Upcoming Board of Education Committee Meetings:
Special Education, Support & Wellness Committee: 05/06/25, 5:30 p.m., Carmel High School, Library Lab
Facilities & Transportation Committee: 04/22/25, Carmel High School, Library Lab
Audit, Finance & Personnel Committee: 05/06/25, 5:30 p.m., Carmel High School, Science Room
Policy Committee: 05/01/25, 6:30 p.m., Administrative Office, Executive Conference Room
The next Board of Education meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the Carmel High School. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by an immediate entry into a 30-minute Executive Session. The public portion of the meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.
Community members who wish to speak during the public comment section of the Board meeting are asked to sign up in advance using our Public Comment Sign-up Form here: https://forms.office.com/r/SnQBCFWYy8
Board meetings will continue to be live streamed on this page. Committee meetings are open to the public.
Nominating petitions for prospective Board of Education candidates are now available! This year, three vacancies exist on the Board of Education for the seats of Trustee Paraskeva, Trustee Dall and the vacant seat of Trustee Crocco. The seats will be filled by the three candidates with the highest number of votes as follows:
A minimum of 65 signatures are required to nominate a candidate. To receive a nomination packet, please contact Joanne Stevens, district clerk, at jstevens@carmelschools.org or (845) 878-2094 x201. Packets must be submitted to the district clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025.
August 14, 2024
Dear Carmel Central School District Community,
After our board meeting on August 13, 2024, the board has carefully listened to and reflected on the sentiments expressed by some members of our community. Now, we need your help in moving forward.
We heard from many of you who felt unwelcome or unsafe at our board meetings. We want to make it clear that the board stands united in denouncing all forms of discrimination, prejudice, harassment, bullying, and hate. We are dedicated to supporting all of our community.
Our mission at Carmel Central School District is to educate the whole child in an environment free of bullying, harassment, and discrimination. We have received numerous letters, emails, and concerns brought to us at the podium, and we are committed to addressing them, as we have historically done, with our mission at the forefront.
We ask for the community’s collaboration in maintaining a respectful and inclusive atmosphere at our board meetings. The board needs to focus on the district’s important business with our new superintendent while adhering to the standard of conduct outlined in our Code of Conduct.
We ask for your adherence to our Code of Conduct as we strive to create a welcoming, affirming and productive environment for all members.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
Respectfully,
Board of Education President Melissa Orser
Vice President Dawn Dall
Trustee John C. Curzio II
Trustee Jordi Douglas
Trustee Jason Paraskeva
Cc: Superintendent of Schools
Community members who wish to speak during the public comment portion of a Board of Education meeting are asked to sign-up in advance using our Public Comment Sign-up Form or by contacting the District Clerk four (4) hours prior to the meeting at jstevens@carmelschools.org. The sign-up form will also be available at the meeting for anyone who wishes to speak and did not sign up in advance.
These individuals will be called upon during the scheduled public participation section on the agenda. To facilitate follow-up, please provide your name, telephone number, email address, and mailing address, as well as the topic of your comments. Speakers are limited to five (5) minutes each. No district employee or student may be commented upon or identified by name or situation.
Recordings of Board of Education meetings and presentations from those meetings are available to the public.
The Carmel Central School District Board of Education comprises seven members elected by district residents at the annual election and budget vote held each spring. Board members serve without pay for staggered three-year terms. Under the New York State education law, the school board is responsible for establishing policies which govern the education of all children attending district schools; for preparing the annual budget; and for ensuring district adherence to state law and regulations.
To contact the full Board of Education, you may send an email to BOE@carmelschools.org. Please note that the Board of Education email is also viewed by the Superintendent and the District Clerk. If you wish to contact a Trustee directly without the Superintendent and District Clerk, you may use the individual emails listed below.
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Melissa Orser, President Equity Team Member
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Dawn Dall, Vice President Health & Athletic Advisory Liaison Policy Committee Meeting Chairperson Special Education, Support & Wellness Committee Meeting Member Term expires 2025 ddall@carmelschools.org |
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John C. Curzio II, Trustee WPSBA Advocacy/Liaison Term expires 2027
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Jordi Douglas, Trustee CTA Liaison
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Jason Paraskeva, Trustee PTO/A Liaison Term expires 2025
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James Wise, Trustee PTO/A Liaison
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BOE Committee Meeting
Facilities & Transportation - Library Lab
Board of Education Meeting
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