Clarence Schools Board of Education Meeting - April 21st, 2026

The Clarence Central School District Board of Education held a meeting on April 21, 2026, focusing primarily on budget discussions and personnel matters. The board reviewed and approved the 2026-2027 administrative budget for the district's BOCES services totaling $4,255,646, and discussed the overall school budget with a 1.9% increase, projecting a 3.64% tax levy increase at the tax cap. The budget presentation highlighted revenue sources, expenditure projections, and staffing needs, including the addition of three teaching positions. The board also approved an energy performance contract and an instructional purchase agreement for one-on-one devices through BOCES, which are aidable expenses. Personnel actions included approvals of leaves, appointments, retirements, and a settlement agreement with a former employee. Additionally, the board approved recommended special education services for 268 students and a field trip for the high school choral department. No new state budget information was available, and the board emphasized ongoing communication with the community ahead of the May budget vote.