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During the meeting the board approved several routine business items by unanimous votes: acceptance of April financials (action 4.01), acceptance of a donation from Stewart’s Shoppe (action 4.02), approval of cafeteria supplies and food bids for 2025–26 (action 4.03), cooperative purchasing for 2025–26 (action 4.04), specialty bid approval for 2025–26 (action 4.05), disposal of surplus property (action 4.06) and appointments from the Committee on Special Education (action 5.02). The board also moved and approved consolidated personnel items (6.01–6.09) and conducted a brief executive session before resuming to vote on a disciplinary appeal (item 7.04) and adjourn.

Votes on the listed agenda items were recorded as 4–0–0 where a voice roll call is shown in the transcript; the meeting minutes show motions were moved and seconded before each vote. No specific contract awards, ordinance adoptions or budget amendments beyond normal procurement approvals were recorded in the transcript excerpt; the motions on bids and cooperative purchasing were standard annual approvals for the 2025–26 school year.

The board announced a public meet‑and‑greet for the incoming superintendent in June; staff will provide details.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","FCSD Board of Education Meeting 5/27/25 @ 6PM (At the Ed Center on 4th Street)","oneSentenceSummary","The Fulton board voted unanimously to approve Doug Lawrence as superintendent and approved routine financial and procurement actions; the board also held a brief executive session and later approved a disciplinary appeal and adjourned.","taxTitle","FULTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",38844,"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},6223364,"District financial report: April shows revenue on track but health‑benefit costs pushing a shortfall",234,4563000,4797000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3576298-8fa7d7b2bf606760bb981e5c258765a3&start=4563&end=4797","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3576298-8fa7d7b2bf606760bb981e5c258765a3/thumbnail_4563000.jpg","/articles/6223364/New-York/District-financial-report-April-shows-revenue-on-track-but-healthbenefit-costs-pushing-a-shortfall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223364-54679b811a8256e14ebd80e27d9a65ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1775585517&Signature=mL~R0uIXprZHqtcGoGR0H6KC~lZyzT2dJUH0bT-hRmRd1nI29tKMyJmkXsAivGH3lKYZ7TTKsNSF6xH3E2asudpoOYnYe2pAXjSgvxkbArZA0AOIGjTAx~Z4qjuYR5F5s6x9ZQ3JDK7rPhBAuDUTk41dMXoYoCWMV2VFAHnk2zsmK-ls88NzfVuCJdvWlszbApAOHvLBSDs3188L~B5bQfX3zu~IVk2LH6cJDhIbu4-hN5Azi~U5fvb5x40iJF-ABFW2nu02AUyJgTsEF84SOFNiDEGiy1c3wWlLfogWP6UrdhdYQMV9c-UMeRgD4GPfcU1m9JdgIMkqQBd~myvsKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District business staff presented the April financial report showing revenues at about 83% realized and expenditures at about 74% of budget year to date. The presentation compared fiscal year‑to‑date figures for April 2025 with April 2024 and noted the district expects a final large state aid payment the week of the meeting.

Miss Hooper (district staff) flagged employee benefits—particularly health insurance—as a line trending to be overspent and the primary area of concern. At the April close the district’s unencumbered balance was “just under $5,000,000,” she said, but benefit cost pressures are reducing available funds. Hooper said she is tracking benefit spending closely and is working with the district auditor to prepare options for addressing the shortfall; staff expect to present a plan to the board in a June meeting, including potential use of reserves.

Board members asked about union discussions and timing. Paulino and Hooper said they are meeting with unions and reviewing short‑ and longer‑term strategies, including assessing the current broker and plan design. Hooper said a more fulsome update should be available in a couple of weeks.

The board later voted to accept the April financials as action 4.01; the motion carried 4–0–0. The presentation was informational and did not authorize immediate budget transfers at the meeting; staff said they would return with specific recommendations for addressing health‑benefit overages.","District business staff told the board April revenues were about 83% realized and expenditures about 74% realized; employee benefits—especially health insurance—are tracking over budget and may require use of reserves.",{"_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},6223368,"Fulton schools report 1,500 students at career exploration fair; district ties event to Seal of Civic Readiness",1946,2472000,4418000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3576298-8fa7d7b2bf606760bb981e5c258765a3&start=2472&end=4418","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3576298-8fa7d7b2bf606760bb981e5c258765a3/thumbnail_2472000.jpg","/articles/6223368/New-York/Fulton-schools-report-1500-students-at-career-exploration-fair-district-ties-event-to-Seal-of-Civic-Readiness","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223368-f2709e6aec5ba5081395607d8ef4fd7d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775585517&Signature=M2b89HQnepL3uodwF2eddgnC8OGURUfB7Fdb-gZin1eDIUEbEPaU6dMlsKi8YaeH0zg38-r0O0j7Xl3ZRLp1Be9s0dU3FetwkoClQAzh~tdApDDJaphSDNRPN8UvhxRqKv7kcrs5ieazUeKRKMaQ86N1Yj3U9zFz-FRs4n8vLgyaavdeyPA6YmDGIU48sFaNKmhUzcYpHinPdW37qBQWD3nM0xnsKSYR5OnpznLcpOAKlLUm5xdXxG4iIszhvyxIUlSEcykG-sO3jO04u15LjtmlKmDibrgxvC63JgWGLRJM1cYWn4p~MmL0VFzxxy3w~vkuIAPHT5Sz5P9oYWcUcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fulton City School District staff reported that the Rhodes Success Career Exploration Fair, held May 20, brought roughly 1,500 students through vendor booths and hands‑on activities across three locations, part of an effort to connect students with local employers and career pathways.

