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Ronald Beck
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Anne Cassidy
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Angela Clizbe
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Douglas Dougherty
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James Levin
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Brian Miller, Sr.
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Evamarie Mraz
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Jennifer Sponnoble, Vice President
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Paul VanDenburgh, President
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Larraina
Carpenter, District Clerk -
lcarpenter@johnstownschools.org
Board Member
Terms
of Office & Home Addresses
Board Committees
Agendas &
Minutes
About Your Board of Education
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As elected representatives of the citizens of
the Greater Johnstown School District, the
nine-member Board of Education serves as the
governing body for the community's public school
system. The school board sets district policies,
selects the superintendent of schools, adopts
the annual budget, and determines the tax rate.
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An annual school board election is held on the
third Tuesday in May. Board members serve
three-year overlapping terms with three members
elected each year. School board members, who
receive no salary, are committed and concerned
citizens who devote countless hours working on
behalf of children and the educational interests
of Johnstown School District residents.
Meetings, Agendas and Minutes
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The Board of Education adopts an annual regular
meeting schedule and designates the site
for those meetings during its organizational
meeting in July.
Regular meetings and board workshops are open to
the public and the community is welcome and
encouraged to attend.
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Agendas
for regular meetings are generally prepared on
the Friday before the meeting and available on
the Monday before the meeting via a link in the
calendar on the right side of page.
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Board of Education
Meeting Minutes
are prepared within two weeks of the meeting and
made available for public review on the district
web site or by making an appointment with the
District Clerk.
Addressing the Board
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While school board meetings must be conducted in
view of the public, there is no NYS law
requiring that members of the public be
permitted to speak. However, as a matter of
courtesy, and to foster a spirit of cooperation,
the Johnstown School Board provides a forum for
public comment during each
regular meeting. Residents may speak to specific
agenda items or to education topics of general
interest. The Board does not
permit verbal comments relating to
specific personnel decisions regarding
individuals employed by the District - those
comments should be submitted to the Board in
writing. The board president may suggest
that speakers confine their remarks to a certain
period of time (generally, three minutes).
Speakers should state their name and address and
identify the organization, if any, they
represent.
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Residents may also express their views by
writing to the Board of Education in care of the
District Clerk, Greater Johnstown School
District, 1 Sir Bills Circle, Suite 101,
Johnstown NY 12095. Copies of any materials
submitted will be provided to all Board members
for consideration.
Interested in Serving as a Board of Education Member?
Three of Johnstown's nine Board of Education seats will
be up for election on May 15, 2012. Interested
in becoming a candidate? You'll need these
forms:
Board of Education Candidate Nominating Petition 2012
Board of Education Candidate Expense Statement 2012
2012 Board Election
& Budget Vote Calendar
Board of
Education Goals 12/15/11-06/30/13
Adopted December 15, 2011
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Empower all students, faculty and staff to
reach or exceed their potential in all
aspects of their development.
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Nurture a culture of encouragement,
collaboration, appreciation, creativity,
communication, tolerance and respect among
school district stakeholders, including
students, faculty, staff, parents,
administrators, board members and non-parent
residents, as well as others outside our
community in order to help our students
become better global citizens.
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Provide a
well-rounded curriculum that preserves
visual and performing arts, foreign
language, business, technology, enrichment,
extracurricular and athletic programs within
the fiscal constraints of the district.
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Research and implement non-traditional
avenues to expand or enhance academic
opportunities for students that are cost-effective
and academically valuable.
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Establish a climate of transparency and
openness that encourages communication among
all district stakeholders.
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Inform district stakeholders about
significant changes in public education,
e.g.,
the state tax levy cap, new Annual Professional
Performance Review (APPR)
requirements, and
implementation of the Common Core State Standards.
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Inform district stakeholders of student,
faculty and staff accomplishments.
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Encourage community involvement and interest
in the success of students and the
business
of the school district.
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Increase the number of district stakeholders
who attend Board of Education and
ad hoc committee meetings on a regular basis.
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Hold regular public forums to encourage
district stakeholders to voice their
concerns
and to offer solutions.
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Establish convenient and comfortable
opportunities for parents to interact with
district faculty and staff so as to create
partnerships that will be beneficial for
student achievement.
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Explore possible ways to increase overall
district stability, instructional
effectiveness and operational efficiency.
District
Goals 2009-2012:
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To improve student achievement by providing
integration, instruction, and assessment and
by providing academic intervention services.
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To support higher expectations of staff by
providing professionals the training
required to perform duties as defined in the
Professional Development Plan.
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To continue open communication with staff
and community, including extending parent
involvement in the schools.
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To provide for coordination of technology
and academic problem-solving skills through
integrating technology into curriculum and
instruction.
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To promote the development of respectful and
well-rounded young adults by encouraging the
participation of all students in
extra-curricular activities, co-curricular
activities, and through the incorporation of
character education programming.
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To develop a fiscally responsible budget
that is reflective of proven educational
practices that serve the needs of the
students and the staff.
School Board Recognition Week
New York State
Governor David Paterson has designated October 31 -
November 4,
2011 as School Board Recognition Week. To read the
Executive Chamber Proclamation, click here.
Elected by district
residents to serve three year terms, school board
members are ordinary citizens who decide at the local
level what is best for our children and community. Often
called upon to make tough decisions, they receive no
remuneration for their time and commitment; their
service is voluntary. School Board Recognition
Week provides a time for us to show our appreciation for
their willingness to tackle the numerous challenges of
public education. Thank you to all Greater Johnstown
School District Board of Education members, present and
past.
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