Williamsville Central School District public meetings in 2024

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA 7:00 PM - PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:30 PM

This regular board meeting includes a proposed executive session for collective negotiations and employment matters, followed by public expression, presentations on Erie 1 BOCES exceptional education expansion and regionalization, and the superintendent's report covering a community update, staffing projections for 2025-2026, and the annual claims auditor report for 2023-2024.

• Presentation on Erie 1 BOCES Exceptional Education Expansion
• Presentation on Creating Equitable Student Opportunities through Regionalization
• Staffing Projections for 2025-2026 as part of budget development
• Annual Claims Auditor Report for fiscal year 2023-2024
• Public expression period with pre-registration required

The Board of Education approved various certified and classified staff personnel actions, including appointments, resignations, and tenure recommendations. The meeting also included reports on 2025-2026 staffing projections and an annual claims auditor report.

• Approved personnel actions for certified staff, including 2 probationary appointments and 3 winter coaches (Unanimous)
• Approved tenure recommendations as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved classified support-staff personnel actions, including 15 appointments and 8 resignations/retirements/terminations (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Regular Board Meeting November 12, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Special Board Meeting November 20, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for collective negotiations and employment matters (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to public session (Unanimous)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING - AIR CONDITIONING PROJECT - BID AWARDS - 4:45 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to award bids for the Elementary Air Conditioning Capital Project. The board will consider awarding contracts totaling $74,757,040 for general construction, heating/ventilation, and electrical work, while rejecting two electrical bids (110 and 111). The project, approved by voters in 2022 and supplemented in 2024, aims to air-condition all elementary classrooms and replace cabinetry and asbestos floor tile.

• Award general construction bids to Transit Construction ($4,648,000; $4,988,000; $6,135,000)
• Award heating and ventilation bids to J.W. Danforth ($15,394,000; $15,718,900) and D.V. Brown ($16,251,000)
• Award electrical bids to Frey Electric ($2,236,000) and Goodwin Electric ($2,220,000; $2,620,000); do not award bids 110 ($962,000) and 111 ($3,570,000)
• Approve cooperative pricing for temperature controls (Stark Technologies, $4,380,350) and Heim elementary boilers (Modular Comfort, $165,790)
• Set aside $4,500,000 for change orders, with a delay in East High School electrical upgrade to fund contingency

The Board of Education unanimously approved the bid awards for the Elementary Air Conditioning Capital Project. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved Elementary Air Conditioning Capital Project Bid Awards (9-0)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Williamsville Central School District Board will receive a presentation on five-year enrollment projections and their impact on open enrollment, prepared by Dr. Steven Grossman EdD Consulting at a cost of $5,200. The board will also review the 2023-2024 audit report, which shows a $16.48 million addition to fund balance, and discuss 2025-2026 budget planning. Additionally, the 2024-2025 staffing and class size report will be presented.

• Presentation on enrollment projections covering 2025-2030, cost $5,200
• Review of 2023-2024 audit report: $16.48 million addition to fund balance
• 2024-2025 staffing and class size report presented
• Discussion of 2025-2026 budget planning with historical increases/decreases
• Public expression period on enrollment projections and open enrollment

The Board of Education approved the minutes from the October 8 and October 25 meetings. The Board also approved a comprehensive list of certified staff personnel actions, including administrative appointments, coaching assignments, and resignations.

• Approved minutes of Regular Board Meeting October 8, 2024
• Approved minutes of Special Board Meeting October 25, 2024
• Approved certified staff personnel actions including 3 administrative appointments, 4 resignations, and 1 termination
• Approved 73 winter coaches and 294 co/extra-curricular activity assignments for 2024-2025
• Approved 4 probationary appointments and 3 temporary appointments
• Approved 9 active substitute teachers and 16 active non-certified substitute teachers

Williamsville Central School District - Quarterly Policy Committee Meeting 3:30-4:30 PM

The Williamsville Central School District's Policy Committee is holding its regular quarterly meeting to review district policies. No specific policies, proposals, or financial items are listed on the agenda.

The Policy Committee met to review the E1B list of policies required by law or regulation to ensure district policies are up to date. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING - 5:30 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education holds a special meeting to discuss a committee charter for student board members. The board will consider a process for designating ex-officio student members and a timeline for recommendations.

