Syracuse City School District public meetings in 2024
48 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Policy Committee is meeting to discuss the second reading of Policy 7554. This policy addresses equal educational opportunities for students and reflects amended Title IX regulations from the US Department of Education.
- Second reading of Policy 7554 – Equal Educational Opportunities
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Board of Education voted to accept the 2023-2024 external financial statement audit and the corrective action plan for the internal audit risk assessment. The board also approved four student discipline appeals and entered executive session to discuss matters under Public Officers Law.
- Accepted the 2023-2024 external financial statement audit from The Bonadio Group
- Accepted the corrective action plan for the 2023-2024 internal audit risk assessment
- Approved four student discipline appeals (Index #BOE2024-08 through -11)
- Entered executive session to discuss matters under Public Officers Law section 105(1)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss several future action items, including accepting a plan to correct fire safety violations found in district buildings and approving a $250/day rate for retired teachers to serve as substitutes at Lincoln Middle School. The board will also review unaudited monthly financial statements for November 2024 and a claims audit report.
- Discussion of a resolution to accept the 2023 NYS Annual Fire Safety Inspections and a plan to correct non-compliance items identified by the Syracuse Fire Department.
- Discussion of a resolution to hire retired teachers as daily substitutes at Lincoln Middle School at $250/day for the 2024-25 school year.
- Review of unaudited monthly financial statements for November 30, 2024.
- Review of the November 2024 Claims Audit Report.
- Discussion of a districtwide survey.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Audit Committee will discuss and vote on resolutions to accept the 2023-2024 external financial statement audit and the internal audit report with corrective action plan. The meeting also includes swearing in new members and approving prior meeting minutes.
- Resolution to accept the June 30, 2024 audited financial statements for the district, extraclassroom activity funds, and Joint Schools Construction Board
- Resolution to accept the 2023-24 internal audit risk assessment and corrective action plan
- Oath of office for new Audit Committee members
- Approval of minutes from the July 12, 2024 Audit Committee meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Board of Education is reviewing and approving several contracts for nursing personnel, special education teacher certification, and student mental health services. The meeting also includes the acceptance of October 2024 financial statements.
- Agreement with Upstate Medical University for school-based mental health clinics not to exceed $581,961
- Renewal with Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI) for Promise Zone Specialists in six high schools not to exceed $426,000
- Agreement with Bloomboard, Inc. for a special education teacher residency program not to exceed $190,863
- Revised agreement with NurseCore Management Services, LLC for temporary nursing personnel not to exceed $35,000
- Contract increase of $5,000 with Central New York School Boards Association for student support and HR services
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Policy Committee is meeting to discuss the creation of Policy 7554 regarding Equal Educational Opportunities. This policy is intended to address the provision of equal educational opportunities to students and reflects amended Title IX regulations from the US Department of Education.
- Discussion of Policy 7554 – Equal Educational Opportunities
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Board of Education held a special meeting to conduct roll call and enter into executive session. The agenda consisted of procedural actions.
- Entry into Executive Session to discuss matters under Public Officers Law section 105(1)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will discuss and later vote on several contracts totaling over $1.3 million. Items include expanding school-based mental health clinics with Upstate Medical University, adding Promise Zone mental health specialists in high schools, funding a special education teacher residency program, and increasing a temporary nursing contract. The board is also hearing presentations on state assessment results and an instructional audit.
- Up to $581,961 contract with Upstate Medical University to open school-based mental health clinics serving about 300 students
- Up to $426,000 renewal with Coordinated Care Services for six additional Promise Zone mental health specialists in high schools
- Up to $190,863 agreement with Bloomboard for a special education teacher residency program for 25 staff
- $15,000 increase to NurseCore Management Services contract for temporary school nurses, total now up to $35,000
- Presentation of NYS 3-8 assessment results and an instructional audit by Hanover Research
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will consider approving five contracts totaling approximately $588,072, including renewals for homeless student specialists, world language curriculum development, dual-language training, and new services for visually impaired students. The board also plans to enter executive session before the public portion of the meeting, which is expected to begin around 5:30 PM.
