05/05/2026 WCSD BOE Meeting

Watertown City School District Board of Education · May 6, 2026

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Opening and agenda preview

Presentation

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Board chair (speaker 1) opened the meeting, noted Teacher Appreciation Week and announced the night’s first agenda item: the public hearing on the proposed school budget. The chair turned the presentation over to Dr. Larry Schmidle.

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Watertown City School District held a public hearing on a proposed $112,000,000 budget, explaining major cost drivers (health insurance, special education, utilities) and a 2.55% tax‑levy increase. Staff described use of fund balance, contingency options and capital plans; the meeting included public comments about UPK funding and later a vendor presentation on a proposed marquee sign.

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