2018/2019 Committees

Committees/Responsibility & Charge/Members	Committee Home Pages
Shared Decision Making Committees
Quality Education Committee (QEC)	Quality Education Committee (QEC)
Building Leadership Team (BLT) ES	Building Leadership Team (BLT) ES
Building Leadership Team (BLT) MS	Building Leadership Team (BLT) MS
Building Leadership Team (BLT) HS	Building Leadership Team (BLT) HS
Shared Decision Making
Support Committees
District Safety Council
Building Safety (Middle School/High School)
Building Safety (Elementary School)
Health & Wellness Committee
District Facilities Committee (DFC)	District Facilities Committee (DFC)
Academic Committees
Curriculum Council (CIA)
Gifted and Talented Education Committee (GATE)	Gifted and Talented Education Committee (GATE)
Mentor Committee	Mentor Committee
Technology Committee
Contractual Committees (GFA)
Professional Practices Committee (PPC)
Calendar Committee
Board of Education Committees
Audit Committee	Audit Committee
Policy Committee

The Audit Committee, advisory to the Board of Education, will meet no fewer than four times a year starting at 6:00 P.M. in the MS/HS Media Center unless otherwise stated or changed by action of the Board of Education.

Responsibility and Charge of the Committee: The purpose of the audit committee shall be to assure that the Board of Education fulfills its responsibilities for the District’s internal and external audit process, the financial reporting process and the system of risk assessment and internal controls over financial reporting; and provides and avenue of communication between management, the independent auditors, and the Board of Education. The responsibilities of the Audit Committee shall include:

Providing recommendations to the Board of Education regarding the appointment of the external auditor and internal auditor for the district;
Meeting with the external auditor prior to commencement of the audit;
Reviewing and discussing with the external auditors their risk assessment of the district’s fiscal operations;
Receiving and reviewing the draft annual audit report and accompanying draft management letter, working directly with the external auditor, and assisting the Board of Education in interpreting such documents;
Making a recommendation to the Board of Education on accepting the annual audit report;
Reviewing every corrective action plan developed by the district in response to any findings identified in an audit report or management letter;
Assisting in the oversight of the internal audit function;
Reviewing the findings and recommendations of the external auditor and internal auditor;
Monitoring the school district’s implementation of such recommendations; and
Evaluating the performance of the internal audit function.

Members:
Patricia Macko	Board of Education
Duncan Macpherson	Board of Education
Michael McAneny	Board of Education

Members:
Gina Blenis	Community
Laura Calvino	Teacher
Brian Hostash	Teacher
Valerie Kappel	Teacher
Peter Mahan/Erin DuBois	Administration
Wendy McElwey	Teacher, Chairperson
Sara Motta	Community
Aileen Rauf	Teacher
Margaret Robinson	Teacher

Members:
Teresa Carlton	Teacher
Kelly Hubicki	Community
Jim Hutchins	Teacher, Chairperson
Leslie Kudlack	Teacher
Karen Manning	Teacher
Brian Reeve	Administration
Deborah Theiss-Mackey	Registered Nurse
JoAnn Simmons	Teacher

Members:
Timothy Albright	Teacher
Carmen Bucci	Parent
Robert Corrigan	Student
Linda Esposito	Teacher
Nicole Field	Parent
Casey Gannon	Teacher
Tadhg Russell	Teacher
Erin Sharkey	Teacher
Brynda Shultes	Teacher, Chairperson
Matthew Ward	Administration
TBD	Student

Members:
Michelle Fisher	Counselor
Karen Gardiner	Registered Nurse
Dina Klob	Clerical
Kenneth Landversicht	Counselor
Nicole Mahoney	Counselor
Richard Outtrim	Director of Facilities III
Brian Reeve	Administration
Erin Sharkey	Teacher
Sara Statham	Clerical
Deborah Theiss-Mackey	Registered Nurse
Matthew Ward	Administration
TBD	Clerical

Members:
Amanda Agneta	Psychologist
Sally Collins	Registered Nurse
Erin Dubois	Counselor
Rachael Finkle	Psychologist
Peter Mahan	Administration
Aimee Morse	Clerical
Richard Outtrim	Director of Facilities, III
Karen Overbaugh	Clerical
Ellen Warga	Registered Nurse

Responsibility, Charge and Duties: As per the Greenville Faculty Association Contract Article 17.6.
The Calendar Committee was established to review the school calendar annually and make recommendations to the Superintendent.

Membership:
Brian Reeve	Administrator, Chairperson, District
Pamela Asam	GFA Member
Susan Hollywood	GFA Member
Nancy Lockwood	GFA Member
Brynda Shultes	GFA Member

Responsibility and Charge: The District Facilities Committee believes that educational programs are influenced greatly by the environment in which it functions. The development of quality educational programs and school facilities that help to implement programs must go hand in hand. This committee has the responsibility to prepare recommendations to the Board of Education for long-range planning that provides for the needs of students and educational programs in clean, safe facilities and grounds in the most cost effective manner.

