Superintendent Dr. Krueger told the Board of Education on Sept. 9 that West Seneca had a largely positive start to the 2025–26 school year but continues to address transportation logistics with the district’s contracted bus company.

Opening week: Dr. Krueger said faculty and staff welcomed students on Aug. 26–27 and that assemblies, marching band performances and school spirit events marked the start of classes on Sept. 2. He publicly recognized school staff, twelve‑month employees and specific honors: Coach Dave Recor received a sportsmanship award from Section 6 and board member Laura Sokol Scott received an Emerging Leaders Award from the Erie County School Boards Association.

Transportation: The superintendent said logistics — especially around contracted bus service — remain a challenge and that district staff are “working really diligently with our partners,” including a phone call with the bus company the same day as the meeting, to improve on‑time, safe student transportation.

Personnel actions: Dr. Krueger said the board “just took action on some retirements and also some appointments.” He recognized newly appointed staff in the meeting: Robin Brady (appointed director of curriculum and assessment), Franco DePasquale (appointed director of CTE academies and work‑based learning) and Nancy (appointed head custodian). The transcript records the board took formal votes earlier in the meeting approving agenda and consent items; where recorded, votes passed unanimously or with a single abstention (see actions below).

Other operational notes: The superintendent and board members praised increased positive phone calls home by teachers at East Senior as a family‑engagement practice; food service staff received recognition for improvements to cafeteria serving lines; and the marching band and fall events were noted as upcoming community activities.

What was decided: The meeting record shows multiple standard agenda motions and approvals across consent and business items. Notably, item 10a passed with one abstention (board member Laura Sokol Scott), recorded as passing 6–0 with one abstention; several other listed agenda items and the consent agenda passed 7–0 during the meeting. The personnel appointments referenced were recognized following board action; the transcript indicates the board had approved them earlier in the agenda.

Ending: The board recessed briefly to greet newly appointed staff and then returned to continue new business and board discussion.