Southtowns Record

TBA04.27.2026packet

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Apr 27, 2026, 3:45 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Apr 23, 2026
Kind
Agenda packet
Topics
Budget and taxes, Parks and recreation, Water, sewer and drainage, Public safety, Roads and traffic, Audits and oversight, Zoning and land use

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Jeff Ellis Swimming (JES) Program &
Rates Overview
The Jeff Ellis Swimming (JES) program is a results-driven swim lesson curriculum designed for
comprehensive aquatic safety and skill mastery across all age groups. Below is a detailed
overview of the program levels, associated facility rates, and recommended participant pricing.

1. Recommended Participant Lesson Rates
To ensure the program remains self-sustaining while providing high community value, the
following rates are recommended for a standard 6-session lesson block:

 Participant Category  Recommended Rate (per 6-session block)

 West Seneca Resident  $65.00

 Non-Resident  $75.00

Market Justification: Even at the non-resident rate, this program remains significantly more
affordable than local private swim schools while offering a nationally recognized safety
curriculum and standardized "WaterSmart" education.

2. Program Levels & Class Descriptions

 Program Level  Age Group  Core Objectives

 Water Exploration & Safety  1–2 Years (with Parent)  Introduction to basic water
  skills and safety in a fun,
  supervised environment.

 Preschool + Parent  2–4 Years (with Parent)  Building water comfort and
  elementary skills while
  introducing "WaterSmart"
  rules.

 Preschool  3–5 Years  Transitioning to independent
  water comfort; reinforcing

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