2022 Williamsville Central School District Board of Education Candidate Checklist
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2022 Williamsville Central School District Board of Education Candidate Checklist
Date:
Name:
Address:
Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone:
Email Address:
I have received a petition packet to be a candidate for the board of Education and swear the following to be true:
1. I am able to read and write.
2. I am a qualified voter of the Williamsville Central School District including:
(a) A citizen of the United States. (b) 18 years of age or older.
3. A resident of the school district at least one year prior to election. You must have moved into the School District on
or before May 17, 2021. (New York State Education Law 2012 and 2102.)
4. I am not an employee of the Williamsville Central School District.
5. I do not hold another, incompatible public office.
6. I am not a family member of another Board member.
7. I have not been removed from a School District office in the District within one year.
The following information has been given to me:
1. 2022 Procedure and Timeline for Vote.
2. Statement of Affirmation/Campaigning Reminder.
3. Petition sheets. All signatures on my petition must be legible. 84 (2% of 4,210 - the total voters at the 2021 Annual
District Vote) signatures are required, however, extra signatures are advisable in the event any are disqualified. All
signatures must be from qualified voters who reside in the Williamsville School district. Petitions are due in the District
Office-District Clerk, by 5:00 pm on Monday, April 18, 2022.
4. Biographical sketch to be completed and returned to the District Clerk by Monday, April 18, 2022.
5. First Expense Statement is due Monday, April 18, 2022 (Lynn Carey, District Clerk is a Notary)
6. Drawing for ballot position will be held at 5:30 pm, Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in the District Office Board Room, 105
Casey Road, E. Amherst, NY 14051. Your attendance is optional.
7. PTSA Council Candidates Night will be held in May 11, 2022 (time TBD).
8. Second Expense Statement is due Thursday, May 12, 2022.
9. Final Expense Statement is due Monday, June 6, 2022 and Final Short Form to Report Expenditures of $500 or Less.
10. Information regarding posting of signs from the Town of Amherst.
11. Map outlining the the school district.
12. Williamsville Central School District Policies: 1110, 1120, 1210 and 1220.
13. Vote Day Sign Placement - Please be advised: Candidate signs may be placed at the polling site 100 feet beyond the
poll entrance on the day of the district vote only and must be removed the day following the vote. (Policy 1210)
14. Copies of various current school district publications.
Signature:
2022 Procedure and Timeline for Election of School Board Members
February 1 - April 18 Candidate packets (WCSD information and blank petition forms) will be available to interested persons.
Packets may be picked up from the District Clerk at the school district offices (105 Casey Road), or
downloaded from the website:
https://www.williamsvillek12.org/aboutus/board_of_education/board_candidate_information.php
Upon prior request, packets will also be available before and after meetings of the Board of Education
during this time period. There will be a limit of one packet per person. Information about eligibility
requirements for school board candidates and election procedures will also be available on the district
website.
February 1 - April 18 Completed petitions must be delivered to the office of the District Clerk, accompanied by a signed statement
from the candidate indicating that she or he (1) meets the qualifications for serving on the school board and
(2) has received information regarding nomination, campaigning and election procedures. The Clerk will
keep a list of petitions received and provide the list to the Board in a weekly report.
Candidates who wish to provide additional information about themselves are encouraged to complete the
brief biographical sketch sent out by the District clerk and participate in the PTSA Council Candidates
Night. PTSA Council Candidates Night will occur on May 11, 2022 time TBD.
By April 18 at 5:00 PM Petitions from qualified candidates which contain 84 valid signatures must be received by the District Clerk
no later than 5:00 PM at District Offices, 105 Casey Road, P.O. Box 5000, E. Amherst, NY 14051-5000.
First Expense Statement - must be submitted to the District Clerk on or before the thirtieth day preceding
the election to which it relates, for all expenditures and contributions totaling more than $500. (Education
Law Section 1529.)
April 19 at 5:30 PM A public drawing for ballot position will be held at the District Office Board Room, 105 Casey Road,
E. Amherst, NY 14051. Candidates are invited, however, not required to attend.
May 11 Time TBD Candidates Night is sponsored by the PTSA Council for the benefit of the public. Candidates are invited, to
attend on May 11, 2022.
Location: District Office Board Room, 105 Casey Road, E. Amherst, NY 14051.
May 12 Second Expense Statement - must be submitted to the District Clerk. (Five days preceding election.)
May 17 Election Day - 7:00 AM until 9:00 PM, North High School, Gymnasium, 1595 Hopkins Road, Williamsville,
NY 14221.
June 6 Final Expense Statement - must be submitted to the District Clerk. (Twenty days after the election.)
105 Casey Road, P.O. Box 5000, East Amherst, NY 14051-5000
Phone: 716-626-8092 Fax: 716-626-8095
www.williamsvillek12.org
Statement of Affirmation and Campaigning
To the Clerk of Williamsville Central School District of the towns of Amherst, Cheektowaga, and Clarence,
Erie County, New York;
Qualifications for candidate for Member of the Board of Education:
1. Be able to read and write.
2. Be a qualified voter of the school district including:
(a) a citizen of the United States (b) 18 years of age or older
3. A resident of the School District at least one year prior to election. (You must have moved into the School
District on or before May 17, 2021 - New York State Education Law 2012 and 2102.)
Statement of Affirmation
“I affirm that I do meet the qualifications for such position as set forth in New York State Education Law and
By-Laws of the District.” Your name will appear on the ballot exactly as you print it here.
