Nicole Cummings

The Board of Education discussed and approved several action items, including instructional technology and transportation agreements with Lyncourt Union Free School District, the appointment of a school attorney, participation in BOCES cooperative bidding, and the determination of no award for the Universal Pre-Kindergarten RFP. Additionally, the Board approved transportation parts bids, the destruction of 2025 election ballots, various reserve fund transfers, and contract awards for capital projects. Personnel items such as resignations, retirements, tenure recommendations, a tentative agreement with the custodial union, and numerous probationary and annual appointments were also approved.

The board meeting included reports from the Superintendent regarding staff transfers. The personnel agenda items covered the resignation of an elementary teacher and a summer student worker, the creation of a 0.4FTE Data Coordinator position, several appointments, and a personnel change for a school secretary. Furthermore, the board continued the Superintendent's authority to allocate salaries for confidential clerical and non-aligned supervisor positions for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

The board meeting included special presentations on a Spain trip and innovation highlights from the school district. Key action items approved involved the 2026-2027 OCM BOCES request for services, a nomination for the NYSSBA Area 4 Director, the award of a capital project site work bid, and a tax certiorari settlement. The board also addressed various personnel items, including staff resignations, instructional and summer school appointments, and the issuance of letters of reasonable assurance for the upcoming school year. Financial reports and status updates were also reviewed through the consent agenda, and the meeting concluded with an executive session regarding collective bargaining.

The Board of Education meeting covered several key topics, including presentations on Fremont Elementary school improvements, a school safety award, and a DECA presentation. Superintendent reports included the 2026-2029 technology plan, the 2026-2027 school budget, an agreement with architects and construction managers for a capital project, and a shared decision-making plan. The Board adopted the 2026-2027 school budget, approved the property tax report card, voted on BOCES administrative budget and board candidates, and appointed members to the Project S.A.V.E. committee. Personnel actions included approving resignations, a retirement, the creation of a new position, various instructional and non-instructional appointments, and an amended substitute list.

This document outlines the East Syracuse Minoa School District's District-Wide School Safety Plan for 2025-2026. The plan is designed to prevent and minimize the effects of serious violent incidents and emergencies, facilitating coordination with local resources to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff. Key components include comprehensive strategies for risk reduction, prevention, and intervention, such as school resource officers, violence prevention programs, and staff training. It also details emergency response procedures for notification, resource allocation, and addressing various threats, alongside protocols for communicable diseases and emergency remote instruction. The plan concludes with recovery guidelines for post-incident management.