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