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The board voted to reject two apparent low bids — one for site work and one for plumbing — after finding the bidders had not properly filled out required alternates in their submissions. The board then approved a slate of contractors that returned the lowest responsive bids and awarded the capital construction contracts as recommended in district staff backup materials.

The board also approved a five‑year lease arranged through BOCES to replace and standardize the district’s security cameras and integrated clock system. District staff told the board the BOCES lease spreads the upfront cost over five years, brings state aid on interest costs and places equipment ownership and routine maintenance under the BOCES arrangement.

Board members reauthorized the district’s prior position on pilot arrangements for alternative energy. The updated resolution incorporates recent technical changes to state law and explicitly covers additional technologies (for example hydroelectric and fuel‑cell technologies) added in the statutory update. Board members said the resolution preserves the district’s ability to negotiate terms if a company seeks a payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes (PILOT) or similar arrangement.

The board approved routine business items including the treasurer’s report for January and the legal notice and voting hours for the annual budget vote, scheduled for May 20 at Webster Schroeder High School from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Board members also approved the second reading of the 2025–26 school calendar and moved a proposed new policy (33‑11, disclosure of employee disciplinary records under FOIL) from first to second reading.

Votes were taken by voice and recorded as “Aye.” Where moves and seconds were put on the record, they were reflected in the minutes; specific roll‑call tallies were not recorded in the public transcript.

Votes at a glance

- Instruction report approved — Moved by Linda (board member), seconded by Carol (board member); outcome: approved (voice vote: “Aye”).
- Treasurer’s report (January 25) approved — Mover and seconder noted in minutes; outcome: approved (voice vote: “Aye”).
- Resolution 1: Reject nonresponsive bid for site work (capital construction) — Moved by David (board member), seconded by Jeff (board member); outcome: approved.
- Resolution 2: Reject nonresponsive bid for plumbing (capital construction) — Moved by Carol (board member), seconded by Linda (board member); outcome: approved.
- Resolution 3: Award contracts for capital construction project (final slate of contractors) — Moved by David (board member), seconded by Maria (board member); outcome: approved.
- Updated energy pilot resolution (covers additional alternative energy technologies) — Moved and seconded on the record; outcome: approved.
- BOCES lease for security cameras and clocks (five‑year arrangement) — Motion made and seconded; outcome: approved. District staff said BOCES will hold equipment and handle maintenance; the lease spreads payments and produces state aid on interest.
- Legal notice for annual election and budget vote (publication in Webster Herald) — Moved by Carol, seconded by Linda; outcome: approved.
- Resolution establishing hours of annual district meeting (May 20, 6 a.m.–9 p.m., Webster Schroeder HS) — Moved by Jeff, seconded by Maria; outcome: approved.
- First reading of new policy 33‑11 (disclosure of employee disciplinary records under FOIL) — Moved by Linda, seconded by Dave; outcome: moved to second reading.
- Second reading and approval of the 2025–26 school calendar — Moved by Dave, seconded by Carol; outcome: approved.
- Consent agenda (standard personnel, business and routine items) — Moved by Maria, seconded by Linda; outcome: approved.
- Motion to adjourn — Moved by Carol, seconded by Jeff; outcome: approved.

Why this matters

The contract awards clear the way for planned capital projects the district budgeted for, while the rejection of two low bids on technical grounds underscores the importance of strict compliance with bidding procedures. The BOCES lease is intended to modernize safety and operations technology while smoothing district cash flow and leveraging state aid.

What board members emphasized

Board members and staff emphasized the technical nature of the bid rejections (missing or improperly completed alternates), the financial logic of the BOCES lease (upfront replacement with payments spread over five years and state aid on interest), and the legal/administrative necessity of updating the district’s earlier energy pilot policy to match changes in state law.

The board did not identify any dissenting votes in the public transcript; actions were recorded as approved by voice vote.

Ending

District leaders said staff will proceed with contract execution and the camera replacement plan under the BOCES lease. The board will continue budget and policy work at upcoming workshops leading to the May 20 budget vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 11, 2025 BOE","oneSentenceSummary","At its March meeting, the Webster Central School District Board of Education approved a package of facilities and administrative actions including award of capital construction contracts and a five‑year BOCES lease to replace security cameras after rejecting two low bids as nonresponsive.","taxTitle","WEBSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",38368,"location","New York","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6278943,"Plank North fourth‑graders run a student‑led post office to build leadership and community",452,1152000,1604000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2628250-10588b4a4b8f6039de5a56f102f49314&start=1152&end=1604","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2628250-10588b4a4b8f6039de5a56f102f49314/thumbnail_1152000.jpg","/articles/6278943/New-York/Plank-North-fourthgraders-run-a-studentled-post-office-to-build-leadership-and-community","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6278943-bd608dd5c2b4a7614d7be27037992001/orig.mp4?Expires=1770972169&Signature=UntjW0shOuOk9rOy~yBQosL5shkWYsvbZVdjxGXkH01lijEl9t9rNuMpvvBmzsjG1xH0ID75omDBNVhypBefDSmHC22uGHxQBrK4m9Ju8l~UZZ05upWfDnQmBsUr5HshsBjq8ZKQ6S1xSSCVdBA1M3Y0MiS1vayQJ2ftsm0n9AidxK6b0x~tRuen6W4M9MyXj857PCRdzxDTtSCcEZM7x48X-sbGt85GkOcz1gX1g930n9moIOI5gkA6NTRF-tADBrrtb3dGoQyh8GuAclrHjRurEvU9VbClKGo3uYzavLuTvMn8edyU53j3scTwoI5DN~Gpf9Fy7wGDE5OrG-qcjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Plank North Elementary presented details of a student‑run school postal program called the Pioneer Express Post Office during the board meeting, describing how the activity gives fourth‑graders rotating leadership roles and strengthens school connections.

