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Superintendent Mark Lohrey said district representatives and community partners visited a Sleep in Heavenly Peace event in Buffalo and observed volunteers building and distributing beds. The district plans to operate the local chapter out of the Boniva Bond family support center; builds would be organized on Saturday mornings and will rely on community and church volunteers. The program will distribute new wooden beds and bedding at no cost to participating families, though Sleep in Heavenly Peace solicits sponsors for materials and bedding.

Lohrey said the district expects deliveries to begin in September and will recruit volunteer groups to build beds, emphasizing it is a volunteer-driven operation rather than district staff building beds. He thanked board members who helped facilitate initial contacts and said the district would provide more formal details when the franchise agreement is finalized.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","NFCSD Board of Education Meeting - 5/08/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The district announced it is close to signing a partnership with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build and distribute beds to families in need through the Boniva Bond family support center; builds will rely on community volunteers and sponsors.","taxTitle","NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",38344,"location","New York","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6243446,"District reports multiple no-bid results; will reissue plow truck and apparel solicitations",107,1563000,1670000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3238736-eae5e34e1c41919a91d400943cba1b5a&start=1563&end=1670","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3238736-eae5e34e1c41919a91d400943cba1b5a/thumbnail_1563000.jpg","/articles/6243446/New-York/District-reports-multiple-no-bid-results-will-reissue-plow-truck-and-apparel-solicitations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6243446-19880b2a8ebf28239214b53e56b25756/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170846&Signature=d7E6kcRgWUASi9eb5QRqYIpMRShAQXjNPN-l2HMavCltOcRRTFajQWJT0qfVsstLkZ1tSyX5IbeFGru1K9-DGZPKJaJZKhWKxiAYIJtd8TY8lECC3HHLk~BTHzfMommQ6etaCIHPLCwGlNJPJAhqIPzDqKN-76MEBDbH6IlBgdW5KVpr2~rHanh~FJXhe0RzRYsPUPXIcTnY79k8MEpjQ6yaB393MvlayMYAprXH9XhSfGVCBt1on7WBEFDxDMgKgica~YUmhH-rJJbRhEEWl-v7lnbeIGTip8-Zee2pIRHKYW~B-F9HkK1Ge2BUcokSiTkE5P1qmVprzD9qXYwKtQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District officials told the board May 8 they received no bids for several solicitations and plan to reissue or pursue alternate procurement methods.

Superintendent Mark Lohrey said the district initially received no bidders for the school apparel and athletic/in-game uniform solicitations; the apparel bid was reissued with a shortened turnaround in hopes of an apparent low bidder being available for the next board meeting. He also reported no bids were received for a plow-truck solicitation; staff said they will pull that item from next week's agenda, directly solicit vendors and repost the bid. A board member suggested exploring state bid contracts for vehicles, noting prior use by other municipal departments could yield better pricing.

For other bids with apparent bidders, Lohrey said the plumbing/HVAC supplies bid had an apparent low bidder from Buffalo and on-call plumbing services (Swanson) was recommended, with prior emergency use noted. Datamation was noted as the apparent low bidder for print and newsletter distribution. The district awarded the supplemental classroom books bid to a local vendor (Book Corner on Main Street) as the apparent low bidder.

Officials said the procurement issues are being handled administratively and that staff aim to secure equipment and supplies in time for operational needs. No formal bid awards were voted on during the meeting; staff will bring recommended apparent low bidders or reissued solicitations to a future board meeting for formal action.","School district officials said they received no bids on several solicitations (school apparel, athletic uniforms, plow trucks) and will reissue or pursue alternative procurement paths, including direct solicitation and state bid options.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6243452,"District orders independent testing after nearby Goodyear plant concern; DEC/DOH contact info provided",301,3860000,4161000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3238736-eae5e34e1c41919a91d400943cba1b5a&start=3860&end=4161","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3238736-eae5e34e1c41919a91d400943cba1b5a/thumbnail_3860000.jpg","/articles/6243452/New-York/District-orders-independent-testing-after-nearby-Goodyear-plant-concern-DECDOH-contact-info-provided","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6243452-6e6e1a01dc2a30de748fc4fe03f85597/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170846&Signature=XF63gwVPmWVv-aeE5xrDGWz9-pmmNNFq8Yb1nrck6FJEwlGj7-OkyxAOYOIAL79rZhN1CaOQ5dsBrzl1mLVJCbWthw2bJ3mPz1eijRV92cZi7hG5GsbXHQCtn3UF5PyU~MPqKNpQ6eb~36--gM4WfgZ2KD~05uRP4bZh6F-TgYXZozRELSM6V83HBMPvpw8MTgaDIXAuYJQAuNCl~fAZZbqB4dIwd8Cy0NfiaDWUL1fYDB~sZ-x2Limx6zVa1gq1xH9Jgd64ZMpmWgKo90f20Ujt-oZMDSzB59vtu-xqeq9uAsNIoVQMJz0cAy1uV3a~G4g56~v-8OysXFQf~xs1Dg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Niagara Falls City School District said May 8 it is conducting independent environmental testing of district facilities and continuing daily monitoring after community concerns linked to operations at a nearby Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company site.

