Williamsville Central School District, NY

August Regular Board Meeting Agenda 7:00 PM-Proposed Executive Session 6:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the 2026-2027 District Safety Plan and review reports on discipline and attendance. The board will also receive a presentation on homework, grading, and reporting. A proposed executive session is scheduled for 6:00 PM to discuss employment matters and land sale.

• Public hearing on the 2026-2027 District Safety Plan
• Review of discipline report showing 7 superintendent hearings in 2025-2026, down from 14 the prior year
• Review of attendance report addressing chronic absenteeism
• Presentation on homework, grading, and reporting
• Proposed executive session for employment matters and land sale

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 tax warrant of $148,413,562, the District Safety Plan, and an amended Code of Conduct. It also approved a consent agenda covering personnel, finance, and curriculum items, including the merger of East and North High School wrestling programs. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $148,413,562 tax levy for 2025-2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted District Safety Plan for 2026-2027 (unanimous)
• Adopted amended Code of Conduct (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel, finance, and curriculum items (unanimous)
• Approved merger of East HS and North HS wrestling programs (unanimous)
• Adopted Board of Education Goals for 2025-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved policy 5685 on maximum temperature for school buildings (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreements for ECC football, Lockport Volleyball Club, and Williamsville Stampede (unanimous)

WCSD-Policy Committee Meeting 4:00 PM

The Policy Committee is meeting to review Policy 7132 regarding Non-Resident Students. The discussion focuses on the conditions under which non-resident students may enroll, tuition fee calculations, and transportation rules.

• Review of Policy 7132 Non-Resident Students
• Discussion of tuition fee formulas set by the Commissioner of Education
• Review of enrollment conditions for students moving out of district during senior year or second semester
• Review of attendance rules for students of active military personnel

July Annual Organizational Board Meeting 7:00pm

This is the annual organizational meeting. The board will administer oaths to newly elected members and student representatives, then elect a President and Vice President for the coming year. Public expression periods are also scheduled.

• Oaths of office for BOE members Buscaglia, Schellinger, Spicer (3-year term) and student members Gupta (East HS), Abad (North HS), Bailey (South HS) (1-year term)
• Adoption of election process for Board President and Vice President
• Election of Board President for one-year term
• Election of Board Vice President for one-year term
• Public expression periods (first and second) with three-minute speaking limit

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING 5:30 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting, immediately entered executive session to discuss medical history and employment matters, then returned to public session to vote unanimously to deny a parent's appeal for homebound instruction. The board also announced an upcoming organizational meeting on July 1, 2026.

• Unanimous vote to deny a parent's appeal for homebound instruction
• Executive session to discuss medical history of particular person(s) and employment matters of particular person(s)
• Motion to enter executive session and motion to return to public session
• Announcement of annual organizational meeting on July 1, 2026

The board recessed into executive session to discuss medical and employment matters, then returned to the public session. It unanimously denied an appeal of the district's denial of a parent’s request for homebound instruction. The meeting was then adjourned. The district also confirmed it will continue livestreaming its meetings.

• Recessed into executive session to discuss medical and employment matters (unanimous)
• Returned to public session (unanimous)
• Denied appeal of homebound instruction request (unanimous)
• Adjourned special board meeting (unanimous)
• Continued livestreaming and recording of meetings

Williamsville Central School District-Policy Committee Meeting 4:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Policy Committee will meet to review and consider updates to several district policies. Items include aligning student suspension policy with the 2026-2027 Code of Conduct, updating meal charging language due to the new universal free breakfast and lunch program, and setting a $5,000 threshold for fixed asset depreciation. The committee will also review wellness/nutrition, alcohol/drug policies, and career and technical education requirements.

• Review of policy 7313 Suspension of Students to align with 2026-2027 Code of Conduct.
• Policy 5660 Meal Charging updated for new universal free breakfast and lunch program.
• Policy 5620 Fixed Asset Inventories to set a depreciation threshold not greater than $5,000.
• Review of policies 7320 and 6150 on alcohol, tobacco, drugs for students and staff to align with code of conduct.
• Review of policy 8220 Career and Technical Education for public notification and advisory council requirements.

JUNE 9, 2026 - REGULAR BOARD MEETING 7:00 PM-PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the Smart Schools Bond Act supplemental investment final plan, using surplus funds of $1,254,080 to replace network switches and access points to upgrade to WiFi 7. The board also voted unanimously to affirm the superintendent's decision in a student discipline appeal. A proposed executive session is scheduled to discuss employment and suspension matters. The meeting will include a reception for tenured employees and board members.

• Public hearing on Smart Schools Bond Act supplemental plan using $1,254,080 surplus for WiFi 7 upgrade (item 6.A)
• Unanimous vote to affirm superintendent's student discipline decision (item 2.E)
• Proposed executive session to discuss employment and suspension matters (item 2.C)
• Recognition of tenured employees and board member service (item 5.A)
• Recognitions: Forest ES 'Socks for Pops' and South HS life-saving actions (item 3.A)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING 5:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting on June 2, 2026. The board immediately entered executive session to discuss medical history relating to a particular person. After returning to public session, the board considered an appeal for homebound instruction and unanimously voted to deny it.