This committee will:

Review the five year Building Condition Survey to identify areas of the school site that are in need of repair/upgrade;
Assist in the development of long-range planning and make recommendations for future capital work.

Membership Structure:
Superintendent, Business Official, Director of Facilities III, Director of Technology, Director of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction, Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics, Building Administrators (ES, MS, HS), (3) Teachers (ES,MS,HS), (1) Support Staff, (3) Parent/Community Members, (1) Student, (1) Board Member

Frequency of Meetings: Quarterly

Membership:
Tammy J. Sutherland	Superintendent of Schools, Chairperson
Robyn Bhend	Business Official
Richard Outtrim	Director of Facilities III
Scott Gardiner	Director of Technology
Todd Hilgendorff	Director of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction
Denise Wickham	Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics
Peter Mahan	Administration
Brian Reeve	Administration
Matthew Ward	Administration
Sally Collins	ES
Michelle Fisher	MS
Karen Martin	HS
TBD	Support Staff
Margaret Finch	Parent/Community
Eric Herbstritt	Parent/Community
Jacqui Fitzmaurice	Parent/Community
TBD	Student
TBD	Board Member

Responsibility and Charge: The Gifted and Talented Education Committee (GATE) advocates for gifted and talented learners at GCSD while striving to encourage all students to develop their academic strengths and talents through enriching educational experiences. GATE ensures active community participation in, and understanding of, the district’s gifted and talented programs. This committee provides input to the Curriculum Council and administration on programming that support district goals, policies and initiatives.

This committee will:

Investigate the philosophies and research the role of talent development related to gifted education;
Sponsor diverse activities and provide materials that stimulate and encourage enriching programs and practices in our school community;
Provide opportunities for students to experience gifted education services in all academic programming;
Support and recommend practices that provide all students, regardless of their background, the tools necessary to explore their varied individual gifts and talents.

Membership Structure: (1) Administrator, (1) PPS Member, (3) Teachers (ES,MS,HS), (1) Support Staff, (2) Parents (ES and MS/HS), (1) Board, (1) Student

Frequency of Meetings: Monthly

Membership:
Peter Mahan	Administration, Chairperson
Erin DuBois	PPS Member
Susan Konas	ES
Sandra Washburn	MS
Christine Rao	HS
Karen Overbaugh	Support Staff
Anne Rhoads	Parent
Mallory Bell	Parent
Tracy Young	Board Member
TBD	Student

Responsibility and Charge: The Greenville Central School District is committed to a coordinated and comprehensive approach to employee and student wellness. Employees who are healthy are more effective in their duties and are able to model appropriate wellness behaviors for students. Students who are healthy can learn more effectively.

The duties and responsibilities of the committee include:

1. Facilitate Wellness Seminars and Campaigns
2. Disseminate Literature
3. Offer Onsite Exercise Programs
4. Provide an Annual Onsite Flu Clinic

Frequency of Meetings: Quarterly

Time: 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Membership:
Dr. Donna M. Accuosti	Assistant Superintendent, Chair
Robyn Bhend	Business Official
Justin Peltier	Teacher
Deborah Sanchez	Clerical
Deborah Theiss-Mackey	Registered Nurse
Ellen Warga	Registered Nurse
Denise Wickham	Administration
BSNENY Representative
Needham Risk Management Representative

Responsibility and Charge:
The Mentor Committee works to provide a safe and supportive environment for teachers new to the profession, to ease the transition from teacher training to the realities of the classroom, and to impact student success. This committee is committed to fostering a collaborative professional learning community that will support student achievement and promote the growth of school wide instructional excellence.

This committee will:
1. Create mutually beneficial partnerships between new teachers and mentors;
2. Share and implement best instructional practices;
3. Familiarize new teachers with school curriculum, programs and routines;
4. Acclimate new teachers to the culture of the school;
5. Reinforce and sustain a passion for the teaching profession.

Membership Structure:
Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Mentor Chairperson, (6) Teachers (All Levels)

Frequency of Meetings: Monthly

Membership:
Sheila Brady	Mentor Chairperson
Tammy Sutherland	Superintendent
Dr. Donna Accuosti	Assistant Superintendent
Michelle Neary	ES
Karen Rosenberg	ES
Leslie Kudlack	MS
Erin Magee-Bolduc	MS
Linda Esposito	MS/HS
Emily Karam	HS

Responsibility and Charge of the Committee: The purpose of the QEC is to achieve a K-12 focus and framework for curriculum and instructional matters and to advise the Superintendent on all matters related to the district’s instructional program and student achievement. The QEC, with input from various other committees such as the Professional Practice Committee (PPC), the Technology Committee and Building Level Teams (BLTs) and key support groups, will also develop strategies for supporting District Goals.