Superintendent Mark Lohrey said facilities staff had been monitoring filters and building exteriors \"long before this issue became prominent\" and that the district engaged Stoll Environmental to perform independent sampling. Lohrey told the board the district expects results in roughly three weeks and is coordinating with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Department of Health (DOH).

Lohrey urged community members to use state resources for questions: he cited the DEC web mailbox for Goodyear-related inquiries and provided the DOH phone number (718-402-7800) district staff received from state officials. He said the district is \"going above and beyond\" by running its own tests and maintaining communications with both state agencies to protect students, staff and neighbors while results are pending.

No test results were available at the meeting and the district emphasized it would share findings with the community when received. District staff confirmed daily building-filter checks and said they will continue working with state agencies and provide updates to the board.","Board members said the district is monitoring the nearby Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company situation, has commissioned independent environmental testing expected in about three weeks, and is coordinating with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6243457,"Board hears minor updates to safety plan and prepares for new state cell-phone policy",415,3323000,3738000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3238736-eae5e34e1c41919a91d400943cba1b5a&start=3323&end=3738","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3238736-eae5e34e1c41919a91d400943cba1b5a/thumbnail_3323000.jpg","/articles/6243457/New-York/Board-hears-minor-updates-to-safety-plan-and-prepares-for-new-state-cell-phone-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6243457-386f72e6b3a9f01730bdf94bdc09b7dc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170846&Signature=JXSdGYzDFVr614dhcTP1cXe8mFnx3cdLeDSsjFy8uKElDb7k7BeeyvuPoC-jO8jhw36tWtbHrVGJKUp2WETQ~~VcvKVfADU~PRmjbkrSRs78juTd~BMsH~e0HpGaM29UwgRDRDgbGoUocX4GVhvNHKI5c-z3Pqs6XfS9S6B8n3yXv1Um6UhwzEwq7j7qJ-U8hBonNbODhUw5Du1OOZ9NcY3-PUBSsrT1dIcxNo43B2eIS4-ObbDMJh8~zSCJgz6jKVm4AumFVXFwfiCLP6M2NHYDHSze-mIO1nHGhg0gvS8nFHv6SmqiX9HxDnsyzQJ0325A8uDnd~7yP-v7wgBfQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Niagara Falls City School District held a public hearing May 8 on its annual code of conduct and districtwide safety plan, describing only minor language changes and new reporting tools while alerting the board and public to an upcoming state-required cell-phone policy.

Maria (district staff leading the code review) told the board the code of conduct and safety plan are governed by the state SAVE legislation and are updated annually. She said the safety committee included required stakeholders: administrators, teachers, students, parents, law enforcement and fire representatives, and community members. The only substantive additions were language to incorporate the Big Picture program at the high school and adoption of an anonymous tip line (referred to as the Sandy Hook reporting system).

Superintendent Mark Lohrey described the Sandy Hook reporting tool as an anonymous tip line that routes referrals to a central registry and notifies principals and designated staff. He said tips that indicate imminent danger prompt an immediate response, often a welfare check by a school resource officer, followed by school follow-up in the morning. \"We've received a number of calls on this line,\" Lohrey said, adding the district views the system as another outlet for students who might be at risk.

