City & School Synergy Program
City & School Synergy Program
A collaboration between the City of Fulton, NY and the Fulton City School District

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The City and School Synergy Program empowers students to become lifelong community leaders by revitalizing Fulton's public spaces. Through hands-on projects, students take ownership, transforming neglected areas into vibrant hubs.
Now in its third year, the program improves social determinants of health for all residents. To date, over 500 students have completed major park projects. Our five-year plan aims to engage over 1,500 students across six groups. They'll pinpoint local issues, devise solutions and collaborate with city officials to create meaningful change. This initiative builds the habits of active citizenship, making Fulton an even better place to live.
It's about giving young people the tools and platform to make a real difference, building a sense of belonging and shared responsibility that will last a lifetime.
Spring 2025 Projects
North Bay Campgrounds - Class of 2028
Canal Park - Class of 2029
GOALS FOR 2025-2026
- Continue North Bay Revitalization with the Class of 2028
- Continue Canal Park Revitalization with the Class of 2029
- Begin work at Recreation Park with the Class of 2030
- The City and School Synergy program is recognized as a sustainable model for youth civic engagement and a model program for NYS Portrait of a Graduate.
“(Synergy) is affording students a chance to serve as role models for future students. Building on what they have achieved is creating a lasting bond between our students and the greater Fulton Community...”
- Fulton Mayor Jim Rice

City & School Synergy Committee

- Denise Rodriguez: Instructional Specialist, FCSD
- Karen Noel: Instructional Specialist, FCSD
- Kelly Stadtmiller: Instructional Specialist, FCSD
- Ami LaDuc: Instructional Specialist, FCSD
- Renee Hendrickson: Executive Director of Humanities
- Jeffrey Hendrickson: Executive Director of STEAM
- Doug Lawerence: Superintendent of FCSD
- Teresa Burgdorf: Library Media Specialist, FJHS
- Tracy Yacavone: Social Studies Teacher, Department Facilitator
- Allyson DeStevens: Science Teacher, Department Facilitator
- Shawn Nagel: Technology Teacher, FJHS
- Danielle Florio: English Department Chair
- Dan Mainville: Science Department Chair
- Nathan Fasulo: Social Studies Department Chair
- Brittney Jarred: Community Member
- Jim Farfaglia: Fulton Garden Club President, Local Author
- Tim Carroll: Fulton Garden Club, Local Author
- James Rice: Mayor of Fulton
- Fallon Hutchinson: FCSD Board of Education
- Greg Bailey: Former Technology Teacher, Community Member
- Alex Richmond: Public Relations, CITI BOCES
- Keith Cuny: Principal, FJHS