- Renewal of $298,475 contract with Coordinated Care Services for McKinney-Vento homeless student specialists
- Renewal of $34,900 contract with Lea Graner Kennedy for world language curriculum development
- Renewal of $100,047 contract with The New Teacher Project for dual-language training at Seymour Dual Language Academy
- Increase of $25,250 to EL Education contract for CREW curriculum professional development (total $119,650)
- New $35,000 contract with Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired for orientation and mobility services
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Board of Education held a special meeting to vote on a resolution authorizing litigation against Section III after the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central varsity football team was disqualified from post-season competition. The board also entered executive session and excused absent commissioners.
- Resolution #1124-072 authorizing Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet P.C. to challenge the disqualification of the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central varsity football team from post-season competition
- Board entered executive session under Public Officers Law section 105(1)
- Commissioners Tamica Barnett, Nyatwa Bullock, and Mary Habib were not present at vote on excusing absent members
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will discuss and later vote on five contracts totaling approximately $673,072 for student support services, world language curriculum development, dual-language training, literacy coaching, and HR system integration. The contracts include renewals with Coordinated Care Services Inc. ($298,475 for homeless student specialists), Lea Graner Kennedy ($34,900 for world language curriculum), The New Teacher Project ($100,047 for Seymour Dual Language Academy), EL Education ($119,650 for middle school CREW curriculum), and Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired ($35,000 for orientation and mobility services), plus a new agreement with The Reading League ($25,000 for literacy training) and ADP ($175,000 for HR/payroll system integration).
- $298,475 contract renewal with Coordinated Care Services Inc. for 4 McKinney-Vento homeless student specialists
- $34,900 contract with Lea Graner Kennedy for world language curriculum development
- $100,047 contract with The New Teacher Project for professional learning at Seymour Dual Language Academy
- $119,650 contract increase with EL Education for middle school CREW curriculum training
- $175,000 new contract with ADP for Oracle Fusion HR/payroll system integration
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education approved a consent agenda that includes a $5 million increase for the Institute of Technology Stadium Project, raising the total cost to $14 million. The board also approved contracts for mentoring programs and financial statements. The meeting began with an executive session.
- Approved $5 million additional allocation for ITC Stadium Project, total cost not to exceed $14 million
- Approved $23,000 contract with Insight Education Group for mentor training through June 2025
- Approved $249,000 contract with 100 Black Men of Syracuse, Inc. for mentoring at five schools through June 2025
- Approved $50,000 contract with Willie Dowdell for mentoring and student support through June 2025
- Accepted unaudited SCSD financial statements for August 31, 2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will discuss future action items including a $5 million cost increase for the Institute of Technology Stadium project (total now $14 million) and renewal of contracts with Insight Education Group ($23,000), 100 Black Men of Syracuse ($249,000), and Willie Dowdell ($50,000). The board will also hear presentations on the 8+ Academy and summer programming, and receive monthly financial and claims audit reports.
- Institute of Technology Stadium project cost increase from $9M to $14M, with $5M from unassigned General Fund balance
- Renewal of contract with Insight Education Group for mentor training, not to exceed $23,000 through June 2025
- Renewal of contract with 100 Black Men of Syracuse for student mentoring at five schools, not to exceed $249,000 through June 2025
- Renewal of contract with Willie Dowdell for mentoring and support services, not to exceed $50,000 through June 2025
- Monthly financial statements for August 31, 2024 (unaudited) and August 2024 claims audit report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on September 11, 2024, at 725 Harrison Street. The board approved several consent agenda items, including modifications to policies on student transportation and voter registration, and renewed contracts for teaching and learning services. The meeting began with an executive session, and all votes were unanimous among the five members present.
- Approved modification of Policy 5720 – Transportation of Students, allowing use of attendance vans to transport otherwise absent students.
- Approved modification of Policy 7440 – Student Voter Registration and Pre-Registration, aligning with NY State Election Law amendments.
- Renewed contract with Harris Consulting for virtual coaching (up to $70,000, decrease from $148,000).
- Renewed contract with SUNY-ESF for Smart Scholars Early College High School program at Nottingham High School (up to $15,000).
- Renewed contract with WCNY for Enterprise America financial literacy program (up to $50,000, decrease from $54,000).
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Board of Education held a special meeting on August 26, 2024, at 725 Harrison Street, Syracuse, NY. They voted to adopt the District Safety Plan and Building Level Emergency Plans for the 2024-25 school year, following a public hearing and 30-day comment period. The board also approved a contract with ProCare Therapy for up to $437,500 to provide special education teachers, psychologists, and speech therapists through June 2025. Additionally, they approved administrative appointments and promotions.