(If you prefer Dr., Esq., etc., included on ballot, please include here.)
Name (please print):
Signature: Date:
*Campaigning Reminder*
Campaigning is not allowed inside school buildings during school hours including board visitations to schools. Such
actions are permitted inside school buildings prior to and after events outside the room an event is being held.
The principal or person in charge of an event may request that the action cease if they feel it is a disruption to the event
being held.
Campaigning outside of the building, on school grounds, must not be disruptive or considered a safety issue.
Thank you.
Lynn Carey, District Clerk, Williamsville Central School District
To the Clerk of the Williamsville Central School District of the Towns of Amherst, Cheektowaga, and Clarence, Erie County, NY;
We the undersigned qualified voters of the Williamsville Central School District of the Towns of Amherst, Cheektowaga, and
Clarence, Erie County, hereby nominate;
Residing at:
In said District, as a candidate for the Office of: Member of the Board of Education, for a term of three (3) years. To be filled by
election at the Annual Vote of said School District to be held on May 17, 2022, and set opposite our names our respective places of
residence.
84 (eighty-four) Valid Signatures (must be 18 years of age or older/qualified voters who reside in Williamsville School District) are required.
Please file with: Lynn Carey, District Clerk, 105 Casey Road, P.O. Box 5000, E. Amherst, NY 14051-5000 Phone: 626-8092
Address
No. Date Print Name Signature (you must reside in school district)
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Deadline to file petitions: by Monday, April 18, 2022 at 5:00 PM.2022 Biographical Sketch To: All Candidates for the Office of Member of the Board of Education Please complete this form to enable the Williamsville Central School District to distribute this information to the community as a public service. Please return this brief biographical sketch on or before Monday, April 18th to: LCarey@Williamsvillek12.org. Thank you. Name: Children and School they attend: Occupation: Education: Community Involvement/Other Boards you have served or are currently serving on: Interests/Hobbies: Short Quote or Philosophy: Reasons for seeking election or re-election: (Please limit to 75 words.)
FIRST EXPENSE STATEMENT
Due: Monday, April 18, 2022
Mrs. Lynn Carey, District Clerk
Williamsville Central School District
105 Casey Road
P.O. Box 5000
E. Amherst, NY 14051
Mrs. Lynn Carey:
Pursuant to Education Law 1528-1531, I am submitting my First sworn statement of expenditures for the
expenses incurred while seeking election to Office of Member, Board of Education, Williamsville Central School
District.
My total expenditures to date are .
I have enclosed an itemization of said expenses.
Sincerely,
(Signature)
After signing, please print your name and address below.
Name:
Address:
STATE OF NEW YORK)
COUNTY OF ERIE)
On the day of , 2022, before me came
to me, known to be the individual described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged
that they executed the same.
Notary Public Signature
(stamp)
105 Casey Road, PO Box 5000, East Amherst, NY 14051-5000
Phone: 716-626-8092 Fax: 716-626-8095
www.williamsvillek12.orgFebruary 2022 To: Board of Education Candidates Regarding: Order of Candidates Appearing on the Ballot Section 2032(2)(b) of the State of New York Education Law, states that the names of the candidates appearing on the school district election ballot shall be listed in the order as determined by a drawing by lot. Such drawing shall be conducted by the Clerk of the Board of Education and shall be held the day after the last possible date for candidates to file a petition. Note: Nominating Petitions must be filed in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 30 days prior to the vote. If the deadline falls on a “Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, the filing may be performed on the next succeeding business day” (Gen. Constr. Law §25.a). Deadline will be Monday, April 18, 2022 Eighty-Four (84) or more signatures of qualified voters. This is 2% of total votes cast at the previous election held on May 2021. (2% x 4,210 voters = 84) In compliance with this law, the drawing for order of candidates as appearing on the ballot will be held as follows: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 5:30 pm Williamsville Central School District Office Boardroom 105 Casey Road E. Amherst, NY 14051 As a candidate for the Board of Education, you are welcome to attend this drawing or you may designate, by written proxy, another person to attend. In the event of your absence, the District Clerk shall be authorized to act as proxy. Should you have any questions or need further information regarding this procedure, please call or email: Lynn Carey, District Clerk, 716-626-8092 or LCarey@williamsvillek12.org
SECOND EXPENSE STATEMENT
Due: Thursday, May 12, 2022
Mrs. Lynn Carey, District Clerk
Williamsville Central School District
105 Casey Road
P.O. Box 5000
E. Amherst, NY 14051
Mrs. Lynn Carey:
Pursuant to Education Law 1528-1531, I am submitting my Second sworn statement of expenditures for the
expenses incurred while seeking election to Office of Member, Board of Education, Williamsville Central School District.
My total expenditures to date are .
I have enclosed an itemization of said expenses.
Sincerely,
(Signature)
After signing, please print your name and address below.
Name:
Address:
STATE OF NEW YORK)
COUNTY OF ERIE)
On the day of , 2022, before me came
to me, known to be the individual described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that
they executed the same.
