The Berne-Knox-Westerlo School District Board of Education is a five-member board elected by the community to establish policy and direct the administration of the district's schools. Board members are given the charge of exercising the community's rights to citizen control over public education. Members of the BKW School Board serve three-year terms.
2011-12 Board members
Carolyn Anderson, President
Jill Norray, Vice President
Vasilios Lefkaditis
Helen Lounsbury
Maureen Sikule
Meetings
Regular Board meetings are conducted in district buildings and typically begin at 7 p.m.
The public is invited to all Board of Education meetings. Community members have an opportunity to speak on issues concerning them during the time set aside for "public discussion."
Individuals or groups may request to put an item on the agenda by contacting the Superintendent’s office no later than Wednesday prior to the meeting.
Contacting the Board
If you would like to send a comment to members of the Board of Education you may e-mail them at berneknoxwesterloboardofed@gmail.com. Please be advised that a copy of your e-mail will also be automatically forwarded to the superintendent.
Policies
Policies adopted by the BKW
Board of Education are public documents. If you wish to access one or
all of the adopted policies, email
Noreen Shunney.
If you would like to review the policy book in person, call the district
office at 872-1293 to make an appointment.
Board Goals
Read the 2010-11 goals. [PDF]
Read the report from the July 13, 2010 goal-setting exercise. [PDF]
2011-12 Meeting Schedule, agendas and minutes
Updated with special meetings as they are scheduled.
Archived Board meeting minutes from the past school years.
New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA)
National School Boards Association (NSBA)
Board Recognition Award Nomination form