Watertown School Board Meeting | 5:30 PM | 3/9/26

The Watertown School Board meeting held on March 9, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The board approved surplus resolutions for outdated equipment, including a robotic system welder, and authorized purchases such as a heavy equipment operator motor grader for $97,530 and a nursing anatomy table for $105,390, both funded through the FY26 budget and federal grants. They also approved a five-year print management agreement with A&B Business Incorporated to replace 60 printers and streamline toner supplies, as well as a Sourcewell cooperative bid for playground equipment at Mallett Elementary valued at $71,430, funded from the FY26-27 capital outlay fund. Additionally, the board approved change order number eight for the Archway complex, increasing the contract by $1,156 to a total of $20,688,967. The meeting included budget and financial report reviews, personnel actions including resignations and contract approvals, and policy readings. The board also received a positive audit report for fiscal year 2024-2025, highlighting strong financial management and federal fund oversight. No new policy changes affecting procurement were adopted, but several policies were reviewed and approved on first and second readings.