BOE Standing Committees
New Hartford Board of Education
Standing Committees and Members
2025-2027
Long Range Planning
This committee reviews the goals of the district. Ensures that the needs of the students are met.
- Chair: Kristin Young
- Members: Jon Puz, Tim Russell
Negotiations and Personnel
This committee is responsible for representing the Board with regards to negotiations with the administration, professional staff, and non-certified personnel.
- Chair: Penny Miller
- Members: Frank Rodenberg, Erik Perotti, Kirby Morante
Plant Facility and Transportation
This committee will work through the Superintendent and his staff in the overall planning and supervision for the physical plants in the district. Will review any transportation issues and any other business pertinent to school bus transportation.
- Chair: Tom Buzzi
- Members: Tim Russell, Kirby Morante
School/Community Relations and Policy
This committee will ensure good community relations which support the education programs in the district. Formulate policies and make recommendations to the entire Board for action. Suggests amendments/revisions of existing policies.
- Chair: Penny Miller
- Members: Frank Rodenberg, Kristin Young
Student Health and Safety (Wellness)
This committee reviews the district’s wellness policies and ensures that all federal and state mandates are followed in regards to student health.
- Chair: Erik Perotti
- Members: Kirby Morante, Penny Miller
Community Outreach
This committee works to enhance public engagement with the Board of Education.
- Chair: Tom Buzzi
- Members: Kristin Young, Jon Puz, Kirby Morante
School Security and Safety Committee
This committee works to ensure school safety for students and staff.
- Chair: Tim Russell
- Members: Tom Buzzi, Jon Puz
Curriculum Committee
This committee works with district leadership to review curriculum.
- Chair: Jeffrey Sousa
- Members: Heather Mathes, Kelly Carroll, Amy Kennedy, Erik Perotti, Frank Rodenberg