Watertown School Board Meeting | 5:30 PM | 7/13/26

The Watertown School Board meeting held on July 13, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions primarily focused on the Lake Area Technical College (LATC) programs and district operations. The board approved a $602,000 payment to Johnson Controls for air conditioning projects at Lincoln and Jefferson schools. They also approved a facility lease agreement with Capital City Campus for nursing cohort space and authorized the purchase of an airplane for the professional fixed-wing pilot program with a budget of $125,000, funded by the sale of old aircraft. Additionally, the board accepted a state-contracted furniture bid from Office Peeps for $90,487 to supply classroom furniture for the high school. Surplus resolutions were passed for various items including school buses and equipment, with plans to use the Purple Wave platform for sales. The 2026-2027 budget and levy resolution were approved, along with personnel contracts, resignations, and education stipend requests. Policy updates and first and second readings were conducted, but no changes were made to previously discussed policies. The meeting also addressed designations for official financial depositories, school newspaper, legal counsel, and federal/state coordinators. Public input was received regarding transportation changes affecting open-enrolled students and the Boys and Girls Club. Overall, the meeting involved multiple procurement approvals and budgetary decisions supporting educational programs and facilities.