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Aug 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Gowanda Central School District Board Of Education Regular Meeting
The board meeting covered a wide range of operational and personnel items. Key actions included the approval of student transportation bids, a district-wide safety plan, various student family handbooks, and multiple transfers of funds between reserve funds and the general fund. Personnel actions involved approvals of resignations, retirements, and new appointments for teaching assistants, substitute teachers, and food service staff. The board also reviewed student activity fund reports and discussed upcoming presentations regarding electric buses, conference attendance, and resource officer contracts.
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Gowanda Central School District Annual Meeting Budget Vote And Candidate Election
The meeting encompassed the annual budget vote and the election of board members. Voters approved the 2026-2027 basic budget of $40,655,630. Additionally, propositions were passed regarding the purchase of four school buses using the Vehicle Purchase Reserve Fund, the establishment of a 2026 Capital Improvements Reserve Fund, and an increase in the annual appropriation for the Gowanda Free Library. The election results for the board member seats confirmed the selection of Zachary C. Nobles and Aimee Gernatt as the winners for the two open positions.
May 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board Of Education Public Budget Hearing
The board conducted a public budget hearing covering the district's fiscal health, funding architecture, and economic realities. Key presentation topics included the justification for reserve funds, the return on investment of prudent strategic saving, and an overview of the proposed budget of $40,655,630 for the 2026-2027 academic year with a 1.2% tax levy. Additional discussions addressed tax bill breakdowns, strategic fleet management regarding electric vehicles, and information regarding upcoming ballot propositions and board member elections.
May 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Gowanda Central School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes
The meeting featured presentations on Travel Club trips and the Trap Team state tournament. The Board accepted several donations, approved multiple student trips, and authorized the establishment of a new scholarship. Decisions were made to abolish specific internal suspension aide positions, award a transportation services bid, and approve a joint agreement for a capital project. A capital outlay project for elementary school upgrades was authorized as a Type II action. Personnel actions included various appointments for teaching and summer school roles, as well as the acceptance of several retirements and resignations. The Board conducted a review of financial reports, updated facility use fee schedules, and approved a policy audit. An executive session was held to discuss collective negotiations and employment history.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
