Our Vision

"West Genesee continues to focus on improving, every day,  the educational opportunities and academic performance of each student."  

Our Mission

"The mission of the West Genesee Central School District,  in partnership with the community,  is to ensure that each student attains the  knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary,  not only for lifelong learning,  but also for becoming a cooperative,  self-directed, productive, caring citizen."

Regular Meetings

Board of Education Meetings are generally held the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the West Genesee High School. (Specific date for 2011-2012 are listed at right.) To access Meeting Attendance guidelines, click here.

Executive Session

The Board meets in Executive session to discuss personnel matters, labor negotiations, and other matters that are confidential as defined by the Open Meeting Law of the State of New York. Executive Sessions can only be held by resolution at a regularly scheduled and advertised open meeting. All executive sessions are closed to the public and no official action may be taken unless permitted by law.

Responsibilities of the Board

The West Genesee Board of Education is the elected policy-making body of the school district. At West Genesee, the Board consists of nine members who serve without pay. The term of office is for three years, (July 1 - June 30), with three positions elected at the annual election each year. 

The Board of Education is responsible for establishing the quality of education in the district. It serves as liaison between the schools and the community.

The Board of Education:

• defines the philosophy of the district
• establishes the policies for the operation of the district
• recruits and hires the superintendent
• sets goals and objectives to achieve educational progress
• evaluates the effectiveness of district programs and services
• adopts and monitors a budget consistent with educational needs and community resources
• communicates the needs and progress of the district to the community, educational governing boards and legislators
• acts on recommendations set forth by the superintendent regarding financial, personnel/operational and curriculum items