The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education abolished 12 general-education teaching positions and created 10 special education, therapy and related-service positions effective July 1, and separately authorized borrowing $2,525,994 to buy new school buses and equipment, with one board member abstaining on the bond vote.
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education held on June 1, 2026, at the Jerome F. Melvin Administrative Office Building, 5355 West Taft Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212
Michael Mirizio, President
Dr. Terry Ward Superintendent Paul Farfaglia, Vice President
Donald F.X. Keegan, Associate Superintendent for Business Services Robert Crabtree
Christopher R. Leahey, Ed.D, Deputy Superintendent Joshua Ludden
Michael Baroody, Ed.D., Asst. Superintendent for Human Resources Michael Shusda
Jilian K. Herrera, District Clerk Matthew Hermann
Amanda Sugrue Cheryl McDonald Mark Thorne
Brigid Gill Student Ex-Officio
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Mr. Mirizio called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Board President Michael Mirizio led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Mirizio asked for a Moment of Silence for the following:
Eileen Cash, a graduate of the North Syracuse Central School District and Carmen Riccelli, a graduate of the North Syracuse Central School District.
Ariana Rosario, former ENL TOSA and current Associate Principal Smith Road Elementary
School, presented on the ENL program and the Seal of Biliteracy certifications.
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Dr. Amy Hysick and Ms. Erika Schanbacher, science teachers at Cicero-North Syracuse High
School, shared their experiences attending the 3rd Gambia Teacher Prize educational summit and celebration and the opening of the first baby center in The Gambia. Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 573
The Baby Center was created at the University of The Gambia using donations from the NSEA and the CNS Human Rights Club. This initiative removes barriers to higher education for female university students who have children and provides a safe place for their infants to receive care while they attend classes.
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Dr. Terry L. Ward, II presented the True North plan based on the results of utilization study and committee recommendations.
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Danielle Hudson commented on the positive impact of the Unified Sports Program.
Mr. Thorne stated the Policy Committee will meet next Tuesday the 9th. Mr. Crabtree stated the
Legislative Committee will meet on Wednesday at Twin Trees. Mr. Crabtree asked Mr. Ludden
and Mr. Farfaglia for some ideas for next year. He stated Micron would likely be one of them. Mr.
Crabtree stated we had Tier 6 on this year and that was very successful.
OCM BOCES BOARD Mr. Crabtree stated that OCM BOCES just had their Olympics in Cortland, as it’s too much of a
ride to come to C-NS. He stated it was held at SUNY Cortland in the stadium and it was wonderful. He thanked Dr. Ward and Dr. Baroody for attending Schools for Success, because we had a student receive an award. He said there was National Honor Society Induction at both Innovation Schools, Seven Valleys New Tech and Innovation Tech.
SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Ward stated he wanted to share a couple of brief updates. He thanked Dr. Baroody and
Mr. Crabtree for the wonderful retiree ceremony held earlier. He also thanked everyone who spoke this evening. He additionally noted that the district hosted an OCIDA meeting last week. He said it was valuable to speak with members, and that Don did a great job helping them understand the impact of Micron and PILOT agreements, as well as the unintended negative impact on the school district and the rationale for excluding them from the tax cap.
Mr. Farfaglia stated that NYSSBA, as well as NYSUT, has been lobbying for changes
regarding PILOTs and the tax cap calculations. He noted that this is the first time he has seen meaningful progress, as they have been able to get through to Assemblyman Stirpe and Senator Ryan, and he commended them for their action.
Next, Mr. Farfaglia commented on the Unified program. He shared that he attended a Unified bowling event a couple of months ago and saw exactly what the parent speaker had described. He observed students having fun and supporting one another, and stated that it may be the most important and impactful extracurricular activity the district offers. Mr. Ludden stated that his brother is still a student in the district, and that he attended Clinton Square on Friday night where seniors gathered before the prom to take pictures. He said it was enjoyable to see the students in their outfits.
