Williamsville Central School District public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA 7:00 PM
The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hear a presentation on five-year enrollment projections and their impact on open enrollment, prepared by Syracuse University consultants at a cost of $4,900. The board will also consider consent agenda items including a $90,000 copy paper bid award and a $1,180 grant from RIT for Project Lead The Way supplies. Public expression is scheduled with a three-minute limit per speaker.
- Presentation on 2023-2028 enrollment projections and impact on open enrollment ($4,900 cost)
- Bid award for copy and print paper up to $90,000
- Acceptance of $1,180 grant from RIT for Project Lead The Way supplies
- Approval of certified and classified personnel items (attached separately)
- Public expression period (pre-registration required)
The Board of Education unanimously approved a consent agenda covering personnel appointments, business bids, and special education reports. The board also approved meeting minutes from November 8 and November 21, 2022. A presentation on five-year enrollment projections was provided to the board.
- Approved Consent Agenda items 6-8 including personnel changes and business items (Unanimous)
- Approved sheet music bids totaling $7,208.89 (Consent)
- Approved copy paper, cardstock, and envelopes bid (Consent)
- Approved November 8, 2022 Regular Board Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved November 21, 2022 Special Board Meeting minutes (7-0-1)
- Approved agenda order as presented (Unanimous)
- Approved recess into executive session for litigation and employment matters (Unanimous)
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING 5:30 PM
The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting on November 21, 2022. The board entered executive session to discuss employment matters concerning a particular person, then returned to public session. The board voted unanimously to adopt a resolution implementing the November 11, 2022 decision of Hearing Officer John Trela, terminating tenured teacher Karen Hamm effective immediately under Education Law Section 3020-a.
- Executive session held to discuss employment matters related to a particular person.
- Resolution adopted to terminate tenured teacher Karen Hamm based on a Section 3020-a disciplinary hearing.
- Hearing Officer John Trela's decision dated November 11, 2022, was the basis for termination.
- Motion by Ms. Poulin, second by Mr. Buscaglia; motion carried unanimously (8 yes votes).
- Board returned to public session before adopting the termination resolution.
The Board of Education implemented a hearing officer's decision regarding a disciplinary matter. The Board voted unanimously to terminate tenured teacher Karen Hamm from all district employment effective immediately.
- Approved termination of tenured teacher Karen Hamm (Unanimous)
Williamsville Central School District - Policy Series 5000 Committee Meeting 2:30 PM
The Williamsville Central School District Policy Series 5000 Committee is meeting to discuss and review Section 5000 policies covering non-instructional and business operations. The agenda indicates a check with BOCES for latest updates and a review of existing policies. No votes or specific actions are listed; the meeting appears procedural and informational.
- Review of 68 policies in Section 5000 (Non-Instructional/Business Operations)
- Checking with BOCES for latest policy updates
- Discussion of changes and edits to existing policies
- Attendance by board members Mrs. Kaczmarek-Bogner and Dr. Singh, plus Dr. Brown-Hall and Mrs. Carey
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA 7:00 PM
The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will meet to approve a consent agenda covering personnel changes, business items, and student activities. Items include awarding bids for HVAC filters ($23,651.55) and lumber/plywood ($15,000), accepting a $2,990 grant for Mill Middle's wave energy project, and reviewing financial reports. Public expression is also scheduled.
- Bid award for HVAC filters to Niagara Filtration and MSC Industrial Supply for $23,651.55
- Bid award for lumber, plywood and laminates to Richelieu Hardware and Len-Co Lumber for up to $15,000
- Acceptance of $2,990 Toshiba America Foundation grant for Mill Middle's Wave Energy Project
- Approval of certified and classified personnel changes
- Monthly cash report and claims auditor report for September 2022
The Board of Education unanimously approved a consent agenda covering personnel appointments, business bids, and special education reports. The board also approved the minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting.
- Approved consent agenda items 6 through 8 (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Dr. Ju Joh as School Physician (Unanimous)
- Approved HVAC filter bid totaling $23,651.55 (Unanimous)
- Approved lumber, plywood, and laminates bid (Unanimous)
- Approved acceptance of $2,990 Toshiba America Foundation grant for Mill Middle (Unanimous)
- Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0-2)
- Approved agenda order as presented (Unanimous)
Williamsville Central School District - Audit Committee Meeting 5:00 PM
The Williamsville Central School District Audit Committee meets to discuss the draft external audit for the 2021-2022 school year, conducted by Drescher and Malecki LLP. The audit presents the district's financial information in compliance with government reporting standards. The Board of Education has not yet accepted the report; once accepted, it will be filed with the New York State Education Department and the Office of the State Comptroller.