Notary Public Signature
(stamp)
105 Casey Road, PO Box 5000, East Amherst, NY 14051-5000
Phone: 716-626-8092 Fax: 716-626-8095
www.williamsvillek12.orgFINAL EXPENSE STATEMENT
Due: Monday, June 6, 2022
Mrs. Lynn Carey, District Clerk
Williamsville Central School District
105 Casey Road
P.O. Box 5000
E. Amherst, NY 14051
Mrs. Lynn Carey:
Pursuant to Education Law 1528-1531, I am submitting my Final sworn statement of expenditures for the
expenses incurred while seeking election to Office of Member, Board of Education, Williamsville Central School
District, at the May 17, 2022, Annual District Vote.
My total expenditures to date are .
I have enclosed an itemization of said expenses.
Sincerely,
(Signature)
After signing, please print your name and address below.
Name:
Address:
STATE OF NEW YORK)
COUNTY OF ERIE)
On the day of , 2022, before me came
to me, known to be the individual described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that
they executed the same.
Notary Public Signature
(stamp)
105 Casey Road, PO Box 5000, East Amherst, NY 14051-5000
Phone: 716-626-8092 Fax: 716-626-8095
www.williamsvillek12.orgFINAL SHORT FORM TO REPORT $500 OR LESS
Due: Monday, June 6, 2022
Mrs. Lynn Carey, District Clerk
Williamsville Central School District
105 Casey Road
P.O. Box 5000
E. Amherst, NY 14051
Mrs. Lynn Carey:
Pursuant to Education Law 1528-1531, I am submitting my Final sworn statement of expenditures for the
expenses incurred while seeking election to Office of Member, Board of Education, Williamsville Central School
District, at the May 17, 2022, Annual District Vote.
My total expenditures to date are .
I have enclosed an itemization of said expenses.
Sincerely,
(Signature)
After signing, please print your name and address below.
Name:
Address:
STATE OF NEW YORK)
COUNTY OF ERIE)
On the day of , 2022, before me came
to me, known to be the individual described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that
they executed the same.
Notary Public Signature
(stamp)
105 Casey Road, PO Box 5000, East Amherst, NY 14051-5000
Phone: 716-626-8092 Fax: 716-626-8095
www.williamsvillek12.orgTOWN OF AMHERST
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
ERIE COUNTY, NEW YORK
5583 MAIN STREET
WILLIAMSVILLE, NEW YORK 14221
THOMAS C. KETCHUM, P.E.
PHONE: (716) 631-7080 Commissioner of Building
FAX: (716) 631-7192
TO ALL POLITICAL PARTIES, SCHOOL BOARDS, POLITICAL AND SCHOOL BOARD
CANDIDATES:
This notice serves to inform you of the regulations and policy regarding the posting of signs as defined in the Town
of Amherst Zoning Ordinance including but not limited to signs regarding political issues, school board issues,
political or school board candidates.
Sections 7-8-2 and 7-8-3 of the Town of Amherst Zoning Ordinance contain the following prohibitions and
regulations:
• Section 7-8-3(B.) – Political Sign – Definition: A temporary sign that supports or opposes any political
candidate, political issue, political referendum or political party.
Standards: (1) Political signs shall be placed only on private property. (2) Such signs shall not block any
intersection clear sight triangle. (3) Such signs shall be removed within seven days after an election.
(Note: For information regarding the clear sight triangle, see the back page of this notice.)
• Section 7-8-2(I.) – Prohibited Signs – Signs that encroach into the clear sight triangle as described in Section 2-
5-1.
• Section 7-8-2(J.) – Prohibited Signs - Signs in the public right-of-way or on other public property.
For your further information, there are potential penalties for each violation of the zoning ordinance. Those
penalties are as follows:
Section 8-16-1. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION. Any person who violates any provision of this ordinance or
any regulation adopted hereunder is guilty of an offense punishable by a fine not exceeding $350 or
imprisonment for a period not to exceed 6 months, or both; for conviction of a second offense both of which
were committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine not less than $350 nor more than $700 or
imprisonment for a period not to exceed 6 months, or both; and upon a conviction for a third or subsequent
offense all of which were committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine not less than $700 nor
more than $1,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both. Each week's continued
violation shall constitute a separate violation.
Upon consultation with the Town Attorney, I have been informed that it is permissible for the employees of the
Building Department to remove and discard illegal signs from any street right-of-way, public property or the clear
vision triangle on a corner lot. This department will exercise that option as deemed appropriate.
On behalf of the Town of Amherst and in the interest of public safety, I ask for your cooperation in complying with
the policies and regulations contained herein.
Thomas C. Ketchum, P.E.
Commissioner of Building November 15, 2006Clear Vision Triangle
A clear vision triangle is the triangle formed on corner lots between points on the front, side or
rear lot lines 35 feet from the intersection of the right-of-way lines. Within that area no fence,
wall, ornamental gate or portal, bushes, shrubbery or stored material shall be permitted higher
than two feet above the average finished grade of the lot. Trees shall be permitted within the
area only if maintained and trimmed so that no branches or foliage are less than eight feet
above the average finished grade of the lot. No building shall be located within the areas,
except that this restriction shall not apply above the bottom of the second floor nor to columns
of a size required to carry the weight of upper stories.Williamsville Central School District Street Directory https://www.williamsvillek12.org/resources/street_directory.php
Book District Policies
Section 1000 Bylaws
Title School District and Board of Education Legal Status and Authority
Code 1110
Status Active
Last Reviewed November 15, 2021
Prior Revised Dates Original Adoption: July 7, 2009
1110 School District and Board of Education Legal Status and Authority
The Constitution of New York State, as amended in 1894, instructs the Legislature to provide for a system of free common
schools wherein all children of the State may be educated.
