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New Hartford Board of Education Standing Committees and Members
2022-2023
Long Range Planning – This committee reviews the goals of the district. Ensures that the needs of the students are met.
Tim Klepps (Chairperson)
Deirdre Tindall
Travis Bonhomme
Negotiations and Personnel – This committee is responsible for representing the Board with regards to negotiations with the administration, professional staff, and non-certified personnel.
Penny Miller (Chairperson)
Tony Persechino
Mary Stempien
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.
Tom Buzzi (Chairperson)
Tim Klepps
Tony Persechino
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.
Mary Stempien (Chairperson)
Kelly O’Dell Longhi
Penny Miller
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.
Kelly O’Dell Longhi (Chairperson)
Mary Stempien
Dierdre Tindall
Community Outreach – This committee works to enhance public engagement with the Board of Education.
Tom Buzzi (Chairperson)
Penny Miller
Travis Bonhomme
School Safety Committee – This committee works to ensure school safety for students and staff.
Tim Klepps (Chairperson)
Penny Miller
Travis Bonhomme
Deirdre Tindall
Curriculum Committee – This committee works with district leadership to review curriculum.
Jeffrey Sousa(Chairperson)
Deirdre Tindall
Heather Mathes
Kelly Carroll
Amy Kennedy
