The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education has postponed the Public Forum that was originally scheduled for Thursday, April 24. It will now take place on Wednesday, May 28. More details will be available soon.
The Jamesville-DeWitt Board of Education adopted the district’s proposed $75.3 million dollar spending plan for the 2025-26 school year during Monday’s regular meeting. The plan calls for a $3.9 million, or 5.56%, increase in spending over the current year’s budget. Because the state budget hasn’t been finalized yet, the district is moving forward with current …
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On May 20, district residents will elect three members to the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education. Four candidates filed nominating petitions. The three candidates with the highest number of votes will fill the available seats. Each term will run from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028. The board is the official policy …
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We’re proud to share that 8 J-D High School seniors were among 154 students recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). These students attend Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs through OCM BOCES. Students and families from across the region gathered for an Induction Ceremony at SRC Arena at Onondaga Community College on …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education is pleased to announce the decision to select Dr. Darcy Woodcock as the district’s new Superintendent of Schools. Woodcock is a Central New York native with more than two decades of education experience. She is currently the Superintendent of Tully Central Schools. Pending the outcome of …
The safety of Jamesville-DeWitt students and staff remains a top priority for the administration and Board of Education. That’s why it’s one of the three focus areas in the district’s next strategic plan. “Blueprint for Excellence” was adopted by the board during Monday’s regular meeting. In an effort to get a head start on the …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Board of Education is making progress in selecting the district’s next leader. An update was provided during Monday’s regular meeting. The board has been working with OCM BOCES District Superintendent, Matthew L. Cook, Ed. D. to conduct a confidential search. They’re using stakeholder input to evaluate candidates based on characteristics and traits wanted …
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Thanks to an outpouring of support by the Jamesville-DeWitt community, the Tecumseh Learning Pad’s 12th annual Lemonade Stand has raised $10,117.64! Final sale totals for event shirts are still being processed, so that number will likely increase! The proceeds will be distributed between the Central New York Autism Society of America and ARISE Adaptive Design. …
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Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District administrators have been providing the board of education with frequent updates as the 2025-26 budget development process continues. During Monday’s regular board meeting, School Business Administrator Brian Bartlett explained that it’s possible the state budget won’t be approved prior to April 21, the date the board needs to adopt the district’s …
The Jamesville-DeWitt Board of Education appointed Ms. Victoria (Torie) Lee as the next Moses DeWitt Elementary School principal during Monday’s meeting. Mary Sylvester is retiring this summer as Moses DeWitt’s principal, and Torie will begin her new position on July 1, 2025. Torie has over 11 years of experience in education, with a background in …
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