Clarence Schools Board of Education Meeting - March 16th, 2026

The Clarence Central School District Board of Education held a meeting on March 16, 2026, focusing extensively on budget planning and educational programming for the upcoming school year. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a bus vehicle proposition valued at $994,888, and budget updates highlighting anticipated expenditures and revenues. The board reviewed staffing needs, including the addition of a full-time classroom teacher and teacher aide, and discussed increases in student support services and athletic budgets. They also addressed the need to make nursing staff salaries more competitive to attract and retain skilled personnel. The board approved motions related to personnel appointments, resignations, and salary adjustments, as well as extracurricular club funding. Additionally, the board approved resolutions for election inspectors and internal controls audits. The meeting emphasized maintaining academic programs while being fiscally responsible, with a recommendation to proceed with a tax levy at the state-mandated cap of 3.64%.