Taconic Hills Board of Education

The Taconic Hills Board of Education meets regularly on the third Wednesday of each month.

The board also generally holds a special meeting or workshop on either the first or second Wednesday of each month. Exceptions are made to avoid conflicts with holidays or recess periods. Meetings are held in the Board Room at 6:30 p.m.

Board members are:
representative of the entire community
steward of the district’s resources
leader of the district
An advocate for public education and an educated public

Board of Education Goals

goals

·         In order to cultivate an engaged and active school board, we will strive to broaden and strengthen our visibility and involvement through participation in school, and community events, professional development, and commitment of the time and energy necessary to be informed and effective leaders.

·         Promote and support stimulating student-centered learning that ensures that our students possess the academic and social skills necessary for the 21st century.

·         Provide high quality professional development, support a culture of teacher leadership and collaboration while increasing measurable outcomes.

·         Encourage involvement of all stakeholders to fully participate in the process of schooling by soliciting and giving attention to concerns and opinions of groups and individuals. Promote parental engagement.

·         Maintain responsible fiscal practices that balance the educational needs of students with the interest of taxpayers.

2022-2023 Board Meeting Schedule

Date

Agenda/Minutes

Attachments

Video

July 5, 2022*

July 5, 2022 Minutes

July 5, 2022 Attachments

July 5, 2022 Video

July 13, 2022

July 13, 2022 Minutes

July 13, 2022 Attachments

July 13, 2022 Video

August 10, 2022

August 10, 2022 Minutes

August 10, 2022 Attachments

August 10, 2022 Video

August 30, 2022*

August 30, 2022 Minutes

August 30, 2022 Late Item Attachments

August 30, 2022 Video

September 14, 2022

September 14, 2022 Minutes

September 14, 2022 Attachments

September 14, 2022 Video

October 19, 2022

October 19, 2022 Public Hearing

October 19, 2022 Minutes

October 19, 2022 Attachment #1

October 19, 2022 Attachment #2

October 19, 2022 Video

November 2, 2022
Special Meeting*

November 2, 2022 Minutes

November 16, 2022

November 16, 2022 Minutes

November 16, 2022 Attachments

November 16, 2022 Video

November 30, 2022
Special Meeting*

November 30, 2022 Minutes

December 14, 2022

December 14, 2022 Minutes

December 14, 2022 Attachments

December 14, 2022 Video

January 18, 2023

January 18, 2023 Minutes

January 18, 2023 Attachments

January 18, 2023 Video

February 15, 2023

February 15, 2023 Minutes

February 15, 2023 Attachments

February 15, 2023 Video

March 15, 2023
March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023 Minutes

March 22, 2023 Attachments

March 22, 2023 Video

April 19, 2023
Special Meeting & Budget Workshop

April 19, 2023 Minutes

N/A

April 25, 2023*

April 25, 2023 Minutes

April 25, 2023 Attachments

April 25, 2023 Video

May 3, 2023 Public Hearing on School Budget

May 3, 2023 Public Hearing Minutes

N/A

May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023 Late Item Agenda

May 24, 2023 Attachments

May 24, 2023 Video

June 21, 2023

*indicates meeting is on a day other than Wednesday

Note: All regular meetings begin at 6:30PM. Workshops begin at 5:30PM unless otherwise noted on the agenda. Additional dates will be added once the Budget Calendar is adopted. Special meetings may be added as necessary.  Meeting dates are subject to change. Posted agenda will be replaced with the official board of education minutes following BOE approval at the next regularly scheduled board of education meeting. Should a board meeting be cancelled due to inclement weather, it will be held on the following Wednesday.

Audit Committee

Date

Agenda/Minutes

Attachments

September 14, 2022

September 14, 2022 Minutes

None

December 14, 2022

December 14, 2022 Minutes

None

March 15, 2023
March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023 Minutes

None

May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023 Agenda

Note: Posted agenda will be replaced with the official Audit Committee minutes following Audit Committee approval at the next scheduled Audit Committee meeting. Additional meetings may be added as necessary. Meeting dates are subject to change.

Budget Committee

Date

Agenda/Minutes

Attachments

Legislative Committee

Date

Agenda/Minutes

Attachments

September 21, 2022

September 21, 2022 Agenda

Policy Committee

Date

Agenda/Minutes

Attachments

Board of Education Workshops

Date

Workshop

July 13, 2022

BOE Goal Setting

September 28, 2022

Transportation

November 2, 2022

Financial Condition

November 30, 2022

Technology Tools

January 4, 2023

Restorative Practices

February 1, 2023

Attendance

March 1, 2023

Mental Health Needs

March 8, 2023

Budget Workshop #1 (6:30PM)

March 15, 2023
March 22, 2023

Budget Workshop #2 (6:30PM)

April 5, 2023

Budget Workshop #3 (6:30PM)

April 19, 2023

Budget Workshop #4 (6:30PM) Final Review

May 3, 2023

Code of Conduct

June 7, 2023

TBD

June 28, 2023

New Board Member

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Board Members

Bonnie Torchia, President

Contact: torchiab@taconichills.k12.ny.us

Term Expires: 2026

Kevin Maisenbacher, Vice President

Contact: maisenbacherk@taconichills.k12.ny.us

Term Expires: 2027

Diane Burfeind

Contact: burfeindd@taconichills.k12ny.us

Term Expires: 2023

Terry Sullivan

Contact: sullivant@taconichills.k12.ny.us

Term Expires: 2023

Alicia O'Rourke

Contact: orourkea@taconichills.k12.ny.us

Term Expires: 2024

Joseph Costa

Contact: costaj@taconichills.k12.ny.us

Term Expires: 2024

Heidi Beneke-Main

Contact: mainh@taconichills.k12.ny.us

Term Expires: 2025

Margaret Hallisey

Contact: halliseym@taconichills.k12.ny.us

Term Expires: 2026

Molly Delaney

Contact: delaneym@taconichills.k12.ny.us

Term Expires: 2027

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