Mr. Ludden also highlighted the recent changes in Tier 6, noting that he and Mr. Farfaglia have discussed the issue extensively over the past year. He thanked the Legislature and the Governor for making important changes that he believes will make public service more attractive and help retain employees.
Finally, Mr. Ludden reported attending the OCIDA meeting at the junior high school and thanked Dr. Ward and Mr. Keegan, as well as Chairwoman Nicole Watts and the Chair of the Economic Planning and Development Board, Legislator Elaine Denton.
Mr. Crabtree thanked the taxpayers for their support of the budget and echoed his appreciation to Dr. Ward for recognizing the successful budget vote earlier in the meeting. He noted, however, that he had some concerns. He stated that the District Clerk had provided demographic information from the budget vote, including voter participation data, and suggested that both the Board and administration review this information in advance of any future referendum. He also commented that the district could improve participation in the post-vote online survey, noting that this year's budget received the lowest level of positive support in the past ten years. He further observed that a majority of voters were age 60 and older. Mr. Crabtree also requested that the administration explore reinstating a Teacher of the Year recognition program. He shared that the Senior Art Exhibit at the high Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 590
school was phenomenal and noted that he had the opportunity to attend the Allen Road Carnival as well as the C-NS Band and Orchestra Concert. Mr. Crabtree concluded by recognizing Student Ex Officio Board Member Brigid Gill. He noted that this is the third year the district has included a student representative on the Board and stated that Ms. Gill has contributed many great ideas. He thanked her for her service and all she has done for the district during her tenure.
Ms. Gill reported that the girls’ softball team won the sectional championship for the first time in
five years and described the achievement as amazing. She shared that the team arrived at Senior Ball following the game, which took place the same evening, and was met with enthusiastic applause from attendees. Ms. Gill noted that Senior Ball, held at the Hotel Syracuse, was a great success. Ms. Gill also highlighted the recent Special Olympics event, stating that it was a wonderful day and that the students had a great time participating. She concluded by wishing the girls’ lacrosse team good luck as they prepared to compete in the sectional championship game against West Genesee on Tuesday.
Mr. Farfaglia made the motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board REGULAR Education on May 12, 2026. Mr. Thorne seconded the motion and it was carried with nine
yes votes.
May 12, 2026
CLASSIFICATION Ms. Sugrue made the motion to approve the classification and school placement of & PLACEMENT disabled students who are certified as eligible to receive special education by the District OF DISABLED Committee on Special Education for 4/30, 5/01, 5/04, 5/05, 5/06, 5/07, 5/08, 5/11, 5/12, 5/13, 5/14,5/15, 5/18 and 5/20/2026.
STUDENTS and made the motion to approve the classification and placement of Pre School & PRE SCHOOL DISABL disabled students who are certified as eligible to receive special education STUDENTS District Committee on Preschool Special Education for 5/12, 5/13, 5/14, 5/19 and 5/26/2026.
Mr. Ludden seconded the motion and it was carried with nine yes votes.
Mr. Farfaglia made the motion to recommend that the Board of Education hold its Annual ORGANIZATIONAL Organizational Meeting on July 13, 2026, to be held at 5 p.m., at the North Syracuse Central School
District Administrative Offices. Ms. McDonald seconded the motion and it was carried with nine yes votes.
VEHICLE BONDING Mr. Ludden made the motion to approve the foregoing resolution.