Miss Ferlito, who led the presentation to the board, said the fair included about 28 vendor tables and seven trade unions, with representatives from the Everson museum, CNY AHEC (health simulations), police, fire, border patrol, and all five military branches among others. Activities ranged from medical simulations and architect blueprint demonstrations to a tractor‑trailer driving simulator and heavy‑equipment simulations.

District leaders told the board they are aligning the fair to the district’s Portrait of a Graduate and the Seal of Civic Readiness. Paulino and staff described a pilot program for a junior SEALs civic‑readiness pathway that would allow younger students to begin earning awareness and skill points; those pilot points would not yet count toward the full pathway but would set a framework.

Student leaders also participated: Alejandra Rodriguez, student senate president, said 20–30 students served as event ambassadors, helping with logistics, water, parking and vendor setup. The district highlighted partnerships with Fulton Savings Bank (funding for WorkKeys), Oswego County Opportunities (youth employment and driver training), and the Tractor Trailer Association of New York (CDL simulation).

Staff noted vendor feedback was largely positive; suggestions included vendor shift rotations and minor timing changes. District coordinators described constraints in recruiting some vendors (forensic specialists, veterinarians, small entrepreneurs) because of short staffing in those fields. The board praised the event and encouraged continued expansion and student leadership roles.

No formal board action beyond this presentation was taken.","The district’s Rhodes Success Career Exploration Fair drew vendors from trades, arts, healthcare and all five military branches; leaders said the fair supports the Seal of Civic Readiness and a junior SEALs pilot program.",{"_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},6223372,"Fulton board proclaims June 6 as Carlton W. Barrett Day after student essays on D-Day heroism",1010,1154000,2164000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3576298-8fa7d7b2bf606760bb981e5c258765a3&start=1154&end=2164","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3576298-8fa7d7b2bf606760bb981e5c258765a3/thumbnail_1154000.jpg","/articles/6223372/New-York/Fulton-board-proclaims-June-6-as-Carlton-W-Barrett-Day-after-student-essays-on-D-Day-heroism","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223372-13d9bb8dfe6567280147daf376ec9171/orig.mp4?Expires=1775585517&Signature=U3Dow8u9cd57Wn0cIfjoREt1mcsgeDXQN47Hug65tCAgXYwUh9LJvogr3uHO8qNbwnSge-Xqfp4UZhRyRJWCdkUxj3Nm1b17FQnmxO3cuWUm5uH3hpu0oNF0eA0ajCggy-wRrflLDXcrp~q53YoOMZQiIYtBkz5kSoot1qzXveNrMwZd9XEslRTTe~ONRHq1Qw0qCNF6mANN2IWAVfil5cRo4PYtF4lkgPzIZMZhNwOW6zAvUA4VRYC3DwuDPdRUAqW1L5Lz5fhdNuvOM8jt9Sbo9IL5VTT-6EvNgzUG4MRR37-Ln~grh55cjPtmaJo8a6E2nB0TmuV-4TgTMlvoFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fulton City School District Board of Education unanimously approved a proclamation naming June 6 (or the following Monday if June 6 falls on a weekend) as Carlton W. Barrett Day after students presented essays about Barrett’s actions on D-Day.

Students from district elementary and middle schools read first-person and historical-perspective essays describing Carlton W. Barrett’s conduct on Omaha Beach during Operation Overlord on June 6, 1944. Multiple presenters recounted Barrett swimming into neck‑deep water to bring wounded soldiers to a triage area, continuing to rescue others despite being shot and later wounded by a mortar. Superintendent Paulino thanked students and staff for the presentations and noted the event aligns with district civics efforts.

The proclamation text read at the meeting summarized Barrett’s wartime actions, his subsequent military service, and the board’s intent to use the commemoration for education about World War II, valor and sacrifice. The board voted 4–0–0 to approve the proclamation as action 5.01.

Board members and district staff framed the presentations as an instructional moment: teachers and staff described the curriculum prompting student essays, and board members praised the students for public speaking and civic engagement. Superintendent Paulino and staff noted the Barrett recognition is in its second year and that local events are planned to mark the day, with the district and city coordinating activities such as a commemoration at Warren Memorial.

No formal policy changes or budget allocations were adopted as part of the proclamation vote; the board’s action was a formal recognition and direction that Barrett Day be observed annually and that the superintendent and board determine appropriate events.

The meeting transcript shows the students’ readings, the proclamation’s text and the 4–0–0 vote approving the proclamation.","The Fulton City School District Board of Education unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing June 6 as Carlton W. Barrett Day after presentations by elementary students about Barrett’s actions on D-Day.","actionData","errors"]

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Fulton board proclaims June 6 as Carlton W. Barrett Day after student essays on D-Day heroism