Watertown School Board Meeting | 5:30 PM | 9/14/26

The Watertown School Board meeting held on September 14, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The board reviewed and approved financial reports, contract recommendations, and addendums for faculty and staff. They authorized acceptance of bids for healthcare simulation equipment totaling approximately $209,000, funded through Perkins and South Dakota equipment funds. The board also approved the purchase of a 1965 Cessna Skyhawk 172 airplane using funds from a prior sale, as well as a lease agreement for a Cessna 172 airplane at $60 per hour. Additionally, low-cost equipment lease agreements were approved to support the heavy equipment operator program. The board approved contracts for audit services and speech therapy services, and authorized payment for the airplane purchase and training aids totaling $138,000. Policy reviews and updates were conducted, and open enrollment requests were approved. The meeting also featured presentations on student achievements and program updates, including the Aero TV student broadcasting program and summer school revamp. No further action was taken after moving into executive session.