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ICSD BOE - Monthly Voting Meeting-04-16-2024
ICSD BOE - Monthly Voting Meeting-04-16-2024
Our MISSION is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the
importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and
collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.
Attachments and details of resolutions are included in the Agenda on the website; motions and voting
results and notes will be in the Minutes. Video segments are attached to most agenda items after the
minutes are released.
1. Call to Order
Subject : 1.1 Call Public Meeting to Order
Meeting : Apr 16, 2024 - Monthly Voting
Meeting
Category : 1. Call to Order
Type : Procedural
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Board President calls public meeting to order.
2. Attendance at an executive session shall be permitted to any member of the public body and any
other persons authorized by the public body.
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Max 30 minutes. Comments limited to three minutes per person. Sign in at front desk.
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Ithaca High School: Mukund Gaur, Claire Park, Lucine Barseghyan, Caedmon Sethupathy
5. Consent Agenda
Subject : 5.1 Approval of Consent Agenda
Meeting : Apr 16, 2024 - Monthly Voting
Meeting
Category : 5. Consent Agenda
Type : Action (Consent)
Recommended Action : Motion to move for approval all consent agenda items
listed in Consent Agenda, Consideration of Accounts,
Personnel Report, Students, and Minutes of Previous
Meeting as presented
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Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing
several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the
consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation.
Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in
advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent
agenda at the request of any board member.
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Ithaca City School District hereby accepts the attached
Treasurer's Reports, for the month of January 2024, based on information provided to the Board of Education
and placed on file.
Treasurer's Notes:
As of February 29, 2024 a total of $105,387,132 is held in ICSD accounts. This includes $25,886,950 in available
Capital Funds and investments totaling $39,533,862. The month of March will bring some significant State Aid
payments as well as the start of CD maturities and short/long term reinvesting.
File Attachments
Treasurers Report 23-24 - Feb 24.pdf (190 KB)
File Attachments
2024 03 21 - TAB Recommendation Letter - FINAL.pdf (70 KB)
File Attachments
2024 03 21 - Commissioning Recommendation - FINAL.pdf (73 KB)
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WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received approval for a Universal PreKindergarten grant,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the special aid fund project be and hereby is established for a total of $1,292,628
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the $1,292,628 be appropriated as follows:
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
F-PREK24~-2510-150-39 Admin. $671,877
F-PREK24~-2510-167-39 Pre-K Teacher Aide $429,578
F-PREK24~-2510-400-39 Pre-K Contract Services $160,000
F-PREK24~-2510-450-39 Pre-K Classroom Supplies $3,500
F-PREK24~-2510-800-39 Pre-K Benefits $27,673
Rev. Code: F-PREK24-3289-000 Pre-K Program
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WHEREAS,, the Board of Education has received approval for the Title IA Grant,
WHEREAS
BE IT RESOLVED,that the special aid fund be and hereby is established for a total of $928,099
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the $928,099 be appropriated as follows:
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
F-T124~~~-2110-150-39 Instructional Salaries $902,430
F-T124~~~-2110-450-00 Supplies $25,669
NOTE:This federal program provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts/schools with a high
percentage of children from low-income families, to provide all children a significant opportunity to receive a
fair, equitable, high-quality education and to close educational achievement gaps.
Rev. Code: F-T124-4126-000
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WHEREAS,, the Board of Education has received approval for the Title IIA Grant,
WHEREAS
BE IT RESOLVED,that the Special Aid Fund be and hereby is established for a total of $144,919
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the $144,919 be appropriated as follows:
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
F-T2A24~~-2110-120-00 Instructional Salaries $144,919
NOTE: Title 2 A is a federal grant that flows through New York state.Title II fundscan be used to provide
supplemental activities that strengthen the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school
leaders. The purpose ofTitle IIis to: Provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective
teachers, principals, and other school leaders. Funds are also allocated to private schools with qualifying
students within the Ithaca City School District.
Rev. Code: F-T2A24-4289-000
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WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received approval for the Title IIIA ELL Education Grant,
BE IT RESOLVED,that the special aid fund be and hereby is established for a total of $34,149
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the $34,149 be appropriated as follows:
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
F-T3LEP24~~-2110-150-39 Instructional Salaries $26,178
F-T3LEP24~~-2110-160-39 Non Instructional Salaries $3,671
F-T3LEP24~~-2110-400-39 Contractual Services $4,300
NOTE:This federal program provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts/schools to help
ensure that English learners, including immigrant children and youth, attain English proficiency and develop
high levels of academic achievement and assist teachers (including preschool teachers), administrators, and
other school leaders in developing and enhancing their capacity to provide effective instructional programs.