WHEREAS, the North Syracuse Central School District (the “District”), as a local agency
pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), ECL Section 8- 0101, et seq., and implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (the “Regulations”) reviewed the impact of the purchase and finance of eight (8) 65-passenger gasoline school buses, two (2) 65- passenger gasoline school buses with wheelchair lift and AC, two (2) 65-passenger 100 gallon gasoline school buses, and for maintenance operations, two (2) service vans and one (1) wide area mower (the “Vehicles”) and determined by resolution adopted March 23, 2026 that such action constitutes a “Type II Action” under the Regulations and is not subject to review under SEQRA; and Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 591
WHEREAS, the qualified voters of the District, at the Annual District meeting duly called
and held on May 19, 2026 did vote and adopt a proposition authorizing the purchase and finance of the Vehicles, including necessary furnishings, fixtures and equipment and all other costs incidental thereto, and the expenditure of a total sum not to exceed $2,525,994, which is estimated to be the total maximum cost thereof, and said amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of said School District and collected in annual installments as provided by Section 416 of the Education Law; and, in anticipation of such tax, obligations of said School District, in the principal amount not to exceed $2,525,994, are authorized to be issued; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE
DISTRICT, (by favorable vote of not less than two thirds of all the members of said Board of Education) AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The District is hereby authorized to purchase the Vehicles together with such furnishings, equipment, machinery and apparatus as may be required for the purposes for which the Vehicles are to be used and to expend therefor an amount, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to financing thereof, not to exceed the estimated maximum cost of $2,525,994, and said amount is hereby appropriated therefor. The estimated total cost of said specific objects or purposes, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $2,525,994 and the plan of financing includes the issuance of serial bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,525,994 to finance said appropriation and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the District to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable, subject to applicable amounts of state assistance available or to any revenues available for such purpose from any other source.
Section 2. Bonds and bond anticipation notes (including the renewal of any bond anticipation notes) of the District are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the "Local Finance Law"), in a principal amount not to exceed $2,525,994 to finance said appropriation for the Vehicles.
Section 3. The following additional matters are hereby determined and declared with regard to the purchase and financing of the Vehicles:
Under the Local Finance Law, the period of probable usefulness of the Vehicles is five (5) years;
(b) Current funds are not required by the Local Finance Law to be provided prior to the issuance of the bonds and any notes issued in anticipation thereof authorized by this resolution; (c) The proposed maturity of the bonds authorized by this resolution will not exceed five (5) years.
Section 4. The temporary use of available funds of the District, not immediately required for the purpose or purposes for which the same were raised or otherwise created, is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 165.10 of the Local Finance Law, for the capital purposes described in Section 1 of this resolution. The reasonably expected source of funds to be used to initially pay for the expenditures authorized by Section 1 of this resolution shall be from the District’s General Fund. It is intended that the District shall then reimburse expenditures from the General Fund with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized by this resolution and that the interest payable on the bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such bonds shall be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. This resolution is intended to constitute the declaration of the District’s “official intent” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 to reimburse the expenditures authorized by this resolution with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized herein. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are reasonably expected to be, received, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the objects or purposes described herein.
Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof shall contain the recital of validity as prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and said bonds and any notes issued in anticipation of said bonds shall be general obligations of the District, payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within the District without limitation of rate or amount. The full faith and credit of the District are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and provision Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 592
shall be made annually in the budget of the District of appropriation for (a) the amortization and redemption of the bonds and any notes in anticipation thereof to mature in such year and (b) the payment of interest to be due and payable in such year. The bonds may be issued such that annual installments of principal and interest are substantially level, as provided by law. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution and of any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the District is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Section 7. The power to issue and sell the bonds and any notes issued in anticipation thereof (including any renewal notes), including all powers or duties pertaining or incidental thereto, is hereby delegated to the President of the Board of Education, as Chief Fiscal Officer, except as herein provided. The obligations shall be of such terms, form and contents as may be determined by the Chief Fiscal Officer, pursuant to the Local Finance Law. The Chief Fiscal Officer is authorized to execute and deliver any documents and to take such other action as may be necessary and proper to carry out the intent and provisions hereof.
Section 8. Trespasz Law Offices, LLP is appointed bond counsel to the District. Section 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately. The District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a summary of the foregoing resolution, together with a Notice in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law in the newspapers having general circulation in the District and designated the official newspapers of District for such publication
Mr. Thorne seconded the vote and it was carried with the following roll call vote.
