Washingtonville Central School District

The document is an Educational Budget Presentation for the Washingtonville Central School District for the 2026-2027 period. It details the strategic alignment of financial resources with key educational objectives, focusing on fostering community trust, improving student outcomes, and addressing district priorities. The plan outlines priority areas including enhancing the student experience, ensuring academic excellence through continuous improvement, and strengthening community connections through communication and engagement. Furthermore, it sets budgetary objectives for fiscal responsibility, presenting a balanced budget within tax levy limits, and leveraging grant opportunities to support student performance.

This document outlines the Washingtonville Central School District's strategy for utilizing the NYS Smart School Bond Act funds. The plan focuses on improving educational technology and infrastructure, specifically addressing goals such as installing high-speed internet, acquiring learning technologies, modernizing educational facilities for prekindergarten programs, and implementing high-tech security features. The district's identified goals also include achieving Level 1 infrastructure, removing portable classrooms, establishing full-day kindergarten, and implementing flood mitigation where possible.

This document outlines the 2026-2027 Instructional Budget Presentation, strategically aligning financial resources with the Washingtonville Central School District's core priorities. The plan focuses on three main areas: enhancing the student experience by fostering a safe and inclusive environment with readiness pathways and purposeful partnerships; achieving academic excellence through continuous improvement in classroom communities; and strengthening community connections by improving communication and collaboration with all stakeholders. Fiscal goals include supporting district objectives, presenting a balanced budget, and leveraging grants for student achievement.

The board conducted a work session featuring budget and capital project presentations. The agenda included departmental briefs, administrative personnel actions such as retirements, resignations, and appointments, as well as the review of health services contracts and intermunicipal agreements. The session also covered donation acceptances, policy revisions regarding fixed asset accounting, and updates on various school fundraisers and student trips. Additionally, the board held committee reports and an executive session to discuss specific personnel or financial matters.

The board reviewed several business and operational reports including treasurer statements, budget transfers, and claims auditor findings. Key personnel items discussed involved various appointments, leaves of absence, and coaching recommendations. Additional items included the review of donations for school trips, approval of extracurricular fundraisers for JROTC, tennis, soccer, and esports programs, and committee reports covering audit, facilities, policy, and wellness. The meeting also addressed future scheduling and concluded with an executive session regarding employment and personnel matters.