Watertown board approves tax turnover, audits and multiple consent items; adopts $16 minimum wage compliance The Watertown City School District board approved the consent agenda and multiple action items including turning over $1.234M in uncollected taxes to city/county treasurers, awarding hazardous-materials testing ($13,900), approving the single audit, personnel actions (including an extracurricular wellness coach), and aligning hourly rates with a $16 minimum wage effective Jan. 1, 2026.

The Watertown City School District Board just approved a significant $1.2 million tax turnover and a $110 million capital project, paving the way for essential upgrades and new positions!

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Watertown board approves reserve plan, personnel items and new extracurriculars The Board of Education approved a revised reserve plan and a slate of personnel and extracurricular items including tenure, appointments, a hearing officer, administrative leave, personnel changes, a donation, a technology club and two new bands.

The Watertown City School District Board has approved a comprehensive reserve plan and exciting new extracurricular programs, setting the stage for a dynamic educational future!

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Watertown City School Board faces backlash over proposed cuts to pre-K programs Community members protest budget cuts threatening pre-K classrooms and educational support.

Watertown's future of pre-K hangs in the balance as budget cuts threaten classroom slots and ignite community outrage.

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Watertown School District expands summer programs and celebrates student achievements Watertown School District adds new STEM and special education summer classes while honoring students.

The Watertown City School District is launching exciting new summer programs and celebrating student successes, including a sectional championship for the girls' varsity lacrosse team!

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Watertown School Board approves 2025-2026 budget and honors retiring staff Watertown School Board approves new budget and plans retirement ceremony for 18 teachers.

Watertown's School Board meeting revealed a striking lack of student applicants for the influential Student Advisory Council, sparking a call for greater community engagement in shaping educational policies.

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ARC Jefferson St. Lawrence urges collaboration with Watertown schools on preschool program ARC Jefferson St. Lawrence calls for community collaboration to enhance preschool services amid funding issues.

Local leaders are sounding the alarm on the future of preschool education in Watertown, advocating for collaboration to prevent a childcare crisis.

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Watertown School Board faces criticism over new pre-K program funding decisions Board members express concerns about transparency and funding for the new pre-K initiative.

Watertown's School Board is under fire as funding decisions for the new pre-K program raise critical questions about transparency and community collaboration.

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Watertown School Board votes on controversial eighth grade health curriculum amid community division Board considers maintaining I Am Leo assignment amid public debate on diversity and inclusion.

The Watertown School Board is at a crossroads, debating the fate of the "I Am Leo" assignment that challenges the very fabric of inclusion and diversity in education.

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Watertown City School District to place $500K security system upgrade on May ballot Board of Education approves proposition for security upgrades, including $325K in radios.

Watertown City School District is taking a bold step towards safer schools by proposing a $500K security system upgrade for the upcoming May ballot!

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