1/9/2026 Merger Feasibility Study Update 

The Boards of Education for the Clymer, Sherman, and Panama Central School Districts are actively engaged in a merger study facilitated by White and Partners. We are committed to keeping our stakeholders informed and providing clear ways for feedback throughout this process.

Below you will find resources and information regarding the study.

1. Stakeholder Questions Email Address

We encourage stakeholders to submit any questions regarding the merger study to the following dedicated email address:

• CSPstudy@e2ccb.org 

Your questions will help us clarify topics for others. 

Looking Ahead: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

We are compiling the questions submitted from the email address above and those raised during public meetings. In the near future, a dedicated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section will be added to our website. This resource will provide answers to common questions and will be updated regularly throughout the duration of the merger study.

2. Recording of the Kick-Off Meeting

A kick-off meeting was held on January 8, 2026, conducted by our consultants, White and Partners. A full recording of this meeting is available for those who were unable to attend or wish to review the details:

• Link to Meeting Recording 

3. Presentation Slide Deck

The slides presented during the January 8th kick-off meeting provide a visual overview of the study's scope, timeline, and process. You can access the presentation materials here:

• Link to Slide Deck Presentation

We appreciate your engagement and interest in the future of our school districts. Please check back regularly for updates as the study progresses.

The Boards of Education of the Clymer Central School District, Sherman Central School District, and Panama Central School District held a joint meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025, to select a consultant firm to conduct a merger feasibility study.

Following detailed presentations by two consulting firms, the three Boards voted to jointly engage White and Partners LLC  to conduct a comprehensive merger feasibility study.  For further information regarding White and Partners LLC, please click here for a PDF of the proposal..

The primary purpose of the comprehensive merger feasibility study is to provide the Boards of Education, district residents, and taxpayers with objective data and expert analysis regarding the potential impacts of consolidating the three school systems. This study will thoroughly examine various aspects of a unified district, including projected educational programming enhancements, long-term financial implications, potential tax impacts, facility utilization, transportation logistics, and community feedback. The goal is to determine if a merger would offer improved educational opportunities and fiscal stability for students and residents across all three communities. 

The cost of the merger feasibility study is expected to be substantially offset by the New York State Local Government Efficiency Grant and/or BOCES Aid which maximizes efficiency and reduces local taxpayer burden.

The next step in this process is for the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to formally approve the bid for the study at their upcoming board meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025.

Further information and opportunities for community input will be announced once the study is underway.

RFP Link