Committees

By serving on committees, the members of the Colonial Board of School Directors develop a better understanding of the District's different components, can speak about the District's successes and challenges in those areas and make recommendations at the monthly general meetings.

Community Relations and Student Life/Safety and Wellness

Cathy Peuzzi (Chair) — Jennifer Dow — Susan Moore — Rosemary Northcutt

CRSL - All issues related to the District’s community outreach effort and student concerns, including but not limited to all public relations efforts, student trips and activities, student records and the Adult Evening School.

Safety and Wellness - All issues related to the District’s safety and security and to faculty and student wellness, including but not limited to security, emergency response and evacuation plans, student nutrition and diet, counseling/intervention programs, and student mental, physical, and dental health.

Curriculum

Beth Patruno (Chair) — Jennifer Dow — Susan Moore — Rosemary Northcutt

Makes recommendations to the Board regarding the following: budget allocation for on-cycle and off-cycle program implementation; requests for integrated materials, devices, educational supplies and equipment to include media and technology; program additions and deletions regarding course offerings; educational programs required by state and federal acts and codes; testing data as it impacts on curriculum, instruction and assessments; annual review of school goals as defined by administration and more.

Facilities Management and Transportation

Chris Epstein (Chair) — Eunice Franklin-Becker — Susan Moore — Cathy Peduzzi

Makes recommendations to the Board regarding the following: the condition of all buildings and grounds, repairs, renovations and replacements; the transportation needs of the District and the purchase and replacement of vehicles; supply and equipment needs as they relate to transportation, food service, maintenance of buildings, telecommunications, copy services and insurance; policies on the rental and use of District facilities and grounds by non-school groups; the purchase, sale or condemnation of property as needed; surplus equipment disposal; the preparation and distribution of RFPs and more.

Finance and Audit

Eunice Franklin-Becker (Chair) — Chris Epstein — Susan Moore — Adam Schupack

Makes recommendations to the Board regarding the following: annual operating budget; levy and assessment of taxes; designation of depository for school funds; payment of bills; the District's indebtedness; annual audit and investment review; transferring funds as needed; expenditures for building projects; insurance needs of the District; recommendation of capital budget items not approved as part of the yearly operational budget; establishment of financial policies and more.

Human Resources

Beth Suchsland (Chair) — Beth Patruno — Susan Moore — Adam Schupack

Makes recommendations to the Board regarding the following: employment practices and policies; contract negotiations, meet and discuss agreements, staffing levels, non-bargaining unit salaries, employee benefits and year-to-year compensation, as well as administers the Superintendent's evaluation, conducts grievance hearings and more.

Upcoming School Board Meetings

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11.8

School Board Curriculum Committee and Community Relations Student Life Committee Meetings

6:00 PM

General Meeting Room at Colonial Elementary School/Zoom

11.15

School Board Finance, Facilities, and Human Resources Committee Meetings

6:00 PM

General Meeting Room at Colonial Elementary School/Zoom

11.18

School Board Meeting

7:00 PM

DO General Meeting Room