The State Legislature has implemented this constitutional mandate through the creation of school districts of various types.
The Williamsville Central School District is governed by the laws set forth for Central School Districts in Education Law
Article 37, and by laws relating to, or affecting, Union Free School Districts as set forth in Education Law Article 35 and
Common School Districts as set forth in Education Law Article 33.
The District constitutes a corporate entity that possesses all the usual powers of a corporation for public purposes, and in
that name may sue and be sued, purchase, hold and sell personal property and real estate, and enter into such obligations
as are authorized by law.
The Constitution of the State of New York places the responsibility for public education on the State Legislature, and directs
the establishment of a State Department of Education for general supervision over the schools and headed by a
Commissioner of Education. The New York State Constitution further provides that local public schools under the general
supervision of the State Education Department shall be maintained, developed and operated by locally elected boards.
Legally, local boards are instruments of the New York State Constitution, the New York Statutes and the regulations of the
State Education Department and its Commissioner.
Board of Education Authority
As a body created under the Education Law of New York State, the Board of Education of the Williamsville Central School
District has full authority, within the limitations of federal and state laws and the Regulations of the Commissioner of
Education and interpretations of them, to carry out the will of the people of its District in matters of education.
In all cases where laws or regulations of the State Commissioner of Education do not provide, permit, or prohibit, the Board
shall consider itself the agent responsible for establishing and appraising educational matters and activities.
Board members have no authority over school affairs as individuals. They have authority only when acting as a body duly
called in session.
Legal New York State Constitution
Education Law Sections 1604, 1701, 1709, 1804, 1805, 2502, 2503 and Articles 33, 35, 37, 51
and 53Book District Policies
Section 1000 Bylaws
Title Board of Education Members: Qualifications, Numbers and Terms of Office
Code 1120
Status Active
Last Reviewed November 15, 2021
Prior Revised Dates Original Adoption: July 7, 2009
1120 Board of Education Members: Qualifications, Numbers and Terms of Office
A Board of Education member of the Williamsville Central School District must meet the following
qualifications:
a) A citizen of the United States;
b) Eighteen (18) years of age or older;
c) Able to read and write;
d) A legal resident of the District for a continuous and uninterrupted period of at least one (1) year prior to the
election;
e) Cannot be an employee of the Williamsville Central School District;
f) The only member of their family (that is, cannot be a member of the same household) on the Williamsville Central
School District Board;
g) May not simultaneously hold another incompatible public office, including, but not limited to Superintendent, tax
collector, treasurer or librarian, or an employee of the Board;
h) In central school districts, however, a Board member may be appointed clerk of the Board and of the District; and
i) Must not have been removed from a school district office within one (1) year preceding the date of appointment or
election to the Board.
Number of Members
The Board of Education of the Williamsville Central School District shall consist of nine (9) members elected by the qualified
voters of the District at the annual election as prescribed by law.
Terms of Office
Members of the Board of Education shall serve for three (3) years beginning July 1 following their election and each term
shall expire on the thirtieth (30th) day of June of the third year. The terms of office are staggered so that three members'
full terms expire each year.
Legal Town Law Section 23(1)
Public Officers Law Section 3
Education Law Sections 1602, 1702(1), 1804(1), 1950(9), 2101, 2102, 2103, 2103-a, 2130(1),
2105, and 2502Book District Policies
Section 1000 Bylaws
Title Board of Education Members: Nomination and Election
Code 1210
Status Active
Last Reviewed November 15, 2021
Prior Revised Dates Original Adoption: July 7, 2009
1210 Board of Education Members: Nomination and Election
a) Candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be nominated by a petition directed to the
Clerk of the School District which is signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District, or by two
percent (2%) of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election, whichever is greater. Petitions must
state the residence of each signer, the name and residence of each candidate.
b) The notice of the Annual District Meeting must state that petitions nominating candidates for the Board of
Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District no later than thirty (30) days before the Annual or Special
District Meeting at which the school board election will occur, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
c) Voting will be by machine, and provision shall be made for the election by "write-in-vote" of any candidate not
previously nominated. The position of candidates on ballots shall be determined by lot at a drawing conducted by the
District Clerk on the day after the last filing. Candidates or their proxies may be present for the drawing.
d) The hours of voting shall be as indicated by Board resolution.
e) The candidates receiving the largest number of votes shall be declared elected in accordance with Education Law.
f) At least ten (10) days prior to the election, the Board shall appoint at least two (2) inspectors of election for each
voting machine, and set their salary.
g) The District Clerk shall oversee the election. The Clerk shall give notice immediately to each person declared
elected to the Board, informing them of the election and their term of office.
h) Only qualified voters as determined by Education Law Section 2012 may vote at any District meeting or election.
i) No electioneering will be allowed within one hundred (100) feet of the polling place.
j) When a term of office expires at the end of a school year and the office has become vacant at the time of election,
the person elected to fill the new full term vacancy also fills the remaining days of the previous term, beginning
his/her term of office immediately upon election and the taking and filing of the oath of office.
