resolution to increase "Structured for Success" capital projects by $8,575,213
- Create .5 Head Unified Sports Bowling Coach position effective December 3, 2024
- North Syracuse Early Education Program building planning team and budget presentation
- Approve classification and placement of disabled students (special education) for multiple dates
- Approve minutes of the November 18, 2024 regular board meeting
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will review proposed income limits for real property tax exemptions for persons with disabilities. The meeting also includes building planning presentations and student recognitions.
- Proposed tax exemption income limits ranging from $39,000 for 50% exemption to $47,400 for 5% exemption
- Creation of one 1.0 FTE School Bus Attendant position effective November 19, 2024
- Approval of the 2024-2025 K-12 textbook list
- Building Planning Team presentations for North Syracuse Junior High and Cicero-North Syracuse High School
- Disposal of marketable surplus equipment via Auctions International
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will review annual building planning team presentations and vote on several employment agreements. The board is also deciding on new staffing positions and updating income eligibility levels for senior citizen tax exemptions.
- Proposed senior citizen tax exemption income limits starting March 1, 2025, ranging from $39,000 to $47,400
- Contract award to Solotech for a lighting console in the amount of $70,784.80
- Creation of 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher at Gillette Road Middle School
- Creation of 1.0 FTE Teaching Assistant at Cicero Elementary School
- Contracts for Food Service Employees Division Local 200 and Association of Middle Managers (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028)
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board will consider awarding a $1,676,108 contract to Essential Constructs for concrete work on a pool addition, creating a speech therapist and five teaching assistant positions, and discontinuing voter registration on election night. The board will also hear building planning team presentations from Cicero and Smith Road elementary schools and approve routine items including special education placements and surplus disposal.
- Contract award to Essential Constructs for $1,676,108 for concrete package for pool addition
- Resolution to create one 1.0 FTE Speech Therapist position split between Smith Road, Cicero, and St. Rose schools
- Resolution to create five 1.0 FTE Teaching Assistant positions
- Resolution to discontinue voter registration on the night of the May 20, 2025 public hearing
- Proclamation declaring November 1, 2024 as School Administrator Appreciation Day
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board will hear presentations on the 2023-2024 independent audit and building plans, then vote on routine items including special education placements and surplus disposal. Key action items include accepting the audit report, adopting the 2025-2026 budget process timeline, approving a consulting agreement with D'Imperio Law PLLC, and creating several new staff positions such as school monitors, a physical therapist, and transportation roles.
- Acceptance of the 2023-2024 Independent Audit Report by Grossman St. Amour CPA
- Adoption of the 2025-2026 Budget Process Timeline and Budget Calendar
- Approval of consulting agreement with D'Imperio Law PLLC (Sept 2024 – June 2025)
- Creation of 8 part-time School Monitor positions at secondary schools
- Creation of 1.0 FTE Physical Therapist at NSEEP and 3 transportation positions (1 bus driver, 2 attendants)
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will vote on resolutions to create a 1.0 FTE Teacher on Special Assignment, ENL Coordinator, and a Head Unified Sports Basketball Coach position at Cicero-North Syracuse High School. The board will also consider certifying lead evaluators for principals and teachers, approving the district-wide safety plan, and declaring surplus equipment for disposal. Presentations from KWS Bear Road and Roxboro Road elementary school building planning teams are scheduled.
- Resolution to create 1.0 FTE Teacher on Special Assignment, ENL Coordinator, effective September 24, 2024
- Resolution to create Head Unified Sports Basketball Coach position at Cicero-North Syracuse High School, effective September 24, 2024
- Certification of Christopher Leahey and Jamie Sullivan as lead evaluators of building principals
- Certification of 39 staff members as lead evaluators of classroom teachers
- Adoption of the district-wide safety plan
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will consider approving a new four-year contract with the North Syracuse Education Association and a resolution to increase six financial reserves by a total of $7.4 million. The meeting also includes presentations on athletics branding and facilities, recognition of Maintenance & Operations Appreciation Week and the Book Van Go program, and routine approvals of minutes, special education placements, and surplus declarations.
