Watertown schools recommend Brenda Blount as food service director
The Watertown City School District has recommended Brenda Blount to become its next food service director, subject to a Board of Education vote Nov. 4, 2026.
By Caleb Mercer, ClickNNY North Country Desk
The Watertown City School District has recommended Brenda Blount as its next food service director. The Board of Education is scheduled to consider the recommendation Nov. 4, 2026, and Blount is scheduled to begin the position Nov. 5, according to information released by the district.
The district’s food service webpage lists Blount as assistant food service director and Dennis Jerome as food service director. The page lists school phone numbers for both positions. Jerome was named director of food services effective May 1, 2025.
The district is headquartered at 1351 Washington Street in Watertown. Board of Education meetings are livestreamed and later posted on the district’s YouTube channel, while meeting agendas and minutes are available through BoardDocs.
The district’s main office can be reached at 315-785-3700. More information about food services is available on the district’s food service webpage, and Board of Education information is posted on the district’s board webpage.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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