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William described his actions during the incident: “My first reaction was to try to get the man out of the car.” Local emergency responders said deputies and volunteers quickly entered cold water to free the occupant; deputies Kennedy and Burke were specifically credited with assisting the rescue. The district reported that William has also received recognition from local agencies and will be included in a Champions of Western New York program with a charitable award to the youth’s chosen charity.

The superintendent also reported that the district conducted active-shooter drills on March 7 at Colonial Village and Tuscarora with more than 30 law enforcement personnel participating. The drills tested new security protocols and provided law enforcement exposure to school layouts to aid response. The superintendent noted the district’s twelfth biannual Eco Campus project and a wellness fair/walk scheduled for April 26, and provided an update that large steel beams for the new auditorium are being installed, with major steel work expected to be finished in early April.

Board members thanked William and praised first responders and school staff involved in safety planning and construction progress. No formal board action was recorded on these items at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Meeting 3/19/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board recognized student William Rutland for emergency action that helped free a crash victim, and the superintendent reported recent active-shooter drills, an April eco-campus/wellness event and progress on the auditorium construction.","taxTitle","NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",38843,"location","New York","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6114957,"Student representative urges water cups, stricter bathroom pass protocol and raises lunch quality concerns",175,669005,844865,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2740654-1588e3f81a64db6ad3fdd5aec74a9ec3&start=669&end=844","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2740654-1588e3f81a64db6ad3fdd5aec74a9ec3/thumbnail_669005.jpg","/articles/6114957/New-York/Student-representative-urges-water-cups-stricter-bathroom-pass-protocol-and-raises-lunch-quality-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114957-f5e4ef82593cb9395b8182a5f8151996/orig.mp4?Expires=1776492581&Signature=inLBCvxg8ltVfNo4-lJPBa08LRp3h3DHAwGDPnXyyHaSn-xYKvAzSbTXBLeylwibGwSiosLqzoOm-bIe5RRpHuLvVaGBwwKwk4kV9x~9ftxnbFiDqOKBj3x~sTA3IRqmckb4-H7F1n~A4EoNDakUys-CKJMkU0Uh71-qxE6b2dh1JKGPEFbNAWcXlrgNmT3~AfetHMEyx-f3YJ-h7ZFZqNF3AZu8fNlYSmckx~35diOqwkU6ad~5~d4BstmKgra8K5i9o2L8FlamLY-m6hOELVN0Ewg~2KSMHcIIby9qGtxLRmiKdEfgpATk6TxyH0Eh73Vhn0epxfscv6boU3UjrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A student representative spoke during the board meeting to request accessible water cups at cafeteria fountains, stricter enforcement of bathroom sign-out procedures and to raise concerns about the quality of chicken sandwiches served in school lunches.

The student said water dispensers are present but often not filled and suggested small, cafeteria-placed cups so students can access drinking water after school. The student also called for better enforcement and replenishment of bathroom passes and suggested increasing hall-monitor vigilance to limit vandalism and improper bathroom use. On food quality, the student described complaints about chicken sandwich/patty quality but noted this was a matter of preference rather than a safety issue.

The board acknowledged the comments during the student representative’s report; no formal action was taken at the meeting on these operational suggestions.","A student representative recommended placing disposable water cups at fountains, stricter bathroom sign-out procedures and raised complaints about the quality of chicken sandwiches during public comment to the board.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6114962,"District honors Falcons of the Month; Colonial Village students advance to Western New York invention convention",417,168375,585935,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2740654-1588e3f81a64db6ad3fdd5aec74a9ec3&start=168&end=585","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2740654-1588e3f81a64db6ad3fdd5aec74a9ec3/thumbnail_168375.jpg","/articles/6114962/New-York/District-honors-Falcons-of-the-Month-Colonial-Village-students-advance-to-Western-New-York-invention-convention","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114962-fa8b722ddf4e7e8a952e044eb0ac39fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1776492581&Signature=jO3-lsqiXKoSkMPT3rXfcYhEQYS9EDrSIrGetUtJUCga5bBwOYYo6engCMf2lirIYyDlwXKE-BD7Sb1d7VFGMH1V2e1jb3dtkfPYo~y~YMjmlaDJdMxf~UsAo2VhV8Au~LPDcB9BjxsUt7wITbplyqN-MVTe5dy~xLj20FRfo3Bkc1PbBn-NelmyW09EnF6AogYOZp8x8qYLV592X4J-pSl-54apo9QJO1r7JPiAGSA~YWEnaewCpnEUmkHe41Lvb~NTv8j8BAUCoctuH5VzLs7KfL0h~t9OtkS9NMjJDl1ttwrHojd0f~UlyhGdLE3Gjz2-lYbOjMxuQ6IkdRZoEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District Board of Education recognized its Falcons of the Month and heard a presentation on Colonial Village Elementary’s annual invention convention.

