Williamsville Central School District public meetings in 2021

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA 7:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Dec 14, 2021, at 7 PM. The agenda includes a presentation on enrollment projections for 2022-2027 and their impact on open enrollment, prepared by Syracuse University consultants at a cost of $3,400. The board will also consider approving a consent agenda containing personnel items, including probationary appointments with annual salaries (e.g., Samuel Bradman at $44,935, Keri Lorenz at $40,565), as well as business items and student activities. The meeting will begin with a proposed executive session to discuss litigation and employment matters.

• Presentation on enrollment projections (2022-2027) and impact on open enrollment, cost $3,400
• Probationary appointment of Samuel Bradman as 1.0 FTE Physical Education at Heim Middle, annual salary $44,935
• Probationary appointment of Keri Lorenz as 1.0 Music (Vocal) at Heim Middle, annual salary $40,565
• Resignation of Fiona Rae, Science teacher at East High, effective Nov 22, 2021
• Proposed executive session to discuss current litigation (two legal matters) and employment matters related to several employees

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, business items, and special education reports. Key financial actions included awarding bids for HVAC filters and sheet music.

• Approved HVAC filter bids totaling $17,779.88
• Approved sheet music bids totaling $2,307.80
• Approved $8,669.91 from Williamsville Education Foundation for 19 projects
• Approved sale and disposal of surplus District property
• Approved certified and classified support-staff personnel actions
• Approved Committee on Special Education and Pre-school Special Education reports
• Approved agenda order as presented

Williamsville Central School District - Policy Series 1000 Committee Meeting 3:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Policy Series 1000 Committee met to review and propose edits to multiple bylaws. Several policies were approved as-is, while others received recommended changes (e.g., gender-neutral language, clarification of minutes storage, budget information availability). Approved edits will go to the full board for first reading on December 14, 2021; policies requiring further E1B review are scheduled for January 2022.

• Policy 1337: edit to make 'attorney' plural and add footnote referencing Policy 1330
• Policy 1530: revise minutes storage and public access language
• Policy 1610: add budget information availability with cross-reference to Policy 5120
• Policy 1620: add Superintendent to Oath of Office administration
• Policies 1338 and 1339 held for updated guidance from E1B

Williamsville Central School District - Policy Series 3000 Committee Meeting 4:15 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Policy Series 3000 Committee is meeting to continue review of the 30 policies in the Community Relations section. The committee will discuss proposed edits from the previous meeting, including changes to policies on trademarks, shared decision-making, and PTSA involvement. This is a discussion and information session; no final decisions are made at the committee level.

• Policy 3110: Add 'social media' to communication means
• Policy 3120: Edit trademark policy, add consent form language
• Policy 3125: Revise wording for Plan for Participation availability
• Policy 3240: Change title to include PTSA and encourage student participation
• Multiple policies (3150, 3160, 3220, etc.): Check with E1B for updates

The meeting consisted of discussion and information regarding the Policy Series 3000 Committee. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Williamsville Central School District - Policy Series 2000 Committee Meeting 5:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Policy Series 2000 Committee met on December 1, 2021, to review seven policies under the Internal Operations section (2000 series). The committee discussed edits to policies 2110, 2120, 2210, 2310, 2320, 2330, and 2340, including removing a National School Boards Association reference and updating gender pronouns. Policy 2310 is scheduled for a first reading at the January 2022 board meeting.

• Policy 2110: remove National School Boards Association reference and add ECASB; schedule new board member orientation after January 2022
• Policy 2120, 2210, 2320, 2330, 2340: no changes or minor pronoun edits
• Policy 2310: will be on the January 2022 agenda for first reading
• Committee members: Mrs. Bieger and Mrs. Van Sice; also attending were Dr. Brown-Hall and Mrs. Carey
• Not in attendance: Mr. Buscaglia

The minutes record a meeting of the Policy Series 2000 Committee. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were documented.

Williamsville Central School District - Policy Series 3000 Committee Meeting 4:15 PM

The Policy Series 3000 Committee met on November 16, 2021, for a discussion and information meeting. The committee reviewed 20 policies in the Community Relations section, noting minor edits, referrals to other bodies, and decisions to leave some unchanged. No votes were taken or final decisions made.

