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Special education audit calls for more inclusion and one leader

North Syracuse Central School District · By Ben Guzovsky · Published Oct 20, 2026, 10:40 AM UTC · Board record: Jan 12, 2026

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Excerpt from Board of Education 2026-01-12 attachment: North Syracuse Special Education Audit Final Report.pdf (211 KB) for Special education audit calls for more inclusion… — Official source excerpt: Board of Education 2026-01-12 attachment: North Syracuse Special Education Audit Final Report.pdf (211 KB); editorial caption by Our School Board · source-evidence

What happened

An independent audit found that special education programs differ from building to building, some young children are moving into separate classes, and meetings take time away from services. It recommends more co-taught classes, ending the SERT meeting step, and one leader for all special education. The district hired a new Director of Pupil Personnel Services in January 2026.

Why it matters to families

About one in four students at some schools have an IEP. The changes could affect how and where students with disabilities get help.

The evidence

The Dec. 2025 audit report, delivered to the board on Jan. 12, 2026, lists the findings and prioritized recommendations. A district news release says the board appointed Jennifer Stanton as director with Rocco Nalli interim. The report does not say which recommendations the board has adopted.

The source

Special Education Audit report (Jan. 12, 2026)

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