Whitesboro Central School District

The board meeting focused on the official tally and declaration of results for the district's annual and special meeting vote. Key agenda items included the approval and certification of the results for the 2026-2027 district budget, Proposition 1 regarding the acquisition of eight school buses at a maximum cost of $1,315,000, and Proposition 2 concerning the expenditure of up to $1,500,000 from the 2017 Capital Reserve Fund for information technology and safety security equipment. Additionally, the meeting included the announcement of newly elected board members for three-year terms.

The board meeting focused on a review of teacher center usage statistics, updates on professional development initiatives, and technology training, specifically regarding Canva, Magic School, and Promethean Board tools. The board discussed the status of the TC2DN Technology Committee, reviewed the current budget report across various expense codes, and planned for an upcoming fundraiser for the Deb Prue Scholarship, which includes distributing informational materials about the scholarship's history to district staff.

The Whitesboro Central School District-wide School Safety Plan is a comprehensive framework designed to prevent, respond to, and recover from serious violent incidents and other emergencies, including communicable disease outbreaks. It outlines general considerations and planning guidelines, risk reduction and prevention strategies, general emergency response planning for threats and acts of violence, and recovery protocols. The plan emphasizes coordination with local resources, early detection of potentially violent behaviors, and compliance with state regulations, with a focus on ensuring the safety and well-being of the school community through ongoing review and updates.

The meeting included the appointment of a new Superintendent of Schools for a five-year term, the creation of a Network System Engineer position, and the approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with the local Teachers' Association. Additionally, the Board authorized the disposal of surplus athletic uniforms, approved several job descriptions, and held an executive session to discuss specific personnel matters and union negotiations.

The meeting included a review of teacher center usage statistics, updates on the 'Science of Reading' initiative, and discussions regarding artificial intelligence professional development for staff. The budget report was reviewed and approved. Old business covered the development of a workshop survey for instructors and details regarding the upcoming Deb Prue Scholarship. New business included a follow-up on recent CPR survey results.