Michael Mirizio, President Paul Farfaglia, Vice President Robert Crabtree Matthew Hermann Joshua Ludden Cheryl McDonald Michael A. Shusda Amanda Sugrue Mark Thorne Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Abstain
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Ms. Sugrue made the motion to approve the foregoing resolution.
WHEREAS the North Syracuse Central School District, in reviewing the most recent
enrollment data, staffing, and student needs, has determined, for instructional reasons, it is necessary to create and abolish certain positions, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
The following positions are hereby created effective July 1, 2026:
School Psychologist - SRE/District-wide - Increase from 0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE
Occupational Therapist - District-wide - Increase from 0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE
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Mr. Shusda seconded the motion and it was carried with nine yes votes.
MOA Ms. McDonald made the motion to approve the agreement, dated April 27, 2026, between the North Syracuse Central School District, the North Syracuse Academic Directors Association, and the North Syracuse Education Association. Mr. Ludden seconded the motion and it was carried with nine yes votes.
Ms. Sugrue made the motion to approve the foregoing resolution.
WHEREAS, AutoZone #2944 (“Petitioner”) filed a tax certiorari proceeding challenging the
assessment of its parcel located at 5229 W. Taft Rd. in the Town of Clay, New York (Tax Map ID.: 112.-06-13.3) for the 2025-26 tax year (the “Proceeding”); and
WHEREAS, Petitioner has proposed a settlement of the Proceeding upon the following terms:
No reduction in the assessment for the 2025–2026 tax year, with the Petitioner waiving any School tax refunds;
Reduction of the assessment to $28,000 for the 2026–2027 tax year.
WHEREAS, the Town of Clay supports the settlement proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education is willing to settle the proceedings pursuant to the terms
outlined above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. The Board of Education agrees to settle the Proceeding commenced by Petitioner in accordance with the terms set forth above and, in the form, approved by Ferrara Fiorenza PC and hereby delegates to Ferrara Fiorenza PC the authority to execute such settlement documents.
2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Mr. Thorne seconded the motion and it was carried with nine yes votes.
Mr. Hermann made the motion at accept the following gifts with gratitude.
Cicero Elementary School earned a prize of $1,000.00 through participation in the NYSED First in Math Virtual Regional Competition on March 19, 2026. Suntex International, Inc. awarded $1,000.00 to Cicero Elementary School.
Micron Technology has partnered with our district to host Chip Camp, an interactive, hands-on program designed to introduce students to the exciting world of semiconductor manufacturing, engineering, and technology. As part of their commitment to workforce development and STEM education in our community, Micron is providing $30,000.00 which is 100% of the funding necessary to run this camp at no cost to the district or participating families.
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Mr. Shusda made the motion to approve the OCM BOCES Equivalent of Attendance, Employment BOCES RES.
Preparation Education, Adult Education Sponsorship Agreement, Authorized Signatures, and
Annual Cooperative Bidding Resolution Notification.
Ms. McDonald seconded the motion and it was carried with eight yes votes, one board member abstained.
Mr. Thorne made them motion to approve the Agreement for Cooperative Educational Services,
Comprehensive Alcohol-Drug Abuse Prevention and Education Program. Mr. Farfaglia seconded the motion and it was carried with nine yes votes.
Mr. Mirizio acknowledged the retirements of Brigitte Glasser, Food Service Helper I, Retires with 3 years of service, Greta Johnson, Cook I, Retires with 36 years of service, and Alicia Rausa, Reading Teacher, Retires with 11.4 years of service. He thanked them and wished them well.
Mr. Farfaglia made the motion to approve Personnel A as submitted below.
Mr. Thorne seconded the motion.