- Contract agreement between the district and the North Syracuse Education Association for July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028
- Resolution to increase financial reserves: Workers' Compensation by $300,000, ERS by $1,000,000, TRS by $1,000,000, General Liability by $600,000, Employee Benefit Liability by $500,000, and Capital Reserve by $4,000,000
- Acceptance of $1,000 donations from Greer and Phillips, LLC and Chick-fil-A for scoreboard sponsorship
- Acceptance of a $1,000 gift from Upstate University Radiation Oncology, Inc. for the boys' golf team scholarship fund
- Presentation on Cicero-North Syracuse Athletics logo/branding and facilities update
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will vote on setting the 2024-2025 tax rates for the Towns of Cicero, Clay, and Salina, and authorize tax collection warrants and deposit agreements. The board will also consider approving the draft District-Level Safety Plan, awarding a $218,750 contract to Toth Sports for a dual videoboard package, and creating new service provider positions at NSEEP. Other items include accepting a $2,000 scoreboard sponsorship, amending the 2024-2025 district calendar, and moving the January 6, 2025 meeting to January 13, 2025.
- Resolution to establish 2024-2025 tax rates: Cicero $25.51/thousand, Clay $654.41/thousand, Salina $22.21/thousand plus $1.146714 library tax
- Contract award to Toth Sports for CNS Dual Videoboard Package for $218,750 via Daktronics Sourcewell contract
- Approval of draft District-Level Safety Plan for 2024-2025
- Creation of additional service provider positions at NSEEP: .8 FTE Physical Therapist, .6 FTE Occupational Therapist, .4 FTE Speech and Language Pathologist
- Acceptance of $2,000 scoreboard sponsorship from Cardinale & Delvecchio Law Firm, PLLC
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 5, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Administrative Offices. The board will consider approving an employment agreement for Michael Schiedo as interim superintendent, create several new staff positions, and handle routine items such as minutes, special education placements, and surplus disposal. Presentations will be given on the Rising Rox Stars Program and district technology.
- Resolution approving employment agreement for interim superintendent Michael Schiedo
- Create School Bus Dispatcher position (effective Aug 5, 2024)
- Increase Speech and Language Pathologist from 0.2 to 1.0 FTE (effective Aug 29, 2024)
- Abolish 0.2 FTE and create 0.4 FTE Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist at NSEEP
- Accept $2,000 donation from BBAS, Inc. for scoreboard sponsorship
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will consider appropriating $800,000 from fund balance to cover a $828,403 shortfall in foundation aid from New York State. Other action items include awarding a trash removal contract to Syracuse Haulers for $120,331.39, creating 2.0 FTE teaching assistant and 0.5 FTE music teacher positions at Gillette Road Middle School, and creating/abolishing several coaching positions. The board will also hear an annual food services update and appoint committee assignments for the 2024-25 school year.
- Appropriation of $800,000 from fund balance to cover foundation aid shortfall
- Contract award to Syracuse Haulers for trash removal services, $120,331.39
- Creation of 2.0 FTE teaching assistants at Gillette Road Middle School
- Creation of 0.5 FTE music teacher at Gillette Road Middle School
- Creation of head cross country, indoor/outdoor track coach positions; elimination of assistant coach positions
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold its annual organizational meeting to appoint officers, set salaries, and approve contracts for the 2024-2025 school year. This includes electing a board president and vice president, appointing district officials, and approving legal and architectural services.
- Appoint Jilian K. Herrera as District Clerk at $70,000 annual salary
- Appoint Suzanne Lepkowski as Claims Auditor at $41.34/hour
- Appoint Amy Brisson as Central Treasurer for Activity Funds at $5,874.92/year
- Approve legal services from Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC with rates up to $250/hour
- Appoint King & King, LLP as architect with rates up to $222/hour
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is reviewing several contract awards for school supplies and construction. The meeting includes discussions on creating new staff positions at the junior high and middle schools, as well as a license agreement with the Village of North Syracuse regarding Lonergan Park.
- Lakeshore Road Elementary Renovations contracts totaling $20,273,000
- Creation of 1.0 FTE Dean of Students position at North Syracuse Junior High School
- Creation of 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher position at Roxboro Road Middle School
- Disposal of marketable and non-marketable surplus equipment
- Lonergan Park license agreement with the Village of North Syracuse
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 17, 2024, at 6 p.m. The board will consider a bond resolution authorizing $2,152,433 for the purchase of school buses and other vehicles, and will hear presentations on the Positivity Project, the NSEA Teacher of the Year, and a recommended math curriculum. Routine items include approving minutes, special education placements, and surplus disposal.
