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Public commenters opposed a board‑compensation inquiry while the district’s compensation committee met to research options; the committee will gather comparative research and reconvene in February before making recommendations.
New York / School Districts / WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Williamsville Central School District staff used a randomized draw to pick eight community members and eight alternates for a Board of Education compensation committee. Staff said selected participants will get letters with meeting dates and that meetings will be scheduled when a majority can attend.
New York / School Districts / WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
After extended discussion, the Williamsville board unanimously capped district-attorney assistance for the compensation committee at two hours, agreed to expand randomly selected community seats to eight, and extended the interest-form deadline to Dec. 17; public comment included a speaker opposing pay for board members.
New York / School Districts / WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
At the Dec. 9 meeting the board recognized Williamsville East’s cast and crew for its fall production of Radium Girls and honored Lauren Golden as a two-time New York state swim champion, praising student achievement and staff support.
New York / School Districts / WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Williamsville Central School District Board voted unanimously Dec. 9 to defend and indemnify Superintendent Dr. Brownhall, District Medical Director Christine Harding and Mill Middle School Principal Chris McDuffie in Doe et al v Williamsville Central School District et al, Case No. 125CV01196JLS, after discussing the matter in executive session.
New York / School Districts / WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Acting assistant superintendent Dr. Chris McGinley told the board that tax levy and state aid make up about 90% of district revenues and that projected average annual expenditure increases (~$10.2M) exceed average revenue increases (~$5.1M), requiring reductions or other adjustments in future budgets.
New York / School Districts / WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Dr. Grossman told the Williamsville board that K–12 enrollment has been stable over five years and projects a small increase (roughly 200 students) over the next five years, with some elementary and middle‑school pressure in areas of residential development.
New York / School Districts / WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The board agreed to convene a nine‑member compensation committee (3 board members, 3 PTSA council representatives, 3 public lottery picks) to study legal options and, if applicable, recommend amounts and implementation pathways for board member compensation.
New York / School Districts / WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
After several parents urged more flexibility, the Williamsville board adopted an updated transportation policy (57 10) that affirms stops at corners, hydrants or 'district designated' locations; a Pupil Transportation Safety Institute audit found 73% of sampled stops appropriate and recommended enhancements at 19 sites.
New York / School Districts / WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Multiple parents told the Williamsville Central School District board that recent strict enforcement of Policy 57-10 has moved stops away from homes, forcing young children to walk on streets without sidewalks; commenters asked the board to restore driver/parent flexibility or allow house-to-house service on certain streets.