• Discussion of Student Board Member Committee Charter and responsibilities
• Timeline for student board member selection process: recommendations by February 2025
• Livestream and recording of meeting via WCSD YouTube channel
• Upcoming board meetings listed, including annual vote on May 20, 2025

The Board of Education approved an amended charter for the Student Board Member Committee (SBMC). This committee is tasked with researching and recommending a process for designating ex-officio student members of the Board.

• Took Student Board Member(s)-Committee Charter from the table (Unanimous)
• Approved original student board member committee charter draft denied (4-5)
• Approved amended 2024 Student Board Member - Committee Charter Mission-1 including specific methods for student selection and a reporting timeline (Unanimous)

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

The Williamsville Central School District Audit Committee is meeting to review the draft results of the 2023-2024 external audit conducted by Drescher and Malecki LLP. The audit is in draft form pending Board of Education acceptance. The meeting includes discussion of the audit report and compliance with state reporting requirements.

• Review of 2023-2024 external audit by Drescher and Malecki LLP
• Audit report in draft form pending Board acceptance
• Requirement to submit audited statements to NYS Education Department and Comptroller
• Attendees include committee members, district officials, and auditors

The Audit Committee reviewed the 2023-2024 annual external audit conducted by Drescher and Malecki. The audit was found to be in compliance with government funds reporting requirements. The final report awaits acceptance by the Board of Education.

• Reviewed 2023-2024 annual external audit
• Discussed transferring funds from inactive school clubs (2+ years) to student councils

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting including a proposed executive session on employment matters, followed by public session. Key items include an external audit presentation for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, recognition of North HS and East HS students, and periods for public expression. The meeting also includes a superintendent's community update and a president's report on upcoming events and school visits.

• External audit presentation for 2023-2024 financial statements by Drescher & Malecki
• Recognition of North HS and East HS students, including Aashi Parashar's WKC World Championships
• Proposed executive session for discussion of employment matters
• School Board Recognition Week October 14-18
• Public expression periods with three-minute limit per speaker

The Board of Education voted to postpone a discussion regarding student board members until a special meeting before November 12. Other actions included approving personnel changes and the September 10 meeting minutes.

• Tabled student board member discussion (5-4)
• Approved September 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved certified staff personnel changes, including 3 resignations and 3 probationary appointments
• Approved tenure recommendations
• Approved classified support-staff personnel changes, including 16 appointments and 12 resignations/retirements/terminations

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA 7:00 PM

This is a regular board meeting with procedural items including a proposed executive session at 6 PM for employment matters. The board will receive the superintendent's report covering a community update, preliminary elementary class size data, capital project updates (elementary air conditioning bidding, Maple West temporary classrooms, Casey Middle School floor repair), and 2024-2025 strategic goal implementation plans.

• Proposed executive session to discuss employment matters
• Preliminary elementary class size report for September 2024
• Elementary school air conditioning capital project bids opening in October; contracts anticipated November 12
• Maple West temporary classroom project expected substantially complete by end of November
• Casey Middle School crawlspace structural repair project underway since August 14

The Board of Education approved numerous certified and classified staff appointments, tenure recommendations, and financial reports. Key actions included adopting an amended Code of Conduct and approving the 2024-2025 school year tax warrant updates.

• Approved amended Code of Conduct
• Approved amended 2024-2025 school year tax warrant updates
• Approved lease agreement for Lockport Volleyball Club to use Forest Elementary School
• Approved Veterans Tax Exemption Resolution
• Approved reserve funding increases and decreases for 2023-24 fiscal year
• Approved tenure recommendations
• Approved registration and payment for 105th Annual NYSSBA Convention
• Approved recommended special education and preschool special education placements

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA 7:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on the 2024-2025 District Safety Plan and on veterans tax exemptions. Presentations include the 2024-2025 tax warrant, a family support center update, and homework/grading/reporting changes. The board may approve the safety plan and tax warrant later in the meeting.

• Public hearing and review of the 2024-2025 District Safety Plan
• Public hearing on veterans tax exemptions
• Presentation and potential approval of the 2024-2025 tax warrant
• Recognition of Keith Wing as Section VI Flag Football Coach of the Year
• Presentation on Family Support Center and homework/grading/reporting updates

The Board of Education approved the 2024-25 district-wide safety plan and the 2024-2025 Board Liaison Guidelines. Members also authorized registrations for the 105th Annual NYSSBA Convention and approved numerous certified and classified staff personnel actions.