Board members said honoring students is a highlight of the school year. The board read a certificate of recognition describing the district’s educational philosophy and named students across schools; those named in the meeting included Thomas Morrow, Christopher Luciano Capasile, Aria Odabachian, Amaya Henderson, Dominic Miller, Xavier Jacobs and James Yarger III (attendance noted for some students as not present).

Colonial Village teachers Jessica Sheehan (special education teacher) and Christina Mullett (second-grade teacher) reported that Colonial Village hosted its invention convention on Feb. 27 with 27 entries and about 45 student inventors across grades K–5. Mullett said, “We had 5 inventors from kindergarten, 1 inventor from first grade, 9 inventors from second grade, 7 inventors from third grade, 12 inventors from fourth grade, and 10 inventors from fifth grade.” Individual and staff-choice awards were presented; 10 inventions will move on to the Western New York invention convention at the Buffalo Museum of Science at the end of March. The board recessed for a short reception where families could view student projects.

Board members and the superintendent congratulated all recognized students and thanked families and staff for supporting the events.","The Niagara-Wheatfield Board recognized students as Falcons of the Month and Colonial Village Elementary teachers reported 10 student inventions advancing to the Western New York invention convention at the Buffalo Museum of Science.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6114966,"Niagara-Wheatfield board approves $91.1 million budget, sets tax levy at $37,506,700",689,1610580,2299855,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2740654-1588e3f81a64db6ad3fdd5aec74a9ec3&start=1610&end=2299","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2740654-1588e3f81a64db6ad3fdd5aec74a9ec3/thumbnail_1610580.jpg","/articles/6114966/New-York/Niagara-Wheatfield-board-approves-911-million-budget-sets-tax-levy-at-37506700","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114966-7d12fe3ff09349cf5e6b99c5eaacfe1e/orig.mp4?Expires=1776492581&Signature=GnKGiicpS7tcL8OXqE5fsJjxGgj9oY6SpsZ5aWXkeJiB6tOgz1u3dmK4Ydauvk6bC~8jSsm9qnbxgYuGN2h7VXZsI2lYXiYDbp5zWgX2CFYD2l3XcLmU8xSDaHRY3zDRF--XfztfJEuVUCBs1yqzc1ywSCg3-hH7SN4XYwCgif~xWJDN5T7GukQyynSU3vJRPcEoQ1o4zqaarY8Koq0iljr9XX1iRQ5mqquQf0sPTC3Gi6C6Inawf3xk2yVU6rUDptqq8MeIu7GNnlhq58spik-wBx8W4-Mhz0UNEjZMLScaLH4uylx~zp7Rl9~bPvCKk4zMHxfIGSvFn9ofZwWwkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District Board of Education approved an expenditure budget of $91,099,697 and set the 2025 tax levy at $37,506,700 during its regular meeting. Both measures were moved, seconded and carried by voice vote.

Superintendent-level staff presented budget details including a projected 8.98% foundation aid increase in the executive budget and a levy limit of 0.64% for the district. The administration said the district plans to use designated reserves and interfund transfers to cover capital and transportation needs, including $946,000 for new buses and $200,000 from the capital technology reserve for technology upgrades. The presentation listed the district’s revenue mix: 41.2% from real property taxes and 29.2% from foundation aid, with total state aid at 44.8% of revenues.

Officials explained a planned draw from several reserves and interfund transfers — including $800,000 tied to Greenway bond/host community funds — leaving a projected balance to fund of about $4.366 million. The administration noted it does not expect to expend all reserves in 2024–25 and described contingency options if small federal funding streams change.

Board members discussed the levy limit and moved to set the levy at the amount provided by state guidance. The motion to set the levy at $37,506,700 was moved and seconded and recorded as carried. The motion to adopt the $91,099,697 expenditure budget was also moved, seconded and carried.

The board was also told the district’s fiscal stress rating for 2023–24 was 0%, a marked improvement from prior years. No further public comments on the budget were recorded before the motions were approved.","The Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District Board of Education adopted a $91,099,697 expenditure budget and set the 2025 tax levy at $37,506,700, approving both motions during its regular meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Student praised for rescue; board hears about safety drills, eco-campus day and auditorium progress

Student representative urges water cups, stricter bathroom pass protocol and raises lunch quality concerns

District honors Falcons of the Month; Colonial Village students advance to Western New York invention convention

Niagara-Wheatfield board approves $91.1 million budget, sets tax levy at $37,506,700