| Webster Central School District | |
| Type: | Public |
| Grades: | Pre-K-12 and adult education |
| Region: | Monroe County, New York |
| Country: | United States |
| Location: | 119 South Ave Webster, NY 14580 |
| Superintendent: | Brian Neenan |
| Schools: | Seven elementary schools (K–5) Two middle schools (6–8) Two senior high schools (9–12) |
| Budget: | US$140.6 million (2011–2012) |
| Students: | 8,806 (2011–2012) |
| Teachers: | 785 (2011–2012) |
| Staff: | 553 (2011–2012) |
| Free Label: | Unions |
| Free Text: | NYSUT, Webster Teachers' Association |
The Webster Central School District is a public school district in New York State that serves approximately 8,800 students in the town and village of Webster and portions of Penfield in Monroe County and portions of Ontario and Walworth in Wayne County with about 1,350 employees and an operating budget of $140.6 million (~$15,964 per student).
The average class size is 20 for grades K–2, 21 for grades 3–5, and 26 for grades 6–8, and 25 for grades 9–12.
Brian Neenan is the Superintendent of Schools.[1] [2] [3]
Webster Central School District's curriculum includes an Advanced Placement program where students are offered a variety of courses for secondary students in which they may receive college credit. Students also have the option to enroll in numerous dual credit courses available through the district's partnership with Monroe Community College, the Rochester Institute of Technology and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). These opportunities aim to allow students to save money in their future endeavors of pursuing higher level collegiate education.
Webster Central School District's students have the opportunity to enhance their learning through the 1:1 student device initiative, Transforming Learning Through Technology. Through this initiative, students have access to their own electronic device, either a Dell Chromebook or iPad. The district strives to combine technology savvy learning. The program also offers students the opportunity to work as customer service and technology repair representatives for their peers as part of the Webster Technical Internship program. Students may also receive certification from Dell as part of their training.
Beginning in kindergarten, students participate in an outstanding music and fine arts curriculum. The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation honors the Webster Central School District as one of the Best Communities for Music Education in the United States.Secondary- level students have the opportunity to perform in yearly theater productions as well.
Secondary-level student athletes may choose from a broad range of nearly 20 different interscholastic sports in which they may participate at the modified, junior varsity and varsity levels. Webster Central School District's varsity level student athletes regularly achieve New York State's Scholar Athlete recognition that requires a team GPA of 90% or higher. Student athletes participate in special presentations about social media use and drug abuse as well.
The Board of Education (BOE) consists of 6 members who reside in the Webster School District. Members serve rotating 3-year terms. Elections are held each May for board members and to vote on the School District Budget.
Current board members are:
| Name | Tenure | |
|---|---|---|
| Wallace W. Rayfield | 1934 – December 31, 1949 | |
| Lester B. Foreman | January 1, 1950 – | |
| Robert L. Thomas | – March 31, 1959 | |
| Herbert W. Schroeder | March 31, 1959 – 1969 | |
| Ross J. Willink | 1969 – August 1981 | |
| Daniel J. McGuire | August 1981 - August 1987 | |
| K. Jack Syage | August 1987 - 1992 | |
| Philip A. Chirico | July 1992 - June 1994 | |
| Lawrence Pereira | August 1994 – July 1999 | |
| Thomas J. Strining | July 1999 – July 2006 | |
| Adele A. Bovard | July 2006 – July 31, 2014 | |
| Carmen Gumina | August 1, 2014 – April 29, 2021 | |
| Brian Neenan | April 29, 2021 – Present |