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Board adopts 2026–27 goals, authorizes bus bond and approves routine business
Summary
At its June 2 meeting the Webster Central School District Board approved district goals for 2026–27 (adding an emphasis on mathematics), authorized borrowing to buy buses approved by voters, and passed several routine resolutions including a construction change order, a tax certiorari settlement in Penfield and renewal of BOCES participation.
The Webster Central School District Board of Education on June 2 approved the districtgoals for the 2026—27 school year, authorized borrowing to purchase buses approved by voters at the May 19 proposition, and cleared a group of routine business items.
Board members unanimously approved the goals after discussion about academic priorities. The board added language to prioritize mathematics instruction alongside continuing literacy work, and revised the climate and culture goal to replace the word "promote" with "foster," reflecting an emphasis on cultivating supports across buildings.
The board also approved a bond resolution to borrow funds to buy school buses this fall, following voter approval of the transportation proposition. The motion required and received a roll call; the board instructed administration to proceed with borrowing later in the year.
Other routine items the board approved included:
- Approval of the ESA contract (no additional discussion recorded).
- A district-initiated change order at Thomas High School to convert a studio into a second UPK classroom so the district can expand from one to two UPK classes next September; the work will be covered by the construction contingency and required board approval because the increase exceeded the districts internal threshold.
- A tax certiorari settlement affecting a Town of Penfield property in the Empire area (the Baytown Plaza/Walmart portion). The settlement covers a one-year assessment adjustment for 2025—26; trustees were told the town and the district attorney agreed and that the settlement will not generate refunds to the district.
- Annual reaffirmation of participation in the BOCES Regional Information Center consortium for enhanced vendor vetting and data privacy monitoring.
Board members moved through the consent agenda and treasurer's reports for March and April; the treasurer noted March is typically the districts largest state aid month under New York States fiscal cycle. All motions presented in open session were adopted by voice vote except the bus bond authorization, which passed after a roll call.
The board also set July 6, at its reorganization meeting, as the vote date to accept the district safety plan after the public comment period closes (the safety plan hearing was opened at this meeting).