PERSONNEL A – INSTRUCTIONAL
NAME: Fratianni, Sydney ASSIGNMENT: Substitute ENL Teacher
LOCATION: Gillette Road Middle School
Childhood Education Gr. 1-6, dated 5/29/26
$64,312 EFFECTIVE: 5/18/26-6/26/26 ACTION: Hired as a long-term substitute ENL Teacher; replaces Elizabeth Messecar.
NAME: Haberek, Chelsea ASSIGNMENT: Probationary Elementary Teacher
LOCATION: Karl W. Saile Bear Road Elementary School
Childhood Education Gr. 1-6, dated 10/25/24 TENURE AREA: Elementary PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 1/6/25 – 1/5/29
$77,287 EFFECTIVE: 9/2/26 ACTION: Hired as a probationary Elementary Teacher; replaces Nicole Romano.
NAME: Marino, John ASSIGNMENT: Substitute ADAPEP Counselor
LOCATION: .6 Roxboro Road Elementary School/.4 Smith Road Elementary School
School Social Worker, dated 2/20/26
$76,137 EFFECTIVE: 9/2/26 ACTION: Hired as a long-term substitute ADAPEP Counselor; replaces Rachel Adkins.
NAME: Murphy, Mary Catherine ASSIGNMENT: Substitute Special Education Teacher
LOCATION: Roxboro Road Middle School
Special Education, dated 9/1/86
$89,114 EFFECTIVE: 6/1/26 ACTION: Hired as a long-term substitute Special Education Teacher; replaces Kaitlyn Alessio.
NAME: Nguyen, Sharmane ASSIGNMENT: Probationary Science Teacher
LOCATION: Roxboro Road Middle School
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TENURE AREA: Science PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 9/2/26 – 9/1/29
$82,134 EFFECTIVE: 9/2/26 ACTION: Hired as a probationary Science Teacher; replaces Erika McHale.
NAME: White, Michelle ASSIGNMENT: Substitute Social Worker
LOCATION: Cicero-North Syracuse High School
School Social Worker, dated 3/21/26
$82,493 EFFECTIVE: 9/2/26 ACTION: Hired as a long-term substitute Social Worker; replaces Michaela Mills.
NAME: Williams, Karly ASSIGNMENT: Probationary Elementary Teacher
LOCATION: Karl W. Saile Bear Road Elementary School
Childhood Education Gr. 1-6, dated 5/31/25 TENURE AREA: Elementary PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 9/2/25 – 9/1/29
$69,518 EFFECTIVE: 9/2/26 ACTION: Hired as a probationary Elementary Teacher; replaces Riki Wioncek. NSCSD Chip Camp – 6/29/26-7/1/26 - $50/hr:
Card, Shannon Manfredi, Joseph Crouch-Fenton, Candece Nadler, John DeSantis, James Osier, Tara Gross, Aaron Pirro, Marianne Gwynn, Molly Shova, Julie LaChance, Diane Welsh, Jill Tutors–Learning Loss McKinney Vento Students (Grant Funded)- 5/4/26 – 8/1/26: Froelick, Scott Social Studies $50/hr.
Osier, Tara Elementary $50/hr.
Isyk-Akley, Lindsey Special Education $50/hr.
Brown, Nicole Special Education $50/hr.
Substitute Teachers (certified) - $155/day:
Just, Samantha Substitute Teachers (uncertified) - $145/day:
Darling, Daniel Sugrue, Grace REQUESTS FOR LEAVE:
NAME: Alessio, Kaitlyn ASSIGNMENT: Special Education Teacher
LOCATION: Roxboro Road Middle School
6/1/26 ACTION: Requests a child bearing leave.
NAME: Corcoran, Alison ASSIGNMENT: Elementary Teacher
LOCATION: Smith Road Elementary School
5/13/26 ACTION: Requests a child bearing leave.
NAME: Corwin, Heidi ASSIGNMENT: Kindergarten Teacher
LOCATION: Roxboro Road Elementary School
9/2/26-6/30/27 ACTION: Requests a personal leave.
