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Standing from left to right, Larry J. Albert, Davis Podkulski (Vice President), John Kilcoyne Jr., Martin Lalka and David Patton.
Seated from left to right, Patrick Boyle (President) and Dr. Mary Ann Costello.
Board of Education 2019-2020 District Goals
- Provide educational facilities that are safe, secure and well maintained.
- Arrange to tour the district’s facilities as a group to view construction progress and conditions in need of improvement (e.g. cafeterias) throughout the year.
- Provide an educational environment that is student-centered with instructional programs specifically directed to the unique needs of the students.
- Board president to document specific evidence in support of this goal for review at January and June 2020 BoE meetings.
- Strive to work collaboratively, support each other and strengthen the positive attributes of the district by;
- Attending district activities (sports, music, scholastic programs, district committee meetings, and other building events) when invited.
- Enhance BOE member’s knowledge of current issues in NYS education through professional development (i.e. NYSSBA convention, ECASB events, and other local workshops).
- Complete development of an “ex-officio” student school board member orientation program/handbook. The program will present the new student member with a complete overview of the district and orient them to their role and responsibility on the board. Publish by January 2020.
- Enhance Communications between the Board and district stakeholders. We will work to strengthen communication and partnerships with our entire school community by;
- Investigating the taping of BoE meetings for play back on-demand on the District’s website.
- Having a BoE member assigned to each building as their link into the BoE.
- Improving communication on the specific reasons for items on BoE Executive session agendas.
- Getting BoE representation at PTA and PTA Council meetings
- Investigate Opportunities to Enhance District Support for Mental Health Issues in Our Community
- Partner w/more organizations providing emotional and mental health support in our community.
- Investigate the potential to implement of a Family Support Center to assist families within our district
- Look for opportunities to introduce more mental wellness programs in our Elementary Schools
- Provide educational facilities that are safe, secure and well maintained.
