Syracuse City School District, NY

Public Hearing - Code of Conduct

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed District Safety Plan. The hearing is limited to this topic, with speakers allowed up to three minutes each. No decisions are being made at this hearing; it is a forum for public input.

• Public hearing on the proposed District Safety Plan
• Speakers limited to 3 minutes on the safety plan topic only
• Hearing held at 725 Harrison Street, Syracuse, New York

Special Meeting

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider entering executive session and voting on two contracts for professional learning services. The board will also consider administrative appointments. The contracts are with Buck Institute for Education dba PBL Works for project-based learning support and Curriculum Associates LLC for i-Ready digital professional learning.

• Contract with Buck Institute for Education dba PBL Works for $334,484 through June 2027
• Contract with Curriculum Associates LLC for $185,000 through June 2027
• Administrative appointments resolution
• Possible executive session under Public Officers Law section 105(1)

Policy Committee meeting

The Syracuse City School District Policy Committee will hold a first reading of a proposed modification to Policy 3311, which governs how the district responds to FOIL requests for employee disciplinary records. The committee may table the item for further discussion. No final action is expected at this meeting.

• First reading of Policy 3311 modification on FOIL response for employee disciplinary records
• Resolution and redline/clean versions of Policy 3311 attached for review

Work Session

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education is holding a work session to review future action items, including a resolution to adopt the 2026-2027 Professional Learning Plan and a resolution authorizing multiple contracts and consultancies. The contracts cover services such as early college programming, professional development, athletic training, and field trips. No final votes are scheduled at this work session; the resolutions are dated for September 9, 2026.

• Adoption of 2026-2027 Professional Learning Plan
• SUNY ESF Smart Scholars contract at Nottingham High School, $15,000
• PBL Works professional learning for STEAM High School, $54,999
• Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists athletic trainer services, $20,000
• FourWinds Washington DC field trips, $114,600 plus $12,360 increase

Board Business Meeting

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a business meeting to consider routine items including approval of minutes, monthly financial statements, and personnel reports. The board will also vote on several resolutions, including the District Comprehensive Improvement Plan for 2026-27, school comprehensive education plans for identified schools, a $4,000 stipend for staff at McCarthy at Beard, a wage adjustment for Unit 5, and contracts for HVAC controls and fleet management. The agenda includes a discussion item on a policy for students in temporary housing.

• Approval of District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP) for 2026-27
• Approval of school comprehensive education plans for CSI, ATSI, and TSI schools (list of schools)
• McCarthy at Beard Unit 8 Incentive: $4,000 stipend for teaching assistants and sentries, agreement with Syracuse Teachers Association through June 30, 2027
• Unit 5 Wage Adjustment with Central & Northern New York Building Trades Council (2025-2029 contract)
• Contracts: Day Automation HVAC controls up to $104,449; Geotab fleet management up to $75,000

Audit Committee meeting - Archive

Audit Committee meeting - Archive

Audit Committee meeting - Archive

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on July 22, 2026, at 725 Harrison Street. The board voted to approve administrative appointments as recommended by the superintendent, and also entered executive session to discuss matters under Public Officers Law section 105. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment.

• Approved administrative appointments (Resolution #0726-028)
• Entered executive session under Public Officers Law section 105
• Excused absent board members Karen Cordano and Michael Root

Audit Committee meeting - Archive

Audit Committee meeting - Archive

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education approved an amendment to the 2026-27 General Fund Operating Budget, adjusting the total to $634,000,000. The amendment incorporates a $6,178,000 increase in State Aid and utilizes $18,600,000 in fund balances ($15.6M unassigned, $3M committed) to balance the budget. The Board also approved travel authorizations for conferences and a training contract with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

• Amended 2026-27 General Fund Budget to $634,000,000, including $15,600,000 in Unassigned Fund Balance and $3,000,000 in Committed Fund Balance.
• Allocated $2,000,000 of Committed Fund Balance for the STEAM school project and $1,000,000 for the phase-in of Montessori at Delaware Primary.
• Approved contract with University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill TEACCH Autism Program for in-person training, not to exceed $21,350.
• Authorized travel for up to three Commissioners to the NSBA CUBE Annual Conference in Chicago, not to exceed $9,000.
• Authorized travel for up to four Commissioners to the NYSSBA Annual Conference in Buffalo, not to exceed $10,000.

Audit Committee meeting - Archive

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education's Policy Committee will meet on June 24, 2026, to discuss two proposed policy modifications. These are second readings, meaning they have been previously reviewed and are being considered for final approval. The meeting is open to the public via livestream.

• Second reading of policy 2330 to align board member compensation with 50% of Common Council members and increase travel expense reimbursement.
• Second reading of policy 5620 to raise the fixed asset capitalization threshold from $5,000 to $10,000, effective July 1, 2026.
• Meeting held at 725 Harrison Street, Syracuse, NY, starting at 4:00 p.m.