Members:
Todd Hilgendorff, Chairperson	Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, Chair
Faith Bowers	Teaching Assistant
Erin Cioffi	Teacher
Lauren Fox	Teacher
Daniel Hash	Administration
Jacqui Herrington	Teacher
Kelly Hubicki	Parent
Peter Mahan	Administration
Laura Mastrantuono	Aide/Monitor
Melissa Palmer	GFA President
Brian Reeve	Administration
Anne Rhoads	Parent
Karen Rosenberg	Teacher
Tammy J. Sutherland	Superintendent of Schools
Sandra Washburn	Teacher
TBD	Administration
TBD	Board of Education
TBD	Student

Members:
Tammy J. Sutherland	Superintendent of Schools
Jennifer Howard	Board of Education
Patricia Macko	Board of Education
Daphane Pearson	School District Clerk

Responsibilities, Charge and Duties:
As per the Greenville Faculty Association Contract Article 16.1, 16.2 and 16.3.
The Professional Practices Committee (PPC) was established to consider matters of concern to the District and the Association. Matters of concern may include district policy related to education, educational experimentation, curriculum development, K-12 scheduling and use of conference monies.

Membership:
Tammy J. Sutherland	Superintendent of Schools
Melissa Palmer	GFA President
Dr. Donna M. Accuosti	Assistant Superintendent, District
Justin Bruce	GFA Member
Carrie Caputi	GFA Member
Todd Hilgendorff	Director of Curriculum Instruction and Assessment, District

The District Safety Council covers the District-wide Safety Team (SAVE Regulation) and the Safety and Health Committee (RESCUE Regulation).

Responsibility and Charge: The Greenville Central School District is committed to educational and environmental quality and fully supports the guiding principles as set forth by the New York State Board of Regents:

Every child has a right to an environmentally safe and healthy learning environment that is clean and in good repair.
Every child, parent and school employee has a “right to know” about environmental health issues and hazards in their school environment.
School officials and appropriate public agencies should be held accountable for environmentally safe and healthy facilities.
Federal, State, local and private sector entities should work together to ensure that resources are used effectively to address environmental health and safety concerns.

The duties and responsibilities of the Council include:

1. Identify and study problems that impact staff and student safety.
2. Review accident/injury data and make recommendations for improvement of procedures and processes.
3. Review existing safety policies and make recommendations for improvement if needed.
4. Promote and evaluate safety training and education.
5. Review suggestions and concerns that relate to staff/student safety and health.
6. Develop recommendations as appropriate to the school district’s administration.

The Rebuild Schools to Uphold Education (RESCUE) Law of 1999 requires that school safety and health committees are involved in school construction projects and inspections. The regulatory duties include:

1. Provide consultation for the building safety rating.
2. Be involved in the disposition of complaints related to health and safety.
3. Address complaints regarding excessive noise.
4. Participate in post-construction inspections to confirm that area is ready to be opened for use.

Frequency of Meetings: Monthly

Time: 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Membership:
Robyn Bhend	Business Official
Marianne Amato	Transportation Supervisor
Linda Esposito	Teacher
Rose DiDonato	District Office
Phillip Edwards	Custodian
Jonathan Kerner	Teacher
Richard Outtrim	Director of Facilities III
Brynda Shultes	Teacher, Chemical Hygiene Officer
Sara Statham	Clerical
Deborah Theiss-Mackey	Registered Nurse
Matthew Ward	Administrator
Ellen Warga	Registered Nurse
Denise Wickham	Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics

Responsibility and Charge:
To revise and update the shared decision making plan as outlined in Regulation 100.11.

Committee Structure:
As per Regulation 100.11 (Superintendent, Administrators, Teachers and Parents)

Timeline: Beginning September 18 to December 21. Meetings TBD

Membership:
Tammy J. Sutherland	Superintendent
Dr. Donna M. Accuosti	Assistant Superintendent
Todd Hilgendorff	Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Daniel Hash	Administrator
Brian Reeve	Administrator
Matthew Ward	Administrator
Caroline Caputi	ES Teacher
Laura Calvino	ES Teacher
TBD	MS Teacher
JoAnn Simmons	MS Teacher
Melissa Palmer	HS Teacher
Erin Sharkey	HS Teacher
Bonnie Catlin	ES Parent
TBD	MS Parent
TBD	HS Parent

Responsibility and Charge: The Technology Committee promotes the use of technology to support teaching and enhance student learning. This committee researches, recommends, and supports the effective integration of both established and emerging technologies into the learning environment.

This committee will:

Review the technology plan aligned to state requirements and make recommendations for revisions;
Identify and promote resource procurement to advance technology and its use by students, faculty, and staff and recommend allocations in accordance with district goals and technology plan;
Assess the needs of students and faculty to make recommendations for professional development to promote effective technology integration.

Committee Structure:
Director of Technology, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, (1) Administrator, Technology Coach, (1) Library Media Specialist, (4) Teachers, (1) Support Staff, (1) Parent/Community Member, (1) Board Member

Frequency of Meetings: Quarterly

Members:
Scott Gardiner	Director of Technology, Chairperson
Todd Hilgendorff	Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Dan Hash	Administrator
Vikki Hawkins	Technology Coach
Melissa Persico	Library Media Specialist
Lauren Fox	ES
Barbra Drasby	MS
Linda Esposito	MS/HS
Casey Gannon	HS
Sara Statham	Support Staff
Eric Herbstritt	Parent/Community
Duncan Macpherson	Board Member

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