Utilization Study
May 21, 2025: The North Syracuse Central School District (NSCSD) is pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive utilization study aimed at evaluating the current use of school buildings and district resources to ensure maximum efficiency and support for student success.At the heart of this initiative lies a critical question: How can the North Syracuse Central School District strategically restructure its staffing, facilities and grade-level configurations to optimize educational outcomes and emotional well-being for all students, while addressing declining enrollment, reduced state aid and future growth opportunities like the Micron project?
To support this effort, NSCSD is forming a Utilization Committee made up of 20 to 25 diverse stakeholders—including parents, students, staff and community members—who will meet monthly from June through December 2025. Each meeting will include a tour of a district facility and collaborative discussions facilitated by nationally recognized educational consultants Deb Ayers, Jen Heckathorn, PhD and John Wisniewski, CDF. This team recently guided the Baldwinsville Central School District through a successful, data-informed planning process that resulted in community-supported recommendations for long-term sustainability and growth.
The NSCSD Utilization Committee will explore how to best align facility usage, enrollment trends and educational programming with district goals. Community voices are essential to the process, and the district encourages individuals who want to be part of this important work to apply.
If you are interested in contributing your perspective and expertise, please complete and submit the Participation form
Tentative Meeting Dates:
6/30/20257/28/2025
8/25/2025
9/15/2025
10/21/2025
11/10/2025
12/8/2025
Members of the Utilization Committee should be individuals who are willing to listen to others, engage in constructive dialogue and thoughtfully weigh the needs of the district as a whole — even if those needs differ from their personal interests. A commitment to a fair, transparent and student-centered process is essential. Applications can be submitted online and must be received by May 30 in order to be considered.
All applicants will be considered and will receive an email notification once committee members have been selected.
