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At the meeting the Board moved and seconded motions to approve the phase 3 awards for: the general construction contract (Action 4.04); the electrical contract (Action 4.05); the site construction contract (Action 4.06); the plumbing contract (Action 4.07); and the mechanical contract (Action 4.08). Each motion was recorded as passing by a 4-0 vote.
No specific contractor names or contract amounts were stated in the public portion of the transcript. Board procedure on each item followed the same pattern: a motion, a second, an oral vote and the clerk announcing the item passed 4–0.
The Board’s approval will allow staff to proceed with phase 3 project work under the awarded contracts; the transcript does not record further implementation details such as start dates or contract values. No amendments or conditions to the awards were recorded in the meeting minutes as read during the session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","FCSD Board of Education Meeting 8/12/25 @ 545PM (At the Ed Center on 4th Street)","oneSentenceSummary","The Board voted to award phase 3 general, electrical, site, plumbing and mechanical contracts; each motion passed with a 4-0 vote during the meeting.","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},6138855,"District reports summer program highlights: ESY, community-school activities and summer meals served",215,3139000,3354000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5582016-0a4931ea47f97f5ca9fcd65259366c13&start=3139&end=3354","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5582016-0a4931ea47f97f5ca9fcd65259366c13/thumbnail_3139000.jpg","/articles/6138855/New-York/District-reports-summer-program-highlights-ESY-community-school-activities-and-summer-meals-served","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6138855-1f7152a8f457d531cb4d9e5fbcc6806f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770940490&Signature=VtRQ4QbhU-8N9rG-riZ0iAdpgvW3~qlTL3g8zH2HnT2mEvRSd47g7-~7A-O0gKMqrv~ns9y--xitRYVXE23AUXT1s8YFcN-KXw0ddGjfE7-3aYntXANT-zLQ8065PxHD-3ODIqrXRjr-i45N-j6x4wTasOEdcd1qfGfTPjbPwRkjH~qh-5rinEU7GnHxdq7d01QpnQBhzXZH0loDZAgPveK3e86KeYG9q8q4sA345Fp8WKlf3kMIDTuPl49nug-uZST9HYNI9EuVUm2ZSLlR2oDGoaN8tSFavXy9BFCVZGRuK-M6dQpZcnCTvFAFVOlpbspWa6IHFu5W~xldsHACLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff presented results and highlights from Fulton’s summer programs, including special-education Extended School Year services, community-school activities and the summer food service program.
Staff said the Extended School Year (ESY) program ran for six weeks, providing structured learning for students with disabilities; ESY operated at Lantegan Elementary (five classrooms) and Fulton Junior High (two classrooms) and served 42 students daily plus two students who received related services only.
The district’s community-school summer program ran hands-on, thematic activities for fifth- and sixth-graders (marshmallow bridges, solar ovens and other projects) and a seventh–eighth-grade skills academy that served 37 students and focused on math and science remediation. Students also took part in a Dragon Quest carnival and related project work.
Food service staff reported participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program: meals were offered at the junior high, Lantegan and the Education Center for summer-program participants and the district operated open-feeding sites at Fairgrave and GRB. For the month of July the food service department reported serving 1,937 breakfasts and 2,510 lunches; average daily attendance at open sites was about 12 at Fairgrave and 40–50 at GRB (the GRB count included out-of-district students attending summer programs).
Staff also noted regional collaboration for Regents review and credit-recovery exams and that summer professional development (a UPK boot camp) was offered for UPK teachers. Board members who spoke praised the summer programming and reported positive feedback from families.
