IRCSD BOE Meeting 10/30/2025

Public Notices

    BOARD MEETING – DATE CHANGE

    BOARD MEETING – DATE CHANGE

    Please be advised that the Regular Board of Education meeting scheduled for November 13, 2025 has been rescheduled for November 20, 2025.  The meeting will be held in the District Office Complex beginning at 6:30 PM.

    By order of the Indian River Board of Education Philadelphia, New York 13673 Cheryl McCormick District Clerk

Welcome to IRCSD!

Vision

We will stand out as an exceptional learning institution by igniting opportunities for our students.

Mission

We will educate and inspire all students to be impactful citizens who contribute to the world around them.

Core Values

We will make all decisions based on professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence.

Protocols

We will educate and empower our students by supporting learning opportunities led by exceptional staff.

District Overview
Welcome to IRCSD!

We Need Your Help!

Federal Impact Aid (federal funding) makes up over 20% of Indian River's anticipated funding for this year and is critical to our ability to provide the quality education we have come to expect. This funding is used to provide services to all Indian River students, not just military students. Please take the time to complete the Federal Impact Aid Survey in ParentSquare in a timely manner. This is always important, but in a year when funding is potentially declining, it becomes even more important. Please help us ensure we receive the support needed to maintain our incredible educational opportunities for students!

More information: https://www.ircsd.org/impact-aid

Impact Aid 2025

District News

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    Oct 30, 2025 · Indian River Central School District
    Reminder: K-12 Early Dismissal on Friday, October 31, 2025


    On Friday, October 31, 2025, the Indian River Central School District will be dismissing students early so that our faculty and staff may participate in professional development opportunities.

    Early Dismissal Times:

    • Students in Grades 6-12 will be dismissed at approximately 10:30AM.
    • Students in Grades K-5 will be dismissed at approximately 12:00PM.
    Looking ahead, there will be no school in observance of Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11.  There will also be early dismissal days for students on November 24 and 25 for parent/teacher conferences.  Your child's school will be sending you specific details about these upcoming events through its typical communications channels. 

    We'd also like to take this opportunity to remind parents and guardians to complete the Federal Impact Aid Survey if you have not already done so. Every response matters, and you can make an impact today. Thank you for your support!
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    Oct 29, 2025 · Indian River Central School District
    Reminder: IRCSD Board of Education Meeting on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:30PM at Antwerp Primary

    As a reminder, the Indian River Central School District Board of Education will meet on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Antwerp Primary School (6 Academy St, Antwerp, NY 13608) beginning at 6:30PM. Prior to the meeting, the BOE will conduct a tour of the school.

    Indian River Central School District Board of Education Meetings are public meetings where in-person attendance is welcome. This meeting will also be streamed live for virtual public viewing through the District’s Facebook page beginning at 6:30PM. Additionally, the meeting will be recorded and subsequently transcribed. For more information, including an archive of previous livestreams, a schedule of upcoming meetings, and BOE contact information, please visit the IRCSD Board of Education page at ircsd.org.    

    Anyone wishing to speak with the Board of Education may do so in accordance with Board Policy 1230: Public Participation at Board Meetings.

    If you have any questions, please contact the District Clerk at 315-642-3441.
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    Oct 28, 2025 · Indian River Central School District
    Cast and Crew of "Radium Girls" Receive Multiple TANYS Awards


    We are proud to announce that the cast and crew of the recent Indian River Theatre of the Performing Arts production of Radium Girls have received the following TANYS (Theatre Association of New York State) Roving Adjudicator Awards:

    • Meritorious Achievement in Performance to the Cast and Crew
    • Excellence in Acting to Dahlia LaBrake for the portrayal of Grace
    • Outstanding Achievement in Set Design and Construction to Devon Gillan
    • Excellence in Direction to Kristie L Farr
    The IRCSD community would like to extend our congratulations to the many immensely talented individuals whose contributions to this production made these accolades possible.  Well done!
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    Oct 27, 2025 · Indian River Central School District
    Boys Varsity Sectional Semi-Final Game Wednesday

    Come supports the Boys

    Congratulations on your soccer team advancing to the Sectional Semi Finals!
    Your Sectional Semi Final will be played at Lowville Academy on Wednesday, October 29th

    5:30 PM – #1 New Hartford vs. #4 Indian River
    7:30 PM – #2 Jamesville-DeWitt vs. #6 Central Valley Academy

    Entry Fee: All spectators must have a digital ticket for entry. Tickets can be purchased through Hometown
    Tickets. The ticket price for advance sale and day of game price is $11.00 per person using a credit card or $15 per person (cash at the gate - no change available. One gate, indicated on map, will have a credit card reader for purchases). Student tickets are $5. Gates open at 4:30pm. Your fans can use this link to access the Section’s Digital

    Ticket Platform (Click for link):
    Section 3 Boys Class A Semi Final Tickets

    Entrance: The stadium will have three entrances off of parking areas. See the attached map for reference.

