Paul Haggett replied to Louis Ciotti's discussion Board member school building access
"In Massena, all board members have access to all buildings, and per policy, we must report to the school office as any other visitor."
Sep 14, 2025
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
Lauren Themis and Paul Haggett are now friends
Nov 1, 2024
Deborah brown and Paul Haggett are now friends
Nov 1, 2024
Kerry Wachter and Paul Haggett are now friends
Oct 28, 2024
Artie Frego and Paul Haggett are now friends
Oct 23, 2024
Paul Haggett replied to Lauren Themis's discussion NYS Regionalization Plan
"I was told by Regent Catania that districts who do not want to take part in Regionalization once the process is complete, will NOT be mandated to do so. He indicated that local supers are required to go through the process, but boards would have the…"
Oct 23, 2024
Paul Haggett replied to Crystal Kaczmarek-Bogner's discussion Student Board Members
"In Massena, we have had a student board member for almost 10 years. My understanding is the student council selects the student who will serve. I don’t believe the student council president is designated. At first, there was little reporting by…"
Oct 18, 2024
Sridar Chittur replied to Paul Haggett's discussion Feedback on BoardDocs
"We have been using BoardDocs for over 10 yrs now. Easy to use and implement. We use it not just for board agendas but also for our policies and regulations. The ease to obtain all the NYSSBA policy updates through boarddocs is simply lifesaving. The…"
Oct 15, 2024
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