Syracuse City School District public meetings in 2020
39 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Board of Education held a special meeting on December 21, 2020. The primary purpose of the meeting was to vote on entering into an executive session to discuss matters permitted under Public Officers Law section 105(1). No other business was conducted during this special meeting.
- Vote to enter into Executive Session regarding matters set forth in Public Officers Law section 105(1)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a virtual work session to discuss future action items, including a contract renewal for school safety assessments, policy changes on student fundraising and non-resident tuition, and a data security policy. They will also review monthly financial statements and a claims audit report. The meeting is open to the public via livestream only.
- Contract renewal with SUNY Oswego for school climate and safety assessment, up to $30,000
- Second reading of Policy #5251 on student fundraising
- First reading of Policy #7132 on non-resident student tuition
- Second reading of Policy #5676 on data security and privacy
- Monthly financial statements for November 30, 2020 (unaudited)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a virtual work session to discuss and potentially approve several future action items, including a major reallocation of funds within the JSCB Phase II building program, approval of a school improvement plan for PSLA at Fowler, and a contract award for a staff evaluation system. The meeting is open to the public via livestream only.
- JSCB Phase II Comprehensive Plan amendment: Nottingham High School budget increased by $2,750,000 to $39,950,000; Fowler High School increased by $500,000 to $31,500,000; decreases at Bellevue Elementary ($200,000), Blodgett Middle ($650,000), Grant Middle ($400,000), Corcoran High ($1,500,000), Henninger High ($500,000).
- Approval of Public Service Leadership Academy @ Fowler Modified School Comprehensive Education Plan for 2020-21 (TSI school).
- Award contract to Educational Vistas, Inc. for Educator and Staff Evaluation Management System (RFP #2020-009), with licensing costs of $10,530 per year for five years, plus setup and training fees.
- Receivership updates presented by CAO Kelley and Dan Burton.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on December 9, 2020, entering executive session first and then conducting the public portion. The board approved a consent agenda that included a new contract for planning the Syracuse Comprehensive Education and Workforce Training Center, policy reviews, and a first reading of a new data security policy. All votes were unanimous among present members, with one member not present for earlier votes.
- Approved contract with Dr. Jody Francis Manning, Ed.D for up to $60,000 through June 2021 for planning the Syracuse Comprehensive Education and Workforce Training Center (SCEWTC)
- Approved first and final reading of annual review of Investment Policy #5220 with no revisions
- Approved first reading of new Policy #5251 on student fund raising
- Approved first reading of new Policy #5676 on data security and privacy
- Approved second reading to abolish Policy #4750 and create Policy #7210 on student evaluation, promotion, and placement
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Joint BOE Special Work Session and Audit Committee will meet to discuss audited financial statements. The session includes a review of the June 30, 2020, external audit and a resolution to accept several annual financial reports.
- Acceptance of September 25, 2020, Audit Committee minutes
- Review of June 30, 2020, Audited Financial Statements
- Resolution to accept the 2019-2020 External Financial Audit
- Acceptance of June 30, 2020, Audited Extraclassroom Activity Funds Financial Statements
- Acceptance of June 30, 2020, Joint Schools Construction Board Audited Financial Statements
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education holds a work session to discuss several policy changes, including first readings for new policies on student fundraising, non-resident student tuition, and data security, as well as second readings for policies on student promotion and family engagement. The board also reviews the annual investment policy and a list of pre-approved professional service firms for small projects. The meeting is conducted virtually due to the Governor's executive order, with no public physical attendance.
- First reading of Policy #5251 on student fundraising activities
- First reading of Policy #7132 on non-resident student tuition, consolidating two existing policies
- First reading of Policy #5676 on data security and privacy, aligning with NYS Education Law and NIST framework
- Second reading to abolish Policy #4750 and create Policy #7210 on student evaluation and promotion
- Approval of a list of professional service firms for projects under $9,000 per purchase order
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on November 18, 2020, at 725 Harrison Street. The board approved a second amendment to the 2020-21 General Fund Budget, reducing it by $14,428,035 to $451,644,844 in anticipation of state aid cuts. It also approved several contracts and the 2021-22 budget calendar. The meeting began with an executive session, and public attendance was not permitted due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Approved Second Amendment to 2020-21 General Fund Budget, reducing it by $14,428,035 to $451,644,844
- Approved contract with Adurotech for database support up to $39,680
- Approved contract with Syracuse University for assisted typing support up to $30,000
- Approved contract with Upstate Emergency Medicine for EMT course up to $30,000
- Approved 2021-22 Budget Calendar
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a virtual work session to discuss future action items, including awarding contracts for hearing officer, student advocacy, and transition support services, and reviewing several policies. The board will also consider a lease for the STEAM school and a new CTE course of study. No public physical attendance is allowed; the meeting will be livestreamed.