Legal Education Law Sections 2004, 2012, 2018, 2025, 2029, 2031-a, 2032, 2034, 2105(14), 2121,
2502, 2602, 2608(1) and 2610100 Feet
Book District Policies
Section 1000 Bylaws
Title Reporting of Expenditures and Contributions
Code 1220
Status Active
Last Reviewed November 15, 2021
Prior Revised Dates Original Adoption: July 7, 2009
1220 Reporting of Expenditures and Contributions
Each candidate for the position of member of the Board of Education whose expenses and/or contributions received exceed
five hundred dollars ($500) must file a statement accounting for their campaign expenditures and contributions with the
District Clerk and an additional statement with the Commissioner of Education. In the event the expenses do not exceed
five hundred dollars ($500) and the aggregate amount of all contributions made to the candidate do not exceed five
hundred dollars ($500), then a sworn statement to that effect must only be filed with the District Clerk.
Required contribution statements shall include:
a) The dollar amount and/or fair market value of any receipt, contribution or transfer which is other than money;
b) The name and address of the transferor, contributor or person from whom received;
c) If that transferor, contributor or person is a political committee as defined in Election Law Section 14-100;
d) The name and political unit represented by the committee;
e) The date of receipt;
f) The dollar amount of every expenditure;
g) The name and address of the person to whom the expenditure was made, or the name of and political unit
represented by the committee to which it was made; and
h) The date of the expenditure.
The times for filing the statements are as follows:
a) The first statement on or before the thirtieth day preceding the election to which it relates;
b) A second statement on or before the fifth day before the election;
c) A third statement within twenty days after the election.
Any contribution or loan in excess of one thousand dollars ($1000) received after the close of the period covered in the last
statement filed before the election (b above) but before the election itself shall be reported within twenty-four (24) hours
after receipt.
All statements must be sworn before a notary public, a commissioner of deeds, a lawyer or a public official authorized by
New York State law to administer oaths.
Legal Election Law Section 14-100(1)
Education Law Sections 1528 and 1529District Information
About the District
For 128 years, education has been a civic priority in Williamsville, NY. Williamsville
Central Schools continue to receive widespread community support for the many academic
and extracurricular programs that prepare our students for lives in a rapidly changing world.
As the largest suburban school district in Western New York, Williamsville CSD
encompasses 40 square miles including portions of the towns of Amherst, Clarence and
Cheektowaga. The school district received its Certificate of Admission on February 9, 1893.
Acting Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Darren J. Brown-Hall
105 Casey Rd., East Amherst, NY 14051-5000
Telephone: 716-626-8000
Fax: 716-626-8089
• 2021-22 enrollment: 9,517 (projected) K-12 students in 13 schools (6 Elementary; 4 Middle; 3 High).
• Williamsville high schools offer 20 different Advanced Placement course opportunities, allowing motivated
students to do college level work while still in high school.
• Williamsville is consistently ranked as one of the top school districts in Western New York by independent sources
that evaluate student performance data annually.
• Board of Education has nine members elected at-large to three-year terms; unpaid position.
• 2021-2022 Budget: $205 millionMission & Beliefs
Mission Statement
The mission of the Williamsville Central School District, a community characterized by
diversity, high expectations and support for learning, is to empower all students
to develop their unique potential and character,
to assume responsibilities of citizenship and leadership and
to thrive in a challenging and rapidly changing global community through the
commitment of our quality staff, working in partnership with students, parents and
community, and utilizing visionary programs in a nurturing environment of mutual
respect and dignity.
Belief Statements
We believe that:
Our highest priority is our students.
Each person has intrinsic value.
Communities and schools are interdependent and are only successful in an ongoing,
mutually responsible partnership.
The opportunity for learning is everywhere.
Learning how to learn is as important as what is learned.
Everyone can learn.
Everyone can experience success.
Continuous improvement of existing skills and acquisition of new skills are essential
for success in a rapidly changing world.
Positive self-esteem enhances learning.
People who think critically and creatively will make better decisions throughout life.
Excellence in our program requires continual evaluation.
Optimism is essential.
Everyone needs a global perspective to thrive in a world of diversity.
Parent and family involvement is essential to successful learning.
People achieve when effort and perseverance toward excellence are encouraged,
supported, and celebrated.2021-2022 Annual Board and District Goals
2021-2022 Board of Education Goals
STUDENT LEARNING and ACHIEVEMENT
The Williamsville Board of Education will promote improved learning and achievement for all students by supporting appropriate policies and resources
based on available data, research, and federal and state guidance.
STUDENT HEALTH and SAFETY
The Williamsville Board of Education will prioritize resources necessary to support the physical, mental, social, and emotional health and safety of
students throughout the 2021-22022 school year.
BOARD, DISTRICT and COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The Williamsville Board of Education will continue to strengthen communication and relationships with the entire school community, including students,
families, administrators, faculty and staff, residents, businesses, legislators, and community agencies.
BUDGET DEVELOPMENT and FISCAL OVERSIGHT
The Williamsville Board of Education will efficiently and responsibly allocate resources in alignment with district educational goals and priorities using
a transparent process that allows for community input and support.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION
The Williamsville Board of Education will encourage and support instructional and leadership practices that foster a safe, welcoming and stigma-free
environment by embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion in social, economic, cultural, linguistic, intellectual, racial, educational, religious backgrounds,
sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression, where all students can experience a sense of belonging and maximum success.
2021-2022 District Goals
DISTRICT
Complete stakeholder meetings with administrators, teachers, parents, and community members to finalize the District Strategic Plan.
Further advance a plan for diversity and multicultural appreciation in our school district in alignment with the New York State Board of
Regents policy on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Continue to enhance communication with all stakeholder groups so that they are accurately informed regarding the District's school
challenges and solutions and give stakeholders a chance to ask meaningful questions.