• Policy 3110: Accessibility notation on homepage to be made larger, no other changes.
• Policy 3120: Edit to trademark paragraph; add consent form and fix 'his/her' language.
• Policy 3125: Change wording to include that the plan for participation in shared decision-making will be available in BoardDocs and individual copies upon request.
• Policy 3220: Check with E1B for a more robust policy; update gender-specific pronouns.
• Policy 3240: Change title to include PTSA and encourage students to join PTSA.

The meeting consisted of discussion and information regarding the Policy Series 3000 Committee. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Williamsville Central School District - Policy Series 1000 Committee Meeting 2:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District's Policy Series 1000 Committee is meeting to discuss proposed edits to several board bylaws. The agenda includes reviewing updates to policies on resignations, minutes, executive session documents, and budget information availability. No final decisions are being made; the committee is gathering input and checking with BOCES on latest revisions.

• Policy 1530: remove bulky documents from board minutes and require storage with public access within two weeks
• Policy 1540: add requirement that documents distributed in executive session remain in the room afterward
• Policy 1610: propose changes adding availability and access to budget information, cross-referencing Policy 1120
• Policy 1620: add Superintendent to oath-of-office administration for new board members
• Policy 1650: check with BOCES for any updates since 2009

The minutes record a meeting of the Policy Series 1000 Committee. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were documented.

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA 7:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board will vote on a motion to enter an executive session to discuss matters of public safety, contract negotiations, and employment issues. The board will also approve consent agenda items covering personnel, business, and special‑needs matters. Certified staff appointments, including new hires with listed salaries, will be confirmed. A public expression period will allow residents three‑minute remarks.

• Motion to enter executive session for public safety, contract negotiations, and employment matters
• Approval of consent agenda items 6‑8 (personnel, business, special‑needs)
• Certification of staff appointments (e.g., Thomas Rajczak – $52,300; Brittany Tirone – $35,200; Stacy Tucker – $51,600)
• Public expression period: residents may address the board for up to three minutes each
• Recognition of Mill MS Chamber Music Ensemble and Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science

The Board of Education unanimously approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, financial reports, and special education reports. The board also awarded bids for lumber, plywood, and laminates to two vendors.

• Approved consent agenda items 6 through 8 (Unanimous)
• Awarded lumber bid to Richelieu Hardware for 52.0% off Rough Cut Lumber
• Awarded bids to Len-Co Lumber for Dimensional Lumber, Plywoods, Laminates, and Adhesives & Sealants
• Approved certified staff personnel actions including 5 probationary and 4 temporary part-time appointments
• Approved classified support-staff personnel actions including 22 appointments and 17 resignations/retirements
• Approved October 12, 2021 Regular Board Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda order as presented (Unanimous)

Williamsville Central School District - Policy Series 1000 Committee Meeting 9:30 AM

The Williamsville Central School District Policy Series 1000 Committee met on November 1, 2021, to review and discuss updates to the 1000 series bylaws. The committee considered changes such as gender-neutral language, updating meeting policies, and coordinating with BOCES for latest revisions. Several specific policies were flagged for edits, including vacancies, special meetings, and board member nominations.

• Review of 29 bylaws in the 1000 series
• Check with BOCES on latest updates for policies 1230, 1520, and 1338
• Add sub-headings to policy 1510 - Agenda Planning and Committee of Whole
• Make gender-neutral language changes and update website with committee meeting postings
• Change/add three candidates to policy 1210 and make attorney plural in policy 1337

The minutes record a meeting of the Policy Series 1000 Committee. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were documented.

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

The Audit Committee will meet to discuss the results of the external audit for the 2020-2021 school year, presented in draft form by Drescher and Malecki LLP. The audit covers district-wide financial statements, fund financial statements, and extra classroom activity accounts. The Board of Education has not yet accepted the report.

• Review of the 2020-2021 external audit by Drescher and Malecki LLP
• Presentation by CPAs Carl A. Widmer and Charles Trottier
• Draft Basic Financial Statements and Extraclassroom Report attached
• Audit in draft form pending Board of Education acceptance

The Audit Committee met for discussion and information regarding the 2020-2021 annual external audit conducted by Drescher and Malecki. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA 7:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting including a public expression period, an external auditor presentation on the 2020-2021 financial statements, and approval of a consent agenda covering personnel resignations and new probationary appointments. The board also proposes to enter executive session to discuss litigation and employment matters.

