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Erie 1 BOCES administrative budget
The board adopted the Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) administrative budget for 2025'026 in the amount of $4,127,759 \"as presented.\" (Motion: not specified in transcript; outcome: motion carries unanimously.)

Erie 1 BOCES trustee votes
Board members cast the district's votes for Erie 1 BOCES trustee positions. The board recorded individual members' selections for three candidates and the motions carried unanimously.

NYSSBA Area 1 director nomination
The board moved and carried (8-0-0) a motion to nominate David Lowery to serve as the Area 1 director for the New York State School Boards Association for a two-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026.

Routine consent items
Items 9 through 13 (minutes; personnel; business and finance; exceptional education; student activities; district facilities and support services) were approved by unanimous vote as presented.

Policy votes
The board adopted the second reading and adoption of policies 33-11 and 58-40 as presented. The board tabled policy 12-10 for further review (see separate item). Several other policy first readings were recorded and scheduled for future action.

Other procedural votes
The board approved motions to move into executive session and to return to public session; both were recorded as carrying unanimously.

Why it matters: These votes move forward routine governance, cooperative services participation and board representation at the regional level. The Erie 1 BOCES budget adoption and trustee votes determine the district's participation and representation in the regional cooperative services body.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 22, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Williamsville board approved several routine items unanimously, adopted the Erie 1 BOCES administrative budget, cast its Erie 1 BOCES trustee votes, and nominated a NYSSBA area director candidate.","taxTitle","WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",13432,"location","New York","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6259042,"Williamsville board tables second reading of policy 12-10 after member requests",83,3073000,3156000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3143913-d08948b823e14e2f8ebace71c0e305c6&start=3073&end=3156","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3143913-d08948b823e14e2f8ebace71c0e305c6/thumbnail_3073000.jpg","/articles/6259042/New-York/Williamsville-board-tables-second-reading-of-policy-12-10-after-member-requests","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259042-6519232cc944f2066ff562c8dc8b1983/orig.mp4?Expires=1770495524&Signature=h97SKVAkKCVcqagg53FpOEneuBOyzWg1tE8drlHkplc9qgqU0yFcgId2-b-ZrG-h53VNhLB12GxvUYfWr2nxFHdeatEgbLRHjukFZ7RfeLg57-7TWUBCFqvWEbnXRCFH7hTGz0u2CVw-upbF4g~RXLHGTW5YwSU-IKJgSIAQBLCehvLPkAWR-jB0S6Hr1r2Pw1Fquszfj98dUIHb7xZ1~~r40~H5ktzaRuAv4jPpFoRseQ-skpXpWcwpnDZ65L6tWwaudLr2Q2SckyCoboO3NnwdNoHlDmhjP7dAXiBiL4VkM4B3vSBFWOF4GYcl8Sm1g6~McPGyVtTBwlFNG~NBNg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education voted unanimously to table the second reading and adoption of policy 12-10 after discussion among board members about which version of the policy best reflected district practice.

Board member comments referenced three draft options: one from the policy committee and two alternatives provided by legal counsel. Board member Christina Bleckinger (as named in the transcript) said she wanted board policy to reflect \"our actual process and not just a restatement of the law\" and said she was comfortable with either of the amended versions presented. Another board member moved to table the policy and a second was provided; the motion passed unanimously.

The board proceeded to adopt other policies that were on the agenda and schedule the continued review of the tabled policy for a later meeting. No final language for policy 12-10 was adopted at the April 22 meeting.

Why it matters: Board policy 12-10 will determine how the district describes its selection or procedural process in board policy; tabling allows time for the board to choose language that aligns with actual district practice and legal advice.","After discussion about whether board policy should reflect the district's actual process versus a restatement of law, the board voted unanimously to table further action on policy 12-10 to a future meeting.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6259047,"Parent criticizes UPK placement and communication after district assigns son with type 1 diabetes",293,3060000,3353000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3143913-d08948b823e14e2f8ebace71c0e305c6&start=3060&end=3353","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3143913-d08948b823e14e2f8ebace71c0e305c6/thumbnail_3060000.jpg","/articles/6259047/New-York/Parent-criticizes-UPK-placement-and-communication-after-district-assigns-son-with-type-1-diabetes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259047-341aaead9fa1d50c4edc0a213d3b1d21/orig.mp4?Expires=1770495524&Signature=bdJ~-8zK-6L72bvplpEaJ4Q9GuF~~rJIGWeFw9SdaN7m1MeLCycjyv6OzcN0GNxs7xuzbDhNpxUfsd6tkvUbVxJsNsWEQ5LxOwGXfDRWa4ILKiPI4QEzlhZBPHafiDyus9hh1WlCuDwP1pgMCm5gSGsPTAyEoC69GbZNPkdiBe858PAvjkLRffrCfLMXUAiHOQpG65ygBBPLskYz~InAOgk~zRpq0kwbqe4O4OqKIkrWRTRkz~moxMgxdPocx4EP5wiGcEqJcKmuBjI862sUi7d5fe-24ms403lM0Gcxt1rdkaC55guXWy868BE11dnCeK8cYF0vUpRrSSuA48EKRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Danielle Bones told the Williamsville Central School District Board of Education her 3\u00012-year-old son, Caden, who has type 1 diabetes, was assigned to a UPK placement she says cannot accommodate his medical condition.

