Waterville Central School District

The agenda for this meeting included procedural items such as calling the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance. Preliminary actions involved the approval of the agenda for the March 10, 2026 meeting and the approval of a Consent Agenda. The Board planned to enter and exit an Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations with the Waterville Teachers' Association. Business Operations included the approval of General Fund, Capital Fund, and School Lunch Fund Warrants for February 28, 2026, approval of CSE/CPSE recommendations, and approval of Treasurer Reports for January 2026. New business items featured the approval of the Student Program Calendar for 2026-27 and the approval of Private Transportation Requests for the 2026-27 School Year.

The meeting included preliminary actions such as the approval of the agenda and consent agenda items, and a resolution to approve the Minutes of the February 10, 2026 Regular Board of Education Meeting. Business operations involved the approval of several fund warrants: General Fund, Capital Fund, and School Lunch Fund, all dated February 15, 2026. The board was scheduled to receive reports from the Superintendent of Schools and the School Business Office, and review committee meetings. New business included the approval of a 4-year contract with Madison-Oneida BOCES for Administrative Computer Services. Furthermore, the board considered a resolution to approve the retention of C&S Engineers, Inc. for Construction Management Services for the post-referendum stage of the 2025 Capital Improvement Project. The agenda also reserved time for Public Comment and an Executive Session.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and minutes via consent action. The consent agenda covered approval of general fund, special aid fund, capital fund, and school lunch fund warrants, as well as CSEPS recommendations and treasurer reports. A discussion ensued regarding an unsigned warrant, which was addressed by ensuring it would be signed promptly. In the Superintendent's report, updates were provided on the capital outlay project, including the hardening of exterior doors and upcoming bid opening, and the posting of the Building and Grounds Supervisor position with expected interviews in December. There was significant discussion regarding the potential governmental shutdown in New York State and proactive measures taken by the district and Connected Community Schools to address potential impacts on services and food security for families in need. The Business Operations report detailed the financing timeline for an upcoming capital project, the implementation of a new module in the Invision software for salary scenario projection, and the planned implementation of a web-based module for employee leave entry and W2/withholding access. Further, the ST3 annual financial report completion was noted, which is crucial for calculating state aid, and preliminary final budget numbers for 2425 were reviewed, including a transfer from the general fund to the capital fund for debt payments. A major concern raised was the delay in receiving the annual audit, which impacts the timely filing deadline and subsequent state aid calculations, leading to a discussion on following up with auditors regarding their timeline and performance. The Academic Services report highlighted positive outcomes from conference days, focus on de-escalation and social-emotional learning, successful choir safety day, and the launch of the FPS Academic Success Center targeting grades five and six. Updates were also given on attendance letters, Halloween activities, and ongoing community programs like a food drive benefiting the Waterville Food Pantry and a 'Feed the Vets' program. The High School reported on preparations for their market event and monthly attendance reporting, sending letters to families missing five or more days in October.

This document outlines the Waterville Central School District's Reopening Plan for the 2023-2024 school year, a requirement of the American Rescue Plan to address learning gaps and social-emotional impacts of the pandemic. The plan is structured around four key priorities: addressing instructional learning gaps to increase academic achievement, enhancing the social/emotional/physical wellness of both students and staff, improving connections and opportunities for post-secondary success, and strengthening communication and outreach to families and the community. It also includes details on mitigation protocols based on community transmission levels.

The Waterville Central School District's Smart Schools Investment Plan, Supplement 3, details proposed expenditures of Smart Schools Bond Act funds. The plan focuses on enhancing classroom learning technology, including one-to-one Chromebooks, laptops, desktops, printers, and projectors. Key objectives are to improve differentiated instruction, expand learning opportunities, and specifically benefit students with disabilities and English language learners. The plan also addresses robust Wi-Fi infrastructure, professional development for technology integration, and a long-term sustainability strategy for technology assets.