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North Syracuse School Board Charts Course for 2026-27 Budget Amid Enrollment Shifts
▶ Key Actions & Decisions
● Reviewed 2026-27 Budget Development Calendar: The Board adopted the timeline for the next spending plan, setting a public hearing date for early May.
● Enrollment Analysis: Administration presented current PK-12 enrollment data, highlighting trends in building capacities that will drive staffing decisions.
● State Aid Advocacy: Discussed strategies for the upcoming legislative session to secure fair funding for the district.
● Policy Updates: First reading of several updated district policies regarding student conduct and safety.
North Syracuse School Board Adopts $152.6M Budget with 1.95% Tax Levy Hike
▶ Key Actions & Decisions
● Adopted the $152,644,974 budget for the 2025-26 school year (Vote: 7-0).
● Approved the 2025-28 Transportation Contract with Durham School Services.
● Authorized the purchase of 35 new school buses (11 66-passenger, 24 72-passenger) via state contract.
● Accepted the resignation of Kimberly L. Grow, Coordinator of Instruction, effective June 2026.
● Approved numerous grant applications, including a $50k USDA Farm to School grant.
● Ratified the negotiated agreement with the Teaching Assistants Association.
● Accepted the FY24 External Audit Report from Mengel, Metzger, Barr & Co.
● Appointed Ryan J. Flook as a long-term substitute teacher at Cicero Elementary.
North Syracuse School Board Adopts Safety Upgrades, Approves Projected Tax Levy
▶ Key Actions & Decisions
● Adopted the 2025-2026 tax levy of $71,824,352 (8-0 vote).
● Authorized the transfer of $1.9 million in capital project funds to finance safety upgrades and site work.
● Approved the expenditure of $158,000 for the purchase of new music textbooks.
● Awarded a $92,645 contract to Eastern Environmental for asbestos abatement at various schools.
● Accepted a $6,000 donation from the Gillette Road Middle School PTA for student activities.
● Approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Teaching Assistants Association.