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A motion to approve the consent agenda covering items 1 through 10 passed after a motion and second; the board recorded “Aye” and the president stated the motion carried. The board then approved the personnel report covering items 1 through 20 following a motion and second; the transcript records the vote as carried. Later in the meeting the board approved the nomination of a district representative to the Orleans‑Niagara BOCES board of education (the incumbent, whom the board moved to reappoint) after a motion and second and a recorded “Aye.” The board also voted to approve the 2025‑26 school calendar following the same procedure. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn that carried.

The public transcript did not provide roll‑call vote tallies or identify movers and seconders by full name for each motion; minutes should be consulted for the official vote record. Items approved at the meeting will be reflected in the official minutes and applicable personnel and calendar records.

Key actions recorded in the meeting transcript:
• Consent agenda items 1–10: motion, second; outcome recorded as \"motion carried.\"
• Personnel report items 1–20: motion, second; outcome recorded as \"motion carries.\"
• Orleans‑Niagara BOCES board nomination: motion to nominate and second; board approved by voice vote.
• 2025‑26 school calendar: motion, second; board approved by voice vote.
• Motion to adjourn: motion, second; approved by voice vote.

Because the transcript does not list individual vote counts or named movers for each motion, this article reports outcomes as recorded in the public proceedings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Meeting 2/5/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Niagara‑Wheatfield board approved routine consent items, personnel actions, the 2025‑26 school calendar and nominated a district representative to the Orleans‑Niagara BOCES board; roll‑call vote counts were not recorded in the public transcript.","taxTitle","NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",38843,"location","New York","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":42,"_43":77,"_45":77,"_46":78,"_48":79,"_50":80,"_52":81,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":82,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":83,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6345887,"District sees predicted foundation‑aid increase but warns of steep electric rate hikes from NYPA",3525000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2247930-366df656721d72bc14d645ada9b6c4e3&start=3525&end=3525","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2247930-366df656721d72bc14d645ada9b6c4e3/thumbnail_3525000.jpg","/articles/6345887/New-York/District-sees-predicted-foundationaid-increase-but-warns-of-steep-electric-rate-hikes-from-NYPA","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345887-826531ab9993ea158ed73a2655dd34df/orig.mp4?Expires=1776550202&Signature=HE8AU4l01~4itv-wtsr09Q7pq2gAWaDDtnbfvf8TBgD56fGAQ0mSYIjUt7JNwJRNYCnpwxqda0Ba07EcIKPqpXGTVfSwiq2yru3e1GDX7NTIjHcemXKUTvaC-FEcsY4q6jO6MDSp-X4okrOOnCh-PV4s6cjdk-XR9YFIUbnvf2ObDHEx5sLIQwdK23CtcXnw6c4wfsLUofOhICViRkebiJnyZ5q8sQQ3npf0s21T~ANwLJSUWRB8NNIe38XHwIwQdok1AVY6vSgYvYJ1I0znb7lV3WeuATvYynZ9jbhmuSIrA1N4rHE~UhfeofzY5Expniw3VgefUrq1aKqi4xM3Og__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District officials said the governor’s proposed budget would raise the district’s foundation aid estimate — the unrestricted state funding districts use at their discretion — to the highest level they have seen during recent budgeting cycles. Administrators said the increase reflects updated census data (2020) and changes incorporated into the executive budget, and they cautioned the state budget is not final until legislative action in April.

At the same time, the administration told the board the district faces substantial electric rate pressure from its contract with the New York Power Authority (NYPA). Staff said NYPA presented three scenarios and the district is operating under scenario 2 in which rates would increase 37% in year one, followed by increases of 23% in years two and three and 24% in year four. Dan (district administration) said, “with that 37% increase, we'd be looking at almost a hundred thousand dollar increase in our electric bill, assuming similar usage, next year.” The district said it is urging NYPA to spread increases over a longer period — the district has requested a 10‑year phase‑in — and it is participating in NYPA meetings to press for alternatives.

Officials also flagged a range of legislative priorities they are pursuing or monitoring: telehealth expansion for student mental‑health access; a dedicated line item for school safety costs; extending the earnings waiver that allows retired staff to return to work without a $35,000 limit; increased reimbursement for career and technical education salaries; and support for English language learner staffing. The administration said those items reflect ongoing cost pressures and mandates such as the state’s electric‑bus procurement timeline and costs for school safety technology and staffing.

The board also heard a brief update on the Greenwood project, described as outdoor learning spaces with an estimated total cost of about $2.5 million; that package (including boardwalk, bridges and playgrounds at three sites) is expected to be presented next week to the host community funders and, if approved, would return to the board for formal acceptance because the funds are district host‑community monies.