Rev. Code: F-T3IMM24-4126-000
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WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received approval for the Title IIIA Immigrant Education Grant,
BE IT RESOLVED,that the special aid fund be and hereby is established for a total of $25,884
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the $25,884 be appropriated as follows:
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
F-T3IMM24~~-2110-150-39 Instructional Salaries $25,634
F-T3IMM24~~-2110-400-39 Contractual Services $250
NOTE:This federal program provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts/schoolsto help
ensure that English learners, including immigrant children and youth, attain English proficiency and develop
high levels of academic achievement and assist teachers (including preschool teachers), administrators, and
other school leaders in developing and enhancing their capacity to provide effective instructional programs.
Rev. Code: F-T3LEP24-4126-000
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WHEREAS,, the Board of Education has received approval for the Title IV Grant,
WHEREAS
BE IT RESOLVED,that the special aid fund be and hereby is established for a total of $75,331
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the $75,331 be appropriated as follows:
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
F-T424~~~-2110-120-01 Reading Teachers $75,331
NOTE: Title IV is a Federal grant that flows through New York State.Title IVPart A of the Federal Elementary
and Secondary Education Act provides districts with funds to build capacity and ensure that all students have
access to a high quality educational experience, support well-rounded educational opportunities and support
safe and healthy students.
Rev. Code: F-T424-4289-000
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WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received approval for the Title IA Improvement Grant,
BE IT RESOLVED,that the special aid fund be and hereby is established for a total of $300,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the $300,000be appropriated as follows:
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
F-TSIGB24-2110-150-00 Instructional Salaries $266,680
F-TSIGB24-2110-160-00 Non Instructional Salaries $6,000
F-TSIGB24-2110-400-00 Contract Services $9,000
F-TSIGB24-2110-450-00 Supplies $16,271
F-TSIGB24-2110-800-00 Employee Benefits $2,049
NOTE:This federal program provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts/schools with a high
percentage of children from low-income families, to use the funds to provide adequate resources in order to
substantially raise the achievement of students in their lowest-performing schools
Rev. Code: F-TSIGB24-4126-000
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WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received approval for the IDEA Section 611 grant,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the special aid fund project be and hereby is established for a total of
$1,457,839
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the $1,457,839 be appropriated as follows:
CODEDESCRIPTIONAMOUNT
F-I61124~-2250-150-01 Special Education Teachers $1,397,843
F-I61124~-2250-433-33 Federal Flow Through $16,872
F-I61124~-2250-800-33 Employee Benefits $43,124
Rev. Code: I61124-4256-000
Note: TheIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 611 grant is awarded annually
to support special education for children and youth with disabilities.
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WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received approval for the IDEA Section 619 grant,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the special aid fund project be and hereby is established for a total of $80,048,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the $80,048 be appropriated as follows:
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
F-I61924~-2250-150-00 Special Education Teachers $71,106
F-I61924~-2250-433-33 Federal Flow through $6,816
F-I61924~-2250-800-00 Employee Benefits $2,126
Rev. Code: I61924-4256-000
Note: TheIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 619 grant is awarded annually to support
preschool children ages three through five.
BE IT RESOLVED,that the special aid fund be and hereby is established for a total of $416,971
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the $416,974 be appropriated as follows:
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
F-PICC24~~-2110-150-00 Instructional Salaries $249,580
F-PICC24~~-2110-160-00 Non Instructional Salaries $26,250
F-PICC24~~-2110-400-00 Contractual Services $80,750
F-PICC24~~-2110-450-00 Materials and Supplies $41,250
F-PICC24~~-2110-476-00 Travel $11,404
F-PICC24~~-2110-800-00 Employee Benefits $7,737
NOTE:This program supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment
opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-
performing schools. The program helps students meet state and local academic standards in core academic
subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can
complement their regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other educational services to the
families of participating children.
Rev. Code: F-PICC24-4126-000
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RESOLVED, that the reading of the administrative, instructional, managerial/confidential, service,
educational support, and substitute lists be waived and appointments, changes and revisions in
assignments, and resolutions, listed in the corresponding staff sections of the Personnel Report,
dated April 16, 2024, be approved as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
File Attachments
04 16 2024 Personnel Report - FINAL(1).pdf (97 KB)
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Resolved, that the reading of the lists of students placements be waived and the recommendations of
Committee/Subcommittees on Special Education listed in the Special Education Student Placement and
Review Reports be implemented.
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the minutes of March 26, 2024, Board of Education
Monthly Discussion and Voting Meeting.
