Board of Education Meeting

The Watertown City School District Board of Education held a meeting on September 3, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key topics included updates on a $10 million capital project, specifically the replacement of the Martin High School pool boiler as the next capital outlay project. The board also discussed internal audit selections and a $300,000 funding shortfall related to state-approved PK funding, which required a transfer approval. Consent agenda items were approved, including personnel appointments, educational field trips, and acceptance of a donation of popcorn for a community event. The board approved settlement agreements related to pending litigation. Additionally, the meeting addressed operational policies such as the new backpack rule at the high school, which impacts student locker use and cell phone storage, reflecting compliance with state law. Public comments focused on concerns about locker reliability and the impact of the backpack policy on students. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of community events and preparations for the new school year.