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Westfield-Washington Schools board meeting, date not confirmed yet

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Westfield-Washington board approves 2027 budget and school resource officer agreement 1:10:26

  • The board approved a school resource officer memorandum of understanding with the City of Westfield and the Westfield Police Department, under which a staff member said the district would fund 80% of the program and the city 20%. 1:05:48
  • The board approved change order 002, in the amount of $2,808,357, for the State Road 32 and Centennial Road roundabout. 1:36:54
  • The board also approved the board meeting and tentative work session dates for 2027. 1:54:15
Item by item (12)
  1. Call to order 0:08
    • The presiding officer opened the meeting, said a quorum was present and asked those present to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. 0:08
  2. Student and staff recognitions 2:13
    • Principals and staff from each school presented the October Students of the Month. 2:13
    • The Westfield Education Foundation presented the quarterly Rock Strong Awards to district employees. 34:14
    • A foundation representative said the foundation awarded over $70,000 in teacher grants in 85 classrooms on October 1st. 35:16
  3. Consent agenda and personnel announcements 47:22
    • The presiding officer said no public comment cards were received and that the consent agenda included minutes, payroll, personnel reports, accounts payable and donations. 1:00:30
    • An administrator announced that the current Westfield Middle School principal was named the first principal of Westfield Middle School West as the district moves to a two middle school model beginning with the '27-'28 school year. 1:01:27
    • Another administrator introduced a new assistant director of transportation and noted a landscape rock donation from the Cool Creek Elementary PTO. 1:03:01
    • The consent agenda passed. 1:01:19
  4. School resource officer agreement 1:04:58
    • The director of personnel and safety said the goal was a highly trained school resource officer in every school every day, with the district funding 80% of the program and the city 20%. 1:05:48
    • The police chief said the proposal would provide a consistent presence in every school and a relationship-centered approach. 1:08:49
    • A city staff member said the agreement is a 5-year agreement with an annual review of the finances. 1:11:53
    • The motion to approve the memorandum of understanding passed. 1:12:24
  5. Construction project updates 1:12:24
    • The director of construction said the Shamrock Springs Elementary project had a construction cost of $76 million, with just over $70 million billed. 1:29:58
  6. Centennial Road roundabout change order 1:35:48
    • An administrator asked the board to approve Change Order 002 for $2,808,357, changing the guaranteed maximum price from $140,167,652 to $142,976,009. 1:36:05
    • The administrator confirmed there was enough in contingency to cover the cost. 1:40:36
    • The motion passed. ~1:41:01
  7. Food service procurement advertisement 1:41:07
    • An administrator said food service purchases that exceed or could exceed a $50,000 threshold must be bid out and legally advertised. 1:41:14
    • The motion passed. ~1:44:07
  8. 2027 budget resolutions 1:44:07
    • An administrator presented resolutions 2026⁠-⁠10 through 2026⁠-⁠16, including an adopted budget of $216,029,399 and a total tax rate of $1.7400. 1:44:19
    • The administrator said one resolution allows a transfer of up to 8% from the education fund to the operations fund. 1:45:25
    • The motion passed. ~1:52:11
  9. 2027 board meeting calendar 1:52:14
    • The presiding officer said regular meetings generally fall on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, except January on the 3rd Tuesday, with work sessions on the 4th Tuesday. 1:52:14
    • The motion passed. ~1:54:30
  10. Early Learning Center parent handbook 1:54:30
    • An administrator said the changes clarify pick-up and drop-off timing and payment processes and were proposed for January 1st of '27. 1:54:47
    • The motion passed. ~1:56:48
  11. Public library board appointment 1:56:48
    • An administrator recommended that a district staff member who completed a partial term serve a 4-year term on the Westfield Washington Public Library board. 1:56:59
    • The motion passed. ~1:59:10
  12. Item 1:59:10
    • Speakers noted the Westfield band advancing to semi-state, the middle school boys cross-country state title and the middle school's first orchestra concert. 1:59:22
    • The presiding officer announced the next regular meeting for November 10th at 6:30. 2:02:39
    • The meeting was adjourned. ~2:02:50

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Video: posted by the district as “School Board Meeting 10-13-2026”