Stephen Polera

This strategic plan for the Westmoreland Central School District aims to increase student achievement, preparing students for success in an evolving world, and aspiring to become the preeminent district in Central New York. The plan is structured around three main goals: enhancing student achievement through research-based curriculum and data-driven assessments, fostering community engagement through mutual respect and responsiveness to partners, and ensuring effective policies and resource management aligned with strategic priorities. It emphasizes continuous academic improvement, targeted professional development, and collaborative efforts to achieve its vision.

The 2024-25 Comprehensive District Counseling Plan for Westmoreland Central School District aims to ensure every student acquires the academic, career, and personal/social skills necessary to reach their fullest educational potential and become responsible, competent citizens. The plan is structured around American School Counselor Association (ASCA) standards, encompassing individual student planning, responsive services/counseling, school guidance activities, and system support. It emphasizes leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to foster academic achievement, career development, and personal/social/emotional well-being across all K-12 grade levels.

The public hearing for the 2025-2026 school district budget included discussions on a contingent budget with a proposed cut of $302,937, involving the removal of equipment costs related to athletics, operations and maintenance, transportation, and administrative supplies. Proposition Two was presented, focusing on the purchase of two school buses and a Chevy Suburban, with a total estimated cost of $440,000, and the estimated cost impact on homeowners.

The meeting focused on the potential use of grant money to fund a shared maintenance facility. Discussions included determining the facility's needs to maximize grant funding, forming smaller committees to represent each board, and defining requirements such as the number of service bays, lift bays, and support spaces.