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

Chris Epstein (Chair) — Jamina Clay — Beth Patruno — Gail Plant

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

Sharon Marino (Chair) — Jamina Clay — Beth Patruno — Cathy Peduzzi

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

William Winchester (Chair) — Rick Carpenter — Sharon Marino — Beth Patruno

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

Rick Carpenter (Chair) — Susan Moore — Beth Patruno — William Winchester

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

Susan Moore (Chair) — Chris Epstein — Beth Patruno — Gail Plant — Beth Patruno

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.

Additional Appointments

Central Montco Technical High School Joint Operating Committee:

Susan Moore, 2023, 2024, 2025
Chris Epstein: 2023, 2024
William Winchester: 2023, 2024

Colonial School District Education Foundation:

Gail Plant

Distinguished Graduates Organization:

Susan Moore

Diversity, Equity, and Instruction Liaison:

Gail Plant

Legislative Liaison:

Rick Carpenter

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU #23)

Sharon Marino

Municipal/Community Liaisons:

Sharon Marino, Conshohocken
Jamina Clay, Plymouth Township
Chris Epstein, Whitemarsh Township

Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) Representative:

Beth Patruno

EIB Liaison:

Gail Plant

Upcoming School Board Meetings

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2.6

School Board Committee Meetings: Facilities Management & Transportation, Finance, Human Resources

6:00 PM

Colonial Elementary School, General Meeting Room

2.13

School Board Curriculum Committee Meeting

6:00 PM

General Meeting Room at Colonial Elementary School

2.16

School Board Meeting

7:00 PM

General Meeting Room of Colonial Elementary School/Zoom