• External auditor presentation on the District's 2020-2021 financial statements (July 1, 2020–June 30, 2021)
• Proposed executive session for litigation and employment discussions
• Personnel resignations: Carmen DeAngelo (Maple West), Cassandra Maritato (Transit Middle), Danielle Rodgers (Casey Middle), Denise Slimko (Transit Middle, retirement)
• Probationary appointments: Lisa Azzarelli-Brown (East High, English, $65,025), Sara Calleri (North High, Social Studies, $53,300), Dulce Centeno (Transit Middle, Spanish, $42,700)
• Consent agenda approval of all personnel and business items in categories 6 through 8

The Board of Education unanimously approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, financial reports, and supply contracts. The board also reviewed the 2020-2021 financial audit results and approved the minutes from the September 14, 2021 meeting.

• Approved lighting supplies bid totaling $15,327.20 (Unanimous)
• Approved plumbing, hardware, and electrical supplies bid totaling $32,206.86 (Unanimous)
• Approved certified and classified support-staff personnel appointments and resignations (Unanimous)
• Approved August 2021 monthly cash, claims auditor, and general fund reports (Unanimous)
• Approved August 2021 child nutrition budget and revenue status reports (Unanimous)
• Approved Committee on Special Education and Pre-school Special Education board reports (Unanimous)
• Approved September 14, 2021 Regular Board Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda order as presented (Unanimous)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA 7:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, such as resignations of nine certified staff and probationary appointments of four new teachers with annual salaries ranging from $42,700 to $53,300. The board may also enter executive session to discuss collective negotiations and superintendent evaluation.

• Resignations of Michele Calandra (retirement, 33 years), Michael Calarco, Eliza Damstedt, Sarah Fiegel, Tara Ganschow, Alexa Homberger, Mary Summers (retirement, 6 years), Alisa Vacanti, and Kailey Vanner.
• Probationary appointments: Hana Asirwatham (Science, $51,650), Erica Bradley (Special Education, $42,700), Natalie Bubb (LOTE/Spanish, $53,300), and a fourth appointment (name not fully listed) for Mill Middle/Transit Middle.
• Proposed executive session for collective negotiations and evaluation of the superintendent.
• Public expression period with three-minute limit per speaker, pre-registration required.
• Meeting to be livestreamed via WCSD YouTube channel with COVID-19 protocols in place.

The Board of Education unanimously approved a consent agenda covering certified and classified staff personnel changes, July 2021 business reports, and special education reports. The board also approved the minutes from the August 10, 2021 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items 6-8 including personnel appointments and July 2021 financial reports (Unanimous)
• Approved August 10, 2021 Regular Board Meeting minutes (8-0-1)
• Approved agenda order as presented (Unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session to discuss collective negotiations and Superintendent evaluation (Unanimous)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA 7:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2021. The agenda is largely procedural, including approval of consent items covering personnel, business, and special needs. Notable actions include the approval of multiple probationary teacher appointments and staff resignations with effective dates and salaries listed.

• Approval of consent items 6 through 8 (personnel, business, special needs)
• Resignations: Susan Koch (Teaching Assistant, Maple East), Michael Mammoliti (Physical Education, North High, retirement), and five others
• Probationary appointments: Cady Barney (ENL, $42,700), Abbey Chenez (Special Education, $40,565), Nina Fedorchuk (Elementary, $44,800), and ten others with salaries up to $100,750
• Public expression period with pre-registration required
• COVID-19 protocols: mask required if unvaccinated, questionnaire upon entry

The Board of Education approved a series of personnel appointments and resignations, as well as several financial reports. A bid for physical education supplies totaling $14,480.74 was awarded across six vendors. The Board also approved the minutes from the July 6, 2021, organizational meeting.

