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Past Documents 2017-2018 Agendas, Meeting Packets, Approved Minutes, Video, Presentations click HERE. 
Archived Documents click HERE.

 
2020-2021 Board of Education 
The Board of Education is made up of nine members, there is no monetary compensation for serving on the board, however, you must take a sworn oath of office that you will faithfully discharge the duties for the Williamsville Central School District according to the best of your ability.
 
The Board's powers and duties are derived from the New York State Constitution, the laws of New York State, and the rulings of the New York State Commissioner of Education. Board members sign an oath of responsibility as an agent of New York State for the education of all children and youth of the state. They do NOT involve themselves in operating the school district, but DO receive reports on the happenings in the school district and regular progress reports on district goals and initiatives.
 
The Board of Education's main areas of responsibility are:
  • Establish district policies;
  • Develop an annual budget for public approval;
  • Vote on the Superintendent's recommendations on personnel matters and contracts;
  • Review courses of study and textbooks;
  • Act as a communication link between residents and the Superintendent; and
  • Employ a Superintendent who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the district and administration of board policies. The Superintendent develops policies, programs and plans for board action. 
The Board of Education annually adopts a school district budget to determine the number of staff members, to reflect changes in student needs, and to support changes in program offerings. The budget is presented directly to voters for approval on the third Tuesday in May.
 
No person or group of persons acts in the name of the board. All motions require a majority vote before the board can act. A board member is in an official capacity only during an official board meeting.

2020-2021 Board of Education Meeting Schedule - BoardDocs
Board of Education meetings generally are held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated, in the District Office Boardroom, 105 Casey Rd., East Amherst.
In-person meeting rules include:
*Pre-registration for all attendees. (overflow space available in Casey Aud if at capacity in District Office Boardroom)
Public expression, please include topic for public expression.
(Upon entry, each person will check in, have their temperature scanned and complete COVID questionnaire.)
Facemasks must be worn at all times. To allow further public participation, the District will continue to live stream upcoming Board of Education meetings via the WCSD-YouTube Channel.

Additionally, the current executive order still allows the Board of Education to meet remotely as long as the public is provided access and the sessions are being recorded for posting to a website.
*To register for future meetings, interested community members should email Lynn Carey, District Clerk at LCarey@Williamsvillek12.org or call 716.626.8092.

The annual organizational meeting takes place in July each year, and the Board’s goal-setting session is held in August.
July 1, 2020 Annual Organizational Meeting for 2020-2021
August 11, 2020  7 PM Regular Meeting - Issue 2020 Property Tax Warrant;  Goal Setting Workshop
August 21, 2020 7 PM Special Board Meeting 
September  8, 2020 Regular Board Meeting  
October  13, 2020 Regular Board Meeting  
November 10, 2020 Regular Board Meeting
December  8, 2020 Regular Board Meeting 
January  12, 2021 Regular Board Meeting
February 9, 2021 Regular Board Meeting; Budget Work Session 
March 9, 2021  Regular Board Meeting; Repair Reserve Hearing; Budget Forum 
March 23, 2021  Special Board Meeting-Budget Work Session-Community Forum
April 13, 2021 Regular Board Meeting and Budget Adoption
April 20, 2021 Special Board Meeting Erie 1 BOCES Vote - Erie 1 BOCES Administrative Budget and Erie 1 BOCES Board Member Election (6:00 PM-6:15 PM)(meeting approximately 15 minutes in length and will be livestreamed on the District's YouTube Channel)
May  6, 2021 (THURSDAY) 6:00 PM Special Board Meeting & Budget Hearing
May 18, 2021 Annual District Vote, North High School Gymnasium, 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
(Absentee ballot requests click HERE.)
 May 25, 2021 Regular Board Meeting 
June   8, 2021 Regular Board Meeting 
July 6, 2021, Organizational Meeting for 2021-2022  

  • Additional work sessions or special meetings may be held on focused topics, as needed, throughout the year.   
  • Executive Sessions are not open to the public and the Board takes no action.   
  • The public will be notified of any change in location, time or dates.

 

Community Forums:
Saturday, October 17, 2020, 9:00 am-11:00 am, via Zoom Webinar 
Tuesday, March 23,  2021, after Budget Work Session Meeting which begins at 7:00 PM
(approximate start time of Community Forum 8:00 PM) 

2020-2021 Board School Visitation Schedule - Dates TBD
DATE BUILDING TIME
 January 29th NORTH HIGH and AIM 8:15 AM
 January 29th CASEY MIDDLE 10:00 AM
 March 19th FOREST ELEMENTARY 8:00 AM
 March 19th MILL MIDDLE 9:15 AM
 April 23rd TRANSIT MIDDLE 8:15 AM
 April 23rd EAST HIGH 10:00 AM
 TBD MAPLE EAST ELEMENTARY TBD
 TBD HEIM MIDDLE TBD
 TBD HEIM ELEMENTARY TBD
 TBD COUNTRY PARKWAY ELEMENTARY TBD
 TBD DODGE ELEMENTARY TBD
 TBD MAPLE WEST ELEMENTARY TBD
 TBD SOUTH HIGH TBD
 TBD DISTRICT OFFICE TBD