- Award RFP #SCSD2021-002 to New Justice Conflict Resolution Services, Inc. for hearing officer services, with costs not to exceed $107,336 (Nov 2020–Jun 2021) and up to $169,050 annually in later years.
- Award RFP #SCSD2021-003 and #SCSD2021-004 to Center for Community Alternatives, Inc. for student advocacy and transition support services, with combined costs not to exceed $518,000 (Nov 2020–Jun 2021) and up to $549,786 in 2024–2025.
- First and final reading to approve Policy #5411 (Procurement of Goods and Services) and Policy #5511 (Maintenance of Fund Balance) without revisions.
- First reading to abolish Policy #4750 and create Policy #7210 on student evaluation, promotion, and placement.
- Approve a 15-year lease for the Syracuse Comprehensive Education and Workforce Training Center at 701 South Warren Street, subject to City of Syracuse Common Council approval.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a quarterly finance work session to discuss budget transparency, the budget status report as of September 2020, advocacy and community engagement, and a grant funds overview. The meeting is open to the public only via online streaming due to the Governor's Executive Order.
- Budget Transparency Update discussion
- Budget Status Report as of September 2020
- Advocacy and Community Engagement discussion
- Grant Funds Overview presentation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on October 14, 2020, at 725 Harrison Street. The board approved consent agenda items including contracts for human resources and teaching/learning, and an amendment to the 2020-21 general fund budget. The meeting began with a call to order, executive session, pledge of allegiance, and approval of previous minutes.
- Approved contract with Therapy Travelers for school psychologists at STEAM at Dr. King and LeMoyne schools, not to exceed $181,125 through June 25, 2021.
- Approved contract with Hillside Work Scholarship Connection for youth advocates at five high schools, not to exceed $1,266,000 through August 2021.
- Approved contract with Harris Consulting for math teacher support, not to exceed $70,000 through June 2021.
- Approved contract with Insight Education Group for school improvement planning, not to exceed $200,000 through June 2021.
- Approved Amendment I to the 2020-21 General Fund Budget.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on September 28, 2020, to vote on several actions. The board adopted the District Safety Plan for the 2020-21 school year, which had been presented at a work session and public hearing. It also approved adding 116.31 full-time equivalent positions, including school bus attendants and recreation aides, effective October 5, 2020, when in-person learning resumes. Additionally, the board authorized the superintendent to file a legal application to stay arbitration, and entered executive session to discuss legal matters.
- Adopted District Safety Plan and Building Level Emergency Plans for 2020-21 (Resolution #0920-060)
- Added 116.31 FTE positions: 75 school bus attendants and 41.31 school recreation aides (Resolution #0920-061)
- Authorized filing of application to stay arbitration under NY CPLR 7503(a)
- Entered executive session under Public Officers Law section 105(1)
- Excused absent commissioner; all votes carried 5-0 with one not present
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Audit Committee met on September 25, 2020, to review financial oversight matters. The agenda included accepting minutes from the previous meeting and discussing the external audit plan with The Bonadio Group. The committee also reviewed the internal audit plan from D’Arcangelo and Company, LLP, and a GASB 75 OPEB valuation update from BPA Actuaries. No public attendance was permitted due to Executive Order 202.60.
