Gates Chili BOE: Regular Business Meeting 8.11.26

The Gates Chili Central School District Board of Education held a regular business meeting on August 11, 2026. Key procurement-related actions included the unanimous approval of the 2025 capital improvement project phase 1B contract with TME Excavating for $520,000 as the responsible low bidder for general trades and excavation work. Additionally, the board approved Wam Smith and Brown PC as the internal audit services provider for 2027 through 2031. Other agenda items included approval of the district's capital outlay project and the code of conduct. Personnel updates were also discussed, including the resignation of a board member and the appointment of an interim staff member. The meeting emphasized strategic goals for the upcoming school year and recognized staff achievements, but the primary procurement focus was on capital improvement contracting and audit services.