Author: nancy.cole
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Voters to decide May 19 on library propositions
On May 19, when Fayetteville-Manlius School District residents vote on the proposed 2026-27 school budget, they will also have the opportunity to vote on two library propositions: one to levy and collect a tax in the amount of $2,172,035 for the Fayetteville Free Library and the other to levy and collect a tax in the…
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Middle school Science Olympiad teams compete at state level
A group of 30 Fayetteville-Manlius School District middle school students spent the past eight months preparing for the chance to participate in the New York State Science Olympiad Tournament, and their hard work paid off. In March, both Eagle Hill and Wellwood middle schools had teams compete at the Regional Science Olympiad Division B competition…
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Budget hearing set for May 11; budget vote is May 19
When Fayetteville-Manlius School District voters go to the polls on May 19, they will be asked to consider the district’s $122 million 2026-27 budget proposal, elect three board of education members and approve two other propositions. District-related Propositions Library Propositions New York state education law allows libraries to place a funding proposition on school district…
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Juniors win special awards at New York State History Day Competition
A group of Fayetteville-Manlius High School students made their mark in the present by immersing themselves in the past, with four students receiving awards at the state level. Ten students, coached by social studies teachers Kristina Jeanneret and Justin Polly, brought seven projects to the New York State History Day Competition hosted at SUNY Oneonta…
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May 19 ballot to include vehicle purchase proposition
On May 19, when voters go to the polls to vote on the Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s 2026-27 proposed school budget, they will also decide on the purchase of several student transportation vehicles at a total cost not to exceed $1,529,830. The district will be asking voters for permission to purchase: The buses are replacing older…
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Board adopts proposed budget; community vote scheduled for May 19
The Fayetteville-Manlius School District Board of Education adopted a $122,496,620 budget proposal for the 2026-27 school year that would maintain current student programming and services and carry a tax levy increase at the district’s calculated levy limit. “This budget proposal supports the district’s vision and aligns with our strategic plan,” Superintendent Magda Parvey said. “With…
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Board of education to hold pilot listening session
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education wants to hear what’s on your mind. On May 7, board members will host a pilot listening session for students, staff, parents andcommunity members to share their thoughts directly with members of the board. The listeningsession reflects the board’s commitment to strengthening community engagement, increasingtransparency and providing additional channels for…
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Two running for board of education; three seats available
When Fayetteville-Manlius School District residents vote on May 19 on the proposed 2026-27 school budget, they will also elect three individuals to the F-M Board of Education. Two candidates filed nominating petitions for the three available seats. Candidates’ names are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot. Since only two candidates submitted…
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Update on school start times
Dear Fayetteville-Manlius Families and Staff, I am writing to provide an update regarding school start times for the 2026-2027 school year. As you may recall, a district-wide School Start Time Committee, which included parents and staff from all school levels, met earlier this fall and determined that a major scheduling change is not feasible at…
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Students win national art awards
Three Fayetteville-Manlius High School students received prestigious awards through the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards National Competition. The school district recently highlighted 145 students who received Scholastic Art Awards at the regional level. These three national award winners received certificates and medals and are considered for national exhibition, publication and scholarship opportunities: From the left…