- Adoption of District Safety Plan for 2024-25 school year
- Contract with ProCare Therapy up to $437,500 for special education staffing
- Approval of administrative appointments and promotions
- Board entered executive session to discuss matters under Public Officers Law section 105(1)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss a presentation on the 2024-2025 District Comprehensive Improvement Plan and review several future action items, including contracts and consultancies for the Office of Teaching and Learning. These contracts, totaling over $2.3 million, cover services such as virtual coaching, early college programs, financial literacy, and professional development. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items for future approval.
- Contract with Insight Education Group for strategic planning and school improvement support, not to exceed $1,230,500
- Contract with Institute for Learning – University of Pittsburgh for Accountable Talk professional development, not to exceed $658,968
- Contract with Lexia Learning Systems for Science of Reading professional learning, not to exceed $283,873
- Contract with Harris Consulting for virtual coaching cycles in mathematics, not to exceed $70,000
- Contract with WCNY for Enterprise America financial literacy program, not to exceed $50,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education Policy Committee will meet to discuss two proposed policy modifications. The first would update Policy 5720 on student transportation, including the use of attendance vans to address chronic absenteeism. The second would revise Policy 7440 on student voter registration and pre-registration to comply with New York State Election Law amendments. Both items are second readings and are scheduled for a board vote on September 11, 2024.
- Second reading of modification to Policy 5720 – Transportation of Students, including use of attendance vans to reduce chronic absenteeism
- Second reading of modification to Policy 7440 – Student Voter Registration and Pre-Registration, to comply with NYS Election Law amendments
- Proposed changes to Policy 7440 require schools to provide voter registration applications and assistance, but not as a graded assignment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on August 14, 2024, at 725 Harrison Street. The board approved several consent agenda items, including contracts for professional development and student support services, and accepted the June 2024 unaudited financial statements.
- Approved a $1,173,150 contract with Solution Tree, Inc. for Professional Learning Communities support through August 2025
- Approved a $149,000 renewal with Better Lesson, Inc. for teacher professional development on equity and inclusion
- Approved a $100,000 renewal with The Joyce V. Brown Consulting Group for school counseling program restructuring
- Approved a $244,000 new contract with Foundation 44 for academic and social-emotional interventions for secondary students
- Accepted the SCSD Monthly Financial Statements for June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Board of Education holds a public hearing on the District Safety Plan at 4:30 p.m. on July 30, 2024, at 725 Harrison Street. Speakers must sign in and are limited to three minutes on the plan only. The hearing is followed by a special meeting.
- Public hearing on the District Safety Plan
- Speakers limited to three minutes on the plan only
- Plan available for 30-day public comment on district website
- Meeting livestreamed via Microsoft Teams
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on July 30, 2024, to vote on several human resource items. The board approved contract ratifications for Unit 2 (administrators) and Unit 11 (managers and supervisors), each including a 3% salary increase and changes to health benefits. The board also approved administrative appointments, promotions, and transfers. The meeting began with a roll call and a motion to enter executive session.
- Ratification of Unit 2 contract with 3% salary increase and removal of High Deductible health plan for PPO
- Ratification of Unit 11 contract with 3% salary increase and similar health benefit changes
- Approval of administrative appointments, promotions, and transfers
- Motion to excuse absent commissioners and entry into executive session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education Policy Committee is meeting to discuss two proposed policy modifications: one on student transportation (Policy 5720) and one on student voter registration and pre-registration (Policy 7440). These are first readings and discussion items, not final votes. The meeting is procedural in nature.
- First reading of modification to Policy 5720 – Transportation of Students, including use of attendance vans to address chronic absenteeism
- First reading of modification to Policy 7440 – Student Voter Registration and Pre-Registration, to comply with New York State Election Law amendments
- Meeting held at 725 Harrison Street, Syracuse, NY, with livestream available via Microsoft Teams
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a work session on July 22, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. at 725 Harrison Street. The agenda includes presentations on the 2024-2025 School Comprehensive Education Plan, the Districtwide Safety Plan, the budget status as of June 30, 2024, and a federal stimulus spending update. The board will also discuss future action items, including contracts and consultancies for the Office of Student Support Services and the Office of Teaching and Learning, which are scheduled for approval at a later date.