    Concessions: The Lowville All Sports Booster Club will operate the concession stand, offering: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Nachos, Chips, Candy, Soda, Water, Gatorade, Coffee

    Other Spectator Information: No dogs allowed (please inform your fans). Artificial noisemakers are strictly
    forbidden under Section III policy. No spectators permitted behind team benches. The games will be streamed on the NFHS Network. 

    See attached for spectator parking information

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    Oct 27, 2025 · Indian River Central School District
    IRCSD Board of Education Meeting on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:30PM at Antwerp Primary

    The Indian River Central School District Board of Education will meet on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Antwerp Primary School (6 Academy St, Antwerp, NY 13608) beginning at 6:30PM. Prior to the meeting, the BOE will conduct a tour of the school.

    Indian River Central School District Board of Education Meetings are public meetings where in-person attendance is welcome. This meeting will also be streamed live for virtual public viewing through the District’s Facebook page beginning at 6:30PM. Additionally, the meeting will be recorded and subsequently transcribed. For more information, including an archive of previous livestreams, a schedule of upcoming meetings, and BOE contact information, please visit the IRCSD Board of Education page at ircsd.org.    

    Anyone wishing to speak with the Board of Education may do so in accordance with Board Policy 1230: Public Participation at Board Meetings.

    If you have any questions, please contact the District Clerk at 315-642-3441.
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    Oct 16, 2025 · Indian River Central School District
    Durham School Services is Hiring!


    Become a Durham School Services bus driver and discover how your journey can go far beyond the route between home and school! Durham School Services is holding open interviews on Monday, October 20, 2025 from 9:00AM to 1:30PM and a hiring event on Monday, October 27, 2025 from 9:00AM to 1:30PM at the IRCSD Transportation Department bus garage (32780 US-11, Philadelphia, NY 13673). 

    • Paid Training for bus attendants and bus drivers @ $18/hr 
    • $1500 sign on bonus for bus drivers after 3 months on the road 
    • $26/hr after training for bus drivers  
    Join the Durham team and make us a part of your journey!
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    Oct 14, 2025 · Indian River Central School District
    School Board Recognition Week, October 13-17, 2025


    The New York State School Boards Association recognizes October 13-17, 2025 as School Board Recognition Week. This is a time to promote awareness and understanding of the important work performed by local school boards. The Indian River Central School District invites our community to join us in acknowledging the ongoing contributions of our Board of Education members by thanking them for their tireless support of the District. Public schools form the bedrock of our communities and our country. Democracy thrives with educated citizens capable of critical thinking and civil discourse, and it is our local school boards who are ultimately responsible for student success.

    It takes strong schools to build a strong community, and our school board members devote countless hours to ensuring that all of our schools are assisting every child to learn at a higher level. They make the tough decisions every month and spend many hours studying education issues and regulations in order to provide the kind of accountability our community stakeholders expect. Our school board members provide the Indian River community with a voice in educational decision-making. 

    The key work of school boards is to raise student achievement by:
    • Developing a shared vision and goals for the district
    • Ensuring strategies, resources, policies and programs align with district goals
    • Assessing and providing accountability for student achievement
    • Supporting a healthy school district culture in which to work and learn
    • Evaluating the superintendent to ensure continuous improvement
    • And much more!
    If you see the following Board members, please express your gratitude to them for their dedicated service to the community and its children:

    • Michael Pierce, Board of Education President
    • Thomas L. Lapp,  Board of Education Vice President
    • Tina Bartlett-Bearup
    • Jennifer Bleam
    • Bridget Carpenter
    • Shelly Eggleston
    • April Frans
    • Kathy Hutchison
    • Lori Tuttle
    • Danica Eggleston (non-voting student member)
    Thank you to the members of the Indian River Central School District Board of Education for your ongoing commitment and dedicated service to our students, families, staff, and community!
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    Oct 10, 2025 · Indian River Central School District
    Reminder: Three-Day Weekend October 11-13, 2025


    As a reminder, the schools of the Indian River Central School District will be closed for a three-day weekend from 🍂 October 11-13, 2025🍂.  

    Can you feel that crisp autumn air? Fall has officially arrived, and with it, a spectacular burst of energy and color! Looking back, we are absolutely blown away by the incredible achievements we've seen across the District. From academic breakthroughs and athletic triumphs to stunning creative arts and community spirit, our students are shining bright!

    We hope you enjoy the glorious fall weather, take time to rest, and make some wonderful memories.

    We can't wait to welcome our students back, full of energy and ready to learn, on Tuesday, October 14th. Enjoy the beautiful autumnal weekend!

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