March 17th, 2026 Board of Education Meeting

The Frontier Central School District Board of Education held a meeting on March 17, 2026, where key procurement and budget matters were discussed in preparation for the upcoming fiscal year. The board reviewed the district's facilities and grounds maintenance operations, including fleet updates and turf field upkeep. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the 2026-2027 budget presentation, highlighting a proposed total expenditure budget of approximately $116.3 million. The board discussed three budget propositions: the general budget approval, authorization to increase the maximum cost and use reserve funds for the 2021 capital improvements project (notably the S.O.R.E. project), and the purchase of new school buses with an estimated cost of $977,646. The capital improvements project proposition sought voter approval to access $5.2 million in reserves to complete the project without additional tax increases. The bus purchase proposition included plans to replace aging wheelchair-accessible buses and upgrade the fleet, with anticipated state transportation aid offsetting costs. The board also approved motions related to personnel appointments and collective bargaining agreements. Additionally, the meeting covered internal audit reports on capital projects, food service, and transportation, with recommendations to review spare vehicle inventory annually. The board set legal notices for the budget vote scheduled for May 19, 2026, and discussed ongoing efforts to align school calendars and address staffing challenges.