Watertown School Board Meeting | 5:30 PM | 12/8/25

The Watertown School Board meeting held on December 8, 2025, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved financial reports showing stable fund balances and expenditures aligned with budget expectations. Key procurement actions included approval of an office lease agreement at Southeast Technical College for $15,000 for 2026, authorization to purchase a CNC fiber laser cutting table funded through FY26 Perkins funding with a budget of $225,000 but coming in significantly under budget, and approval of architectural services for a trade center and site improvements totaling $84,750. The board also approved declaring surplus welding equipment for sale. Additionally, a supplemental budget resolution was passed, allocating funds for attendance grants, special education staffing, and Lake Area Technical College equipment and renovations, including a $567,000 state equipment grant. Policy approvals related to transportation and insurance were also conducted. The meeting featured updates on scholarships, personnel changes, and early childhood education programs but focused primarily on contract approvals, budget allocations, and capital improvement planning.