Wheeler Central School District 45

The board discussed and took action on subcontractor bids and the associated project budget. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

The board meeting addressed several operational and financial agenda items. Key discussions included the reorganization of board subcommittees, the purchase of a new camera system, and a contribution to the CWC Athletic fund. The board approved the acquisition of new Elementary and Junior High Math curriculum materials and authorized the reestablishment of the school's FCCLA Chapter. Financial actions included the opening of a new bank account, the transfer of funds into a certificate of deposit, the approval of an architecture invoice, and the selection of a mowing bid.

The Board addressed several financial and operational matters, including the transfer of funds to the Special Building fund and the approval of invoices for architectural services and a storage system. Key approvals included the purchase of new Chromebooks, compensation for classified staff, and various teaching contracts for the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, the Board reviewed board policies, discussed the upcoming school district calendar, considered an addition to the cafeteria, approved a final payment for a roofing project, and authorized a membership fee payment.

The meeting commenced with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance following the acknowledgment of an excused board member. Key discussions included a staff report, a principal's report, and the Superintendent's report. The Board approved the consent agenda. Financial actions included the approval of a motion to transfer $200,000 from the General Fund to the Special Building fund for temporary roofing project funding, and the approval of an invoice totaling $219,118.80 from White Castle. Furthermore, the Board approved the resignation of Katlyn Miller and the 2025 Superintendent Evaluation Report. No public comment was held.

The meeting involved the election of board officers, including the President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Subcommittees were appointed for various operational areas such as Executive, Budget, Finance, Negotiations, Facilities & Building, Transportation, CWC Coop, Preschool/Early Childhood, and Policy, Curriculum, Americanism, & Strategic Planning. The board appointed Andrea Pelster as the Board Clerk. A consent agenda was approved with two items reserved for separate consideration. Actions included approving signatories and access protocols for bank accounts at Farmers & Merchants Bank and Cornerstone Bank. Public comment was held. The Board approved payments from the Special Building Fund, an agreement with BD Construction, the removal of asbestos tiles in the Cafeteria, and the replacement of the kitchen sneeze guard. Several board policies were reviewed without recommended changes.