NAME: Hall, Natalie ASSIGNMENT: Teaching Assistant
LOCATION: Lakeshore Road Elementary School
5/12/26 ACTION: Requests a medical leave.
NAME: Iannolo, Paige ASSIGNMENT: Elementary Teacher
LOCATION: Allen Road Elementary School
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NAME: Mills, Michaela ASSIGNMENT: Social Worker
LOCATION: Cicero-North Syracuse High School
6/10/26 ACTION: Requests a child bearing leave.
NAME: Pavia, Sarah ASSIGNMENT: Elementary Teacher
LOCATION: Cicero Elementary School
6/1/26 ACTION: Requests a medical leave.
NAME: Pitonzo, Marina ASSIGNMENT: Social Studies Teacher
LOCATION: Cicero-North Syracuse High School
6/12/26 ACTION: Requests a child bearing leave.
NAME: Wenk, Christine ASSIGNMENT: Social Studies Teacher
LOCATION: Cicero-North Syracuse High School
5/18/26 ACTION: Requests a medical leave.
CHANGE IN LOCATION/EXCESSES/INVOLUNTARY TRANSFERS:
NAME: Corwin, Heidi ASSIGNMENT: Kindergarten Teacher
LOCATION: Roxboro Road Elementary School
9/2/26 ACTION: Involuntarily transferred from Allen Road Elementary School to Roxboro Road Elementary School; replaces Stephanie Sherman.
NAME: Hogan, Sophie ASSIGNMENT: ENL Teacher
LOCATION: .5 North Syracuse Junior High School/.5 Cicero-North Syracuse High School
9/2/26 ACTION: Change in location from Cicero Elementary School/Gillette Road Middle School to North Syracuse Junior High School/Cicero-North Syracuse High School; replaces Nicholas Spencer.
VOLUNTARY TRANSFERS:
NAME: Wagner, Jenna ASSIGNMENT: Elementary Teacher
LOCATION: Allen Road Elementary School
9/2/26 ACTION: Position excessed from Smith Road Elementary School and voluntarily transfers to Allen Road Elementary School; replaces Amy Emond.
RETURNS FROM LEAVE:
NAME: Field, Teryn ASSIGNMENT: Elementary Teacher
LOCATION: Roxboro Road Middle School
6/27/26 ACTION: Returns from a child rearing leave.
NAME: Pirro, Marianne ASSIGNMENT: Special Education Teacher
LOCATION: North Syracuse Junior High School
5/14/26 ACTION: Returns from a medical leave.
NAME: Schilly, Laura ASSIGNMENT: English Teacher
LOCATION: Cicero-North Syracuse High School
6/8/26 ACTION: Returns from a medical leave.
RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:
NAME: Holliday, Naomi ASSIGNMENT: Substitute Science Teacher
LOCATION: Roxboro Road Middle School
6/12/26 ACTION: Resigns position.
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LOCATION: Roxboro Road Middle School
6/30/26 ACTION: Retires with 11.4 years of service.
NAME: Truman, Elizabeth ASSIGNMENT: Speech Therapist
LOCATION: North Syracuse Early Education Program
6/26/26 ACTION: Resigns position.
The motion was carried with eight yes votes, one board member abstained.
Ms. McDonald made the motion to acknowledge personnel B as presented. Mr. Farfaglia seconded the motion.
PERSONNEL B – SUPPORT STAFF
APPOINTMENTS:
NAME: Hall, Parker ASSIGNMENT: Custodial Worker I
LOCATION: Roxboro Road Middle School SALARY: $26.74 per hour EFFECTIVE: 6/2/26 ACTION: Replaces Stephan Delia.