• Approved 2024-25 district-wide safety plan
• Approved 2024-2025 Board of Education Liaison Guidelines and Appointments
• Authorized attendees and payment for 105th Annual NYSSBA Convention
• Approved tenure recommendations
• Approved certified staff personnel actions including 21 probationary appointments and 19 coaches
• Approved classified support-staff personnel actions including 16 appointments
• Approved $3,000 donation from Country Parkway ES PTA for a new school building sign
• Approved minutes of the July 2, 2024 Organizational Meeting

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING - 5:00 PM

The Williamsville Board of Education will decide whether to award a $1,326,000 general construction contract to Allgaier Construction Corporation for crawl space remediation at Casey Middle School. The board will also discuss its annual self-evaluation and vote on an amended 2024-2025 meeting calendar that moves the Budget Hearing to May 13.

• Award $1,326,000 contract to Allgaier Construction Corporation for Casey MS crawl space remediation (capital project, funded by unassigned fund balance)
• Approve amended 2024-2025 Board of Education meeting calendar, changing Budget Hearing to May 13, 2025
• Board of Education self-evaluation review as per Policy 2340
• NYSSBA recognition of WCSD students

The Board of Education unanimously approved a general construction contract for crawl space remediation at Casey MS. The Board also approved an amended 2024-2025 meeting calendar.

• Awarded Casey MS crawl space remediation contract to Allgaier Construction Corporation (Unanimous)
• Approved amended 2024-2025 meeting calendar changing Budget Hearing to May 13th (Unanimous)

Annual Organizational Board Meeting 7:00pm

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hold its annual organizational meeting, electing a President and Vice President for the 2024-2025 year. The board will also administer oaths to newly elected members Dawn Fletch, Maureen Poulin, and Dr. Swaroop Singh, as well as Superintendent Dr. Brown-Hall. The meeting includes public expression periods for residents.

• Election of President of the Board of Education via roll call vote
• Election of Vice President of the Board of Education via roll call vote
• Adoption of the election process for Board officers
• Administering oaths of office to newly elected board members and superintendent
• Two public expression periods for community members (3-minute limit each)

The Board of Education established its leadership for the 2024-2025 term by electing a President and Vice President. The Board also approved a comprehensive list of annual administrative and professional appointments, including district auditors and legal counsel.

• Adopted the Board election process (Unanimous)
• Elected Crystal Kaczmarek-Bogner as Board President (9-0)
• Elected Maureen Poulin as Board Vice President (9-0)
• Appointed Ms. Bleckinger as Parliamentarian/Timekeeper
• Approved annual appointments including District Clerk Lynn Carey and District Treasurer Tracey Sullivan
• Approved legal counsel appointments for Bond, Schoeneck & King; Hawkins, Delafield & Wood; Hodgson Russ; and Harris Beach
• Approved claims auditor EFPR Group LLC ($35,100 estimated), external auditor Drescher & Malecki ($20,025 estimated), and internal auditor Freed Maxick ($35,000 estimated)
• Extended appointments for school physicians Dr. Ju Joh, Dr. Stuart Dorfman, Dr. RP Singh, and Dr. Mark Costanza

REGULAR BOARD MEETING 7:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education holds a regular meeting to hear public comment, receive superintendent's reports, and consider a recommendation to award the first construction bid for temporary classrooms at Maple West. Reports include updates on the elementary school air conditioning capital project, Casey Middle School pier replacement, strategic plan, nutrition and fitness, and the wellness counseling program.

• Recommendation to award construction bid for Maple West temporary classroom project
• Update on elementary school air conditioning capital project after additional funding approved May 21, 2024
• Update on Casey Middle School emergency pier replacement project
• Annual Nutrition and Fitness Report
• Wellness Counseling Program and Plan 2023-2024

The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's contract and a rate increase for classified-support staff substitutes. The board also approved a cooperative bid for refuse collection and recycling services and various personnel appointments and tenure recommendations.

• Approved Superintendent Dr. Darren Brown-Hall's contract (Unanimous)
• Approved Classified-Support Staff substitute rate increase proposal
• Approved resolution for Summer 2024-2025 hiring
• Approved tenure recommendations
• Approved cooperative bid for Refuse Collection & Recycling Services
• Approved May 28, 2024 Regular Board Meeting minutes
• Approved certified staff personnel changes (Consent)
• Approved classified support-staff personnel changes (Consent)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING 7:00 PM

This regular meeting includes a proposed executive session to discuss the superintendent's contract and end-of-year evaluation. The board will also receive presentations on a community service policy for government courses, an annual review of the Code of Conduct, and an update on district energy consumption. Public expression is scheduled.