- Acceptance of minutes from the June 26, 2020 Audit Committee meeting
- Discussion of the External Audit Plan with The Bonadio Group
- Discussion of the Internal Audit plan with D’Arcangelo and Company, LLP
- Review of the GASB 75 OPEB Valuation Update from BPA Actuaries
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on August 28, 2020, and approved a resolution to abolish 116.31 full-time equivalent (FTE) civil service positions for the 2020-2021 school year. The cuts affect school bus attendants (75.00 FTE) and school recreation aides (41.31 FTE), effective September 4, 2020, due to financial uncertainty from COVID-19 and the shift to online instruction. The board also excused a commissioner and adjourned.
- Approved Resolution #0820-047 to abolish 75.00 FTE school bus attendant positions and 41.31 FTE school recreation aide positions, totaling 116.31 FTE reductions.
- Laid-off individuals will be placed on recall lists for future vacancies in their job classifications.
- The resolution is effective September 4, 2020, and positions may be re-created when students return to in-person learning.
- The meeting was held virtually per Governor's Executive Order 202.55, with no public physical attendance.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education is holding a public hearing on its District Safety Plan. Due to COVID-19, physical attendance is not permitted; participation is via an online meeting link or by email. The public comment period is open for 30 days, and speakers are limited to three minutes on the topic of the safety plan only.
- Public hearing on District Safety Plan at 725 Harrison Street, Syracuse, NY (virtual only)
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes, only topic is the safety plan
- Comments accepted via email and online chat during the hearing
- Plan available on district website; 30-day public comment period
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education holds a monthly work session on August 26, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. at 725 Harrison Street. Due to the Governor's Executive Order 202.55, the public cannot attend in person; the meeting is livestreamed. The agenda includes a presentation on the 2020-21 Academic Program Update, followed by adjournment.
- Presentation: 2020-21 Academic Program Update
- Remote Learning BOE.pdf (2,451 KB) attached
- Meeting held virtually per Executive Order 202.55
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on August 24, 2020, to approve a revised school calendar for the 2020-21 year. The board voted to start the year with online remote instruction on September 14, 2020, transitioning to hybrid instruction on October 5, 2020, subject to COVID-19 conditions. The meeting also included a roll call and a motion to excuse a commissioner, with all votes passing.
- Approved Resolution #0820-046 for the 2020-2021 Revised School Calendar Digest
- School year begins September 14, 2020 with online remote instruction
- Transition to hybrid instruction on October 5, 2020
- Dates subject to adjustment based on COVID-19 pandemic and state guidance
- Motion to excuse Commissioner (name not specified) carried
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education met on August 12, 2020, entering executive session before the regular meeting. The board approved the minutes, financial statements, and a consent agenda that included the 2020-21 Code of Conduct, District Comprehensive Improvement Plan, school plans, professional development, and participation rate plans. They also approved a contract increase for Insight Education for a principal preparation program.
- Approved 2020-21 Code of Conduct, Character and Support
- Approved District Comprehensive Improvement Plan for 2020-21
- Approved School Comprehensive Education Plans for CSI and TSI schools
- Approved contract increase for Insight Education to $160,000 for principal preparation
- Approved Participation Rate Improvement Plans for Lincoln Middle and Porter Elementary
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a virtual work session to review and discuss several 2020-21 planning documents. The agenda included presentations on the District Comprehensive Improvement Plan, School Comprehensive Education Plans, and the Professional Development Plan. The board also discussed participation rate improvement plans for two schools and budget position changes.
- Review of 2020-21 District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP)
- Review of School Comprehensive Education Plans for 5 CSI and 5 TSI schools
- Review of 2020-21 Professional Development Plan
- Review of Participation Rate Improvement Plans for Lincoln Middle School and Porter Elementary School
- Discussion of 2020-21 Budget Position Changes (16 positions)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on July 8, 2020, at 725 Harrison Street. The board approved consent agenda items including second readings of several policy adoptions and first readings of new policies on school board elections and reporting of expenditures. The meeting began with an executive session, and the public could only view via livestream due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Adopted Policy #1330 (Appointments and Designations by the Board), replacing Policy #2210
- Adopted Policy #1331 (Duties of the Clerk), replacing Policy #2230
- Adopted Policy #1420 (Policy Dissemination), replacing Policy #2450
- Adopted Policy #3272 (Solicitation in Schools), replacing Policy #5660
- First reading of Policy #1210 (School Board Elections) and Policy #1220 (Reporting of Expenditures and Contributions)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting electronically, with a work session to follow. The board voted to excuse a commissioner, entered executive session, and approved a resolution to award a request for proposal and appoint the school district's attorney for 2020-21. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved Resolution #0620-191 to award RFP and appoint district attorney for 2020-21
- Entered executive session under Public Officers Law section 105(1)
- Voted to excuse a commissioner (motion carried)
- Meeting held electronically; no public physical attendance
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a virtual work session to discuss presentations on special education, summer programming, and COVID-19 support, plus review monthly financial statements. Future action items include awarding two extended learning time contracts, amending the 2019-20 budget for COVID-19, adopting a new records retention schedule, and approving several contracts.
