Merritt Broughton

The document outlines Letchworth Central School's professional learning plan, focusing on advancing educator effectiveness and student success. Key strategic areas include developing a district-wide "Pathway for Growth" in collaboration with GV BOCES, cultivating social and emotional supports, strengthening data-driven instructional practices, ensuring curriculum alignment with state standards, implementing a PreK-12 digital literacy skills checklist, and improving student outcomes in reading and writing through research-based methods. The plan aims to foster adaptive, reflective, and resilient learners and educators.

This Zero Emission Transition Plan outlines a strategic roadmap for Letchworth Central School District to transition its bus fleet to 100% zero-emission battery electric buses by 2035, in compliance with NYS mandates. The plan details infrastructure upgrades, route analysis, charging strategies, and cost estimates across three implementation phases, starting in 2028, and projects significant reductions in energy consumption and CO2 emissions.

The notice announces a public hearing on May 12, 2025, to present the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The annual budget vote and district election will be held on May 20, 2025. Key items on the ballot include adopting the annual budget, electing three board members, establishing a Capital Reserve Fund for maintenance vehicles/equipment, establishing a Capital Reserve Fund for transportation vehicles, and increasing funds for public libraries. Information is also provided regarding petition filing for board candidates, absentee ballots, military ballots, voter qualifications, and budget amendment propositions.

The Shared Decision-Making Plan for Letchworth Central School aims to foster collaboration and accountability among stakeholders to ensure quality results for all students. The plan outlines processes for shared decision-making in various areas, including district-wide program planning, hiring of professional staff (teachers and administrators), building team planning (PreK-4, 5-8, and 9-12), child study teams, extracurricular misconduct review, and student of the month selections. The plan emphasizes consensus-building and outlines procedures for resolving disputes. The overall goal is to improve student achievement through improved curriculum, greater participation, and the hiring of high-quality professionals.

The Letchworth Central School District will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 school year. The annual budget vote and district election will be held to adopt the budget, elect three board members, and vote on resolutions to authorize funds for the purchase of a truck, a rough terrain vehicle, and a Chevrolet Suburban, as well as an increase in funds for four public libraries. Information on nominating candidates, absentee ballots, and military ballots is also included.