March 24, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting (Budget Work Session)

The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education held a special budget work session on March 24, 2026, focusing primarily on the development and approval of the 2026-27 school budget. Key procurement-related discussions included the finalization of the BOCES budget, which increased by $639,853 largely due to higher costs, and the identification of over $4.2 million in program reductions to help balance the budget. The preliminary expense budget was set at $248,168,844, reflecting a 2.24% increase, which remains below the New York State CPI of 2.63%, demonstrating fiscal responsibility. The board also discussed the tax levy, projected at $153,072,576 with an estimated tax increase impact on homeowners, and confirmed that the budget stays within the tax cap. The session included approval of agreements related to Chromebooks and athletic camp leases. The board scheduled upcoming budget approval and voting dates and emphasized the need to monitor utility and transportation costs, including the impact of transitioning to zero-emission buses. No new capital projects or vendor selections were detailed beyond these budgetary allocations and contract approvals.