District staff also summarized draft language they had read from the state budget regarding electronic-device restrictions. The superintendent said the proposed state language would require school boards to adopt a written policy \"prohibiting electronic devices during the school day on school property,\" with exceptions (authorized use with teacher or principal permission, health-care reasons, emergencies, translation services, or legal requirements). The meeting record shows the district must adopt a compliant policy by Aug. 1, 2025, and issue an annual enforcement report beginning Sept. 1, 2026. Maria and Lohrey said official guidance and budget language were still pending and that the district would solicit stakeholder input before policy adoption.

A representative from the Niagara Community Information Group offered to share findings from community teen hearings on phones and family perspectives. No public speakers objected to the safety plan at the hearing. Board members closed the public portion and adjourned the hearing to continue other business.","At a May 8 public hearing the district presented minor annual changes to its safety plan, described implementation of an anonymous tip line (Sandy Hook reporting), and previewed imminent state cell-phone policy requirements that the board must adopt by Aug. 1, 2025.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6243462,"Niagara Falls district proposes $202.8 million budget with no tax-levy increase",468,4977000,5445000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3238736-eae5e34e1c41919a91d400943cba1b5a&start=4977&end=5445","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3238736-eae5e34e1c41919a91d400943cba1b5a/thumbnail_4977000.jpg","/articles/6243462/New-York/Niagara-Falls-district-proposes-2028-million-budget-with-no-tax-levy-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6243462-694dc4c86ee70772e48dda79a37da338/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170846&Signature=cBmR1qGFrPQG6p1haRTMkkRy3hx5~k97jqcDD9O9cgm~FFL1jkBwcyREKUQPUxLbQ1FREju6wxsl8ZyGsDNgKPcDMg3kdQvTbxFBFYmje3nqfIrXMtPAocpy2EZi0Jtx34Qtr4OqW8B-6wZ9h0lnmpwcqYXL4pGNEv63Ia-sNHeZCF2o-mxZQwzV4Z2I2P9K4AVlPcxOx5HcTJ~5zPnCPxDKOhmqRsPgNvIyeGYr5wjkiQkayJIP92X8D~KWZlQ55BGTu7IY62x~ZSAOxJPXFXZg6gvhgP1AupntT4QDW6q2NxzoijPJDZEUXT4gWnd3NHh8Eh~qo02QY7KVv5Yo0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Niagara Falls City School District presented its proposed 2025–26 budget of $202,840,136 at a public hearing May 8, saying the plan would keep the district's tax levy unchanged while preserving staff and programs.

Superintendent Mark Lohrey told the board and the public the budget includes no reduction in staff or programs and recommended it for passage, saying district leadership sought to \"expand instructional programming for all students with no increase to the tax levy.\" Becky and Julie, district finance staff, detailed revenues and expenses during the hearing.

The proposed budget represents a 6.2% increase over 2024–25, driven largely by the first-year debt service payment tied to the district's capital project (noted in presentations as the Abofa capital project) and contractual salary and benefit increases. Finance staff said total state aid is projected at roughly $164 million (about 81% of revenues), local revenues about $29.5 million (14.5%), with the remaining gap covered by reserves and use of fund balance.

Becky said the tax levy in the plan would remain at $25,828,989. Staff noted the budget includes a roughly $3.9 million debt-service charge related to the capital project; excluding that, the year-over-year budget increase would be closer to 4.18%, more in line with the district's inflation measures. The presenters also flagged a projected increase of about $3.3 million in salaries and wages (contractual raises) and $1.6 million in health-care expenses.

Officials explained contingency consequences if voters reject the budget: state rules would force elimination of certain student supplies and restrict transportation and community use of facilities, producing an estimated reduction of about $232,500 from the proposed number. The superintendent noted the tax levy would remain unchanged under a contingent budget.

Board members and staff encouraged voters to review the available yellow budget book (also posted online) and to vote on May 20 at city polling sites from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Julie and Becky invited questions and offered contact information for more detail. Superintendent Lohrey said enrollment- and aid-related data are still being finalized and that small changes from state runs were expected but would not alter the overall plan.

The hearing did not include a board vote on the budget; the district will place the proposed budget before voters on May 20.","At a May 8 public hearing, the Niagara Falls City School District presented a $202.84 million 2025–26 budget that keeps the tax levy unchanged while using reserves and new debt service for a capital project.","actionData","errors"]

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