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Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Syracuse City School District has proposed establishing the first selective enrollment school in the city.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  When the Syracuse City School District School Board released their 2013-2014 proposed budget on February 13th, Syracuse Teacher's Association President Kevin Ahern said the district was in a "crisis."

Thursday, February 14, 2013  The Syracuse City School District School Board presented their proposed 2013-2014 budget on Wednesday night, and after about 950 positions have been cut in the past four years, that number could reach 1,000 if the latest proposal goes through.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The Syracuse City School District is moving forward with a plan to add public safety cameras to the neighborhoods near schools

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  The Syracuse City School District is considering expanding enrollment at the Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School.

Monday, December 17, 2012  H.W. Smith in Syracuse already has several different crisis plans in place, but it's looking for new ways to make sure students are safe.

Monday, December 17, 2012  In light of the tragedy in Connecticut, schools in Central New York are taking extra precautions and making sure parents know they have emergency plans.

Friday, November 30, 2012  A woman who drives a school bus in the Syracuse School District claims she was fired for speaking out to CNY Central about outrageous and dangerous behavior among students. She has now filed complaints with the New York State Division of Human Rights.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  LeMoyne Elementary School is closed Thursday due to a water main break.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Two Syracuse school bus drivers contacted investigative reporter Jim Kenyon to expose what they say are shocking and potentially dangerous behaviors. They claim that company managers ignore their complaints and retaliate against them.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  The Syracuse City School district's "Great Expectations" plan hopes to make Syracuse the most improved urban school district in the U.S. over the next five years.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  The Syracuse School Board will decide soon if Sharon Contreras will receive a $10,000 performance bonus.

Monday, July 02, 2012  The Syracuse summer feeding program gets underway Monday morning.

Friday, June 22, 2012  The district blames a glitch in the transfer of money and teachers say they've been told it could be Monday before their money is available.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Students at Elmwood Elementary School in Syracuse left for summer break Thursday morning, but they walked out with heavy hearts because they knew they wouldn't be coming back.