- Contract with Better Lesson, Inc. for professional development, not to exceed $149,000
- Contract with The Joyce V. Brown Consulting Group for school counseling program, not to exceed $100,000
- New contract with Foundation 44 for a clinician at OASIS and Promising Futures, not to exceed $150,000
- Contract with Solution Tree, Inc. for Professional Learning Communities, not to exceed $1,173,150
- Contracts with EL Education for school partnerships at Brighton Academy, ELMS, and McKinley-Brighton, totaling $235,950
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education approved a consent agenda including the 'On the Rise – 2024-2029 Strategic Plan', the 2024-2025 Code of Conduct, Character and Support, and the Academy High School model for implementation starting in the 2024-25 school year. The board also accepted monthly financial statements for May 31, 2024, and approved several contracts and consultancies. The meeting began with a closed executive session.
- Approval of 'On the Rise – 2024-2029 Strategic Plan' (Resolution #0724-001)
- Approval of 2024-2025 Code of Conduct, Character and Support (Resolution #0724-002)
- Approval of Academy High School model implementation starting 2024-25 (Resolution #0724-003)
- Contract with Danielson Group, LLC for up to $11,000 for teacher evaluation training (Resolution #0724-004)
- Acceptance of unaudited monthly financial statements for May 31, 2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Audit Committee is meeting to handle routine oversight business: electing a committee chair, approving prior meeting minutes, reviewing the Audit Committee Charter, and discussing the external audit timeline. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major financial decisions or public hearings listed.
- Election of Audit Committee Chair from among the three ex-officio Board of Education Commissioners
- Approve minutes from the December 8, 2023 Audit Committee meeting
- Annual review and approval of the Audit Committee Charter Resolution
- Discussion of the external audit timeline
- Proposal to move the December 6, 2024 Audit Committee meeting to December 16, 2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education is holding a public hearing to receive comments on proposed revisions to the Code of Conduct. Speakers must sign in with the District Clerk and are limited to three minutes on this topic. Written comments may also be submitted.
- Public hearing on proposed Code of Conduct revisions
- Location: 725 Harrison Street, Syracuse, NY
- Speakers limited to 3 minutes, topic restricted to Code of Conduct
- Written comments accepted at 1025 Erie Boulevard West or via email
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on June 26, 2024, to consider and vote on several human resource items, including contract ratifications and handbook updates. All motions were approved, with most votes passing 5-0 (two members not present). The board also entered executive session to discuss matters under Public Officers Law section 105(1).
- Ratified Unit 1 contract with Syracuse Teachers Association, 3% salary increase, PPO health benefits, for July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025
- Ratified Unit 7 contract with Syracuse Teachers Association, minimum 3% hourly rate increase, PPO health benefits
- Ratified Unit 8 contract, 3% salary increase, teaching assistant starting salary raised to $29,143
- Ratified Unit 9 contract modification with CSEA Local 1000 AFSCME, 3% salary increase, PPO health benefits, contingent on union ratification
- Approved updated handbooks for Unit 3A (unrepresented administrators) and Unit 3C (unrepresented confidential support staff), both with 3% pay increases
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education Policy Committee is meeting to discuss a second reading of revisions to Policy #1465 on shared decision-making and school-based planning. The committee reviewed the policy on May 21 and June 25, 2024, and the resolution recommends adoption by the full Board on July 10, 2024. The meeting is procedural, with no other substantive items on the agenda.
- Second reading of Policy #1465 – Shared Decision-Making and School-Based Planning
- Resolution to adopt revisions, dated July 10, 2024
- Review of six mandated components: school-level issues, expected involvement, evaluating student achievement, accountability, dispute resolution, parent involvement
- Attachments include redline and clean versions of the policy and the 2024 Shared Decision Making Plan
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a work session to review and discuss several items, including the proposed 2024-2029 strategic plan, revisions to the 2024-25 Code of Conduct, the Academy High School model, and multiple contracts. These items are scheduled for formal approval at a future meeting on July 10, 2024.
- Approval of On the Rise – 2024-2029 Strategic Plan
- Approval of 2024-2025 Code of Conduct, Character and Support
- Academy High School model implementation for 2024-25
- Contract with Danielson Group, LLC up to $11,000 for teacher training
- Contract with De-escalation and Control Solutions, LLC up to $60,000 for de-escalation training
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education is holding its regular monthly business meeting on June 12, 2024, at 725 Harrison Street. The board will enter executive session first, then consider consent agenda items including multiple contracts for approval. The most significant items are three contracts for human resources and three for finance, totaling over $439,000.