• Proposed executive session to discuss superintendent's contract and evaluation
• Presentation and review of Policy 8290: Community Service Component of Participatory Government Course
• Annual review and proposed revisions to the Code of Conduct (public comment period ended May 16)
• Annual District Energy Update showing declines in natural gas and electricity consumption and costs
• Recognition of Williamsville North Unified Basketball, Challenge 2 Change, and NYSSBA Board Excellence Award recipients

The Board of Education approved the results of the May 21 annual district vote and the minutes from the May 9 special meeting. Members also voted to review the onboarding policy to include a mentorship program. Various certified and classified staff personnel appointments and resignations were processed via consent agenda.

• Adopted May 21, 2024 Annual District Vote results
• Approved May 9, 2024 Special Board Meeting and Budget Hearing minutes
• Approved review of onboarding policy to include mentorship (6-2)
• Approved certified staff personnel actions including 6 resignations and 3 probationary appointments
• Approved classified support-staff personnel actions including 17 appointments and 19 resignations/retirements/terminations

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

The Williamsville Central School District Audit Committee is holding a meeting to discuss the external audit with representatives from Drescher and Malecki. The agenda includes two discussion items both listed as 'Audit Committee Meeting' and 'Audit Meeting - Drescher and Malecki'. No specific financial figures or decisions are listed; the meeting appears procedural.

• Meeting with external auditor Drescher and Malecki
• Discussion regarding district audit
• Attendees include board members and district staff

The Audit Committee met to review the agenda with Jared Pickard of Drescher and Malecki. No conflicts of interest were reported and management letters were not required.

Williamsville Central School District - Policy Series 8000 Committee Meeting 3:00 PM

The Policy Series 8000 Committee will review 31 district policies related to Instruction. The meeting is a working session for committee members to examine policies, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Review of 31 policies in the 8000 series (Instruction)
• Committee members: Mr. Bulan, Ms. Poulin, Mrs. Kaczmarek-Bogner, Mr. Manna
• Also attending: Dr. Brown-Hall and Mrs. Carey

The committee reviewed 31 policies in the 8000 Instruction section. Policies were sent to Erie 1 BOCES for comparison, and updates will be sent to the leadership team and legal for future first readings.

• Reviewed 31 policies in the 8000 Instruction section
• Sent policies to Erie 1 BOCES for comparison to the sharepoint system

ANNUAL DISTRICT VOTE - MAY 21, 2024 7:00 AM-9:00 PM

This is the annual district vote where residents decide on the 2024-2025 proposed budget, a new $39.5 million capital reserve fund, an additional $22.96 million for air conditioning improvements at various schools, and elect three school board members from six candidates. Voting takes place on May 21, 2024 from 7 AM to 9 PM at Williamsville North High School Gymnasium.

• 2024-2025 proposed budget vote
• Proposition to establish a new Capital Reserve Fund 2024 of up to $39.5 million
• Proposition to authorize $22.96 million additional for air conditioning improvements at various District school buildings
• School board election for three seats (candidates: Dr. Michael J. Littman, Philip G. Danielson, Maureen Poulin, Endell J. Osuna, Dawn Fletch, Dr. Swaroop S. Singh)
• Capital Reserve Fund-2016, 2019, and 2022 funds to be partially used for the air conditioning project

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING - BUDGET HEARING 6:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education holds a special budget hearing to present the 2024-2025 proposed budget and three propositions for the May 21 annual vote. The board will also discuss a proposed executive session on employment matters and the superintendent's contract, approve minutes, and consider preschool special education placements.

• Proposed 2024-2025 budget to be voted on May 21
• Proposition to establish a new Capital Reserve Fund 2024 of up to $39,500,000 for capital improvements
• Proposition to authorize up to $22,960,000 additional for air conditioning improvements at district schools
• School board election: three seats with six candidates including Dr. Michael J. Littman, Philip G. Danielson, Maureen Poulin, Endell J. Osuna, Dawn Fletch, Dr. Swaroop S. Singh
• Committee on Pre-School Special Education report recommending placements and services for 2023-24

The Board conducted a public hearing to review the 2024-2025 budget and a supplemental proposition for elementary air conditioning. The Board also approved previous meeting minutes and a special education report.

