Committees

Members: Sarah Carrier (Chair), Allison Samuels, and Ana Teague

Advocacy Committee Meeting Minutes
Charge:  The Advocacy Committee advises the Board of Education on effective methods of influencing public policy and the distribution of public resources to the benefit of our district's students while remaining mindful of the impact on our taxpayers. This will be accomplished by:

• Increasing the Board's awareness and understanding of current and emerging issues that affect the District and public education in general.
• Educating community members, elected officials and other interested parties on the challenges that impede the District's ability to provide quality services to students.
• Establishing mechanisms to readily reach out to the school district community regarding matters of importance.
• Developing partnerships with members of the school district community.
• Providing regular updates during public school board meetings.
• Strengthening strategic relationships with elected officials.

Members:  Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi (Chair), and Allison Samuels
Audit Committee Meeting Minutes
Audit Committee Charter

The Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing and carrying out the Board's audit policies and the performance of related duties.  This will be accomplished by:

• Recommending the selection of external, internal and claims auditors as appropriate.  
• Reviewing the scope, plan and execution of external, internal and claims audit function.
• Serving as liaison and interface between the external, internal and claims auditors and the Board.
• Monitoring management's implementation of audit recommendations.
• Reviewing auditor's assessment of the district's system of internal controls.
• Reviewing draft audit plans and making recommendations to the Board.

Members:  Anamika Bhatnagar (Chair), Sarah Carrier, and Omar Mayyasi

Board Development Committee Agendas and Minutes

Charge:  The Board Development Committee assists in developing the Board's knowledge and effectiveness through the implementation of sound governance policies and practices.  This will be accomplished by:

• Organizing the annual and mid-year retreats.
• Recommending guidelines and practices consistent with sound governance principles to increase Board effectiveness.
• Coordinating orientation, training and ongoing support for newly elected Board members.
• Coordinating annual reviews of the performance of the Board, its Committees, and its officers via self assessment and other methods.
• Coordinating Board work plans associated with annual Board goals.  Monitor progress toward achieving its goals.
• Coordinating the annual superintendent evaluation process.

Members: Sarah Carrier (Chair), Theo Oshiro, and Ana Teague

Communications Committee Meeting Minutes

Charge:  The Communication Committee seeks to enhance communication between the Board of Education and the community.  The Committee is responsible for assessing current communication mechanisms for meetings and other Board events as well as investigating and recommending new communication strategies to the Board of Education for discussion and implementation.  Areas on which the Committee will focus include:

• Refining and updating the Board of Education web presence on the district website.
• Developing a communication strategy for Board events and meetings.
• Recommending new mechanisms to enhance community involvement in district affairs.

Members:  Anamika Bhatnagar, Neal Haber (Chair), and Theo Oshiro

Policy Committee Meeting Minutes

Charge:  The Policy Committee is responsible for the review of current Board policies to determine whether changes or modifications are necessary; the consideration and evaluation of new policies and revisions to policies,as suggested by the New York State School Boards Association, the district's administration, Board members, and other sources; the drafting of policy revisions and new policies for recommendation to the Board for its consideration and approval, which includes appropriate research and consultation with the district administration, legal counsel, and others; and other functions related to the policies of the Board of Education

Bike Pedestrian Committee - Anamika Bhatnagar

Building Planning Council (CET) -  Anamika Bhatnagar

Building Planning Council (PVC) - Ana Teague

Building Planning Council (CHHS) - Sarah Carrier and Omar Mayyasi (split)

District Emergency Response Team (DERT) - Neal Haber and Theo Oshiro (split)

Health & Safety Committee - Sarah Carrier

IDEA Advisory Committee - Allison Samuels

WestPut Liaison - Sarah Carrier and Chair of Advocacy

Student Faculty Congress - Neal Haber