• Approved $14,480.74 for physical education supplies from six vendors
• Approved certified staff personnel actions including 114 fall coaches and 22 probationary appointments
• Approved classified support-staff personnel actions including 8 appointments and 18 resignations/retirements
• Approved June 2021 monthly cash, claims auditor, and general fund reports
• Approved June 2021 child nutrition budget and revenue status reports
• Approved Committee on Special Education and Pre-school Special Education reports for 2021-2022
• Approved July 6, 2021, organizational meeting minutes
• Denied personnel item 6.A.79 (0-4 vote with 4 abstentions)

2021-2022 Board of Education Meeting Calendar

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education is adopting its meeting calendar for the 2021-2022 school year. The calendar outlines regular monthly meetings on second Tuesdays, budget work sessions, and key events such as the property tax warrant issuance in August and the annual district vote in May. This is a procedural item establishing the schedule for the year.

• Property tax warrant to be issued at August 10, 2021 meeting
• Budget Work Sessions scheduled for February 8 and March 22, 2022
• Repair Reserve public hearing on March 8, 2022
• Erie 1 BOCES budget adoption and board member election on April 19, 2022
• Annual District Vote on May 17, 2022 at North High School Gymnasium

Annual Organizational Board Meeting 7:00 PM

This is the annual organizational meeting of the Williamsville Central School District Board of Education. The board will elect a president and vice president, and approve annual appointments for the 2021-2022 school year, including district clerk, treasurer, tax collectors, and legal counsel with specified hourly rates. Public expression is allowed with a three-minute limit per speaker.

• Election of Board of Education President and Vice President via roll call vote
• Approval of annual appointments including District Clerk Lynn Carey, District Treasurer Tracey Sullivan, and tax collectors for Amherst, Clarence, and Cheektowaga
• Appointment of school district attorneys with hourly rates: Bond Schoeneck & King ($220 partner), Goldberg Segalla ($215 partner), Hodgson Russ ($274 partner), Harris Beach PLLC ($278 partner)
• Appointment of claims auditor EFPR Group LLC with an estimated $33,150 fee for 100% claims audit
• Public expression period: residents may address the board for up to three minutes each, limited to 30 minutes total

REGULAR BOARD MEETING 7:00 PM

The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting including an executive session to discuss litigation and employment matters. Following public expression, the board will vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel resignations, probationary appointments, and business items. The meeting also features recognition of outgoing board members and a school spotlight on Heim Middle's W.E.B. Crew.

• Executive session for litigation and employment matters (motion required)
• Consent agenda includes personnel actions: resignations (DeGolia, Jansen-Karlinksi, Richter, Wellenc) and probationary appointments (Chamberlain $52,300, Greenwald $49,550, Hendrickson $47,300, Hooven $47,300, Kroetsch $47,300)
• Recognition of outgoing board members Borenstein (3 yrs), Mecca (6 yrs), Lemay (6 yrs) and Heim Middle W.E.B. Crew
• Public Expression period with three-minute limit per speaker
• Approval of agenda and possible addition of new items

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering personnel appointments and several business contracts. These include awards for floor care products, musical instruments, cafeteria equipment repair, and printing services.

• Approved floor care and fill station cleaning products bid totaling $120,438.30
• Approved musical instruments and supplies bid totaling $185,284.90
• Approved cafeteria equipment repair services: Refrigeration & Sales Service ($80/hr) and Buffalos Expert Service Tech ($92/hr)
• Approved printing and mailing services for newsletters and booklets totaling $35,060.00
• Approved certified staff personnel actions including 52 summer school appointments and 15 annual appointments
• Approved classified support-staff personnel actions including 24 summer school appointments
• Approved the meeting agenda order

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

This is a routine, procedural meeting of the Williamsville Central School District Audit Committee. The agenda lists only two information items with no proposed decisions, votes, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be a standard review of audit materials.

• Agenda contains only informational items; no ordinances, contracts, or rezonings
• Attached file: 2021-5-25 Williamsville Audit Agenda.pdf

The minutes record an Audit Committee meeting involving Drescher and Malecki. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were documented in the record.

REGULAR BOARD MEETING 7:00 PM

The Board of Education will conduct a regular meeting including an executive session to discuss collective negotiations and employment matters. The agenda includes recognition for student award winners and the approval of several personnel changes.

