Hello families:
The Carmel Central School District Board of Education is comprised of 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.
It is the policy of this Board of Education to encourage the broadest possible participation by the public in school affairs so that our educational program will have the benefit of the ability, talent and experience of the citizens of our district. It is fully recognized that the educational program of the schools is the proper concern of all persons in the district.
The Board shall search constantly for the best practices in education and shall recommend to the community the best educational choices available. The Board shall rely on the skill and advice of the professional staff in developing the educational program.
The public sessions of our biweekly meetings are open to all, in person and virtually.
Sincerely,
Upcoming Board of Education Committee Meetings:
Policy Committee: May 4, 2026, Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m.
Audit, Facilities & Operations: May 5, 2026, Carmel High School, Library lab, 5:30 p.m.
Special Education, Support & Wellness Committee: May 26, 2026, Kent Elementary School, Conference Room #224
The next Board of Education meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Carmel High School which will include the Budget Public hearing. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The hearing and public portion of the meeting will begin 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.
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.
Joanne Stevens
District Clerk
jstevens@carmelschools.org
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.
Equity Team Member
Policy Committee Chair
Special Education, Support & Wellness Committee Member
Term expires 2027
morser@carmelschools.org
WPSBA Advocacy/Liaison
NYSSBA Advocacy/Liaison
Rotary & Chamber Liaison
CTA Liaison
Support Services Staff Liaison
Audit, Facilities & Operations Committee Chair
Term expires 2027
jcurzio1@carmelschools.org
Health & Athletic Advisory Liaison
Support Services Staff Liaison
Special Education, Support Services and Wellness Committee Member
Term expires 2026
jdouglas@carmelschools.org
Districtwide Safety Team Member
Municipality Liaison
Rotary & Chamber Liaison
Policy Committee Member
Term expires 2028
fgrasso@carmelschools.org
CTA Liaison
Audit, Facilities & Operations Committee Member
Term expires 2028
nmaglian@carmelschools.org
Municipality Liaison
PTO/A Liaison
Rotary & Chamber Liaison
Special Education, Support & Wellness Committee Chair
Term expires 2026
jwise1@carmelschools.org