- Award ELT contracts to Catholic Charities ($545,164) and Peaceful Schools ($795,853) for Franklin and HW Smith schools
- Second Amendment to 2019-20 General Fund Budget reducing it by $9,728,000 to $449,140,500 due to COVID-19
- Adopt Records Retention and Disposition Schedule LGS-1 effective August 1, 2020
- Renew Sierra-Cedar contract up to $200,000 for Oracle Hyperion software support through June 2023
- Renew Hillside Work Scholarship Connection contract up to $1,799,000 for youth advocates through June 2021
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on June 22, 2020, primarily to vote on entering executive session. The board voted to enter executive session to discuss matters under Public Officers Law section 105(1), and then adjourned. No other business was conducted.
- Vote to enter executive session under Public Officers Law section 105(1)
- Motion to excuse absent commissioners
- Meeting held remotely due to Governor's Executive Order 202.34
- Motion to adjourn the meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a virtual work session to discuss a series of policy changes, including second readings of policies on appointments, clerk duties, policy dissemination, and solicitation in schools, as well as first readings of new policies on school board elections, expenditure reporting, meeting rules, and resignation/removal. The board will also receive the May 2020 claims audit report and a report from the Joint Schools Construction Board. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items for future action.
- Second reading: adopt Policy #1330 (Appointments and Designations), replacing #2210
- Second reading: adopt Policy #1331 (Duties of the Clerk), replacing #2230
- Second reading: adopt Policy #1420 (Policy Dissemination), replacing #2450, eliminating hard copies in favor of BoardDocs
- Second reading: adopt Policy #3272 (Solicitation in Schools), replacing #5660 and incorporating #1510
- First reading: new Policy #1210 (School Board Elections) and #1220 (Reporting of Expenditures and Contributions)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on June 10, 2020, at 725 Harrison Street. The board approved a consent agenda that included a $1.4 million capital project for a building condition survey and adopted several new or revised policies, including a transgender and gender non-conforming individuals policy. The meeting began with an executive session, and the public attended via livestream due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Approved 2020 Building Condition Survey Capital Project, authorizing up to $1,400,000 transfer from General Fund to Capital Projects Fund.
- Adopted Policy #2020 Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming Individuals Policy.
- Adopted Policy #5671 Data Security & Privacy.
- Adopted Policy #3140 Flag Display and Policy #3150 School Volunteers.
- Adopted Policy #3220 Use of Service Animals.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a work session to review presentations on the district's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the grading process for the fourth marking period. The meeting was conducted electronically without public attendance. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the agenda items.
- Presentation on COVID-19 Response by CAO Kelley
- Presentation on Fourth Marking Period Grading by CAO Kelley
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting electronically on May 21, 2020. The board voted to approve a revision to the 2019-20 school calendar and excused absent commissioners. The meeting was adjourned after these actions.
- Approved School Calendar 2019-20 Revision (Resolution #0520-180)
- Voted to excuse absent commissioners
- Meeting held electronically due to COVID-19 restrictions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a virtual work session to discuss future action items, including a $1.4 million building condition survey, the creation of a transgender and gender non-conforming individuals policy, and several policy adoptions. They will also review monthly financial statements and a claims audit report. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items for future meetings.