• Executive Session: discussion of collective negotiations, tenure recommendations, and employment matters
• Recognition: Arhan Patel and Alex Pizarro (2020 Congressional App Challenge Winners)
• Personnel: Michael Antonelli resignation (Assistant Principal, Heim Middle)
• Personnel: Kathleen Christiano retirement (Special Education, Heim Elementary)
• Personnel: Kathleen Kolek retirement (Mathematics, AIM - North HS)

The Board of Education approved a series of personnel changes and business contracts through a consent agenda. Key approvals included a three-year refuse and recycling contract and awards for printer cartridges and custodial supplies.

• Approved three-year refuse and recycling contract with Modern Disposal
• Approved remanufactured printer cartridge bid award to Printing Supply USA ($17,349.00)
• Approved custodial supplies bid awards totaling $134,676.04 across multiple vendors
• Approved donation of a climbing rock wall from Forest Elementary PTA
• Approved certified staff personnel changes including 54 summer school appointments
• Approved classified support-staff personnel changes including 24 summer school appointments

ANNUAL DISTRICT VOTE - MAY 18, 2021

The Williamsville Central School District is holding its annual vote on the 2021-2022 proposed budget and electing three school board members. Voting takes place at Williamsville North High School from 7 AM to 9 PM; photo ID is required. Absentee ballots must be received by 5 PM on May 18. A lock box is also available at District Offices until that time.

• Vote on the 2021-2022 proposed budget
• School board election: vote for 3 candidates
• Voting location: Williamsville North High School, 1595 Hopkins Road
• Absentee ballot deadline: 5 PM on May 18, 2021
• Lock box available at District Offices entry-way

Meet the Board Candidates Night - PTSA Council 6:30 PM-8:00 PM

This is a candidate forum for the Williamsville Central School District Board of Education. Six candidates are running for three seats. The event is sponsored by the PTSA Council and facilitated by the League of Women Voters. The annual district vote will be held May 18, 2021.

• Six candidates for three board seats: incumbents Eric Borenstein and Shawn P. Lemay, plus Maureen Poulin, Dr. Swaroop S. Singh, Rev. Terry King, and Dr. Michael J. Littman
• Annual district vote on May 18, 2021, at Williamsville North High School Gymnasium, 1595 Hopkins Road
• Absentee ballot requests must be received by the District Clerk by May 18, 2021 at 5:00 PM
• Event livestreamed via YouTube link provided in agenda

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING - BUDGET HEARING 6:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting for a budget public hearing. The board will hear public comments on the proposed budget and consider consent agenda items for personnel and coaching appointments. The meeting includes recognition of staff award recipients.

• Budget public hearing for the 2021-22 school year
• Recognitions: North Teacher Aide Dawne Talty and Mill Teacher Suzanne Ammerman received Hero Awards
• Resignation of North High Assistant Principal Timothy Flanagan effective July 1, 2021
• Temporary appointments: Carlie Scime ($44,800) at Dodge Elementary, Kailey Vanner ($42,700) at Country Parkway Elementary
• Approval of spring coaching appointments with salaries up to $5,423

The Board of Education appointed Dr. Darren Brown-Hall as the District's Superintendent effective July 1, 2021. The Board also approved an amended 2020-2021 school calendar and personnel items. A budget presentation for 2021-2022 was conducted, though no community members spoke during the public hearing.

• Appointed Dr. Darren Brown-Hall as Superintendent effective July 1, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Approved amended 2020-2021 School Calendar (Unanimous)
• Approved Certified Staff Personnel items (8-0-1)
• Approved Special Needs and Student Activities personnel (Unanimous)
• Approved April 13, 2021 Regular Board Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved April 20, 2021 Special Board Meeting minutes (8-0-1)
• Accepted amended agenda order (Unanimous)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING-ERIE 1 BOCES ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET and ERIE 1 BOCES BOARD MEMBER ELECTION 6:00 PM-6:15 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will adopt the Erie 1 BOCES Administrative Budget for 2021-2022 ($3,639,693) and cast votes to fill two BOCES board vacancies. The meeting is a brief procedural session held remotely.