- Drescher and Malecki LLP review of 2021-2022 annual financial audit
- Draft audit report presented to Audit Committee for discussion
- Report must be Board-approved before submission to NYSED and Comptroller
- Audit will be posted on district website after acceptance
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA 7:00 PM
The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting including an external audit presentation for the 2021-2022 financial statements, public expression, and approval of consent agenda items covering personnel, donations, and a bid award.
- External audit presentation for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022
- Donation of $2,000 from Forest Elementary PTA for book vending machine books
- Donation of $1,858.60 from Maple West PTA for adaptive playground equipment
- Bid award for lighting supplies (opened Sept. 19, 2022)
- Approval of certified and classified staff personnel consent agendas
The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering certified and classified personnel appointments, special education reports, and various business items. The board also received an external audit presentation for the 2021-2022 financial statements.
- Approved Consent Agenda items 6-8 including personnel and business items (5-0-1)
- Approved $14,987.60 bid for lighting supplies
- Approved $32,692.63 bid for plumbing, hardware, and electrical supplies
- Accepted $2,000 donation from Forest Elementary PTA for books
- Accepted $1,858.60 donation from Maple West PTA for adaptive playground equipment
- Approved September 13, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved agenda order as presented (Unanimous)
- Approved recess into executive session for employment and property matters (Unanimous)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA 7:00 PM
The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda including personnel changes and business items such as the July 2022 monthly cash report and claims audit. The board will also consider entering executive session to discuss employment matters and current litigation. A recognition for a PTA award and public expression period are scheduled.
- Recognition of Country Parkway PTA for National PTA 2022 Phoebe Apperson Hearst Outstanding Family-School Partnership Award
- Proposed executive session for employment matters and current litigation
- Approval of consent items 6 through 8: Personnel, Business Items, and Special Needs and Student Activities
- Monthly Cash Report for July 2022
- Claims Auditor Report for July 2022 with no exceptions noted
The Board of Education unanimously approved a consent agenda covering certified and classified staff personnel changes, July 2022 financial reports, and special education reports. The board also approved the meeting minutes from August 9, 2022.
- Approved consent items 6-8 including personnel appointments and resignations (Unanimous)
- Approved July 2022 Monthly Cash, Claims Auditor, and General Fund reports (Unanimous)
- Approved property tax settlement and transfer for 5395-5489 Sheridan Drive (Unanimous)
- Approved sale and disposal of obsolete District property (Unanimous)
- Approved Committee on Special Education and Pre-school Special Education reports (Unanimous)
- Approved August 9, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved agenda order as presented (Unanimous)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA 7:00 PM
The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering personnel and business items. The board is expected to reject all bids for cafeteria equipment repair services and a concrete sidewalk project at Country Parkway Elementary, as each received only one over-budget bid. A proposed executive session will discuss tenure, the superintendent's contract, property sale/lease, and employment matters. The agenda also includes recognition of PTA awards and public expression.
- Reject all bids for Cafeteria General Equipment Repair Services – only bid at $193/hr, nearly double prior rate.
- Reject all bids for Concrete Sidewalk at Country Parkway Elementary – only bid of $27,300 exceeds project budget.
- Proposed executive session to discuss tenure, superintendent's contract, sale/lease of property, and personnel matters.
- Recognition of Maple West PTA for National PTA School of Excellence and Country Parkway PTA for family-school partnership award.
- Consent approval of certified/classified staff personnel and standard work day resolution.
The Board of Education approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering personnel appointments, business reports, and special education board reports. Two bids were rejected due to costs exceeding budgets or previous rates. The Board also approved the minutes from the July 5, 2022, organizational meeting.
