The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education is the official policy-making body of the school district. It is responsible for carrying out the laws and regulations pertaining to the education of the community’s children. It adopts school district policy, curriculum and programs of study, approves the hiring of all personnel and establishes the conditions of employment.
In addition, the board has the responsibility of maintaining facilities, establishing an annual budget and setting a tax levy. The school board adopts a proposed operating budget each year at a public meeting.
Eligible residents then have the opportunity to vote upon the proposal.
The board includes nine school district residents who are elected by voters to three-year terms in an annual election. Terms are staggered so that three members are elected each year. Board members are not compensated for their work.
The board also includes a non-voting student member who is elected each year by F-M High School students to serve a one-year term. The student, who must be a senior at F-M High School, attends all public meetings and is allowed to participate in all public discussions.
2023-24 Board Membership
- Ann Bersani: Term Expires June 30, 2027
- Jason Catalino: Term Expires June 30, 2026
- Rebecca Cohen: Term Expires June 30, 2026
- Sarah Fitzgerald: Term Expires June 30, 2025
- Cynthia Hefti: Term Expires June 30, 2025
- Marissa Joy Mims: Term Expires June 30, 2027
- Kristen Purcell: Term Expires June 30, 2026
- Daniel Seidberg: Term Expires June 30, 2027
- Daryll Fitch Wheeler: Term Expires June 30, 2025
- Angelina Fang: Student Board Member
Following the passing of board member Sharon Lindars, Kelly Furmarola served as an interim board member from January 2024 through May 2024.
2023-24 Budget
In May 2023, Fayetteville-Manlius School District residents voted on a proposed $105 million operating budget for the 2023-24 school year. The approved budget maintained existing student programming and supported the district’s strategic plan. It also earmarked approximately $700,000 to support the district’s mental health services.
Revenue Summary
- Tax Levy: 87%
- State Aid: 30%
- Other Revenue: 3%
Spending Summary
- Program: 74.7%
- Administrative: 8.9%
- Capital: 16.4%
Fast Facts
- Total Budget: $104,966,845
- Budget Increase Compared to 2022-23: $6,035,915/6.10%
- Tax Levy Increase Compared to 2022-23: $2,581,570/3.82%