District officials said they are modeling both the positive and negative budget scenarios as they prepare a preliminary budget and will present long‑term financial planning information at upcoming meetings.","Superintendent and finance staff reported a significant increase in New York state foundation aid in the governor’s proposed budget while also warning that the New York Power Authority’s proposed rate scenarios could raise district electric costs by roughly $100,000 next year under a 37% increase model.",{"_33":85,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":86,"_41":87,"_43":88,"_45":89,"_46":90,"_48":91,"_50":92,"_52":93,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":94,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":95,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6345892,"Auditorium steel rises; district investigating burst HVAC coil that affected new tech room",186,2460000,2646000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2247930-366df656721d72bc14d645ada9b6c4e3&start=2460&end=2646","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2247930-366df656721d72bc14d645ada9b6c4e3/thumbnail_2460000.jpg","/articles/6345892/New-York/Auditorium-steel-rises-district-investigating-burst-HVAC-coil-that-affected-new-tech-room","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345892-539435cb12a19ff6d8e2fe0d3356af2a/orig.mp4?Expires=1776550202&Signature=MJc2TbShgFXzuNP0iAC1lJMg02QGiNh6lNXlT6iiKB7ISojB2z5QBEKgyYL3vIzSX04AVzmApLnfn-dGefggdYIb5i-wXyP-Dx2H2f6Az1BTBesqqms3yy-SuGLFzKcL-QnTzbrYzMS8RiUiBnqnBd6kRr7VgB4zU2udsfzDlrWpMOEldoACCguG10-H86ImRedDKdSH7U69S3NiO6mmIy0mXQl8PziiLps2QKbRh5lGB-dasZoEiKvNxUS2CtkbtF958PUa2I2VHTQSOkFP9Gs98OBwneopW2-GDeQYhcsUbRH6FfspUn1KRhu307NtBnAgn3LLqXmXdZMrPOKOoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members and district staff reported progress and problems with capital projects, including the high‑school auditorium and new STEM rooms, and described several HVAC issues that are under investigation.

The board’s capital projects chair said steel for the auditorium is in and the project has moved into phase 2 of erection. Dan (district administration) told the board the district remains on track for an auditorium completion target in January or February 2026. He said the construction manager, architects and independent contractors are studying recent problems after “a coil freeze up in one of our rooms” that affected a new tech room across from two new middle school STEM rooms.

Student ex officio member Donna raised complaints about inconsistent heating and cooling, saying some classrooms are cold during the school day and get very hot in the summer. Donna also said some gym classes use stick hockey and students reported splinters and occasional contact injuries; the board noted that contact sports should be restricted to school teams and that PE staff will be contacted.

District staff described insulation shortfalls in a front hallway near the old auditorium that have caused drafts; they said the work originally called for more insulation in that area and the facilities team is reviewing the issue. The administration said work scheduled later in the capital program will add air‑conditioning coils to high‑school second‑floor units and that a future capital project would address similar second‑floor systems at the middle school to add cooling where needed. The administration acknowledged the cost of adding coils and described the work as expensive but appropriate when systems are turned over.

The board requested further investigation and follow‑up reports once the facilities team determines fault and scope of repairs. Staff asked teachers to relocate classes when individual rooms are cold until the cause is determined.","Board received updates that auditorium steel is in place and on schedule for early 2026 completion, and heard that a burst or frozen HVAC coil damaged a new tech room; insulation and hallway drafts also under review.",{"_33":97,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":98,"_41":99,"_43":100,"_45":101,"_46":102,"_48":103,"_50":104,"_52":105,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":106,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":107,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6345896,"Niagara‑Wheatfield honors fall athletes, scholar‑athlete and coaching staff",1210,45000,1255000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2247930-366df656721d72bc14d645ada9b6c4e3&start=45&end=1255","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2247930-366df656721d72bc14d645ada9b6c4e3/thumbnail_45000.jpg","/articles/6345896/New-York/NiagaraWheatfield-honors-fall-athletes-scholarathlete-and-coaching-staff","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345896-5c246b8572fab20823f87bbe1db36661/orig.mp4?Expires=1776550202&Signature=SYt-OEUv6GSVeucw3--aDgISfeJUqUnus66tvBQale43xRDk6t69yiudpRzIpm7VmAFnkVCmmJDJ8z9F~vMWQkiqdGrHehZ-ULfNezm~CGetpc5DKHCbWwLeaaa9TZEdmInkWvE2B~wU8J8IvrorJ~6cUZJGaO13lguZEPJGX49scfCv-EtRLy2SRceIMqofJhgA13NuGygw7maBbPTy4A0uR8c~DwZM-E2KUoYojMEM3CRlx8UQtKjanyvpeKQAPNTLB2UGsEoVMwBK4yxeexTs0sCygT7d1Tr~U6Nn18ophHm1dqTsSTTYsu08JtnvDzfS351sOF6ecgKUdXBPUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Niagara‑Wheatfield Central School District board of education recognized fall 2024 student athletes and coaches during its meeting, honoring all‑league selections, scholar‑athlete awards and team achievements.

The recognitions, presented by the athletic director, highlighted first‑, second‑ and third‑team all‑league honorees across sports including girls soccer, boys golf, girls tennis, football, boys volleyball and girls and boys cross country. Athletic director Mr. McKenna told the board the district had received a Ralph C. Wilson Foundation grant tied to the Buffalo Bills that will fund a girls modified flag football program, which the district plans to staff and add to its offerings.

The awards combined on‑field accomplishments with academic and sportsmanship recognition. Cross country coach Megan Smith said of her teams, “The word student comes first,” and noted the varsity rosters carried high GPAs; she also reported multiple section honors and that several athletes advanced to state competition. Smith read that senior Gabbyella McKenzie had been voted a Western New York Scholar Athlete by the Section 6 committee and was featured in the Buffalo News.

Coaches who addressed the board listed team highlights and individual all‑league selections; for example, the girls cross country program received multiple All‑League honors and was described as having earned a sportsmanship award for the fifth consecutive year. Coaches and administrators also thanked families, the athletic department and school staff for support that they said contributed to the teams’ performance on and off the field.

The district gave parents and visitors a short recess after the recognition ceremony to meet with coaches and student athletes.

Board statements and coach remarks focused on student achievement, program sustainability and next steps for newly funded programs such as the girls modified flag football offering.","The Niagara‑Wheatfield Central School District board recognized fall 2024 athletes, named all‑league selections and highlighted scholar‑athlete and sportsmanship honors, and announced a new grant enabling girls modified flag football.","actionData","errors"]

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