• 2023-2024 Board of Education Committee Assignments

    Most committees welcome community participation. Committee members are selected each September for a one-year term, except for the Audit Committee, which is a three-year term.  If you are interested in volunteering, contact us at BOE@northsalemschools.org.  Assignments are made at the discretion of the committee chairperson. 

    Audit - Each year, and in compliance with NYS SED requirements, the audit committee oversees the preparation of an audit of school expenditures.  This audit is presented to the Board in the early fall and is then filed per NYS regulations.  From time to time, this committee may also conduct an internal audit to ensure that best business practices are being applied.  Past internal audits have looked at topics as varied as timecard management, data security and cafeteria improvements. The committee meets semi-annually. 

    Board representatives:

    Communications - The communications committee is tasked with monitoring and improving communications with parents and with the community at large.  This includes written communications such as Tuesday/Newsday, website, social media, and emergency communication systems.  The committee meets bi-monthly.  

     Board representatives:

    • Fran Havard
    • Deborah D'Agostino
    • Brian Lange

     

    Facilities - The facility committee prepares and then manages our five-year facility master plan.  This includes monitoring the progress of ongoing implementation projects and, when necessary, emergency repairs.  The committee meets monthly.   

    Board representatives:

    • Paul Giamundo

    • Deb D'Agostino

    • Kurt Guldan

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    MHAT  - The mental health awareness team (MHAT) is charged with educating the school community on issues related to mental health.  This committee also makes recommendations regarding the allocation of resources and oversees the implementation of mental health programs for students; professional development for faculty and staff, and parent/community education.  Committee meets quarterly.  Chairperson: Dr. VanDerStuyf

    Board representatives:

    • Deb D'Agostino

    • Brandy Keenan

    • Fran Havard

    Mission - This committee is charged with promoting the mission "To engage students to continuously learn, question, define and solve problems through critical and creative thinking".  The committee meets monthly.  The committee facilitates mission in a variety of ways which include: 

    • Supporting teachers in identifying mission related projects

    • Providing professional development opportunities

    • Participating in Ed Leader events

    • Preparing for Tri-state visits 

    Board representatives:

    • Deb D'Agostino

    • Carolyn Aversano 

    • Fran Havard

    MHAT - The wellness committee is charged with promoting wellness within the school and the community.  The committee also monitors the current Wellness Policy and makes recommendations for revisions as necessary.  The committee meets quarterly.  

    Board representatives:

    • Deb D'Agostino

    • Carolyn Aversano

    • Paul Giamundo

    The following committees are not open to the community participation.

    Policy - On an on-going basis the policy committee reviews district policies and recommends modifications to the Board as needed.  Committee meets as needed.  

    Board representatives:

    • Carolyn Aversano

    • Fran Havard

    • Brandy Keenan

    Safety - This committee monitors and makes recommendations to the Board regarding school and campus safety.  Committee members also monitor all district safety drills in accordance with NYS requirements.  This committee operates in conjunction with local first responders.  The committee meets monthly.  

    Board representatives:

    • Deborah D'Agostino

    • Brandy Keenan

    • Kurt Guldan