WCSD Board of Education Meeting | 4.13.2026

The WCSD Board of Education meeting held on April 13, 2026, focused primarily on the approval and discussion of the 2026-2027 school district budget and related propositions. The proposed budget totals approximately $336.9 million, emphasizing academic programs, safety, mental health, and career and technical education, while remaining under the state tax cap with a 2.59% levy increase. The board also discussed a transportation vehicle purchase proposition just under $3 million to replace aging gasoline and diesel vehicles and add new ones, noting concerns about the state mandate to transition to electric vehicles by 2035 due to high costs and infrastructure needs. The board unanimously approved the budget and related propositions. Additionally, the board approved a Smart Schools Investment Plan allocating $584,960 for new fire alarm security systems. Other agenda items included approval for board member attendance at a policy workshop on artificial intelligence and updates on professional learning plans. No layoffs were proposed in the recommended budget, but a contingency budget could require up to 73 personnel reductions if the budget fails. The meeting also featured presentations from the John Jay High School Science Olympiad team and various community and student announcements.