• Approved April 16th Regular Board Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024 Committee on Pre-School Special Education Board Report (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss employment and Superintendent's contract (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to public session (Unanimous)

Williamsville Central School District - OnBoarding Committee Meeting 5:00-6:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District OnBoarding Committee met to review information and timelines for newly elected Board of Education members. The meeting covered mandatory training sessions provided by the Erie County Association of School Boards (ECASB), including governance and fiscal oversight modules. No decisions were made; the agenda was procedural and informational.

• Discussion of new Board of Education member information and timeline
• ECASB mandated trainings: Governance Part I (May 28, 6-8 PM) and Part II (June 1, 8 AM-12 PM)
• ECASB mandated trainings: Fiscal Oversight Part I (June 11, 6-8 PM) and Part II (June 15, 8 AM-12 PM)
• Attendance of WCSD District Clerk Lynn Carey
• New School Board Member Handbook attached

The OnBoarding Committee met to discuss board member mentoring, committee assignments, and budget timelines. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

REGULAR BOARD MEETING and Erie 1 BOCES Administrative Budget Adoption and Erie 1 BOCES Board Member Election 7:00 PM

The Williamsville Board of Education will hold a regular meeting including a proposed executive session to discuss employment matters and the superintendent's contract. The board will review and open for 30-day public comment proposed revisions to the district's Code of Conduct. Presentations include a staff feedback survey and the annual technology department update. The agenda also covers Erie 1 BOCES administrative budget adoption and board member election, but no details are provided in the meeting materials.

• Proposed executive session for superintendent's contract and employment matters
• Review of Code of Conduct revisions (30-day public comment period)
• Presentation of Staff Feedback Survey results
• Annual update on the District's Information Technology Department
• Recognition of Country Parkway Elementary 4th Grade Student Council and South High School Drama Club

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including personnel appointments and previous meeting minutes. A revised Code of Conduct was presented for a 30-day public review period before a scheduled adoption in May.

• Approved minutes from March 12, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
• Approved minutes from March 26, 2024 Special Board Meeting-Budget Work Session
• Approved certified staff personnel actions including 42 elementary/middle and 27 high school summer school appointments
• Approved 4 resignations and 1 retirement resignation
• Approved 3 temporary part-time appointments
• Approved 3 leaves of absence and 2 returns from leave
• Entered executive session to discuss employment matters and Superintendent's contract (Unanimous)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION 6:30 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education held a budget work session to review the fourth draft of the 2024-2025 general fund operating budget. The proposed working budget totals $232,740,574, a 4.19% increase, with a tax levy of $144,100,000 (2.97% increase). The board also received information on additional funding for the Elementary School Air Conditioning capital project originally approved in 2022.

• Proposed 2024-2025 working budget of $232,740,574, up 4.19% from current year
• Tax levy set at $144,100,000, a 2.97% increase, 26.5% below the maximum tax cap
• Estimated tax rates: Amherst $11.97 per $1,000 (down 36.36%), Cheektowaga $13.17 (up 2.97%), Clarence $11.97 (down 17.82%) due to equalization rate changes
• Program enhancements include $509,520 for four new special education classes (two high school, one middle, one elementary)
• Air Conditioning Capital Project (original bond $64,119,318) additional funding information presented after NYSED approval in October 2023

The Board unanimously approved the date, time, and location for the 2024 Annual District Vote. The session also included a presentation on the fourth draft of the 2024-25 budget and a proposal for additional funding for the elementary school air conditioning project.

• Approved Annual District Vote for May 21, 2024, from 7:00 AM-9:00 PM at North High School Gymnasium (Unanimous)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING - BUDGET FORUM 7:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education is reviewing the third draft of the 2024-25 General Fund operating budget, which funds current instructional programs and district services. The working budget totals $232,740,574, reflecting a $9,368,051 increase for program continuation, a $509,520 enhancement for special education, and a $525,000 reduction in principal paydown. The board will also hear presentations on student achievement outcomes and district website updates, and will schedule a community forum for March 26.