• Adoption of Erie 1 BOCES Administrative Budget 2021-2022: $3,639,693
• Vote on board candidates: Edward R. Cavan (incumbent) – Sweet Home CSD
• Vote on board candidates: Dirk Rabenold – Sweet Home CSD
• Vote on board candidates: Renee Wilson (incumbent) – Cheektowaga CSD

The Board of Education unanimously adopted the Erie 1 BOCES Administrative Budget for 2021-2022. The Board also cast votes for two incumbents in the Erie 1 BOCES Board of Education election.

• Approved Erie 1 BOCES Administrative Budget for 2021-2022 in the amount of $3,639,693 (Unanimous)
• Voted for incumbent Mrs. Renee Wilson for Erie 1 BOCES First Supervisory District trustee (Unanimous)
• Voted for incumbent Mr. Edward Cavan for Erie 1 BOCES First Supervisory District trustee (Unanimous)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING and BUDGET ADOPTION

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting and budget adoption, including a public hearing on proposed revisions to the district's Code of Conduct. The revisions expand definitions related to gender, adding non-binary and gender expression terms. The board will also act on consent items including personnel changes and business items, and will enter executive session to discuss litigation and employment matters.

• Public hearing and review of revised Code of Conduct with added definitions for non-binary and gender expression
• Executive session for litigation and employment matters
• Recognition of student achievement (Theo Poulin, C-SPAN winner) and music education award
• Consent agenda includes certified staff resignations (Anju Bochiechio, Teresa Casey, Kara Hinkley) with retirement details

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering certified and classified staff personnel changes. The Board also approved bid awards for art and science instructional supplies. Proposed revisions to the District Code of Conduct were presented for public review.

• Approved certified staff personnel changes including 2 retirements, 4 resignations, and 72 spring coaches
• Approved classified support-staff personnel changes including 12 appointments and 18 resignations/retirements/terminations
• Approved $39,517.37 bid for Art and Instructional Supplies
• Approved $13,692.05 bid for Science Supplies
• Approved agenda order as presented (Unanimous)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING-BUDGET WORK SESSION-COMMUNITY FORUM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will vote to approve the date, time, and venue for the May 18, 2021 Annual District Vote, and to authorize the District Clerk to publish the required public notices. The meeting also includes adoption of a Physical Distancing Resolution, review of the 2021‑2022 preliminary budget, and a public forum for community budget input. Additional actions include a motion to resume in‑person board meetings for the April session.

• Approve date (May 18, 2021), time (7:00 AM‑9:00 PM), and location (North High School gymnasium, 1595 Hopkins Road) for the Annual District Vote and authorize public notice publications
• Adopt the Physical Distancing Resolution as presented
• Review the 2021‑2022 Preliminary Budget
• Conduct a public forum where registered speakers may present budget comments for up to three minutes each
• Motion to resume in‑person board meetings for the upcoming April Board meeting

The Board unanimously voted to release an independent counsel's report regarding the district's failure to start school for all students on day one of the 2020-2021 year. The Board also approved the 2021 annual district vote details and a resolution supporting updated state physical distancing requirements. A preliminary 2021-2022 budget was presented for discussion, with final approval scheduled for April 13, 2021.

• Approved release of March 4, 2021 Independent Counsel Report on school reopening delays (Unanimous)
• Approved date, time, place, and notices for 2021 Annual District Vote (Unanimous)
• Approved resuming in-person Board meetings for April 13 with specific social distancing and livestreaming limits (8-1-0)
• Denied motion for case-by-case decisions on returning to in-person Board meetings (2-7-0)
• Approved resolution supporting NY State review of physical distancing requirements for instruction and arts (Unanimous)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING 7:00 PM, REPAIR RESERVE HEARING and BUDGET PUBLIC FORUM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting that includes a repair reserve hearing and budget public forum. The agenda covers an executive session, recognition, public expression, and a superintendent search update with survey results. Key action items include approval of consent items, notably 28 certified staff retirements effective July 1, 2021.

