North Syracuse School Board Reorganizes, Cuts Tax Assessments for AutoZone and Target Stores

Key Actions & Decisions

• ◆ Board elected Michael Mirizio as President and Paul Farfaglia as Vice President for 2026-2027, both by 8-0 votes; new members Cheryl McDonald, Carol Goehner and Joshua Ludden took the oath of office, along with new Student Ex-Officio member Mia Lieu.
• ◆ Board approved a settlement reducing AutoZone #4737's assessment to $875,000 for 2026-2027, with no reduction and school tax refunds waived for 2023-24 through 2025-26.
• ◆ Board approved a settlement reducing Target #2295's assessment to $6,745,840 for 2026-2027, with no reduction and refunds waived for 2022-23 through 2025-26.
• ◆ Board authorized refunds not to exceed $7,006.12 to settle a separate tax certiorari case, Comm 2014-USB4 Brewerton Road, LLC and Mattydale Commons, LLC v. Town of Salina, by roll call vote.
• ◆ Board approved a Universal Pre-Kindergarten contract with the North Syracuse Early Education Program: $8,600 per child for 25 full-day students ($215,000 total) and $4,300 per child for 35 half-day students ($150,500 total).
• ◆ Board approved abolishing a 1.0 FTE Custodian II position at Roxboro Road Middle School and creating a 1.0 FTE Custodian I position at Roxboro Road Elementary, effective August 5, 2026, for reasons of efficiency.
• ◆ Superintendent Dr. Terry Ward said the district's anticipated Capital Project vote is tentatively set for Thursday, December 17.
• ◆ Board recognized the retirement of school bus driver Brian Sbano after 21 years of service.
• ◆ Board amended and readopted Policy 7316, Use of Internet Enabled and Electronic Devices.
• ◆ Board approved a healthcare staffing agreement with Ro Health and renewed lease/license agreements with the Village of North Syracuse for Lonergan Park and fuel/wash facilities.