INSTRUCTION
Further develop and enhance opportunities for student learning, engagement, and innovation.
Work in partnership with stakeholders to plan and implement a successful transition for the 2021-2022 school year.
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION and STUDENT SERVICES
In the coming school year, in order to prevent a spike in the classification rate, it will be important for our teachers and service providers
to monitor and recognize any adverse impact form the COVID-19 Pandemic on individual student learning.
Recognizing that students and staff may be returning back to school with new, individual specific needs, we understand that social
emotional awareness in support of learning is a primary area where continuous support and monitoring is needed. Therefore we plan, with
intention, to provide students, parents and staff with predictable, connected and safe school environments to support the whole child.
Continue to monitor the COVID-19 Pandemic and its implications for school (student attendance, temperature screening, and health
monitoring).
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Enhance our technology network security via the continuation of threat prevention practices, software/hardware tactics, and external threat
assessment programs.
Update and implement the New York State Technology plan per all guidelines and requirements set forth by the New York State Education
Department (NYSED).
HUMAN RESOURCES
Research the costs and methods to effectively develop and implement a plan to convert the records in the HR Department to an
electronic/digital format.
Review and revise methods to evaluate support staff.
Review the hiring practices utilized for CSEA staff members and update the forms related to the hiring process.
NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT OPERATIONS
Capital project oversight on work progress, scheduling and budget performance related to the completion of the 2018 music project and
the start of the 2020 security project.
Financial planning that facilitates the development of a fiscally sound 2022-23 budget that also emphasizes a positive future budget
position for the District when the special COVID related federal funding ends.General Library Item
Name 2021-2022 Board of Education Meeting Dates
Content
BOARD OF EDUCATION CALENDAR 2021-2022
WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
105 Casey Road, P.O. Box 5000, E. Amherst, NY 14051-5000
2021-2022 Board of Education Meetings
Meetings are held on Tuesday (unless otherwise noted) beginning at 7:00 PM, in the District Boardroom
Regular Board meetings may be preceded by an Executive Session beginning at 6:00 PM
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 - Organizational Meeting for 2021-2022
August 10, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting - Issue 2021 Property Tax Warrant - Goal Setting Workshop
September 14, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
October 12, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
October 24-26, 2021 - 102nd ANNUAL NYSSBA Convention & Education Expo, NYC
November 9, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
December 14, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
January 11, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
February 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting - Budget Work Session
March 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting - Repair Reserve Hearing - Budget Forum
March 22, 2022, 7:00 PM - Budget Work Session
April 19, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting and Erie 1 BOCES Budget Adoption and Erie 1 BOCES Board Member Election
(19 component Districts vote on third Tuesday in April annually)
May 5, 2022, Thursday, 6:00 PM - Special Board Meeting & Budget Hearing
***May 17, 2022, Annual District Vote, North High School Gymnasium, 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM***
(vote held annually third Tuesday in May)
May 24, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
June 14, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
July 5, 2022, Tuesday - Organizational Meeting for 2022-2023
(Organizational Meeting held annually first Tuesday in July policy #1620)
Note: Additional Board Work Sessions and Special Board Meetings (as necessary) may be added to the calendar at the discretion
the Board of Education.Williamsville Central School District
FINAL 2021-2022 School Calendar
3-9-21
August/September 2021 August 2021 February 2022
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
16+3 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 September 2021 1 2 3 4 5 15
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1-2 Staff Development Days 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 6 Labor Day 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7 Staff Development Day 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
26 27 28 29 30 8 First Student Day 27 28
16 Fall Recess
March 2022
October 2021 October 2021 S M T W T F S
S M T W T F S 1 Emergency Drill/Early Dismissal 1 2 3 4 5
20 1 2 11 Columbus Day 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 23
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 November 2021 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 11 Veterans Day Observance 27 28 29 30 31
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 25-26 Thanksgiving Recess
31 April 2022
November 2021 December 2021 S M T W T
F S
S M T W T F S 24-31 Winter Recess 1 2
19 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 January 2022 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 Winter Recess 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
28 29 30 25-28 Regents Examination Period
May 2022
December 2021 February 2022 S M T W T F S
S M T W T F S 21 President's Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
17 1 2 3 4 22-25 Mid-Winter Recess 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 21
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 March 2022 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31
26 27 28 29 30 31 April 2022
11-18 Spring Recess
January 2022 June 2022
S M T W T S F May 2022 S M T W T F S
20 1 30 Memorial Day Recess 1 2 3 4 16+1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 June 2022 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 14-17, 21-23 Regents Exams 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 20 Juneteenth Observance 26 27 28 29 30
30 31 23 Last Student Day
First Semester 24 Rating Day Second Semester
95 Faculty Days 24 Last Teacher Day 91 Faculty Days 186
92 Student Days 90 Student Days 182
2021-2022 Calendar Notes
1. With the exception of the Regents examination periods, all blue/green shaded areas including Superintendent's Conference Days and
Staff Development Days: No School for Students K-12.
2. The first semester begins September 8. The second semester begins January 31.
3. Emergency closing days are built into the school calendar. Make up instructional days, if needed, will be used in the following order:
June 20, April 14, 13, 12, 11; February 25, 24, 23, 22.