• Superintendent search community survey results presented by Erie 1 BOCES
• Approval of 28 certified staff retirements (teachers, counselors, psychologists) across multiple schools
• Public hearing on repair reserve and budget forum (no detailed agenda items provided)
• Consent agenda approval covering personnel, business, and special needs items
• Executive session for collective negotiations and employment matters

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA and BUDGET WORK SESSION

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education meets virtually due to COVID-19. The agenda includes entering executive session for litigation and negotiations, recognition of Maple East Elementary and a national award, and approval of a consent agenda including certified personnel changes. Personnel actions include resignations of four staff members and appointment of five teachers, with salaries ranging from $17,080 to $66,300.

• Resignation of Danielle Biekert, Heather Creighton, Adam Jacobs (retirement after 32 years), and Katie Overton
• Probationary appointment of Danielle Biekert as remedial reading teacher at Country Parkway Elementary at $66,300/year
• Probationary appointment of Angelica Criden as elementary teacher at Country Parkway Elementary at $44,800/year
• Temporary part-time appointment of Renee Cooperman as 0.5 FTE Reading Specialist at Dodge Elementary at $21,350 (pro-rated)
• Temporary part-time appointments of Erik Corrie (0.4 FTE Special Ed, $17,080) and Emily Lombardo (0.7 FTE Special Ed, $31,360)

The Board of Education approved the timeline for searching for a new Superintendent. They also passed a consent agenda covering personnel changes, financial reports, and maintenance bids. The meeting included public comments regarding the return to in-person instruction.

• Adopted Superintendent Search Timeline (Unanimous)
• Approved $34,154 bid for athletic field and parking lot marking paint to Pioneer Manufacturing (Unanimous)
• Approved $79,812 total for grounds supplies split between Andre & Son, Lakeside Sod & Supply, Preferred Seed, and Russell's Tree & Shrub (Unanimous)
• Approved certified and classified staff personnel appointments, resignations, and leaves (Unanimous)
• Approved December 2020 monthly cash, claims auditor, and general fund reports (Unanimous)
• Approved December 2020 child nutrition budget and revenue reports (Unanimous)
• Approved Committee on Special Education and Pre-school Special Education board reports (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from January 12 and January 19, 2021 (Unanimous)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hold a special virtual meeting on January 19, 2021. The board will vote to enter executive session to discuss the superintendent search with a consultant from Erie 1 BOCES. The public cannot attend in person due to COVID-19; the meeting will be recorded.

• Motion to enter executive session for superintendent search with consultant Dr. Lynn Fusco, District Superintendent of Erie 1 BOCES
• Meeting held virtually due to COVID-19; public must register to watch via webinar
• Procedural items: call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment

The Board of Education met in a special session to discuss the superintendent search with a consultant from Erie 1 BOCES. The meeting consisted of a brief public session and a lengthy executive session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss superintendent search (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to public session (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (Unanimous)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Williamsville Central School District Board will open with registration for a virtual meeting, then vote to enter an executive session to discuss collective negotiations. Afterward the board will return to public session for agenda review, school recognitions, public comments, a shared decision‑making team report, and a superintendent search. The meeting will conclude with approval of consent agenda items covering personnel, special‑needs, and business matters, and with certification of new staff appointments.

• Motion to enter executive session for collective negotiations
• Motion to return to public session
• Approval of Consent Items 7‑9 (Personnel, Special Needs, Business)
• Certification of new staff appointments (e.g., Amy Gorski, Dejan Karlovic, Gabrielle Weiss)
• District Shared Decision‑Making Team report and superintendent search

The Board of Education unanimously approved a consent agenda covering personnel appointments, special education reports, and several business bids. The meeting included a presentation on the superintendent search and a report from the District Shared Decision-Making team.

• Approved Consent Agenda including personnel, special needs, and business items (Unanimous)
• Approved $988.20 donation from Maple East PTA for Grade 3 book pouches (Consent)
• Approved HVAC filter bids totaling $13,170.17 from Brookaire Company and J.W. Danforth (Consent)
• Approved sheet music bids totaling $1,711.78 from Loser's Music and Book Revue (Consent)
• Approved tree removal, trimming, and stump grinding bids (Consent)
• Approved December 8, 2020 meeting minutes (8-0-1)
• Approved agenda order as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved recess into Executive Session for collective negotiations (Unanimous)