Audit Committee meeting - Archive

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss and prepare for future action on an amended 2026-27 General Fund budget and several student support service contracts. The budget amendment adjusts revenue and expenditures to a balanced $634,000,000, incorporating changes in state aid, fund balance use, and various expense categories. The contracts include autism training, mental health services, and youth advocacy programs.

• Amend 2026-27 General Fund Budget to $634,000,000, using $15.6M unassigned and $3M committed fund balance
• Contract with Hillside Work Scholarship Connection for $1,550,000 for youth advocates at six high schools
• Contract with University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program for $21,350 for staff training
• Contract with I Mobile Health Mission for $21,400 for trauma-informed student support
• Contract with EduMetrisis, Inc. for $67,867 for BIMAS-2 behavior assessment subscription

Audit Committee meeting - Archive

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on June 10, 2026. The board approved a consent agenda that included adopting the 2026-2027 Code of Conduct, Character and Support, appointing a Deputy Claims Auditor at $33/hour, and approving several policy updates. The meeting began with a closed executive session before the public portion.

• Approved 2026-2027 Code of Conduct, Character and Support
• Appointed Mary Ellen Troch as Deputy Claims Auditor at $33.00/hour, no benefits
• Approved annual review of Policy 5411 – Procurement of Goods and Services (no changes)
• Modified Policy 5620 – Fixed Asset Inventories to align capitalization threshold with federal guidance ($5,000 to $10,000)
• Modified Policy 2330 – Board Member Compensation and Expenses to align with Common Council compensation

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education is holding a public hearing to receive comments on proposed changes to the district’s Code of Conduct. Speakers may address only the revisions and are limited to three minutes. Written comments can also be submitted to the Board of Education.

• Public hearing on Code of Conduct revisions at 725 Harrison Street, Syracuse, NY
• Speakers limited to 3 minutes on proposed revisions only
• Written comments accepted at 1025 Erie Boulevard West, Syracuse, NY 13204 or BoardofEducation@scsd.us

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will review and likely approve the 2026-27 Code of Conduct, Character and Support, plus three contracts totaling up to $201,400 for technical support, health services, and staff training. The work session is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at 725 Harrison Street and can be viewed via livestream.

• Approval of 2026-27 Code of Conduct, Character and Support
• Renewal of $49,400 contract with InnoFin Solutions LLC for Oracle EPM budget software support through June 2027
• Renewal of health service contracts with non-public schools (budget line A-28150-TAL-4620-HLT-00000-000000)
• New $92,000 contract with Eastern Suffolk BOCES to upgrade UPK registration system through June 2027
• Renewal of $60,000 contract with De‑Escalation & Control Solutions for staff de‑escalation training through June 2027

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting to approve a personalized learning initiative and administrative staffing. The board authorized an agreement with the Syracuse Teachers Association to implement the Elevate 3-1-5 program.

• Approval of Elevate 3-1-5 Personalized Learning agreement including a $10,000 annual stipend for participating teachers and coaches through June 30, 2029
• Approval of administrative appointments, promotions, and transfers
• Entry into Executive Session to discuss matters under Public Officers Law section 105(1)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)

The Policy Committee of the Syracuse City School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss three policy items. They will consider a first and final reading of Policy 5411 on procurement of goods and services, with no changes recommended. They will also hold first readings on modifications to Policy 5620 on fixed asset inventories and Policy 2330 on board member compensation and expenses.

• First and final reading of Policy 5411 – Procurement of Goods and Services, with no revisions recommended
• First reading of Policy 5620 – Fixed Asset Inventories, Accounting, and Tracking, raising capitalization threshold from $5,000 to $10,000 to align with Uniform Grant Guidance
• First reading of Policy 2330 – Board Member Compensation and Expenses, proposing to set board compensation at 50% of Common Council members and adjust travel expenses

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)

The Board of Education conducted its annual organizational meeting to elect leadership and appoint key officers for the 2026-27 term. The body also established the official meeting schedule for the upcoming year.

• Election of Board President and Vice President
• Appointment of School Claims Auditor
• Appointment of Board of Education District Clerk
• Appointment of Records Management and Records Access Officer
• Approval of 2026-2027 meeting dates, times, and locations

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)

The Policy Committee will discuss two items: an annual review of Policy 5220 on District Investments, which is recommended for approval without changes, and a second reading of modifications to Policy 3220 on Animals in the Schools, which would establish a formal therapy dog program. Both items are scheduled for a final vote by the full Board on May 12, 2026.

• First and Final Reading of the Annual Review of Policy 5220 – District Investments, recommended for approval without revision
• Second Reading – Modification of Policy 3220 – Animals in the Schools, to establish a therapy dog program with training and evaluation requirements

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold its April 29, 2026 work session to discuss and approve annual appointments and service contracts totaling over $1.1 million for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Items include renewing memberships in educational associations, appointing compliance officers, and contracting legal and audit services.