Bones said she contacted district staff repeatedly beginning in January and discussed her son's medical needs at a CPSE meeting in late January, yet she found no indication of his medical diagnosis on his IEP. She said the UPK director at the assigned site, Pixie Village on Main Street, told her the program could not manage a child with type 1 diabetes and recounted that a family had previously been hired by the program to assist with care. Bones said she was disappointed by the lack of communication from the district and that she was not provided district contacts until March, when staff directed her to Christine Harding and Dr. Marie Bailing.

Bones said district staff told her she must accept placement at Pixie Village or forfeit the UPK option. She said kindergarten could present similar issues and that she was \"disappointed with [her] interaction with the district\" though she said she trusts Christine Harden to do what she can for her son's safety.

The board heard the comment during the public expression period; the transcript records no immediate resolution or change of placement during the meeting. Board staff previously explained that public-comment matters that involve student-specific or personnel details are handled through administrative channels rather than addressed at the podium.

Why it matters: The parent raised concerns about the district's UPK placement process for a child with a medical need and about communication between families and district offices. Those issues, if accurate, relate to how the district screens and places medically complex students and how it communicates options and contacts to families.","A parent said her 3\u00012-year-old son with type 1 diabetes was placed at a UPK site that she says cannot accommodate his medical needs and that district staff did not provide clear contact information during earlier inquiries.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":78,"_46":103,"_48":104,"_50":105,"_52":106,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":107,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":108,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6259053,"Student tells Williamsville board AP exams should allow use of personal devices for fairness",1305,1768000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3143913-d08948b823e14e2f8ebace71c0e305c6&start=1768&end=3073","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3143913-d08948b823e14e2f8ebace71c0e305c6/thumbnail_1768000.jpg","/articles/6259053/New-York/Student-tells-Williamsville-board-AP-exams-should-allow-use-of-personal-devices-for-fairness","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259053-61fb0c61823ce685d37fe2ea5f2c899b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770495524&Signature=NEI52CO-pKHzBI9d~VKG~fJYUTe0IQEns0cxBgMEb1Mw1OUaek0YaW1wvuyNrT7GdDxkGUYUhWbeNjDkOI5ofQEPXZqU~bcSNwyQQjGppPueN6pEAtkVZWcSEFSs9V8ERWrfnkBdJ3Rdyde5Jg7A5h9KXWpckVar6F0jUYfjarH3vb7Dtnq8hMrksBepqtg4REdBz8jY7wHxzBnUvDto~OYwF2iZAWWfcfpJjJq8yMDPo4jOtkeZ1gOnvVfGl2iEeJ-D4WFP6jmQuw1U5HJTr4PB58PVkPlrPfkmRcn5zebUTJUjnv~j1IllN9cnDLEjPwUBJuOURQ-5jf1wtBZmsQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Drew Katzmann, a senior at Williamsville North High School, told the Williamsville Central School District Board of Education that a recent district decision requiring this year's Advanced Placement exams to be taken on school-issued Chromebooks was announced too late and could disadvantage students who have prepared on personal devices.

\"As you listen this evening, I ask you to reflect on a line from the district's mission statement: Students are your highest priority,\" Katzmann said. He told the board many students have completed most coursework on personal devices and have not used Chromebooks regularly since middle school. Katzmann said some students were issued Chromebooks in September and had time to become familiar with them, while others did not, creating unequal testing conditions.

Katzmann argued familiarity with the testing device affects speed, accuracy and anxiety on high-stakes exams and that AP scores affect students' college credit and financial-aid opportunities rather than district metrics. He said surrounding districts either provide school-issued devices earlier in the year or permit personal devices consistent with College Board rules.

Katzmann asked the board to \"return to the district's mission\" and permit students to use the devices they studied on or provide a transition period before the exams. The board thanked Katzmann and did not debate the request during the public comment period; the transcript records no immediate policy response.