File Attachments
2024-2025 Draft Academic Calendar (BOE Mtg 4.15.24).pdf (82 KB)
File Attachments
Scenario Request April 16th 2024 - FOR BOE.pdf (55 KB)
Subject : 11.3 Resolution to Adopt the 2024-2025 Ithaca City
School District Budget
Meeting : Apr 16, 2024 - Monthly Voting Meeting
Category : 11. School District Business
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to approve the final budget for the Ithaca City
School District for the fiscal year of 2024-2025 in the
amount of $168,935,371
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RESOLVED, that the final budget for the Ithaca City School District for the fiscal year of 2024-2025 be hereby
adopted by the Board of Education in the amount of $168,935,371
Subject : 11.4 Resolution to Adopt the Property Tax
Report Card
Meeting : Apr 16, 2024 - Monthly Voting Meeting
Category : 11. School District Business
Type : Action
Recommended Action : Motion to Adopt the the Property Tax Report Card to
accompany the annual School District budget for the
2024-2025 fiscal year
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WHEREAS the Board of Education of the City School District of the City of Ithaca, New York, Tompkins
County, desires to adopt the Property Tax Report Card to accompany the annual school district budget
for the fiscal year 2024-2025; and
WHEREAS, the property tax report card required by Sections 1608(7), 1716 (7) and 2601-a(3) of the
Education Law is as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the City School District of the City of Ithaca, New
York, agrees to adopt the Property Tax Report Card to accompany the annual school district budget for
the fiscal year 2024-2025.
File Attachments
2024-25-ptrc-form adopted April 16 2024 - Simple PTRC.pdf (59 KB)
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WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2604 of the New York Education Law, the Board of Education of the
Ithaca City School District (the District) has divided the District into twelve election districts; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education is required to appoint for each such election district three qualified voters
who reside therein to act as inspectors of election at the annual budget vote and school board election of the
Ithaca City School District (the District), in accordance with Section 2607 of the New York Education Law; and
WHEREAS, Section 2607 of the New York Education Law empowers the Board of Education to appoint
additional inspectors of election when special circumstances exist requiring the services of such additional
inspectors; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that each election district so designated requires in
excess of three inspectors in order to facilitate an orderly election, now therefore be it:
RESOLVED, that the following individuals, who are qualified voters of the district, shall be appointed as
Election Inspectors in the twelve Election Districts designated by the Board of Education for the Annual
Budget Vote and School Board Election on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 as follows:
1. LEHMAN ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL 111 Chestnut St., Ithaca, New York
9. CAYUGA HEIGHTS SCHOOL 110 East Upland Rd., Ithaca, New York
12. VARNA COMMUNITY CENTER 943 Dryden Rd., Ithaca, New York
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District reserves the right to appoint additional Election Inspectors
in the event that special circumstances arise requiring the services of such additional inspectors;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each Election Inspector for said Annual Budget Vote and School
Board Election on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, as herein provided, shall be entitled to compensation at the rate of
$16.51 per hour, the compensation rate set by the Tompkins County Board of Elections at the preceding
general election, as actually and necessarily spent in the duties of his or her office with an additional $40
compensation for attendance at a two hour District-provided training regarding the proper administration of
duties of the appointed position, contingent upon proof of attendance;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the District is hereby authorized and directed to give
written notice of appointment to the persons herein respectively appointed as such Election Inspectors of the
Annual Budget Vote and School Board Election on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
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Whereas, the Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services has provided copies of the
Tentative Administrative, Capital, and Program Budgets for 2024-2025 to members of the Board in advance of
the Annual Meeting, and
Whereas, the Board of Cooperative Educational Services has made available the Tentative Budgets at the
Annual Meeting of members of the boards of education and school trustees of the component school districts
on April 10, 2024, as required by Education Law §1950, now therefore,
Be it resolved, that the Ithaca City SchoolDistrict hereby approves the Tentative Administrative Budget as
presented in the
amount of $_6,148,830.00, and
Be it further resolved, that the administrative budget may be increased during the school year upon the
affirmative vote of all of the component school districts. Such sum shall be added to the administrative budget
and shall be considered part of the final administrative budget approved by the component school districts at
its April meeting and adopted by the Board of Cooperative Educational Services on or before May 15, 2024.
File Attachments
TST Budget Vote.pdf (3,761 KB)
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Monday, 4/22/24 5:00 p.m. Capital Project Community Conversation - GIAC
Tuesday, 4/23/24 5:00 p.m. BoE Policy Work Session - York Lecture Hall
Tuesday, 4/23/24 6:00 p.m. BoE Human Resources Work Session - York Lecture Hall
Wednesday, 4/24/24 5:30 p.m. BOE Audit Work Session - York Lecture Hall
13. Adjournment
Subject : 13.1 Close Public Meeting
Meeting : Apr 16, 2024 - Monthly Voting
Meeting
Category : 13. Adjournment
Type : Procedural
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Board of Education President closes public meeting.