• Renew 7 regional/state/national education memberships totaling $119,360
• Appoint Medicaid Compliance Officer and backup for $0 (internal roles)
• Appoint D’Arcangelo & Co. as Internal Auditor for up to $62,000
• Appoint The Bonadio Group as External Auditor for up to $157,400
• Appoint Onondaga County Purchasing for supplies up to $572,000

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)

The Board of Education approved the 2026-27 General Fund Operating Budget and associated staffing changes. The board also ratified a new contract for Unit 9 office personnel and accepted an internal audit risk assessment.

• Adoption of 2026-27 General Fund Operating Budget of $634,097,000
• Creation of 68.00 FTE positions and abolition of 37.00 FTE positions in the General Fund
• Ratification of Unit 9 Office Personnel contract (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2030)
• Authorization of $31,727,425 State Aid Advance of Chapter One Accrual
• Acceptance of 2024-25 Internal Audit Risk Assessment and Annual Test Work

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)

This is a special meeting of the Syracuse City School District Board of Education. The board voted to excuse absent commissioners and then voted to enter executive session to discuss matters covered by Public Officers Law. The meeting then adjourned. No substantive public business was conducted.

• Board voted to excuse absent commissioners
• Board voted to enter executive session under Public Officers Law section 105(1)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)

The Board of Education will hold a work session to review the 2026-27 adopted operating budget. The meeting also includes discussions on annual organizational items and several contract renewals for student science programming.

• Presentation of the 2026-27 Adopted Operating Budget
• Contract renewal with The Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) not to exceed $88,000
• Contract renewal with Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo not to exceed $54,033
• Contract renewal with Baltimore Woods Nature Center for 5th grade programming not to exceed $15,340
• Appointment of Records Management and Records Access Officer

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education holds a joint special work session and Audit Committee meeting to discuss and act on audit-related items. The committee will consider approving minutes, accepting a corrective action plan for a state IT audit, and receiving reports on internal audit risk assessment and test work. The meeting is open to the public and livestreamed.

• Approve minutes of December 15, 2025 Audit Committee meeting
• Accept corrective action plan for OSC Audit 2025M-129 Information Technology
• Receive verbal internal audit report
• Accept 2024-25 Internal Audit Risk Assessment and Annual Test Work
• Questar Report discussion

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on April 8, 2026. The board approved several consent agenda items, including policy modifications for animals in schools, administration of medication, and students with life-threatening health conditions. Contracts for medical director services, CPR training, and temporary nursing personnel were also renewed.

• First reading and approval of Policy 3220 - Animals in the Schools, establishing a therapy dog program
• Second reading and approval of Policy 7513 - Administration of Medication and Personal Care Items, adding nasal epinephrine administration
• Second reading and approval of Policy 7521 - Students With Life-Threatening Health Conditions and or Anaphylaxis
• Renewal of contract with Dr. Ted Triana as medical director at a cost not to exceed $48,500 through June 2027
• Renewal of contract with Lifesavers, Inc. for CPR and First Aid training at a cost not to exceed $46,350 through June 2027

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)

The Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss several contract renewals and new agreements. These include medical services for students, staff CPR training, test scoring services, and districtwide security upgrades.

• Renewal of medical director agreement with Dr. Ted Triana not to exceed $48,500
• Renewal of CPR and First Aid training with Lifesavers, Inc. not to exceed $46,350
• Renewal of nursing personnel contracts with NurseCore Management Services and The Nurse Connection Staffing, each not to exceed $30,000
• Increased agreement with Educational Vistas, Inc. for Regents scoring not to exceed $342,000
• New agreement with Highstreet for Oracle Cloud system support not to exceed $150,000

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)

The Syracuse City School District Policy Committee will meet to discuss and vote on proposed updates to three district policies: Animals in the Schools, Administration of Medication and Personal Care Items, and Students With Life-Threatening Health Conditions and/or Anaphylaxis. The meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at 725 Harrison Street, Syracuse, NY.

• First reading and potential adoption of Policy 3220 - Animals in the Schools
• Second reading and potential adoption of Policy 7513 - Administration of Medication and Personal Care Items
• Second reading and potential adoption of Policy 7521 - Students With Life-Threatening Health Conditions and/or Anaphylaxis

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education met to approve modifications to student health policies and several professional contracts. The board also accepted the unaudited financial statements for the period ending January 31, 2026.

• Modification of Policy 7513 and 7521 regarding students with life-threatening health conditions and anaphylaxis to include nasal epinephrine
• Contract with Sound Actuarial Consulting for Workers’ Compensation Analysis not to exceed $21,500
• Contract with Dale Carnegie for Civil Service leader training not to exceed $46,000
• Acceptance of January 31, 2026 unaudited monthly financial statements

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)

The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on February 25, 2026, to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement with Unit 6 employees represented by Central & CSEA, Local 1000 AFSCME. The contract covers plant operations staff for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030, and includes wage adjustments, rebalanced vacation and sick time, and other benefit modifications.

• Ratification of Unit 6 contract covering plant operations staff (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2030)
• Salary increases and rebalancing of vacation/sick time and benefits
• Approval of necessary additional funds for contract implementation
• Motion to enter Executive Session passed (6-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (6-0)