No Board action was required; staff said they will continue program operation and outreach for the coming school year.","District staff reviewed summer learning and support programs, including Extended School Year (ESY) services for students with disabilities, a community school program for elementary and junior high students, a skills academy and summer feeding sites that served nearly 4,500 meals in July.",{"_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},6138860,"District adopts locker-based approach for student personal devices; building-level enforcement planned",228,2956000,3184000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5582016-0a4931ea47f97f5ca9fcd65259366c13&start=2956&end=3184","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5582016-0a4931ea47f97f5ca9fcd65259366c13/thumbnail_2956000.jpg","/articles/6138860/New-York/District-adopts-locker-based-approach-for-student-personal-devices-building-level-enforcement-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6138860-b547e9f09eb4977e01e39bcee22bf1b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770940490&Signature=GRllHVqLvEkUY7GIiaoHA-ujSjMG0-ZvJdice2ktxeLKwiOejyIlb~8pserhQ~yaOfTQkLgLmfbVKe3eO13FmG~zwVs0fb0Bf1AcLvFhJOezU2sLuppukxAGKWujJf1Lmi09yqCxNo5qWvObq1~YDYrEeGXdxINAglFUvMYYgViyXywdC-E-QUjbcQgrYIkwSjgCeL2h3nrtJrRffqIRkOqDxfsaePPXMk6z0clOdBSfTGq4yMSZmVytc6UV6OHi7jnH2BAVETQ~Hid2fqRQhpPr2aLnsxxQw0StJpQ1DTru66QihGWrcl62yci6pbTy8H7dp5LWxjSjAu-T2xc3vw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fulton City School District said it will require students to store personal internet-enabled devices in lockers, cubbies or backpacks, depending on age and grade level, and that individual schools will handle consequences for violations.
Superintendent Mr. Lawrence (reporting in a superintendent updates segment) said the district decided students in kindergarten through grade 2 will keep devices in backpacks, cubbies or classroom locker spaces; older students through grade 12 will use hallway lockers to store internet-enabled devices. He said the locker approach aligned with most nearby districts and was chosen as the most fiscally practical solution rather than purchasing pouch systems used elsewhere in the state.
Lawrence said next steps include broad communication to families and staff so everyone understands the process; he anticipated a brief adjustment period as some students (notably high-school students) relearn locker use. He said expected consequences for device violations will be handled at the building level and will not be spelled out in a single districtwide penalty table.
Board members emphasized the need for clear two-way communication with parents and teachers as the policy starts to be implemented. No Board vote was recorded on the policy update during the meeting; the presentation described an administrative decision and planned rollout and communications.","Superintendent reported the district will require students to store internet-enabled personal devices in lockers (K–2 in backpacks/cubbies) with building staff enforcing consequences; plan aligns with neighboring districts and will rely on communication with families and staff.",{"_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},6138866,"Fulton reports growth in Universal Pre-K: 9 full-day classrooms last year, 157 enrolled for fall",573,2335000,2908000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5582016-0a4931ea47f97f5ca9fcd65259366c13&start=2335&end=2908","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5582016-0a4931ea47f97f5ca9fcd65259366c13/thumbnail_2335000.jpg","/articles/6138866/New-York/Fulton-reports-growth-in-Universal-Pre-K-9-full-day-classrooms-last-year-157-enrolled-for-fall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6138866-6c9723dfe551e205affc56299ae80bf2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770940490&Signature=hBuhjxLOq2goNPzKThMqtE1apY3LDZuB8oa~siD2wR3yqw8KMOv5zp4XNWDmkEE-QK-l2jSwQ2qHh3-TAoCgNWcwTXDCU8Ivr3zm9zLMVX4xIiLNX5sa8psxCBg8MpFOSAlaYTwkFUecCCWkntVxrr9Zx0cg902qNWXBqWHS9ENohb1lihhS2xiw76vk6ETIvPQ2pvaFe9VwPW7vQpvIg9oazg~OCiUqufuaLH3xJKli2QkIogT-qm91qDv19ySOSbbYjBHj7XpY1gagsTQUkpTgFncKsrmEazUUXCUX19PxXZ6eohH4aSIs-ctNsZEa-Qkdk~27DicDta64h5-APQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fulton City School District presented an update on its Universal Pre-K (UPK) program, noting sustained expansion and alignment with New York State early-learning requirements.
Director of Early Childhood Education Mr. Gates traced the district’s UPK history back to 1998 and said the district added full-day UPK in the 2021–22 school year. He reported that the most recent school year began with nine full-day UPK classrooms and one half-day classroom, and that 156 students attended full day with a total of 165 students participating in UPK programming that year.
Gates said the district receives a New York State allocation and the statewide Universal Full Day Prekindergarten grant (the district is in its second year of that grant), which requires an annual quality-assurance plan and a state visit. He reported that the state early-learning representative was “very pleased” during a recent visit.