- Bond resolution for $2,152,433 to purchase 10 65-passenger buses, 2 wheelchair-accessible buses, 1 flatbed truck, and 2 service vans
- Presentation on DESMOS Amplify math curriculum for 8th grade and algebra
- Recognition of Lydia Roldan as NSEA Teacher of the Year
- Approval of special education placements for students certified on multiple dates in May and June 2024
- Declaration of non-marketable surplus equipment for disposal
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on June 3, 2024, at 6 p.m. The board will consider routine approvals, including minutes and special education placements, and take action on several staffing changes, including abolishing 15 part-time school monitor positions and creating a full-time floating nurse position. The board will also accept gifts, approve Universal PreK contracts, and set the organizational meeting date.
- Abolish 15 total 0.25 FTE School Monitor positions effective June 30, 2024 (CNS High School 7, North Syracuse Junior High 4, Gillette Road Middle 2, Roxboro Road Middle 2)
- Abolish .5 FTE Registered Nurse at Cicero Elementary and create 1.0 FTE Floating Registered Nurse effective July 1, 2024
- Accept $13,390 gift from CNS Track Booster Club for high jump mats, standards, and crossbars
- Accept NSEF grants: $1,899.56 for Turbano Drums at Cicero Elementary and $1,309.00 for DEMCO Acrylic Browsing Bin at KWS Bear Road Elementary
- Approve Universal PreK contracts with Learn As You Grow, Inc., Early Education Centers, Northminster Early Childhood Center, North Syracuse Early Education Program, and YMCA of Central New York for 2024-2025
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with presentations, public comments, and routine approvals. Key actions include accepting a $42,000 grant from the North Syracuse Education Foundation and Micron Foundation for the Micron Chip Camp, a $240 RIT mini grant for Project Lead the Way, and a $1,369.80 gift from Micron for professional development. The board will also approve special education placements, home instruction placements, surplus declarations, personnel reports, and meeting minutes.
- Accept $42,000 NSEF/Micron Foundation grant for Micron Chip Camp in June 2024
- Accept $240 RIT mini grant for Project Lead the Way program
- Accept $1,369.80 Micron gift for professional development in Manassas, VA
- Approve special education and preschool special education placements
- Declare marketable and non-marketable surplus for disposal
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will consider routine approvals including minutes, special education placements, and personnel reports. They will also vote on a $306,200 roofing contract for Main Street School renovation, approve appointments for the May 21 budget vote, and authorize a summer camp lease with the YMCA.
- Award contract 2024-06 to Titan Roofing, Inc. for $306,200 for Main Street School renovation
- Approve appointments of poll site managers, inspectors, and a certified machine technician for May 21 budget vote
- Authorize lease with YMCA of Central New York for Summer Camp Bruin at KWS Bear Road Elementary School (July 1-Aug 23, 2024)
- Declare May 10 Speech Therapist Appreciation Day and May 21 Teacher Aid Appreciation Day
- Accept $1,030.37 in donated clothing from Walgreens Pharmacy
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board will consider adopting the 2024-2025 budget of $212,196,591, which will be placed on the May 21, 2024 ballot. The board will also vote on the BOCES administrative budget, amend the school calendar, and handle routine items like minutes, special education placements, and surplus disposal.
- Adoption of 2024-2025 budget of $212,196,591 for voter approval on May 21, 2024
- Approval of Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES administrative budget of $10,584,484
- Amendment to 2023-2024 school calendar adding May 24, 2024 as a day off for students
- Creation of 1.0 FTE Teaching Assistant position at Roxboro Road Elementary School
- Acceptance of $1,000 gift from Suzanne Bragman for the athletic department
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to hear a presentation on the 2024-2025 proposed budget and to vote on several personnel and administrative items. The board will consider creating two teaching assistant positions, abolishing a custodial supervisor role to create an assistant director of facilities position, and approving the payroll schedule and personnel reports.
- 2024-2025 budget update presentation by Associate Superintendent Donald F. X. Keegan
- Resolution to create 1.0 FTE Teaching Assistant at Cicero Elementary School
- Resolution to create 1.0 FTE Teaching Assistant at KWS Bear Road Elementary School
- Resolution to abolish 1.0 FTE Custodial Supervisor and create 1.0 FTE Assistant Director of Facilities III
- Approval of 2024-2025 payroll schedule and personnel reports
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on April 1, 2024, at 6 p.m. The board will hear a 2024-2025 budget update, receive a presentation on OCM BOCES programs, and consider adopting the Savvas Elevate Science series for grades 6-8. Several routine items, including approval of special education placements and personnel reports, are also on the agenda.