Principal Craig Bodenstein introduced the presentation and students Andrea and Raylan explained the application and interview process and the five post office jobs. Andrea said she completed a written application and an interview and was named postmaster; Raylan summarized the five roles: postmaster (unlocks the mailbox, collects and counts mail), facer‑canceler (orients and stamps mail), Nixie clerk (checks format and stamps return‑to‑sender when necessary), sorter (places mail into labeled classroom slots), and carrier (delivers mail to classroom mailboxes).

Bodenstein said 58 fourth‑grade students applied and are serving on the post office in rotating monthly slots across four fourth‑grade sections; the current postmasters are training the next classes to “pay it forward.” The program includes student‑designed stationery and a stamp design contest led by the building art teacher. Staff named as instrumental in operating the program included Mrs. Promizano, Mrs. Cavaliere, Mr. Darling, Miss King and Mr. Gorski.

Why this matters

The Pioneer Express program offers a concrete leadership experience for elementary students, teaches workplace routines and builds peer connections across grade groups and school wings. Staff said the one‑month rotation allows many students to participate and provides a training model for future cohorts.

Ending

Principal Bodenstein said the program continues to train new fourth‑grade cohorts and shows how building-level extracurricular systems can teach responsibility and community norms.","Plank North principal and students described a student‑run \"Pioneer Express\" post office at the elementary school that gives fourth‑graders rotating leadership roles — 58 students currently participate across four class sections.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6278948,"Students showcase fine arts work; Community Arts Day moves to May with monarch theme and expanded vendors",806,2670000,3476000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2628250-10588b4a4b8f6039de5a56f102f49314&start=2670&end=3476","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2628250-10588b4a4b8f6039de5a56f102f49314/thumbnail_2670000.jpg","/articles/6278948/New-York/Students-showcase-fine-arts-work-Community-Arts-Day-moves-to-May-with-monarch-theme-and-expanded-vendors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6278948-38d0d6b2eb5951b420647f1b576af594/orig.mp4?Expires=1770972169&Signature=PeTemeVcEV6z3qSoANaC9Dk9azyQuX2rBS4pYnC3A8CxfuygwmrNsIhWznFJkGzFhVGHvb3vRxYxzlI97prdUPuLhFVHgV1WSHA7zHWKVmkcYUC~BllkqUayY6ilGWPgpiAsvCwwAQ9SrjK8la-jRFe6SSsBkzT80nBvRcsnsaZ34WRFS9h1MQm~aCgC343zEUBHz5ORy0KWB20tj8IqGvN6CYhPj0Yod4KuWgit9WXnUPAVIdWgy5fi15SHX8xMJTC~uUmwfLejbV3lXYXELUtmky-W5ga6cFyCTyU43BKHgR4h02gao~5ibxsF4Qyt3pt5TRE~Tbw7ieNPy97d9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Webster Central School District fine arts staff and student representatives used the board meeting to showcase recent student achievements and to outline plans for Community Arts Day, a long‑running district arts festival now scheduled for May.

Michael Roller, the district fine arts director, reported that hundreds of students auditioned for county, regional and state honor ensembles this year and that art submissions won multiple awards in the regional Scholastic Art Competition. He said the district hosts more than 100 events annually to display student art and music.

Two students and three student officers also described what arts literacy means to them. Claudia Benitez, a junior at Webster Schroeder High School, said, “Being literate in the fine arts means seeing the world differently.” Kaylee, a junior at Webster Thomas representing Tri‑M Music Honor Society, said arts classes build “creativity, problem solving, teamwork, and communication.” Cassie Spencer, a senior at Webster Thomas, described art as a way to show emotions when “words just don't cut it.” Natalia Perez, a junior at Webster Schroeder, said the arts offer “a window into other people's lives” and help students “see things from different perspectives.”

Community Arts Day co‑chairs Stacy Peters and Amy Shaver spoke about plans for the May event. They said organizers moved the date to the weekend of Mother’s Day so the weather and outdoor courtyards at Webster Schroeder can be used; that the 2025 theme will include monarch butterflies and STEM connections related to monarch habitat; and that this year’s event had already attracted 26 craft vendors, 15 exhibitors and several sponsors. Organizers also said they plan to reintroduce a carnival, expand plant sales (including milkweed related to monarch conservation), add short vendor demonstrations and include theater presentations from Webster Theater.

Stacy Peters and Amy Shaver credited long‑time volunteer Jenny Herrenko and a large volunteer corps for sustaining Community Arts Day since the program began in 1976. Peters said the event requires about 16 subcommittees and 11 building representatives and typically mobilizes more than 200 volunteers to run displays, performances and logistics.

Why this matters

Community Arts Day is the district’s primary public showcase of student visual and performing arts. Moving the event to May and expanding vendors and demonstrations aims to increase family attendance and broaden fundraising and community engagement opportunities.

Ending

Organizers said they will send schools outreach kits about the monarch theme and collect student artwork for large‑scale displays at the May festival. They encouraged families and community groups to register as vendors or volunteers through the district’s posted sign‑up materials.","Fine arts staff presented student achievements and community arts organizers outlined plans to move Community Arts Day to May, add vendors and a monarch‑butterfly theme, and expand demonstrations and plant sales.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves capital contracts, BOCES camera lease and updated energy pilot resolution; rejects two nonresponsive bids

Plank North fourth‑graders run a student‑led post office to build leadership and community

Students showcase fine arts work; Community Arts Day moves to May with monarch theme and expanded vendors