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Tuesday, March 15, 2011  With the Syracuse City School Board poised to offer a three year contract to Sharron Contreras as next superintendent, the managing editors at CNYcentral have put together a list of things the next SCSD leader must do to be successful.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  The Syracuse school board voted tonight to keep Elmwood Elementary School open.

Thursday, January 13, 2011  The Syracuse school board and a crowded room of parents heard a presentation from Superintendent Dan Lowengard about closing schools.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010  The Syracuse City School District is walking away from its plan to use a building on the city's west side to house students temporarily as their schools undergo a major renovation.

Monday, July 12, 2010  The Syracuse Common Council has given its final approval Monday to a controversial lease for “swing space” during a massive school renovation project.

Friday, July 09, 2010  Mayor Miner says a tax dispute with the owner of the building has been resolved.

Monday, June 21, 2010  The Syracuse Common Council has balked at final approval of a 15-year lease agreement with out of town developers over “swing space” at the former Syracuse Developmental Center.

Wednesday, April 07, 2010  Syracuse school officials were questioned Wednesday by members of the Common Council over a proposed agreement to lease space at the former Syracuse Developmental Center.