• Entered executive session to discuss medical history of a particular person
• Unanimously denied appeal for homebound instruction following executive session
• Motion to deny appeal made by Mr. Manna, seconded by Mr. Bulan
• Meeting was livestreamed and recorded via WCSD YouTube channel
• Upcoming meetings: Regular board meeting June 9, 2026 and Annual Organizational Meeting July 1, 2026

The board recessed into an executive session to discuss a medical‑history matter, then returned to the public session. It unanimously denied an appeal of a parent’s request for homebound instruction. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Recessed into executive session (motion carried unanimously)
• Returned to public session (motion carried unanimously)
• Denied appeal of homebound instruction request (motion carried unanimously)
• Adjourned the special board meeting (motion carried unanimously)

MAY 26TH Williamsville Central School District - Audit Committee Meeting 5:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Audit Committee is meeting to discuss information with its auditors. The session includes reviews with external auditor Drescher and Malecki and internal auditor Withum P.C.

• Discussion with external auditor Drescher and Malecki
• Discussion with internal auditor Withum P.C.
• Review of Withum P.C. internal audit budget presentation

REGULAR BOARD MEETING 7:00 PM-PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hold a proposed executive session at 6 PM to discuss the superintendent's end-of-year evaluation and employment matters, then convene a regular meeting at 7 PM. The agenda includes a facility update on the $87,079,318 air conditioning capital project, with progress at Country Parkway, Heim Elementary, and Maple West schools. The board will also receive the annual report from the Nutrition and Fitness Committee and recognize schools for NYSSBA awards.

• Proposed executive session to discuss superintendent's end-of-year evaluation and employment matters
• Facility update on $87,079,318 air conditioning capital project, including helicopter lifts and HVAC installation at three elementary schools
• Annual report from the Nutrition and Fitness Committee confirming compliance with district wellness policy for 2025-26
• Recognition of Dodge ES for Bike Bus & Rodeo and Maple West ES for The Great Eggscape under NYSSBA Board Excellence Recognition Program
• Public expression period with three-minute limit per speaker, pre-registration required

The Board of Education approved the May 19, 2026, annual district vote results and several consent agenda items. The board also scheduled its July organizational meeting for July 1, 2026, and adopted updated sex offender notification policy.

• Scheduled July Organizational Meeting for July 1, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Adopted May 19, 2026, Annual District Vote results
• Approved Ex-Officio high school student board members
• Approved Special Board Meeting minutes from May 7, 2026
• Approved various certified and classified staff personnel actions via consent agenda
• Approved district donation for Mill MS via consent agenda
• Approved art and instructional supply bids via consent agenda
• Adopted District Policy 7560 Notification of Sex Offenders (Unanimous)

MAY 7TH SPECIAL BOARD MEETING - BUDGET HEARING 6:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education is holding a budget hearing for the 2026-27 school year. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, certified staff personnel reports, and preschool special education placements. The board will also discuss the upcoming annual district vote and board candidate information.

• Approve minutes of April 21, 2026 regular board meeting
• Certified staff personnel report
• Committee on Pre-School Special Education Board Report for 2025-26 and 2026-27 – approve recommended placements
• Annual District Vote on May 19, 2026 – budget and board member election
• Board candidate ballot order: Schellinger, Buscaglia, Danielson, Spicer

The Board of Education held a budget work session and public hearing regarding the 2026-2027 budget. Dr. Christopher McGinley presented the budget via video, followed by community comments and student testimony. The Board also approved previous meeting minutes, personnel actions, and an exceptional education report.

• Approved April 21, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved certified staff personnel actions (unanimous)
• Approved exceptional education preschool report (unanimous)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)

Williamsville Central School District - OnBoarding Committee Meeting 4:30 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Onboarding Committee is meeting to review the mentorship program for student board members and the orientation process for new board members. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information. The district clerk will also attend.

• Review of Student Board Member mentorship and New Board Member orientation

APRIL REGULAR BOARD MEETING and Erie 1 BOCES Administrative Budget Adoption and Erie 1 BOCES Board Member Election 7:00 PM-Proposed Executive Session 5:45 PM

The Board of Education is meeting to conduct business including the adoption of the Erie 1 BOCES Administrative Budget and a board member election. The session includes a public forum to review the District Code of Conduct.

• Unanimous vote to deny an appeal for homebound instruction for a student
• Unanimous vote to seek termination of a tenured teacher following a finding of probable cause
• Erie 1 BOCES Administrative Budget Adoption
• Erie 1 BOCES Board Member Election
• Public forum for the review of the District Code of Conduct

The Board of Education denied a parent's appeal for homebound instruction. It also approved a consent agenda including the minutes from previous meetings and personnel actions for certified and classified staff. The Board entered executive session to discuss potential discipline of a tenured teacher.