4. June 10, 17, 23: Half days for K-4 students are contingent upon meeting the minimum 180 day attendance requirement. The 24th
of June is a rating day and no students (K-12) will be in attendance. Last day of student attendance will be June 23rd.Agenda Item Details Meeting Jan 11, 2022 - REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA 7:00 PM Category 14. LIAISON REPORTS Subject A. 2021-2022 PTA/PTSA/Building(s) and Other Meetings - Board Liaison Assignments Type Information Liaison Reports - Please send to Mrs. Carey. Upcoming PTA/PTSA/Building and Other Meetings Green: Report Submitted, Orange: Substitute, Purple/Other: Conflicting Dates with Other Meetings, Change/Canceled Mrs. Bieger - Liaison Assignments PTA Heim Elementary at 6:30 pm September 13th, November 8th, January 10th, March 14th, May 9th, June 13th Heim Elementary Building Events: August 31st Parent Forum PTSA Heim Middle at 7:00 pm September 13th, October 14th, November 8th (change to date from Nov. 4th), January 13th, March 10th, April 21st, May 18th Heim Middle Building Events: September 1st District Shared Decision Making (SDM) October 20th, December 1st Mr. Buscaglia - Liaison Assignments PTA Maple West Elementary School Library at 7:00 PM September 15th, October 19th, November 16th, January 19th, March 16th, April 20th, May 18th, June 14th (Volunteer and Installment) Maple West Elementary Building Events: September 24th - Fall Fest PTSA Mill Middle at 6:30 pm September 13th (CK-B attended), October 18th (CK-B attended), January 31st (change from January 10th), April 4th, June 13th (Volunteer Appreciation Dinner) Mill Middle Building Events: Audit Committee October 12, 2021 at 5:00 pm - District Office Mrs. Kaczmarek-Bogner - Liaison Assignments PTSA South HS at 7:00 pm September 13th, October 4th, November 1st, January 3rd, Tri-High February 7th at South HS, March 7th, April 4th, May 2nd South High School Building Events: South HS PTSA Billies Bash October 1st, Williamsville South DECA December 1st SEPTSA Liaison at District Office or Virtual SEPTSA Meeting dates at 6:15 pm: TIES Meet and Greet - September 23rd , Welcome back members - November 18th, January 27th , March 24th, May 26th Event Only dates at 7:00 pm: October 28th, December 9th – Regional SEPTSA Gathering, Networking Event-January 9th, February 17th, April 28th Strategic Planning Committee - Virtual October 27th, December 20th (2:00 PM-4:00 PM), January 24th (2:00 PM-4:00 PM) Impartial Hearing Board Member (to approve the assignment of specific impartial hearing officers from the Board approved list) As needed Audit Committee October 12, 2021 at 5:00 pm - District Office Mrs. Leatherbarrow - Liaison Assignments Superintendent Community Council Dates TBD ECASB Legislative Team - Erie 1 BOCES West Seneca September 30, 2021 6:30 pm-8:30 pm, Room B1 October 21, 2021 6:30 pm-8:30 pm, Room B1 November 18, 2021 6:30 pm-8:30 pm, Room B2A January 20, 2022 6:30 pm-8:30 pm, Room B1 March 17, 2022 6:30 pm-8:30 pm, Room B1 April 21, 2022 6:30 pm-8:30 pm, Room B2B ECASB Budget and Finance Team - Erie 1 BOCES West Seneca September 13, 2021 6:30 pm-7:30 pm, Room A1 January 6, 2022 6:30 pm-7:30 pm, Room B1 February 17, 2022 6:30 pm-7:30 pm, Room B1 Education Foundation - 4:00 pm - Virtual Meetings October 28th, January 20th, March 24th, May 26th Dr. Littman - Liaison Assignments PTA Dodge Elementary at 7:00 PM September 15th (TL attended) , October 21st, November 18th, January 20th, March 17th, April 21st, May 25th Dodge Elementary Building Events:
PTA Maple East Elementary - (7:00 pm or 9:30 am)
September 23rd at 7:00 pm (SS attended), October 19th at 9:30 am, January 20th at 9:30 am, April 19th (conflict Board meeting) at 7:00 pm, May 19th at 9:30
am
Maple East Elementary Building Events:
Audit Committee
October 12, 2021 at 5:00 pm - District Office
NYSSBA Voting Delegate October 2021 NYSSBA Convention
October 18th
Dr. McClary - Liaison Assignments
Inter-High/SIHAC at 8:00 am
October 19th, December 21st, February 15th, April 5th, June 7th
Strategic Planning Committee - Virtual
October 27th, December 20th (2:00 PM-4:00 PM), January 24th (2:00 PM-4:00 PM)
ECASB Executive Committee - Erie 1 BOCES West Seneca
August 12, 2021 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, Room B1
December 9, 2021 6:00 pm-7:30 pm, Room B1
January 13, 2022 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, Room B1
March 10, 2022 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, Room B1
June 16, 2022 Retreat 5:30 pm-8:30 pm, TBD
ECASB Delegate Assembly - Erie 1 BOCES West Seneca
September 9, 2021 6:30 pm-8:30 pm, Room B2A