- Contract with SUNY Cortland for teacher recruitment, up to $50,000
- Contract with Rosenna Bakari LLC for leadership training, up to $120,000
- Contract with Lifesavers Inc. for CPR/First Aid training, up to $46,350
- Contract with Fenrir Consulting for budget software support, up to $48,125
- Contract with Ternio Solutions for Oracle Cloud reporting, up to $100,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education's Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss the first reading of Policy #1465 on Shared Decision-Making and School-Based Planning. The policy, which is required by New York State regulations, has been revised by a committee of stakeholders. The Board is expected to vote on adopting the revisions at a future meeting, dated June 12, 2024.
- First reading of Policy #1465 Shared Decision-Making and School-Based Planning
- Policy revision required bi-annually by NYS Education Department
- Committee of parents, teachers, staff, administrators, and community members reviewed and modified the policy
- Policy covers six mandated components including school-level issues, parent involvement, and dispute resolution
- Resolution dated June 12, 2024 for Board adoption
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss future action items, including several contracts and consultancies for approval. These include agreements with SUNY Cortland for teacher recruitment, Rosenna Bakari LLC for leadership training, Lifesavers Inc. for CPR training, and multiple contracts for financial and research services. The board is also set to approve health service agreements with non-public schools as required by state law.
- SUNY Cortland teacher recruitment contract up to $50,000
- Rosenna Bakari LLC leadership training contract up to $120,000
- Lifesavers Inc. CPR/First Aid training contract up to $46,350
- Fenrir Consulting Services Oracle Hyperion support up to $48,125
- Ternio Solutions Group Oracle Cloud report writing up to $100,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold its annual organizational meeting and regular business meeting on May 14, 2024, at 725 Harrison Street. The board will elect a president, appoint a school claims auditor and district clerk, and set meeting dates for the 2024-25 year. The agenda includes entering executive session at the start and then proceeding with the organizational and business items.
- Appoint Jessica Madonna as School Claims Auditor at $74,160 annual salary
- Appoint Eileen Steinhardt as Board of Education District Clerk at $74,160 annual salary
- Adopt regulation for signing of checks by Board President and City Commissioner of Finance
- Fix 2024-25 meeting dates: Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in Board Room, Central Office
- Enter executive session under Public Officers Law section 105(1)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Board of Education work session includes discussions on renewing several contracts for human resources and teaching services. Proposed items include agreements for teacher diversity programs, nursing personnel, and medical direction, as well as new esports-related summer and school-year programming.
- Renewal of Syracuse University Baldanza Fellows Program up to $75,000
- Renewal of NurseCore Management Services, LLC up to $20,000
- Renewal of Syracuse University Urban Fellowship up to $288,000
- Renewal of SUNY Oswego Teacher Opportunity Corps Program up to $160,000
- Renewal of Dr. Ted Triana as medical director up to $48,500
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Board of Education held a special meeting on April 29, 2024. The Board voted to enter into an executive session to discuss matters regarding subject areas set forth in Public Officers Law section 105(1).
- Motion to enter Executive Session under Public Officers Law section 105(1)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on April 26, 2024, to adopt the 2024-2025 General Fund Operating Budget of $578,055,206 and approve related position changes. The budget includes a $31.7 million State Aid advance and adjustments to balance the budget. The board also approved abolishing 53.5 FTE positions and creating 75.5 FTE positions, a net increase of 22 FTE positions, effective July 1, 2024.
- Adopted 2024-25 General Fund Operating Budget of $578,055,206
- Authorized State Aid advance of $31,727,425 (Chapter One Accrual)
- Approved net increase of 22 FTE positions: 53.5 abolished, 75.5 created
- Budget includes $500,000 increase in City of Syracuse tax levy
- Expense adjustments: salaries -$3,022,054, professional services +$6,810,548
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education is holding a special work session to discuss and prepare for the adoption of the 2024-25 General Fund Operating Budget of $578,055,206. The board will also consider a resolution to abolish 53.5 vacant positions and create 75.5 new ones, resulting in a net increase of 22 full-time equivalent positions. The meeting includes a presentation on the adopted budget and a discussion of the budget resolution, which will be formally voted on at a future meeting.