• Denied homebound instruction appeal (unanimous)
• Approved March 10, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 24, 2026 Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved certified staff personnel actions (unanimous)
• Approved classified support-staff personnel actions (unanimous)
• Authorized attorneys to file probable cause findings with State Education Dept (unanimous)
• Voted to seek teacher termination penalty (unanimous)
• Reconvened meeting to continue dress code policy work (unanimous)

Williamsville Central School District-Policy Committee Meeting 4:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Policy Committee will meet to review two district policies numbered 1620 and 7560. This is a discussion-only meeting; no votes are scheduled. The meeting includes board members and district administrators.

• Review of policy 1620
• Review of policy 7560

MARCH 24TH SPECIAL BOARD MEETING-BUDGET WORK SESSION 6:00 PM-PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:15 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hold a budget work session, preceded by a proposed executive session to discuss employment and collective negotiations. The board is scheduled to vote on approving a $1,964,916.60 installment purchase agreement for 3,000 Chromebooks and to adopt the 2026-2027 school calendar, which includes non-public holiday observances. Lease agreements for athletic camps totaling $3,800 are also up for approval.

• Approve Erie 1 BOCES Installment Purchase Agreement for 3,000 Chromebooks at $1,964,916.60
• Adopt 2026-2027 school calendar with non-public holidays (Yom Kippur, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) as days off for students
• Approve lease agreements for athletic camps: Empress Lacrosse ($2,900) and Williamsville Stampede Field Hockey ($900)
• Proposed executive session to discuss employment matters and collective negotiations
• Recognition of Heim Middle School Cultural Connections program

MARCH 10TH REGULAR BOARD MEETING-BUDGET WORK SESSION 7:00 PM-PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:15 PM

The board will conduct a budget work session presenting the third report on 2026-2027 spending, showing $3,835,579 in program reductions and a $247,947,396 working budget balanced with a proposed 2.99% tax levy increase under the cap. Presentations include Erie 1 BOCES special education expansion and student achievement outcomes. The meeting also includes a proposed executive session for employment and collective negotiations.

• Budget reductions of $3,835,579 and program continuation cost increases of $5,227,529
• Proposed tax levy of $152,851,128 (2.99% increase, $221,448 under cap)
• Erie 1 BOCES special education expansion presentation by Superintendent Dr. Michael Capuana
• Student achievement outcomes presentation by Dr. Darren J. Brown-Hall and Dr. Marie Balen
• Proposed executive session for employment matters and collective negotiations

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education postponed the approval of the 2026-2027 student calendar to the March 24th meeting to gather more feedback. The meeting also included a recess for a budget work session and a public forum.

• Postponed approval of 2026-2027 WCSD School Calendar (6-1)
• Approved recess for Budget Work Session (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of Budget Work Session (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Regular Meeting February 10, 2026 (unanimous)

FEBRUARY 10TH REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA and BUDGET WORK SESSION 7:00 PM PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:15 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hold an executive session at 6:15 PM followed by a regular meeting and budget work session at 7:00 PM. The board will consider a resolution to authorize an appeal of a court decision that compelled the district to accept a medical exemption from immunization. The agenda also includes public expression periods and a recognition of Transit Middle School reader engagement. A budget work session is scheduled but no specific details are provided.

• Resolution authorizing litigation appeal of a court decision on medical exemption from immunization (unanimous vote shown)
• Public expression periods with pre-registration
• Recognition of Transit MS reader engagement
• Proposed executive session for employment, litigation, and collective negotiations
• Budget work session (no specific details)

JANUARY REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA 7:00 PM - PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:45 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hear a first presentation on the 2026-27 budget, showing a $8,913,108 increase (3.67%) to a working total of $251,632,975. The board will also vote on resolutions to defend and indemnify the superintendent and a principal in a pending lawsuit. A proposed executive session is scheduled before the public meeting, and a public hearing on the repair reserve is announced.

• 2026-27 budget presentation: $8.9M increase to $251.6M working budget
• Resolutions to defend and indemnify Superintendent Dr. Darren J. Brown-Hall and Principal Chris McDuffie in lawsuit Doe et al v. Williamsville CSD (Index No. 82139/2025)
• Public hearing on Repair Reserve for proposed projects (registration required)
• WCSD Shared Decision Making Team report for 2025-2026
• Recognition of Casey MS Day of Giving and Maple East ES Holidays Around the World

The Board of Education unanimously approved resolutions to defend and indemnify Superintendent Dr. Darren Brown-Hall and Mill Middle School Principal Chris McDuffie in the litigation Doe et al v. Williamsville Central School District et al. The Board also approved various personnel appointments, tenure recommendations, and financial reports via a consent agenda.

• Approved defense and indemnification of Dr. Darren Brown-Hall (Unanimous)
• Approved defense and indemnification of Chris McDuffie (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting
• Approved tenure recommendations as presented
• Approved certified and classified support-staff personnel actions
• Accepted donation from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
• Approved bid awards for athletic field/parking lot marking paint and grounds supplies
• Approved November 2025 monthly cash, claims auditor, and general fund reports