Matthew Cook

This document outlines the North Tonawanda City School District's comprehensive safety plan, developed to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff. It details strategies for risk reduction, prevention, and intervention, including faculty training, student programs, conflict resolution, school security measures, and early detection of potentially violent behaviors. The plan also covers emergency response protocols, communication strategies, and recovery procedures, with provisions for medical, mental health, and incident command systems. Additionally, it integrates plans for public health emergency continuation of operations and emergency remote instruction.

This document outlines the North Tonawanda City Schools' $59.9 million Capital Improvement Project aimed at achieving excellence. The project focuses on three key areas: Safety & Security, Building Infrastructure, and Instructional Experiences. Key initiatives include facility hardening, upgrading security and communication systems, improving climate control, modernizing facilities, and enhancing learning environments across all grade levels. The project is designed to be completed with no local tax impact, utilizing state aid and dedicated district reserves.

The board conducted a public budget hearing and regular meeting. Key discussion topics included a presentation on the 2026-2027 school budget and capital projects, addressing public questions regarding capital improvements and student programming. The meeting featured introductions for three Board of Education candidates. The board approved several consent items, including treasurer's reports, appropriation and revenue reports, budget transfers, and health and welfare contracts. Personnel actions were addressed, including probationary and permanent appointments, leaves of absence, retirement acceptances, and the approval of fall sports coaches. Additionally, the board approved an agreement for the supervision of athletic events and discussed the upcoming budget and capital project vote.

This strategic plan outlines the mission, vision, and core beliefs of North Tonawanda City Schools. It focuses on providing excellent education, fostering holistic student growth, and developing globally competitive citizens. Key priorities include maintaining and expanding academic offerings, ensuring fiscal responsibility through the 2016-2017 budget, implementing a capital project to be completed by the 2018-2019 school year, and enhancing student academic performance and graduation rates through community collaboration.

The meeting featured presentations from district social workers and the material resources committee. Personnel actions included accepting several resignations, approving leaves of absence, and confirming appointments for instructional, extracurricular, coaching, and non-instructional positions. Other business included approving budget transfers, the budget development calendar, a student field trip, the adoption of an updated policy manual, and facility usage guidelines. The Board also held discussions regarding elementary class sizes and land use.