January 27, 2022 6:30 pm-8:30 pm, Room B1
April 7, 2022 6:30 pm-8:30 pm, Room B1
Ms. Poulin - Liaison Assignments
PTA Country Parkway Elementary at 6:30 pm
PTA Open House September 28th, October 19th, November 16th, January 19th, March 21st, April 20th, May 25th
Country Parkway Building Events:
PTA Forest Elementary at 6:30 pm
September 20th, October 18th, November 15th, January 10th, February 7th, March 21st, April 25th, May 16th
Forest Elementary Building Events:
NYSSBA Voting Alternate
October 18th
NYSSBA Advocacy Council Liaison
Future Meetings TBA
Dr. Singh - Liaison Assignments
PTSA Transit Middle at 8:00 am or 7:00 pm
September 22nd at 8:00 am, November 10th at 7:00 pm, January 12th 8:00 am, March 9th 8:00 am, May 18th at 8:00 am
Transit Middle Building Events:
PTSA East HS at 7:00 pm
September 13th, November 1st, January 3rd, Tri-High February 7th at South HS, March 7th, May 3rd
East HS Building Events: September 2nd
Strategic Planning Committee - Virtual
October 27th, December 20th (2:00 PM-4:00 PM), January 24th (2:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Wellness Committee Meeting Virtual
December 16th
Mrs. Van Sice - Liaison Assignments
PTSA Casey Middle at 6:00 pm (time change from 6:30 pm-6:00 pm)
September 15th, October 6th, November 10th, January 12th, March 16th, April 6th, May 4th, June 8th
Casey Middle Building Events:
PTSA North HS at 7:00 pm
September 13th, October 4th, November 8th, January 10th, Tri-High February 7th at South HS, March 7th, April 4th, May 2nd
North HS Building Events:
PTSA Council at 7:00 pm at District Office
September 29th (date change from 27th to 29th), October 25th, November 22nd, Cancelation - Holiday Craft Show - December 4th and 5th Heim Elementary and
Heim Middle, January 24th, February 28th, March 28th, April 25th, May 23rd
Building/Event(E)
Bieger Buscaglia Kaczmarek-Bogner Leatherbarrow Littman McClary Poulin Singh Van Sice
(Report was submitted if Green) (E-Event)
Country Parkway 9/28, 10/19, 11/16,
x
1/19, 3/21, 4/20, 5/25
Dodge 9/15(TL), 10/21, 11/18, 1/20,
x
3/17, 4/21, 5/25
Forest 9/20, 10/18, 11/15, 1/10, 2/7,
x
3/21, 4/25, 5/16
Heim El. 8/31(E), 9/13, 11/8, 1/10,
x
3/14, 5/9, 6/13
Maple East 9/23(SS), 10/19, 1/20, 4/19,
x
5/19Maple West 9/15, 9/24(E), 10/19, x
11/16, 1/19, 3/16, 4/20, 5/18
Casey Middle 9/15, 10/6, 11/10, 1/12,
x
3/16, 4/6, 5/4, 6/8
Heim Middle 9/1(E), 9/13, 10/14, 11/8,
x
1/13, 3/10, 4/21, 5/18
Mill Middle 9/13(CK-B), 10/18(CK-B),
x
1/31, 4/4, 6/13
Transit Middle 9/22, 11/10, 1/12, 3/9,
x
5/18
East HS 9/2(E), 9/13, 11/1, 1/3, 2/1,
x
3/1, 5/3
North HS 9/13, 10/4, 11/8, 1/10, 2/7,
x
3/7, 4/4, 5/2
South HS 9/13, 10/1(E),10/4, 11/1,
x
12/1(E), 1/3, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/2
PTSA Council 9/29, 10/25, 11/22, 1/24,
x
2/28, 3/28, 4/25, 5/23
District SDM 10/20, 12/1 x
Ed Foundation 10/28, 1/20, 3/24, 5/26 x
Inter-High 10/19, 12/21, 2/15, 4/5, 6/7 x
SEPTSA 9/23,10/28, 11/18, 12/9, 1/27,
x
2/17, 3/24, 4/28, 5/26
Supt. Comm. Council Dates TBD x
Wellness Committee 12/16, X
ECASB
Delegate Assembly 9/9, 1/27, 4/7 x
Budget and Finance 9/13, 1/6, 2/17 x
Legislative 9/30, 10/21, 11/18, 1/20,
x
3/17, 4/21
Executive Committee 8/12, 12/9, 1/13,
x
3/10, 6/16
Dessert Forum Dates TBD
NYSSBA
Convention Delegate(s) Date 10/18 x (alternate)
Advocacy Liaison x
Other Events/Committees
Audit Committee Meet October 10/12
x x x
and June Date TBD
Strategic Planning Committee - 10/27,
x x x
12/20, 1/24Prospective School Board Member Workshop
‘Anyone ever tell you you’d make a great
School Board Member?’
Workshop provided by Erie County Association of School Boards as a public service.*
When? Date: Saturday, March 26, 2022
Program: 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Where? Erie 1 BOCES Education Campus
355 Harlem Road, West Seneca - Building B
(Conference Room B-1)
What ?: Learn the legal issues of school board leadership. Find
out about the election process from school attorneys.
Hear from a superintendent about how to make or break
a board / superintendent relationship. Hear from current
school board members who will share what it is really
like to go through the campaign process and serve as a
school board member.
Gather valuable information and get answers to
your questions.
Who? Presenters will include:
- Attorney Karl Kristoff, Esq. from Hodgson Russ LLP
- West Seneca School Superintendent Matthew Bystrak
A light continental breakfast will be provided.
To register for this FREE workshop, please call
Erie County Association of School Boards at (716) 821-7297
or
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