April 21st, 2026 Board of Education Meeting

The Frontier Central School District Board of Education held a meeting on April 21, 2026, which included discussions on the upcoming instructional calendar, budget proposals, and capital improvement projects. The board approved the adoption of the traditional Erie 1 BOCES calendar for the 2026 school year. Budget discussions highlighted a proposed budget of approximately $116.3 million for the next fiscal year, with ongoing considerations for state aid and foundation aid. Several propositions were presented for voter approval, including authorization to increase the SOAR capital project expenditure limit from $70 million to $75 million, funding for the purchase of three new buses along with GPS and fleet upgrades, and a proposal to reduce the governing board from seven to five members. The board also approved a contract with Bison Elevator Service to modernize an elevator at the high school for about $220,970. Additionally, the board authorized participation in a financing program through the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York for capital projects. Updates on the electric bus initiative were provided, noting challenges with current electric bus range and infrastructure costs. Several personnel appointments, resignations, and retirements were approved, along with policy adoptions and votes for BOCES board members. The meeting also recognized top students and discussed ongoing safety and facility projects.