• Third draft of the 2024-25 operating budget presented, totaling $232,740,574
• $9,368,051 increase allocated for program continuation, including $775,000 for bus transportation
• $509,520 enhancement approved for four new special education classes
• $525,000 reduction in principal paydown and $2,300,000 reduction in health insurance costs
• March 26 special meeting scheduled for a budget work session and community forum

The Board of Education adopted the 2024-2025 student calendar with an amendment to observe Rosh Hashanah as a Superintendent's Conference Day on October 3, 2024. The meeting also included a budget work session and a public forum, though no members of the public addressed the Board.

• Approved amended 2024-2025 student calendar (7-1-1)
• Approved amendment to observe Rosh Hashanah on Oct 3, 2024 (7-0-2)
• Approved Special Meeting Budget Work Session for March 26th (Unanimous)
• Approved recess into executive session for employment and contract matters (Unanimous)
• Approved return to public session (Unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of Budget Work Session (Unanimous)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA and BUDGET WORK SESSION 7:00 PM

The board will hold a budget work session to review the second draft of the 2024-25 estimated budget, which includes a program continuation increase of $11,143,051 (4.99%) and program enhancements totaling $509,520, bringing the working budget to $235,040,574. They will also consider entering executive session to discuss employment matters, the superintendent contract, and current litigation. Public expression is permitted before the budget discussion.

• Program continuation increase of $11,143,051 for 2024-25 budget
• Program enhancements of $509,520, adding four self-contained special education classes
• BOCES services cost increase revised to $1,170,500
• State aid increase of $4,551,461 from Governor's January proposal
• Proposed executive session for employment matters, superintendent contract, litigation

The Board of Education held a budget work session featuring a presentation on the 2024-2025 budget development. The Board also approved the minutes from the January 9, 2024 meeting and a series of personnel appointments and resignations.

• Approved minutes of the January 9, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
• Approved certified staff personnel actions including 18 retirements and 56 spring coaches
• Approved motion to enter executive session for employment and litigation matters (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to public session (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to recess for budget work session (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn budget work session and return to regular meeting (Unanimous)

Williamsville Central School District - Policy Series 7000 Committee Meeting 2:45 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Policy Series 7000 Committee is meeting to review and discuss 83 policies in the Students section. No decisions or votes are scheduled; this is an information and review session.

• Review of 83 policies in Policy Series 7000 (Students)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA 7:00 PM

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting including first public expression, a presentation on the 2024-2025 budget development with a proposed working budget of $234,364,689 (4.91% increase), and a public hearing on repair reserve projects for summer 2024. The board will also enter executive session to discuss employment/contractual matters and the superintendent mid-year evaluation. Other items include a District Shared Decision Making Team report and recognition of Maple East Elementary School.

• 2024-2025 budget first draft: working budget of $234,364,689 with $10,976,686 total increase (4.91%)
• Public hearing on Repair Reserve projects for summer 2024 at Mill Middle, North High, Transit Middle, and South (school name incomplete in agenda)
• Proposed executive session to discuss employment/contractual matters and superintendent mid-year evaluation
• District Shared Decision Making Team report for the 2023-24 school year
• First and second public expression periods with three-minute limit per speaker

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering certified and classified staff personnel changes and tenure recommendations. The Board also accepted a grant from RIT and a private donation for district programs. A public hearing was held regarding a $950,000 repair reserve request for several schools.

• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14
• Approved minutes of the December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting
• Approved certified staff personnel changes, including resignations and appointments
• Approved classified support-staff personnel changes, including 21 appointments and 12 resignations
• Approved tenure recommendations
• Approved $1,180 grant from Rochester Institute of Technology for Project Lead The Way supplies
• Approved $1,000 donation from Neil Weinberg for the Unified Athletics program

Williamsville Central School District - OnBoarding Committee Meeting 3:30-4:30 PM

The Williamsville Central School District OnBoarding Committee is meeting to discuss information and a timeline for newly elected Board of Education members. The agenda includes mandated training sessions on governance and fiscal oversight scheduled for late May through mid-June. The meeting is procedural, with no votes or financial actions expected.

• Discussion of timeline and procedures for new school board members
• Erie County Association of School Boards mandated training sessions listed: Governance Part I & II (May 28, June 1) and Fiscal Oversight Part I & II (June 11, June 15)
• Review of sample documents including new board member handbook and policies on orientation and training
• District Clerk Lynn Carey will attend

The committee discussed adding information to the candidate timeline, including video links and mandatory trainings. Members reviewed the mentorship program and the requirements for the mandatory July Board retreat.