Board of Education

Who are the members of the Board of Education?

They are district residents who are unpaid public officials elected by the voters of this school district to take formal legal actions and assume the major responsibilities for the operation of the school. These people are average citizens who have taken on the extraordinary tasks of Board membership in order to provide leadership for the welfare of district students.

The members of the Johnsburg Central School Board of Education are:

"We believe that we must provide excellent educational opportunities for all students and demonstrate fiscal responsibility."

2007-2008 Goals:

1. Prepare a budget that will provide resources to meet new State requirements and to provide opportunities for all students.
2. To research and oversee technology cost.
3. To manage energy costs by looking at ways to conserve.
   
4. To negotiate fair contracts.
5. To conserve budget resources through enhanced technology with the school community. ie: Distance Learning Lab
   

Committee Members:

Finance/Negotiations:

Bill Conner, Frank Morehouse, Chris Jay

School Contact: Mike Markwica & Kathy Risley

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

"We believe that our school is a central part of the community and should provide opportunities for all community members. Academic and extracurricular activites provide for student opportunities that can be enhanced with community support and participation."

2007-2008 Goals:

1. To encourage community members to participate in volunteer activities. Objectives: a) PTSA; b)Jaguar Jamboree/Winter Carnival; c) Survey Post Graduates
2. Organize communication between parents, staff, and students.
3. To hold a meeting once a month for teacher presentations/committee meetings.
4. To support activities involving other town organizations. ie: Rotary, Town of Johnsburg
5. To hold school-wide activities. ie: Principal's/Community Picnic, Grandparents' Day Breakfast, Dances, Pep Rallies, etc.

CURRICULUM/STAFF DEVELOPMENT

"We believe that a strong curriculum must have excellent instruction and be provided with the resources necessary to ensure student success. In addition, the district is committed to reporting student performance criteria that accurately reflects the mission of Johnsburg Central School."

Goals for 2007-2008

1. To promote continued professional development for the faculty.
2. To implement curriculum possibilities to help further prepare students for college entrance. Objectives: a) SAT Prep Classes and make SAT books available; b) Advanced Placement Classes (look at the possibility of teaching an advance science class int the future); c) Distance Learning Classes
3. To provide the GED in-house to students.
4. To have a list of school supplies for classes posted to the website and/or at Staples/Walmart.
5. To maintain active membership of College For Every Student (CFES): a) college search, b) college trips, c) look at making connections with colleges)
   
6. To address childhood obesity and the exploration of life long sports. Objectives: a) Involvement in Lunchroom Offerings; b) Teach Healthy Habits; c) Exercise Time; d) Walking Club

Committee Members:
Mark Richards, Sherry Wolfe
School Contact Person: Nadeen Allard

BUILDING AND GROUNDS

"We believe that it is our charge to provide and maintain the facilities necessary to support the curriculum and instruction necessary to ensure Johnsburg Central School students graduate with an excellent educational background."

Goals for 2007-2008 Goals:

1. To oversee the 2008 EXCEL Building Project.
2. To assure the safety of the school during the building project while continuing to provide community access to the building and grounds at the same time.
3. Sparkle principal: To ensure the building is kept at the highest cleanliness level possible and to oversee repair projects.
4. Look at energy cost savings.
5. To continue to showcase programs, students, and staff activities that demonstrate the variety and excellence of JCS. Objectives: a) sign for sports information out front, b) wall of fame, c) art work on a consistent basis (a Gallery)

Committee members:
Chris Jay, Frank Morehouse, Mark Richards
School Contact Person: Mike Ordway

Goals for 2007-2008

1. To provide security and a safe environment.
2. To help make sure the school has an emergency plan in case of evacuation or wide epidemic illness.
3. School Spirit: a) coats, letters, and pins
4. Create and display a map that indicates where students have attended college.
5. Enhance school security system.
6. To have rules posted.

Committee Members: Tom Ordway, Keith Harvey, Bill Conner
School Contact Person: Mike Markwica