Board of Education Meeting 4/15/2026

The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Board of Education held a meeting on April 15, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and approving the upcoming fiscal year's budget. The board discussed the proposed budget which includes a 1% increase in foundation aid from the state, with a total budget recommendation of approximately $9.6 million. They reviewed the tax levy cap of 2.14%, with a consensus to set the levy at this cap to avoid long-term fiscal stress. The board also discussed the use of various reserves, including transportation, technology, and employee benefits reserves, to offset expenditures without increasing taxes significantly. Additionally, capital projects such as playground improvements were briefly mentioned. The board approved several procurement-related policies, including Policy 5413 on procurement under federal awards. The budget was ultimately approved by majority vote, setting the tax levy at the 2.14% cap. No new contracts or vendor selections were detailed, but the discussion emphasized maintaining strong reserves to support future capital and operational needs without large tax increases.