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Related NSCSD Board of Education Meetings
2025-10-20
North Syracuse School Board Adopts Safety Upgrades, Approves Projected Tax Levy
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Adopted the 2025-2026 tax levy of $71,824,352 (8-0 vote).
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Authorized the transfer of $1.9 million in capital project funds to finance safety upgrades and site work.
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Approved the expenditure of $158,000 for the purchase of new music textbooks.
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Awarded a $92,645 contract to Eastern Environmental for asbestos abatement at various schools.
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Accepted a $6,000 donation from the Gillette Road Middle School PTA for student activities.
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Approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Teaching Assistants Association.
2026-01-28
North Syracuse Board Advances Budget, Honors Retirees at January Meeting
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Adopted the Preliminary 2026-27 Budget: The board approved the $139,879,537 spending plan by a vote of 5-0.
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Designated Apprised Value: The board set the tax base market value at nearly $4.08 billion (Item #13).
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Approved Gifts and Grants: Accepted a combined total of over $28,000 in donations for school-specific needs.
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Voted on Capital Project Status: Approved the reimbursable scope of the ongoing capital project (Item #9).
2025-09-22
North Syracuse School Board Charts Course for 2026-27 Budget Amid Enrollment Shifts
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Reviewed 2026-27 Budget Development Calendar: The Board adopted the timeline for the next spending plan, setting a public hearing date for early May.
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Enrollment Analysis: Administration presented current PK-12 enrollment data, highlighting trends in building capacities that will drive staffing decisions.
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State Aid Advocacy: Discussed strategies for the upcoming legislative session to secure fair funding for the district.
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Policy Updates: First reading of several updated district policies regarding student conduct and safety.
2026-02-23
North Syracuse Board Eyes $11M Capital Project to Address Enrollment Growth
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Authorization to submit a capital project proposal to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) for review (Projected cost: $11 million).
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Approval of a $50,000 contract for architectural and design services associated with the project.
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Unanimous adoption of the 2026-27 academic calendar.
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Recognition of the January "Students of the Month" across elementary and secondary levels.
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Approval of the overnight trip request for the High School Marching Band to attend a competition in Syracuse.
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Authorization of the purchase of new science lab equipment for the middle schools.
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Acceptance of a $5,000 donation from the North Syracuse Educational Foundation for STEM initiatives.
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