Board of Education Organizational Meeting

The Watertown City School District Board of Education held its organizational meeting on July 8, 2026. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of food service bids for the 2026-27 school year, although only two bids were received. The board also approved payments of dues to educational associations and accepted several donations supporting district programs. Additionally, the board adopted the district's updated code of conduct, which notably incorporated policies on AI use by students, and approved the districtwide safety plan, highlighting investments in upgraded camera systems, weapons detection, and communication technologies as part of ongoing capital projects. Personnel appointments, including administrative and coaching positions, were confirmed, and the superintendent's contract was renewed for five years. The meeting also addressed health and welfare service contracts and emergency preparedness agreements. Overall, the meeting focused on policy updates, safety enhancements, personnel decisions, and routine procurement approvals to support district operations and student services.