Watertown School Board Meeting | 5:30 PM | 6/8/26

The Watertown School District 14-4 held a school board meeting on June 8, 2026, which included extensive discussions on procurement and budget matters. Key procurement actions included approval to bid for a Cessna 172 airplane to support the fixed wing pilot program, purchase of trauma mannequins for the surgical technology program funded by grants, awarding a construction contract to Grey Construction for the Ag Commodity Risk Management Lab at $232,000, and approval of furniture and instructional technology purchases for the same lab funded by the CHS Foundation grant. The board also approved direct purchase of airplane engines for $160,000, custodial cleaning service contracts at $64,716, and surplus property resolutions. Additionally, two land lease agreements were approved to support heavy equipment operator and commercial driver's license training programs. The meeting covered contract approvals for speech and occupational therapy services totaling approximately $826,000, and a supplemental budget increase of $2.2 million to align with accounting standards and operational needs. Policy updates related to food service management, tobacco-free district, grading, and student safety were reviewed, with some policies approved. The board also discussed the child nutrition procurement plan and approved various personnel contracts and stipends. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on procurement approvals for educational equipment, facilities, and services, alongside budget adjustments and policy updates.