- Approved consent agenda including personnel appointments and special needs reports (Unanimous)
- Rejected all bids for Cafeteria General Equipment Repair Services
- Rejected all bids for Concrete Sidewalk at Country Parkway Elementary
- Approved paper bid for copy, letterhead, cardstock, and envelopes
- Approved standard workday resolution for NYS and Local Retirement System reporting
- Approved minutes of the July 5, 2022 Organizational Board Meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved agenda order as presented (Unanimous)
- Approved recess into executive session to discuss tenure, contracts, and employment (Unanimous)
Annual Organizational Board Meeting 7:00pm
The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting on July 5, 2022, livestreamed via the district YouTube channel. The meeting included oaths of office for three newly elected board members and the superintendent, adoption of the election process for board officers, and the election of a President. Public expression procedures and board recognitions were also presented.
- Oaths of office administered to three new board members and Superintendent Dr. Brown-Hall
- Adoption of the election process for board officers
- Election of Dr. McClary as President of the Board of Education (term July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023)
- Election of Vice‑President of the Board of Education
- Public expression pre‑registration information for residents
REGULAR BOARD MEETING 7:00 PM
The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items including a $40,000 annual bid award for cafeteria equipment repair services and a $20,500 donation from Maple West PTA and staff for adaptive playground equipment. The board will also enter executive session to discuss litigation, superintendent job performance, and personnel matters. Public expression is permitted with pre-registration.
- Donation of $20,500 from Maple West PTA and faculty for adaptive playground equipment
- Bid award for cafeteria equipment repair services (refrigeration and general) totaling approximately $40,000 annually
- Proposed executive session on litigation, superintendent performance, and employment matters
- Recognition of board members Mrs. Mary Bieger and Mrs. Suzanne Van Sice for 6 years of service
- Approval of personnel consent agenda including certified and classified staff changes
The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes and several business bids. Key actions included awarding contracts for fire safety, HVAC water treatment, and cafeteria repairs, as well as accepting donations for playground equipment.
- Approved certified and classified support-staff personnel appointments and resignations
- Accepted $20,000 donation from Maple West PTA and $500 from faculty for adaptive playground equipment
- Awarded cafeteria equipment repair bids to Refrigeration Sales & Svc. ($90/hr) and Buffalo’s Expert Service Tech. ($98/hr)
- Awarded printing and mailing services to Orffeo Printing ($13,107) and BNP Empowered Print ($26,011) for a total of $39,118
- Awarded fire safety inspection and repair contracts to Allstate Fire & Security and Haier's Fire Extinguishers
- Awarded HVAC water system treatment contract to MIS of America for $6,880
Williamsville Central School District - Audit Committee Meeting 5:00 PM
The Williamsville Central School District Audit Committee is meeting to discuss the process for beginning the 2021-2022 audit with auditor Drescher and Malecki. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.
- Discussion of 2021-2022 audit process with Drescher and Malecki
The Audit Committee held a meeting involving discussion and information sharing with Drescher and Malecki. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING 7:00 PM
The Williamsville Central School District Board will consider entering an executive session to discuss litigation and employee matters. It will approve consent agenda items covering certified and classified staff, as well as several donations. The board will also vote on awarding a $30,000 bid for science supplies.
- Motion to enter executive session for litigation and employee matters
- Approval of consent agenda items for certified and classified staff
- Acceptance of $1,000 donation from NYSIR for the Unified Sports Program
- Acceptance of $5,000 NFL "Super Bowl" High School Honor Roll Grant for athletic equipment
- Award of $30,000 bid for science supplies to the lowest responsible bidder
The Board of Education found probable cause for charges against a tenured teacher and voted to seek termination. The Board also approved a consent agenda including personnel changes, three donations, and several supply and service bid awards.
- Found probable cause for charges against a tenured teacher (Unanimous)
- Voted to seek penalty of termination for tenured teacher (Unanimous)
- Approved certified and classified staff personnel changes (Consent)
- Accepted $1,000 donation from NYSIR for Unified Sports Program (Consent)
- Accepted $5,000 donation from Rob Gronkowski for athletic equipment (Consent)
- Accepted $600 donation from Williamsville SEPTSA for library books (Consent)
- Awarded science supplies bids totaling $15,484.70 (Consent)
- Awarded health medical supplies bids totaling $17,514.36 (Consent)
Williamsville Central School District - Policy Series 4000 Committee Meeting 1:00 PM
The Williamsville Central School District Policy Series 4000 Committee is meeting to discuss and review policies under Section 4000 (Administration). This is a discussion and information session; no votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Review of Board Policy Series 4000 (Administration)
The committee met for discussion and information regarding Policy Series 4000. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING - BUDGET HEARING 6:00 PM
This special board meeting is a budget hearing for the 2022–2023 school year. The board will also vote on consent items for personnel changes and special education placements, discuss a board retreat, and appoint liaisons for a DEI committee. An update on the upcoming annual district vote on May 17, which includes the proposed budget and a capital reserve fund proposition, is provided.
