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Committees

2025-2026 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 time card management, data security and cafeteria improvements. The committee meets semi-annually. 

Board representatives:

  • Kurt Guldan 

  • Liz Bridges

  • Brandy Keenan

Athletic Advisory Board

  • Brandy Keenan
  • Andrew Brown
  • Liz Bridges

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:

  • Beth Malvino 

  • Liz Bridges

  • Fran Havard

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: Main Committee

  • Kurt Guldan

  • Deb D'Agostino

  • Liz Bridges

Board representatives: Capital Projects Bond

  • Kurt Guldan
  • Deb D'Agostino
  • Andrew Brown

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:

  • Fran Havard

  • Beth Malvino

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:

  • Fran Havard

  • Beth Malvino

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:

  • Andrew Brown

  • 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

  • Liz Bridges

  • Kurt Guldan

Board Liaisons 

  • WPSNA/NYSSBA - Liz Bridges, Fran Havard
  • PQ PTO - Fran Havard
  • MS/HS PTO - Beth Malvino, Brandy Keenan
  • Booster Club - Brandy Keenan, Liz Bridges