Rob Curtis replied to Paul Haggett's discussion When to appoint Committee members
"Our board usually waits to our September meeting. Our meeting in September is usually before school starts.
Our committees typically don’t meet during the summer and this allows new board members time to get acclimated before volunteering to serve…"
Jun 1
Joseph Bond replied to Paul Haggett's discussion When to appoint Committee members
"We do it at Reorg. Get a list of committees, when they meet--dates, times and frequency so you can send it in advance."
Jun 1
Rob Curtis replied to Paul Haggett's discussion Student Per diem reimbursements
"Hi Paul. Our districts policy language also refers to federal reimbursement rates and makes no mention of students.
What was the purpose of the National Honor society trip?
School trips we do not have a per diem. Students/families or the…"
May 8
Ed Fersch replied to Paul Haggett's discussion Student Per diem reimbursements
"Hi Paul,
Hi Paul,
I don't know if this helps -- we included this in our policy on conference/travel expense reimbursement:

"Lodging and meal expenses for overnight travel will be reimbursed based upon the Board approved per diem rates which are…"
May 6
Paul Haggett posted a discussion
Hello all:Our student Ex Officio recently attended a National Honor Society trip to Washington DC that lasted multiple days. In his last report to our board, he commented that per diem reimbursement rates for meals did not keep pace with the…
Apr 23
Jeffrey Riozzi replied to Paul Haggett's discussion When to appoint Committee members
"In Saugerties we do them either in August or September but never at the reorg meeting. This gives new board members a chance to acclimate and see whats what."
Jul 23, 2025
Kerry Wachter replied to Paul Haggett's discussion When to appoint Committee members
"Here in Massapequa we usually choose which committees board members will serve on in September, not the reorganization meeting."
Jul 18, 2025
Paul Haggett posted a discussion
Hello Forum members:I am the current president of our board and expect to be elected to the same position in July.  However, I don't like to assume, and don't want to politick for the job.However, I recently read that board committee appointments…
Jun 23, 2025
Paul Haggett replied to Carol Taylor's discussion Board “suggestions”
"Hi Carol:

Our board has an operating manual that asks that all questions of the superintendent be cc’d to the entire board. We also set aside time in our monthly board meetings for items that board members would like to have placed on a future…"
Mar 23, 2025
Carol Taylor replied to Paul Haggett's discussion Meet-the-Candidates Initiative
"Hi Paul,
Northport East Northport’s PTA Council hosts a Meet-the-Candidate night this is generally well attended. I agree with your reservation regarding a district hosting it. Enjoy the weekend!
Carol"
Jan 17, 2025
Diana Andrade replied to Paul Haggett's discussion Meet-the-Candidates Initiative
"Our PTA Council is in charge of Meet the Candidate Night. We didn't have a functioning PTA council for the last 7 or so years so we didn't have one. Last year was our first again, and it was pretty well attended. It is hosted on school grounds. I…"
Jan 13, 2025
Tori Penrod-Clark replied to Paul Haggett's discussion Meet-the-Candidates Initiative
"Our district only has a Meet the Candidates Night as part of a BoE Meeting and then prints the biographies. We do not do anything else as the district should be impartial to candidates. I love the idea you bring up and if there is a good way to…"
Jan 11, 2025
Paul Haggett posted a discussion
Hello Forum members and Happy New Year!For many years, one of our local parent/community organizations has sponsored and run a Meet-the-Candidates night at our local community center prior to the school board election and budget vote.  The event has…
Jan 7, 2025
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