2023-2024 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

Tuesday, JULY 11, 2023 - Organizational/Regular meeting

Tuesday, AUGUST 8, 2023

Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Tuesday, OCTOBER 10, 2023

Tuesday, NOVEMBER 14, 2023

**Tuesday, DECEMBER 19, 2023 - Joint Work session w/GUFSD
(6:00 p.m. Greenport Auditorium)

Tuesday, JANUARY 9, 2024 (changed to July 11th due to weather)

Tuesday, FEBRUARY 13, 2024 - Budget work session/Regular meeting (canceled due to weather)

Tuesday, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 Budget work session/Regular meeting (added)

Tuesday, MARCH 12, 2024 - Budget work session/Regular meeting

Tuesday, MARCH 26, 2024 Budget work session/SPECIAL MEETING (added if needed)

**Tuesday, APRIL 16, 2024 - ESBOCES Budget Vote and Board Election/Regular meeting

*Tuesday, MAY 7, 2024 - Budget Hearing/Regular meeting

**Tuesday, MAY 21, 2024- Budget Vote and Board Election

Tuesday, JUNE 11, 2024

*1st Tuesday of the month
** 3rd Tuesday of the month

 PLEASE NOTE: ALL MEETINGS ARE HELD @ THE SCHOOL ON THE 2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7:00 PM IN THE GYMNASIUM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. IF EXECUTIVE SESSIONS ARE NEEDED, MEETINGS WILL USUALLY BEGIN AT 6:30 PM. 

MONTHLY NOTICE OF THESE MEETINGS WILL APPEAR IN THE ORIENT AND EAST MARION POST OFFICES, THE POQUATUCK HALL BULLETIN BOARD, THE SCHOOL WEBSITE AND AT THE SCHOOL AT LEAST 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.

2023-2024 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS

Thomas Stevenson, President (term expires 6/30/2025)

Janice Caufield, Vice President (term expires 6/30/2026)

Jeffrey Demarest (term expires 6/30/2026)

Miriam Foster (term expires 6/30/2025)

Erin Johnson (term expires 6/30/2024)

Philip Mastrangelo (term expires 6/30/2024)

Erin Stanton (term expires 6/30/2025)

 

 

DISTRICT POLICIES and PLANS

Please click here to view current Board of Education approved policies and plans

To view entire policy manual, please make and appointment to visit the District Clerk's office

 

 

AGENDAS AND MINUTES

ANNUAL BUDGET VOTE INFORMATION

To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2024, and expiring on June 30, 2027 to succeed Erin Johnson and Philip Mastrangelo whose term expires on June 30, 2024.
 
If interested in running for the Board of Education please pick up a candidate packet at the District Clerks Office, 23405 Main Road, Orient, NY  11957 starting March 1, 2024.
 
The deadline for filing petitions is Monday, April 22, 2024.
 

 

 

 

VOTER INFORMATION/INFORMACION DE VOTANTE

    Spring 2023 Budget Brochure

GENERAL VOTING INFORMATION

nys-voter-registration-form-eng-fillable

* Note: Early vote ballot and Absentee ballot applications may not be received by the District Clerk until April 23, 2024 

absentee-ballot-application-and-instructions-english

early vote - ballot - application and instructions - english 

Application for Military Ballot - Oysterponds UFSD

 

INFORMACION GENERAL DE VOTACION

nys-voter-registration-form-span-fillable

* Nota: Es posible que el Secretario del Distrito no reciba las solicitudes de boleta de voto anticipado y de voto ausente hasta el 23 de abril de 2024.

absentee-ballot-application-and-instructions-espanol

early mail-ballot-application and instructions - espanol 

Application for Military Ballot - Spanish.pdf 

 

 

 

 

FOIL REQUEST FORM

FOIL Request Form

 

Linda O'Leary, District Clerk   

 631-323-2410 x101     loleary@oysterponds.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEES

2023-2024 STANDING COMMITTEES - to meet quarterly or on an as-needed basis (Notice of meetings will appear on school calendar)

Finance and Audit Committee (CAUFIELD, DEMAREST, MASTRANGELO)
Meet with external auditor prior to commencing an audit of the District
Work with auditor to help Board understand the audit report and management letter
Review corrective action plan and assist the Board in implementation
Assist in annual budget process
Review monthly financial reports
Explore sources of revenue

Buildings/Grounds and Safety Committee (CAUFIELD, DEMAREST, STEVENSON)
Develop a master plan for maintenance and care of building (short term and long term needs)
Perform detailed quarterly inspection of buildings, grounds and furnishings and determine any action needed and report to Board
Meet with architectural/engineering consultants when needed prior to the commencement of any project/capital improvement
Annual review of District/School Emergency Response Plan

Strategic Planning Committee (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)
Annual review of the District’s mission and goals
Consider how best to deal with upcoming changes (mandates) and transitions
Set concrete goals for the future of the District

Policy and Legislative Outreach Committee (DEMAREST, FOSTER, MASTRANGELO)
Review policy recommendations (quarterly) from NYSSBA
Keep existing policies current by conducting annual review of policy manual
Keep current with changes in education-related state legislation and report to the Board

Wellness Committee (CAUFIELD, FOSTER, JOHNSON)
Assess the school health environment, programs and policies and identify ways to strengthen to improve health of students and staff

 

 

RESOURCES

NYS OPEN GOVERNMENT LAWS  -  https://opengovernment.ny.gov/freedom-information-law

NYS SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (NYSSBA) - https://www.nyssba.org/

 

REGULAR MEETING INFORMATION

 

 The Oysterponds Board of Education will hold regular meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m (past practice was 7:30 p.m.)  All School Board meetings are open to the public except for Executive Sessions (when confidential matters are discussed) which may take place either prior to the regular meeting or at the conclusion of the meeting.   Please refer to the school calendar and specific meeting announcements for any changes. 

BOARD OF EDUCATION CORE VALUES

The Board of Education recognizes the importance of establishing core values as a guide in all that we do in accomplishing our mission. They are deep-rooted within us. They are not negotiable. They are the basic standards of conduct for dealing with each other. Our core values apply to each member of the Board and our Superintendent.

Integrity: Integrity is the foundation of our relationships; it encompasses openness, honesty, sincerity and respect. We respect and value the skills, creativity, knowledge and wisdom that each of us brings to our decision-making process.

Dignity: We believe that each of us can contribute to the quality of life in our school and in our community. We will always conduct ourselves in a courteous, respectful manner toward each other and toward our faculty, administrative staff, students, parents and the general public.

Accountability & Responsibility: We expect to be held accountable for our actions and we take responsibility for their results. We believe that the practice of these habits will increase the likelihood of success in all that we strive to achieve.

Excellence: Each of us is challenged to give and perform our personal best for the benefit of our school.