- Adoption of 2024-25 General Fund Budget of $578,055,206, including a $31,727,425 state aid advance (Chapter One Accrual)
- Net increase of 22.00 FTE positions: 53.50 abolished, 75.50 created
- Abolished positions include 20 Teaching Assistant (Special Education), 11 Elementary Teacher, 10 Teaching Assistant (Virtual), 4 Special Education Teacher (Virtual)
- Created positions include 10 Health Attendant, 9 Dean of Students, 7 CTE Teacher, 6 Social Worker, 5 Spanish Teacher
- Budget adjustments include $6,810,548 increase in Professional Services, $3,022,054 decrease in Salaries and Wages
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a work session on April 17, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. at 725 Harrison Street. The agenda includes a presentation on the Academy Model by Assistant Superintendent Jennings, and discussions on annual appointments for records management, check signing, meeting dates, board memberships, and audit services for the 2024-25 school year. These items are scheduled for formal action at the annual organizational and business meetings on May 14, 2024.
- Presentation on Academy Model by Assistant Superintendent Jennings
- Annual appointment of Records Management and Records Access Officer
- 2024-25 Board of Education memberships totaling $114,911 (Big 5 Conference, CNYSBA, OMSBA, SSFC, NYSSBA, NSBA)
- Appointment of D'Arcangelo & Co. as Internal Auditor (up to $59,600) and The Bonadio Group as External Auditor (up to $153,000)
- Appointment of Onondaga County Division of Purchasing as Purchasing Agent (agreements up to $160,000 and $394,600)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on April 10, 2024, at 725 Harrison Street. The board approved consent agenda items including contracts for the Office of Teaching and Learning and the Office of Information and Technology, totaling $234,850. The meeting began with a call to order, followed by an executive session, and included routine items such as approval of minutes and monthly financial statements.
- Approved $38,900 contract with TrueFiktion LLC for culturally responsive comic book curriculum at four schools
- Approved $25,000 contract with B. Love Media & Publishing for keynote and teacher workshop
- Approved $10,950 contract with Aisha Bowe for Summer Summit keynote
- Approved $160,000 contract with Educational Vistas for test scoring in grades 3-8
- Approved minutes from March 13, 2024, and other committee meetings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education's Policy Committee is meeting to review two policies as part of their annual review process. The committee will consider first and final readings of Policy #5220 (District Investments) and Policy #5411 (Procurement of Goods and Services), with no revisions recommended for either. The meeting is procedural and includes a call to order and adjournment.
- First and final reading of Policy #5220 – District Investments, no revisions recommended
- First and final reading of Policy #5411 – Procurement of Goods and Services, no revisions recommended
- Policy #5220 last revised October 10, 2018; Policy #5411 last revised June 8, 2022
- Meeting held at 725 Harrison Street, Syracuse, NY, starting at noon
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss future action items, primarily contracts and consultancies for approval. These include new agreements for student workshops, teacher professional development, and test scoring, all funded by grants or district budgets. The board is also considering establishing a new student club at ITC.
- $30,000 contract with Black Girls WILL Get Love, Inc. for a summer workshop for girls in grades 6-8, funded by ARPA
- $38,900 contract with TrueFiktion LLC for a culturally responsive comic book curriculum at 4 schools, funded by ARPA
- $25,000 contract with B. Love Media & Publishing for a keynote and teacher workshop at Summer Summit
- $10,950 contract with Aisha Bowe for a keynote at Summer Summit
- $160,000 contract with Educational Vistas to score ELA, Math, Science, and NYSESLAT tests for grades 3-8
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on March 13, 2024, at 725 Harrison Street. The board entered executive session first, then approved minutes, financial statements, and several contracts on the consent agenda. Key actions included new contracts for student mentoring and counseling support, as well as renewals for teacher training and literacy professional development.
- Approved contract with 100 Black Men of Syracuse, Inc. for mentoring up to $88,000 through June 2024
- Approved contract with The Joyce V. Brown Consulting Group for counseling program design up to $93,000 through September 2024
- Approved renewal with Seacoast Center for Education for Montessori teacher training up to $155,000 through June 2025
- Approved contract with The Reading League for Science of Reading professional development up to $26,600 through August 2024
- Accepted monthly financial statements for January 31, 2024 (unaudited)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss future action items, including several contracts and consultancies for approval. These include a mentoring program, a counseling program redesign, Montessori teacher training, literacy professional development, and student field trips. The board is also scheduled to receive a presentation on the STEAM school update.