- 2024-2025 Budget Update presentation by Donald F.X. Keegan
- Adoption of Savvas Elevate Science textbooks and resources for grades 6-8
- Amendment and readoption of Policy 1420-Complaints About Curriculum or Instructional Materials
- Approval of special education and preschool special education student placements
- Declaration of marketable and non-marketable surplus equipment for disposal
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on March 18, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Administrative Offices. The board will hear presentations on the 2024-2025 budget, school accountability, and a proclamation for School Library Media Specialist Appreciation Day. They will also consider routine approvals, including minutes, special education placements, and business office reports, and discuss the notice for the upcoming public budget hearing and annual election.
- Notice of May 21, 2024 annual election and budget vote, including a proposition to spend up to $2,152,433 on ten 65-passenger buses, two wheelchair-accessible buses, a flatbed truck, and two service vans
- Proposition to increase Salina Free Library annual appropriation from $500,558 to $510,565
- Proposition to increase cost of Lakeshore, Cicero, Smith Road elementary and high school renovation project by $8,575,213, funded by $1,400,000 debt service fund balance, $3,000,000 capital reserve, and up to $4,175,213 in obligations
- Election of three Board of Education members to replace Paul Farfaglia, Mark Thorne, and Beth Kramer
- Proclamation declaring April 4, 2024 as School Library Media Specialist Appreciation Day
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on March 4, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Administrative Offices. The board will hear a presentation on Directors' Initiatives for the 2024-2025 budget, consider awarding contracts for an emergency fire alarm system replacement and a roofing project, and act on routine items including minutes, special education placements, and personnel reports.
- Award contract 2024-04 to E-J Electric for $925,000 for emergency fire alarm system replacement
- Award contract 2024-05 to Pulver Roofing for $247,000 for C-NS High School capital outlay roofing
- Create 1.0 FTE 1:1 Teaching Assistant at Gillette Road Middle School
- Approve classification and placement of disabled students for 2/7, 2/8, 2/13, 2/27, 2/28/2024
- Approve home instruction placements for 2/28/2024
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on February 26, 2024, at 6 p.m. The board will hear presentations on the initial 2024-2025 budget, recognize athletic trainers and social workers, and honor robotics teams. Action items include approving routine special education placements, accepting gifts, and authorizing contracts with OCM BOCES for fiber optic services.
- Initial 2024-2025 budget presentation by Associate Superintendent Donald F. X. Keegan
- Resolution to authorize OCM BOCES fiber contracts: $44,500/year and $9,830/year, 36-month terms
- Acceptance of $5,000 gift for iPads for non-verbal students and $10,000 anonymous donation for marching band
- Declaration of marketable and non-marketable surplus for disposal via online auction
- Proclamations declaring March 1 as Athletic Trainer Appreciation Day and March 19 as School Social Worker Appreciation Day
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education is reviewing the 2024-2025 budget presentation and student assessment results. The Board is also considering an emergency resolution to replace an obsolete fire alarm system at the junior high school.
- Emergency resolution to replace North Syracuse Junior High School fire alarm system for up to $1,000,000
- 2024-2025 District Budget presentation
- 36-month service agreement with OCM BOCES for network fiber services not to exceed $16,560 annually
- Adoption of Policy 9600 Workplace Violence Prevention
- Presentation of Grades 3-8 and Regents ELA and Math assessment results
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 22, 2024, at 6 p.m. The board will hear presentations on student support and the NYS Governor's budget proposal, and will consider several action items, including a resolution to declare an emergency for a fire alarm system purchase at North Syracuse Junior High School, a tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers, and the creation of new positions. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and special education placements.
- Resolution to declare an emergency for fire alarm system purchase at North Syracuse Junior High School (approx. $1,000,000)
- Resolution to adopt tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers (10% of assessed value)
- Resolution to create .75 FTE Assistant Flag Football Varsity Coach position
- Resolution to create 0.4 FTE Food Service Helper I at Gillette Road Middle School
- First reading of Policy 9600 - Workplace Violence Prevention
Imported Meetings (2009-2026)
The Board of Education is reviewing several administrative actions including student placements and personnel updates. Key items include proposed pay rate increases for various substitute positions and a resolution to change maintenance staffing roles.
- Pay increase for Office Personnel Substitutes from $15.00 to $16.00 per hour
- Pay increase for Bus Attendant Substitutes from $14.50 to $16.00 per hour
- Pay increase for Teacher Aide Substitutes from $15.00 to $16.00 per hour
- Creation of 1.0 FTE Maintenance Worker II position
- Abolishment of 1.0 FTE Motor Equipment Operator position