Why it matters: AP exam scores can influence students' college credit and placement. Katzmann framed the request as an equity issue, asking the district to align administration logistics with student preparation.","A Williamsville North senior asked the board to let students use familiar personal devices for AP exams or ensure earlier district-issued Chromebook access, arguing a last-minute device change creates unfair testing conditions.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":112,"_43":113,"_45":114,"_46":115,"_48":116,"_50":117,"_52":118,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":119,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":120,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6259058,"Williamsville board reviews $242.7 million proposed budget, keeps levy increase under 3%",149,2309000,2458000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3143913-d08948b823e14e2f8ebace71c0e305c6&start=2309&end=2458","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3143913-d08948b823e14e2f8ebace71c0e305c6/thumbnail_2309000.jpg","/articles/6259058/New-York/Williamsville-board-reviews-2427-million-proposed-budget-keeps-levy-increase-under-3","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259058-f60f88637793a4e949e1ec90d998621c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770495524&Signature=Af1o-nqKvGlqFIPR1mR-ZcfVVNgvZrdlfc1gdC2A1BedHwGS0xkIQXMfU896V8SECDWYjZT1MZMdzfXB4BYh5hMvH~MKvrm0g4OfiiMlHov0dDaZpjIMHvrP32LXWvxhCGFGNAACW6vMp3KBuwzaTmJIzGs4VYBQ~sbnYkhiJy-VJ5NRb-HiMrGTkmNY3Okt4ToZha-qTd4Z4QCBfr8BuZyhjDGcaA9zYjqDt-RzlHxh0hmBDBirBZ4-i1ZsKWViPNTUZPjG2zdXyee1HTSmKkrR0avsONnT4~1Zg9XbllZ6xpxz7v9XjPdOIBKI3MTP-lX9ggX6JbxgbhcpciCUIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Williamsville Central School District officials presented a proposed $242,719,867 budget for the 2025–26 school year and said the package would keep the proposed property tax levy increase below 3%. Assistant Superintendent for Finance Mike Kelly told the Board of Education the budget represents a 4.29% overall increase from the current year and would set the proposed levy at $148,413,562, an increase of 2.99% and $431,651 below the district's tax-cap maximum.

The presentation said program enhancements total $524,852 and are focused on special education contractual services and adding self-contained and standard-base classes at middle and high school levels. Kelly said $150,000 was moved from a salary line into contractual special-education services to support itinerant services and that some district employees are expected to provide those services rather than hiring additional staff.

District officials also reviewed revenue assumptions, including $69,916,534 in state aid, and estimated tax-rate changes across the three towns that the district serves (Amherst, Cheektowaga and Clarence). Because Cheektowaga's equalization rate is 80%, officials said its estimated tax-rate change is slightly higher than Amherst and Clarence, which both have equalization rates of 100%. For a home with a market assessed value of $250,000, the presentation estimated an Amherst school tax bill of $3,005 if the proposed budget is approved by voters.

Board members asked about the district fund balance. Kelly said the district reported an approximate fund balance of $9.9 million after the prior fiscal year, and reminded members that New York limits the amount a district may hold in fund balance to 4% of the budget. He said interest income from that fund balance is included in revenue estimates. Kelly and the superintendent noted that the New York State budget process could still change state aid amounts slightly; the district would rely on fund balance to cover any minor later differences, officials said.

The budget presentation also listed continuing programs ($9.8 million) and reiterated that the proposed budget is balanced. District staff asked the board to approve a calendar change pending the board's vote: moving the last student school day to Wednesday, June 25, 2025, subject to final approval.

Why it matters: If voters approve the budget at the district's May 20 election, taxpayers will see the levy rise just under 3% and the district will implement the listed program enhancements, primarily in special education. The presentation framed the adjustments as incremental and fiscally conservative, with contingency plans tied to the fund balance.

Board members expected next steps: the budget will be presented to voters at the May 20 budget vote and board election; a public hearing and special budget meeting were scheduled for May 13.","District officials presented a $242,719,867 spending plan for 2025–26 that includes $524,852 in program enhancements for special education and a proposed property tax levy that rises 2.99%, below the district's tax-cap maximum.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Williamsville board actions April 22, 2025

Williamsville board tables second reading of policy 12-10 after member requests

Parent criticizes UPK placement and communication after district assigns son with type 1 diabetes

Student tells Williamsville board AP exams should allow use of personal devices for fairness

Williamsville board reviews $242.7 million proposed budget, keeps levy increase under 3%