NAME: Forth, Elizabeth ASSIGNMENT: Substitute School Bus Driver SALARY: $28.00 per hour EFFECTIVE: 6/2/26
NAME: Rayo, Aimee ASSIGNMENT: Substitute Food Service Helper SALARY: $18.00 per hour EFFECTIVE: 6/2/26
NAME: Skapura, Diane ASSIGNMENT: Substitute Teacher Aide SALARY: $16.00 per hour EFFECTIVE: 5/15/26
NAME: Soble, Jessica ASSIGNMENT: Substitute School Bus Driver SALARY: $28.00 per hour EFFECTIVE: 6/2/26
NAME: Suflita, Melissa ASSIGNMENT: Part-time Typist I
LOCATION: Administrative Office Building SALARY: $24.57 per hour EFFECTIVE: 8/17/26 – 9/17/26 ACTION: Will work 6 hours per day.
Summer Feeding Program Substitutes:
July 6, 2026 – August 14, 2026 Arnold, Kristine $20.19/hr.
REQUESTS FOR LEAVE:
NAME: Bessette, Arianna ASSIGNMENT: Custodial Worker II
LOCATION: Allen Road Elementary School
6/5/26 ACTION: Requests a child-rearing leave.
NAME: Fairchild, Lynn ASSIGNMENT: Teacher Aide
LOCATION: North Syracuse Junior High School
5/18/26 ACTION: Requests a medical leave.
NAME: Florczykowski, Karen ASSIGNMENT: Teacher Aide
LOCATION: Smith Road Elementary School
6/8/26 - 6/26/26 ACTION: Requests a medical leave. Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 598
NAME: Tarson, Sarah ASSIGNMENT: School Bus Driver
LOCATION: Transportation Department
5/29/26 – 6/30/26 ACTION: Requests a child-rearing leave.
RETURNS FROM LEAVE:
NAME: Betsey, Rahmear ASSIGNMENT: Custodial Worker I
LOCATION: Roxboro Road Middle School
6/1/26 ACTION: Returns from a parental leave.
NAME: Janusz, Kathryn ASSIGNMENT: School Bus Attendant
LOCATION: Transportation Department
5/18/26 ACTION: Returns from a medical leave.
NAME: Walters, Kaylie ASSIGNMENT: School Bus Driver
LOCATION: Transportation Department
5/21/26 ACTION: Returns from a medical leave.
CHANGE IN LOCATION, CLASSIFICATION AND/OR SALARY:
NAME: Agee, Yasmin
Long-term Substitute School Bus Attendant
LOCATION: Transportation Department SALARY: $23.37 per hour EFFECTIVE: 4/6/26 ACTION: Completes 30 consecutive days and moves to the contract rate; replaces Krista Massey who is on a leave.
RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:
NAME: Glasser, Brigitte ASSIGNMENT: Food Service Helper I
LOCATION: Cicero Elementary School
6/26/26 ACTION: Retires with 3 years of service.
NAME: Hildreth, Daniel ASSIGNMENT: Substitute School Bus Driver
LOCATION: Transportation Department
5/20/26 ACTION: Long-term substitute assignment ends; returns to substitute status and pay.
NAME: Johnson, Greta ASSIGNMENT: Cook I
LOCATION: Cicero-North Syracuse High School
11/30/26 ACTION: Retires with 36 years of service.
NAME: Reith-Green, Caitlyn ASSIGNMENT: Substitute School Bus Attendant
LOCATION: Transportation Department
5/15/26 ACTION: Long-term substitute assignment ends; returns to substitute status and pay.
NAME: Schuler, Geoffrey ASSIGNMENT: Custodial Worker I
LOCATION: North Syracuse Junior High School
6/1/26 ACTION: Resigns position.
The motion was carried with nine yes votes.
Mr. Mirizio made the motion to move into Executive session for the purpose of reviewing two personnel
item with no action to follow. Mr. Ludden seconded the motion and it was carried with nine yes votes. Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 599
Mr. Mirizio made the motion to adjourn. Mr. Crabtree seconded the motion and it was carried with nine yes votes at 8:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jilian Herrera District Clerk
BOARD APPROVAL ________________________