- Resolution to create a $1,400,000 Building Condition Survey capital project
- Creation of Policy #2020 Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming Individuals
- Adoption of Policy #5671 on Data Security & Privacy
- Adoption of Policy #3140 on Flag Display
- Monthly financial statements for April 30, 2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board held its annual organizational meeting to elect a President and Vice President, appoint key administrative officers, and fix the 2020-21 meeting schedule. The Board also approved the May 2020 monthly business agenda, including the acceptance of March financial statements and a curriculum pilot. The meeting was conducted electronically without public attendance.
- Election of Board President and Vice President
- Appointment of School Claims Auditor and District Clerk
- Approval of 2020-21 Board meeting dates (Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.)
- Acceptance of unaudited Monthly Financial Statements for March 31, 2020
- Approval of Grades 6-8 Expeditionary Learning ELA Curriculum Pilot at Brighton Academy and ELMS
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting to adopt the 2020-21 General Fund Operating Budget of $449,919,845. The budget includes a $31,727,425 advance of future state aid and $17,632,743 in fund balance to balance the budget, after state aid fell short by $36.9 million. The board also voted to excuse absent commissioners and adjourned.
- Adopted 2020-21 General Fund Operating Budget of $449,919,845
- Authorized request for $31,727,425 State Aid Advance (Chapter One Accrual)
- Authorized use of $17,632,743 in Fund Balance
- Reduced expenses by $36,413,845, including shifts to CARES Act grant
- Approved motion to excuse absent commissioners
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Audit Committee is meeting electronically on April 24, 2020, to accept minutes from January 8, review the Audit Committee Charter, recommend an award for an internal audit RFP, and discuss potential new members. The meeting is open to the public via Skype only.
- Accept minutes from January 8, 2020 Audit Committee meeting
- Annual review of Audit Committee Charter (revisions attached)
- Recommend award of Internal Audit RFP
- Discussion of potential new Audit Committee members
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education is holding a virtual work session to discuss and prepare for future action on the 2020-21 General Fund Budget, which has been reduced to $449,919,845 due to lower state aid and COVID-19 revenue losses. The board will also review a pilot of the Expeditionary Learning English Language Arts curriculum for grades 6-8 at Brighton Academy and ELMS, and discuss religious holidays. No final votes are scheduled; these items are for discussion and future action.
- Adoption of 2020-21 General Fund Budget of $449,919,845 (down from proposed $486,333,690)
- State aid reduced by $36,902,846; use of $31,727,425 in Chapter One Accrual state aid advance
- Use of $17,632,743 in fund balance to balance the budget
- Approval of Grades 6-8 Expeditionary Learning ELA curriculum pilot at Brighton Academy and ELMS
- Discussion on religious holidays
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting electronically on April 15, 2020. The board voted to enter executive session, approved minutes and financial statements, and passed several resolutions, including amendments to the JSCB Phase II construction budgets and a contract award for an evaluation management system. The meeting also included presentations on the 2020-21 legislative budget and district budget.
- Amended JSCB Phase II Comprehensive Plan: Clary Middle School budget increased by $680,000 to $13,880,000; Expeditionary Learning Middle School increased by $400,000 to $3,700,000; Grant Middle School decreased by $400,000; Huntington PreK-8 decreased by $680,000
- Awarded RFP #SCSD2020-009 for Educator and Staff Evaluation Management System to Educational Vistas, Inc. (220 Maxon Rd. Extension, Schenectady, NY) for ~$108,000 over 38 months, with renewal options
- Approved second reading of Policy 6430 Employee Political Activities and Policy 6550 Leaves of Absence
- Approved certified and non-certified personnel reports, including tenure appointments
- Accepted monthly financial statements for February 29, 2020 (unaudited)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on March 20, 2020, to address financial and operational needs during the COVID-19 emergency. The board approved two resolutions: one authorizing up to $80 million in Revenue Anticipation Note (RAN) borrowing to maintain cash flow, and another approving a Smart Schools Investment Plan to purchase emergency computing devices. Both items were approved by majority vote, with one member not present.
- Approved Resolution #0320-138 authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to pursue a Revenue Anticipation Note (RAN) not to exceed $80,000,000 for 2019-20 and 2020-21.
- Approved Resolution #0320-139 approving the Smart Schools Investment Plan 1.3 – Emergency Computing Devices, totaling $4,920,360 for laptops, plus a non-public allocation of $146,832.