The district’s UPK curriculum, Gates said, aligns with New York State learning standards and the district uses Core Knowledge Language Arts and Heggerty, will move to Eureka Squared for math in September, and uses Second Step for social-emotional learning. Teachers used the state-released science investigation for pre-K and took students on related field trips.
Gates said the district uses the Brigance screening and issues quarterly report cards; UPK teachers meet with families on the same schedule as K–12. He noted class-size experience: while the district can place up to 20 students, it prefers 16–18 and will aim for 16 this year; one classroom is set at 18.
Mr. Gates listed community partners that host classrooms and help provide services: Little Luke’s, First Step Universal Pre-K, the YMCA, Oswego County Opportunities (Head Start) and Milestones for special education services. He thanked the Board, superintendent’s team, community partners, principals, transportation and food services for supporting UPK.
Gates also reported that 157 students were registered and placed for the coming school year at the time of the presentation — up from 144 at the same point the prior year — and that the district offers professional development for UPK teachers, including a three-day UPK boot camp.
Board members asked clarifying questions (for example, about how many students are in the half-day classroom); staff answered: 16 students are in the half-day class. No formal Board action on UPK funding or program changes was taken at the meeting.","Director of early childhood education described program growth, curriculum alignment with state standards, class-size goals and community partnerships; district will continue quality assurance under state grant.",{"_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},6138871,"Fulton district opens public hearing on annual safety plan; 30-day comment period open",246,642000,888000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5582016-0a4931ea47f97f5ca9fcd65259366c13&start=642&end=888","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5582016-0a4931ea47f97f5ca9fcd65259366c13/thumbnail_642000.jpg","/articles/6138871/New-York/Fulton-district-opens-public-hearing-on-annual-safety-plan-30-day-comment-period-open","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6138871-a35dd771492f784488ab86daf3701235/orig.mp4?Expires=1770940490&Signature=MzeXJi6ZP8o-l~kqC2olYsk5omh6-J4E-iGWysNr59dKgsXvv7A3aWW3KawQGH4AJVWuGUTgSysroJyc~5ICej8A5TUBOStxcVC5B~oBdn0jtKlJ9BxKRIuOuI-ep8t8gJxo~y5p26r6Bol~BAXDECYdnJAcuLgcgMI3-6eEriOotXyGXdmFZyAQ2fgsZ7a3wFzlIj0TJVhWmwPqMz93259mbSJzpf9GjnlQwBXzxOGH6tmkg0Fj8RT4Os-PNuAdQECa6YE4ab3Di5j8R0WDiKLSfK~Kaztsnz7gUA2oJxFLVdLLXfRe3~bhxegVxAR3it1Bqq8tbAqOvN1kySEROw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fulton City School District opened a public hearing on its annual district safety plan and invited public comment on the draft now posted on the district website.
The public forum, presented by Mrs. Hooper, explained the plan update timeline: the district reviews new or updated New York State requirements in spring or early summer, posts a draft for a 30-day public comment period and holds a public hearing before the Board of Education must approve the plan no later than Oct. 1 each year.
The draft plan is organized into four sections: general planning and district-safety-team description; risk-reduction, prevention and intervention (including required drills and early detection); emergency response procedures and protocols; and recovery and debriefing, including after-incident reporting and supports for students and staff.
Mrs. Hooper said appendices include district and emergency contact information, emergency response terms and references, a data reporting form, a linked code of conduct and an after-incident report. She said some updates this year added clearer definitions of commonly used emergency responses — evacuation, shelter in place, lockdown, hold in place and secure lockout — and that the state has asked districts to include a cardiac-emergency response plan once the state issues additional guidance.
The draft is posted on the district website under district announcements and will remain available for comment through Aug. 25; comments are submitted to the presenter by email, she said. No formal board action on the plan was taken at the hearing; the hearing was an opportunity to collect public input prior to a future Board vote.
Board members and staff emphasized that the district’s safety committee meets throughout the year, that the formal plan is updated annually, and that any further state guidance (for example on cardiac emergencies) will be incorporated when received.
For those who want to review or comment, the district has linked the draft to an email contact on the main webpage. The Board retains authority to approve any final revisions by Oct. 1 as noted in the presentation.","The Fulton City School District held a public hearing on its annual district safety plan, outlining the four-part plan, a 30-day comment period through Aug. 25 and a state-directed update pending for cardiac-emergency response.","actionData","errors"]

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