- Contract with 100 Black Men of Syracuse, Inc. for mentoring 40 students at PSLA, Nottingham, Ed Smith, and Syracuse STEM @ Blodgett, up to $88,000
- Contract with The Joyce V. Brown Consulting Group for school counseling program design, up to $93,000 (ARPA funded)
- Renewal with Seacoast Center for Education for Montessori teacher training, up to $155,000
- Contract with The Reading League for Science of Reading professional development, up to $26,600 (ARPA funded)
- Two contracts with Fourwinds Tours for NYC field trips: $37,980 for Syracuse Latin and Huntington, and $101,280 for Lincoln, Grant, Frazer, and Roberts
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education is holding a public budget hearing where residents can comment on the proposed budget. Speakers must sign in with the District Clerk and are limited to three minutes. The hearing is followed by a work session.
- Public hearing on proposed budget
- Speakers limited to 3 minutes
- Location: 725 Harrison Street, Syracuse, NY
- Hearing starts at 4:30 p.m.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting, entering executive session first, then approving minutes, monthly financial statements, and a consent agenda. The consent agenda included a contract extension for workers' compensation services and several new or renewed contracts for student support services, funded largely by federal grants.
- Approved contract extension with PMA Management Corporation for workers' compensation administration, Jan 1–Jun 30, 2024, at $850 per lost time claim and $125 per medical only claim
- Approved $37,125 contract with Lea Graner Kennedy for world language curriculum development (ARPA-funded)
- Approved $100,686 contract with The New Teacher Project for professional learning at Seymour Dual Language Academy (ARPA-funded)
- Approved $72,000 contract with Accurate Background, Investigations, Inc. for prevention assemblies on drug, safety, and social media awareness
- Approved $16,199 contract with MAD-Learn LLC for a spring break app development camp for 8th graders (NYGEAR UP grant)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on January 31, 2024, to vote on operational items. The board approved contracts for student support services, including agreements with Open Arms International Ministry, Klinic Kids, Inc., and Living Water Church of God in Christ, and authorized travel for up to three commissioners to the NSBA Annual Conference. All motions carried with six yeas and one member not present.
- Contract with Open Arms International Ministry up to $50,000 for Homebound Instructional Program alternative learning site
- Contract with Klinic Kids, Inc. up to $249,500 for mindfulness and wellness basketball clinics for grades 3-8
- Contract with Living Water Church of God in Christ up to $50,000 for Homebound Instructional Program alternative learning site
- Approval of up to $9,000 for three commissioners to attend NSBA Annual Conference in New Orleans, April 6-8, 2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education is holding a quarterly finance work session to discuss the executive budget, budget timeline, and budget status report. They will also receive an update on federal stimulus spending. The meeting is informational and no votes are scheduled.
- January 2024 Federal Stimulus Spending Update presentation
- Executive Budget and Budget Timeline presentation
- Budget Status Report for January 31, 2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss future action items, including contract extensions and new agreements, and receive presentations on special education and Hanover Research. No final votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and future approval.
- Contract extension with PMA Management Corporation for workers' comp administration, Jan 1–Jun 30, 2024, at $850 per lost time claim and $125 per medical only claim
- New contracts for Homebound Instructional Program alternative sites: Open Arms International Ministry ($50,000) and Living Water Church of God in Christ ($50,000)
- New contract with Klinic Kids, Inc. for mindfulness basketball clinics, up to $249,500 for 1,950 students in grades 3-8
- New contract with Lea Graner Kennedy for world language curriculum development, up to $37,125 (ARPA funded)
- Renewal with Accurate Background, Investigations, Inc. for prevention assemblies, increased by $25,000 to $72,000 total
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on January 10, 2024, at 725 Harrison Street. The board approved several routine items, including minutes, monthly financial statements, and a consent agenda with contracts for training and consulting services. The meeting began with an executive session, and the public portion included reports from the president and superintendent.
- Approved contract with Insight Education Group for mentor training program, up to $70,000
- Approved contract with Lexia Learning Systems for LETRS literacy training, up to $173,920 (ARPA-funded)
- Approved additional $30,000 for De-escalation and Control Solutions training, total $60,000
- Accepted 2022-23 external financial statement audit from The Bonadio Group
- Approved minutes from Dec. 13 and Dec. 18, 2023, and Audit Committee minutes from Dec. 8, 2023