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2007-2008
Debra Kressler-President
(Term Expiration: 6/30/2008)
RayeLynn Kurtz-Vice President (Term Expiration: 6/30/2010)
Peter Bush
(Term Expiration: 6/30/2009)
Charles Eaton, Jr.
(Term Expiration: 6/30/2008)
William J. Gallerani
(Term Expiration: 6/30/2009)
Margaret Peri
(Term Expiration: 6/30/2008)
Charles Winters
 (Term Expiration: 6/30/2010)

  

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BOARD OF EDUCATION GOALS:
2007-2008

Academic Achievement
Improve student achievement to meet or exceed the New York State standards, increase the percentage of students achieving a high school diploma, and prepare each student to become productive citizens prepared for college or the workforce.

Facilities
Facilitate the completion of the capital and EXcel projects and develop a long-range facilities plan.

Finance
Institute a budget development process that incorporates and supports the district's academic achievement and facilities goals.

Communication
Expand and improve communications between the Board of Education, staff, students, parents, and community.
 

BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESENTATION SCHEDULE:
2007-2008

August 23rd – Board and Leadership Team Workshop: 2007-2008 Goals Discussion
September 13th – Leadership Team Goals Presentation
September 27th – CBO Seminar: Understanding the Financial Reports
October 11th – Five-year Budget Plan: An Overview
November 8th – Middle School: ELA Program Presentation
November 29th – Open
December 13th – District Goals – A Review of Progress to Date
January 10th – High School Midyear Employee Reviews (Executive Session)
January 24th – Elementary School Employee Reviews (Executive Session)
February 14th – Middle School Employee Reviews (Executive Session)
February 28th - Open
March 13th – Assessment Report – Elementary School
March 27th – Assessment Report - Middle School
District Goals – A Review of Progress to Date
April 10th – Assessment Report – High School
April 24th - Open
May 8th – Open
May 13th – Budget Hearing
May 20th – Budget Vote & Election
May 22nd – Open
June 12th – Yearend Employee Reviews (Executive Session)
June 26th – District Goals – A Review of Progress to date
July 14, 2008 - Open

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING SCHEDULE & MINUTES
2007-2008
 7:00 P.M.  Wilbur Auditorium

July 12, 2007 (Reorganizational Meeting)
July 26, 2007
August 9, 2007
August 23, 2007
September 13, 2007
September 27, 2007
 October 11, 2007
October 29, 2007 (Special Meeting)
 November 8, 2007
 November 29, 2007
 December 18, 2007
 January 10, 2008
 January 24, 2008
 February 14, 2008
 February 28, 2008
 March 13, 2008
 March 27, 2008
 April 10, 2008
 April 24, 2008
May 8, 2008
May 13, 2008 – Budget Hearing
May 20, 2008 – Budget Vote
May 22, 2008
June 12, 2008
June 26, 2008
 


BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
2006-2007

 July 13, 2006
July 27, 2006
August 10, 2006
August 24, 2006
September 14, 2006
 September 28, 2006
October 12, 2006
 October 26, 2006
November 9, 2006
November 30, 2006
December 14, 2006
December 18, 2006 (Special Meeting)
January 11, 2007
January 25, 2007
February 8, 2007
March 8, 2007
March 22, 2007
April 5, 2007
April 26, 2007
May 8, 2007 (Budget Hearing)
May 15, 2007 (Budget Vote)
May 24, 2007
June 6, 2007 (EXcel Project Vote)
June 14, 2007
June 28, 2007
 

2005-2006 Board of Education Meeting Minutes
 
FAQ
What are the powers and duties of a school board?
"Although there are many different types of school districts, the school boards are all similar in many concepts that they are all responsible for the proper education of the children that attend that respective school district. The general powers and duties of the school boards are outlined in the Educational Law, at which it assigns different powers and duties to the different types of school districts, but many of the jobs are very similar in many school districts. Consistent with the law, school boards have the authority and duty to adopt whatever policies, rules and bylaws they deem will best meet their responsibilities and secure the best educational results for the students in their charge. Generally, a school board is responsible for the admission, instruction, discipline, grading and, as appropriate, classification of students attending the the pubic schools in its district; for the employment and management of necessary professional and support staff; and for purchasing, leasing, maintaining and insuring school buildings, properties, equipment and supplies. With the exception of large city school districts, school boards must also present a detailed statement of estimated expenditures for the ensuing school year, which must be submitted to the district voters annually for approval."

Do individual members of the school board have the right to take an official action on the board's behalf?
"Generally, no. A school board acting in its corporate capacity is required to transact its business in the same manner as the governing body of any corporation; that is, its acts are required to be authorized by resolutions or motions duly adopted or passed by a majority of the whole board. In addition, court decision invariably agree that a transaction has no legal effect and is not considered an official action unless made at a properly constituted meeting of the board. Therefore, unless the board has taken official action to designate an individual member as the representative of the board for the a particular purpose, an individual board member has no more authority than any other qualified voter of the district."

What are the qualifications for membership on a school board?
To qualify for membership on a school board in a common, union free, central high school district, an individual:

  • Must be able to read and write
  • Must be a qualified voter of the district; that is, a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age or older, and not adjudged to be incompetent.
  • Must be or have been a resident( but need to not be a taxpayer) of the district for a continuous and uninterrupted period of at least one year.
  • May not have been removed from any school district office within the preceding one year
  • May not reside with another member of the same school board as a member of the same family
  • May not be a current employee of the school board
  • May not simultaneously hold another incompatible public office
  • In large city school districts and in New York City community school district, different rules of law and/or exceptions to the above rules may govern membership of the school board.

By: School Law 27th Edition New York State School Board Association
New York State Bar Association

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