Board of Education Meeting 5/6/2026

The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Board of Education held a meeting on May 6, 2026, which included recognition of outstanding students and an annual budget hearing. The budget presentation detailed the district's revenue sources, including foundation aid with a proposed 1% increase, various expense-based aids, and the tax cap calculation. The district's expenditure budget was approximately $96.5 million with projected revenues around $89.3 million, leaving a gap to be covered by reserves. The board discussed the use of multiple restricted reserves for capital improvements, transportation (bus purchases), technology replacement, and employee benefits, emphasizing prudent fiscal management to maintain low fiscal stress scores and favorable borrowing conditions. The board also approved personnel appointments, including a new technology teacher and an executive assistant to the superintendent. No new capital projects were reported, but a tentative ribbon-cutting event was mentioned. The meeting concluded with committee reports and public engagement activities, including a wellness fair and environmental project involving tree planting. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were detailed in the transcript.