- Budget hearing for 2022-2023 school year
- Consent agenda includes certified staff resignations, leaves, summer school appointments, and coaching changes
- Approval of Committee on Pre-School Special Education placements and services for 2021–22 and 2022–23
- Annual District Vote on May 17, 2022: proposed budget, capital reserve fund proposition, and school board election
- Board liaison(s) to be appointed for the Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) committee
The Board of Education conducted a public hearing to review the proposed 2022-2023 budget, including tax cap calculations and a capital project for air conditioning. The budget vote and school board election are scheduled for May 17. The Board also approved personnel changes and DEI committee liaisons.
- Approved 2022-2023 budget presentation for public review
- Approved consent agenda items for personnel and special needs/student activities (Unanimous)
- Approved April 19, 2022 regular board meeting minutes (7-0-1)
- Approved DEI committee liaisons (Unanimous)
- Approved agenda order as presented (Unanimous)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING and Erie 1 BOCES Administrative Budget Adoption and Erie 1 BOCES Board Member Election 7:00 PM
The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting that includes a public hearing on proposed revisions to the district's Code of Conduct, adding restorative practices and equity language. The board also plans to adopt the Erie 1 BOCES administrative budget and elect a BOCES board member. A proposed executive session is scheduled for litigation and employment matters.
- Proposed revisions to the Code of Conduct adding restorative practices and equity language, available for public comment until May 24, 2022
- Proposed executive session to discuss current litigation and employment matters
- Erie 1 BOCES Administrative Budget Adoption (no dollar amount specified)
- Erie 1 BOCES Board Member Election
- Approval of consent agenda covering personnel, business, and special needs items
The Board of Education unanimously approved a consent agenda covering personnel appointments, business bids, and special education reports. Key approvals included contracts for art supplies and a concrete pad installation at Heim Elementary School.
- Approved $42,786.13 bid for art and instructional supplies (Unanimous)
- Approved $25,355.00 bid to Millennium Construction for concrete pad at Heim Elementary (Unanimous)
- Approved personnel actions including 110 summer school appointments and 16 classified staff appointments (Unanimous)
- Approved sale and disposal of obsolete textbooks (Unanimous)
- Approved Committee on Special Education and Pre-school Special Education reports (Unanimous)
- Approved March 8, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0-1)
BUDGET WORK SESSION
The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education held a budget work session to present the preliminary 2022-23 budget of $212,528,086, a 3.66% increase over the current year. The budget is balanced and includes a tax levy of $137,200,000, which is $46,892 under the state cap. The board also discussed a proposed Elementary School Air Conditioning Capital Project for six schools, with a community vote scheduled for May 17, 2022.
- Total 2022-23 working program continuation budget of $212,528,086 (3.66% increase)
- Tax levy set at $137,200,000, a 2.55% increase and $46,892 under the state cap
- Estimated tax rate of $18.14 per $1,000 assessed value, a $0.31 increase
- Elementary School Air Conditioning Capital Project proposed for Country Parkway, Forest, Maple West, Maple East, Heim, and Dodge
- Public forum held for budget-related comments
The Board reviewed a preliminary balanced budget of $212,528,086 and a phased capital project to install air conditioning in six elementary schools. No formal votes were taken on the budget or the capital project during this work session.
- Presented preliminary 2022-23 balanced budget of $212,528,086
- Proposed Elementary School Air Conditioning Capital Project for community vote on May 17, 2022
- Adjourned meeting (Unanimous)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING and BUDGET PUBLIC FORUM
The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular board meeting and a budget public forum. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes a $1,000 donation from the Buffalo Bills, a $147,235.41 bid award for custodial supplies, and numerous personnel actions. A proposed executive session is scheduled for 6:00 PM to discuss litigation and employment matters.
