Reorganization

Reorganization Update 3-21-25

The Marion Central School District and Williamson Central School District Boards of Education held a joint meeting on March 18, 2025 at Sodus Middle School to discuss Reorganization among the two districts.

During the meeting, Lynne Rutnik, the Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES District Superintendent, provided an overview of the Reorganization process as outlined by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). The meeting also included public comment, where community members raised questions and shared comments.

Before the conclusion of the meeting, both Boards of Education voted unanimously to proceed with a feasibility study. In anticipation of the meeting, a ThoughtExchange survey was also conducted for community members to submit questions.

This Reorganization Update addresses some of the themes and comments submitted from the meeting and ThoughtExchange. We encourage you to read through the update and reach out with any additional inquiries. Your participation and feedback are invaluable as we consider what is best for our students, schools, and communities.

Marion & Williamson Boards of Education Joint Meetings: NYSED Feasibility Study for Reorganization

The Marion Central School District and Williamson Central School District are partnering to explore innovative opportunities for students while maintaining fiscal responsibility through the NYSED Reorganization Process. These joint Board of Education meetings are part of an early-phase process focused on exploring options and resources to support the future of our schools and communities.

For those attending Tuesday’s meeting, there will be a public comment section to voice any questions or share comments. To accommodate everyone who wishes to speak while also respecting the time of all community members, we ask that each comment opportunity take no longer than two minutes.

Both meetings will also be live-streamed on the SCSD Live YouTube channel for those who cannot attend. A recording of the meeting will also be made available on our district YouTube channel and website..

We welcome your questions ahead of Tuesday’s meeting! Please submit them at tejoin.com/scroll/410077761 or by calling (315) 589-9661. Due to the high number of responses we have already received, we have extended the submission deadline to Monday, March 17.

MEETING INFORMATION

Process Overview & BoE Vote
Date: Tuesday, March 18
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Sodus CSD Intermediate Cafeteria

Consultant Proposal (Pending BoE Vote Outcome)
Date: Wednesday, March 26
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Sodus CSD Intermediate Cafeteria

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