- Noted that the 2019-20 RAN extension was denied, requiring automatic repayment of $39.6 million on March 31.
- The district's Smart Schools Bond Act allocation is $27,150,068.
- Votes: Both resolutions carried with 6 yeas (Katie Sojewicz, Tamica Barnett, Patricia Body, David Cecile, Derrick Dorsey, Dan Romeo); Mark D Muhammad was not present.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on March 11, 2020, at 725 Harrison Street. The board approved the proposed 2020-21 general fund operating budget of $486,333,690, which relies on a $31.7M state aid advance, $14M from unassigned fund balance, and a $12M legislative request. It also approved several contracts as part of the consent agenda. The meeting began with an executive session, and the regular portion followed.
- Approved 2020-21 proposed general fund operating budget of $486,333,690
- Authorized $31,727,425 Chapter One State Aid Advance and $14,000,000 from unassigned fund balance
- Approved contract with Business Technology Professionals for Microsoft support up to $20,000
- Approved contract with Therapy Travelers for school psychologist services up to $56,925
- Approved contract with Terra Science and Education for science fairs up to $15,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education holds a monthly work session with presentations on a middle school career and technical education (CTE) proposal and a winter impact summary of Tier 3 literacy interventions. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.
- Presentation: Middle School CTE Proposal by Susan Centore, Nicholas Lisi, and Marianne Clark
- Presentation: Tier 3 Literacy Intervention Winter Impact Summary by Director Zajac
- Meeting at 725 Harrison Street, Syracuse, NY, starting 4:30 p.m.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a work session to discuss the proposed 2020-21 General Fund Operating Budget of $486,333,690. The agenda included discussions on approving several service contracts for technology support, school psychology, science fairs, student climate interventions, and student transportation. These items were listed as future action items for discussion rather than immediate final votes.
- Discussion of the 2020-21 Proposed General Fund Operating Budget of $486,333,690, which includes a $31,727,425 Chapter One State Aid Advance and $14,000,000 from Unassigned Fund Balance.
- Proposed renewal of a contract with Business Technology Professionals for Microsoft product support at an amount not to exceed $20,000 through June 2020.
- Proposed renewal of a contract with Therapy Travelers to provide school psychologists at STEAM at Dr. King and LeMoyne schools for up to $56,925 through June 2020.
- Proposed agreement with Contact Community Services for prevention and early intervention services at middle schools for up to $190,000 through September 2024.
- Proposed renewal of a transportation agreement with CNY Centro, Inc. for high school student transport at an estimated annual cost of $1,963,598 plus CPI increases through August 2020.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on January 29, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. The board voted to enter executive session to discuss matters under Public Officers Law section 105(1), and no other business was conducted. The motion carried unanimously.
- Vote to enter executive session under Public Officers Law section 105(1)
- Motion by David Cecile, second by Mark D Muhammad
- Motion carried with all seven members voting yea
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education is holding a work session to receive presentations on receivership updates, an NCAA overview, an assessment pilot, and graduation rates. They will also discuss a future action item to approve the assessment pilot, which would cost up to $36,500 total for NWEA Map and RightPath vendors. The meeting is informational and discussion-focused, with no final votes scheduled.
- Presentation on 2019-20 receivership updates by CAO Kelley and Dan Burton
- NCAA overview presented by Ben Steuerwalt
- Assessment pilot presentation by Asst. Supt. Franz and Nicole Brec
- Discussion of future resolution to approve NWEA Map (up to $18,000) and RightPath (up to $18,500) assessments
- Graduation rates presentation by Chief Moon
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on January 8, 2020, at 725 Harrison Street. The board entered executive session, approved prior meeting minutes, accepted the November 30, 2019 unaudited financial statements, and approved a consent agenda containing contracts for principal preparation and after-school programs. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved contract with Insight Education for principal preparation program, not to exceed $35,000
- Approved contract with Syracuse University for principal preparation program, not to exceed $3,000
- Approved contract with Internationals Network for English language learner support, not to exceed $42,200
- Approved contract with YMCA of Greater Syracuse for after-school services, not to exceed $137,272
- Approved contract increase with The Red House Arts Center for after-school programming, total $77,536