- Bid award for custodial supplies to lowest responsible bidders at $147,235.41
- Acceptance of a $1,000 donation from the Buffalo Bills for South High football
- Proposed executive session for litigation and employment discussions
- Budget public forum (no specific budget details in agenda)
- Consent agenda covering certified staff retirements, resignations, appointments, and spring coaches
The Board of Education approved a series of consent items including personnel appointments, custodial supply bids, and facility repairs. The board also accepted a $1,000 donation from the Buffalo Bills for the South High School football program.
- Approved certified and classified support-staff personnel appointments and changes
- Approved $147,245.31 bid for custodial supplies
- Approved $120,200.00 bid for floor care and fill station cleaning products
- Approved $24,179.00 bid for remanufactured printer cartridges
- Approved $4,574.97 bid for sheet music
- Approved $26,920.00 bid for South High School gym door replacement
- Accepted $1,000 donation from Buffalo Bills for South High School football
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA and BUDGET WORK SESSION
The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting and budget work session. The board is expected to approve a consent agenda covering certified staff resignations, probationary appointments, and temporary part-time appointments. A proposed executive session will discuss employment matters.
- Resignation of Eugene Covelli (Engineering & Technology Education, Heim MS/Mill MS) effective January 28, 2022 due to deceased
- Probationary appointment of Caitlin Beckinghausen as 1.0 FTE Teaching Assistant at Mill Middle, annual salary $33,200
- Probationary appointment of Dejan Karlovic as 1.0 FTE Science at South High, annual salary $47,035
- Temporary part-time appointments for Elizabeth Merrill: 0.5 FTE Teaching Assistant and 0.5 FTE Special Education at Casey Middle, pro-rated salaries
- Temporary part-time appointment of Kaitlin Peters as 0.7 FTE Teaching Assistant at Casey Middle, pro-rated salary $24,640
The Board of Education unanimously approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, financial reports, and a cooperative bid for sports equipment. The board also approved the minutes from the January 11, 2022, meeting.
- Approved $36,140 cooperative bid with Riddell for football helmet and shoulder pad reconditioning (Unanimous)
- Approved certified and classified staff personnel appointments, resignations, and leaves (Unanimous)
- Approved December 2021 Monthly Cash, Claims Auditor, General Fund Analysis, Child Nutrition, and Extra-Classroom Activity reports (Unanimous)
- Approved Committee on Special Education and Pre-school Special Education Board Reports 2021-2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved January 11, 2022, Regular Board Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA 7:00 PM
The board will enter executive session to discuss collective negotiations, personnel matters, and the superintendent's mid-year evaluation, then reconvene for public expression and recognition. The board will vote on the biennial shared decision-making plan and a consent agenda that includes three district administrator retirements and the temporary appointment of a mathematics teacher.
- Proposed executive session for collective negotiations, personnel matters, and superintendent mid-year evaluation
- Approval of the Biennial Review and Plan for Participation for Shared Decision Making
- Resignations of three district administrators: Thomas Bird (retirement, 17 years), Gail Militello (retirement, 23 years), Michael Russo (retirement, 31 years)
- Temporary part-time appointment of Emma Booth as 0.2 FTE mathematics teacher at North High School at $8,113 pro-rated salary
- Public expression period with three-minute limit per speaker
The Board of Education approved the biennial review and plan for participation for shared decision making. A consent agenda was processed including personnel changes, grant acceptances, and several vendor bid awards for district maintenance and supplies.
- Approved biennial review and plan for participation for shared decision making (Unanimous)
- Approved $30,000 New York State Education Department grant for equipment
- Awarded $34,973 athletic field and parking lot marking paint bid to Pioneer Manufacturing
- Awarded $92,965.50 ground supplies bid split among Andre & Son, Lakeside Sod Supply, Site One, and Russell's Tree & Shrub
- Awarded tree removal and trimming bid to Davey Tree Service
- Approved certified and classified support-staff personnel appointments and resignations
- Approved RIT and Voya Financial grant donations
Williamsville Central School District - Policy Series 3000 Committee Meeting 4:00 PM
This is a procedural committee meeting of the Williamsville Central School District Board reviewing Policy Series 3000 (Community Relations). No votes, public hearings, or financial decisions are on the agenda. The meeting is for discussion and information only.
- Discussion of Policy Series 3000 – Community Relations (30 policies)
The meeting consisted of discussion and information regarding the Policy Series 3000 Committee. No substantive decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded in the minutes.