Rome CSD BOE Meeting 5/20/26

The Rome City School District Board of Education held a meeting on May 20, 2026, which included approval of minutes, acceptance of election results, and recognition of board members and student achievements. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a detailed review of the district's special education system, highlighting challenges such as system fragmentation, disproportionality in student suspensions, and the need for more proactive and consistent service delivery across schools. The board discussed strategies for building capacity through professional development, improving student outcomes, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Several resolutions were passed, including approval of overnight field trips, tenure for a teacher, affiliation agreements with Cazenovia University, and acceptance of the 2026-27 budget totaling $165,561,000. The board also approved the bus expenditure proposition as part of the recent school district election. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss collective negotiations and attorney-client privileged matters.