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Contacting the Board of Education:
Telephone: 716-945-2400 Ext. 8888
Email: BOE@salamancany.org
Salamanca City Central School District Board of Education 2019-2020
Front L-R: Barbara Sande - Vice President, Robert J. Breidenstein, Superintendent of Schools, Theresa Ray - President, Dale Colton, Bradley Earley. Back L-R: Janet Koch - District Clerk, Mark Beehler - Ass't Superintendent for Academic Services, Kerry John, Sue Fries, Dr. Meghan McCune, Karen Magara - Ass't Superintendent for Finance and Operations
Meet the Board of Education
Mrs. Theresa A. Ray (President)...............................................................2019-2024
Dr. Meghan McCune (Vice President).....................................................................2018-2023
Mrs. Barb Sande...........................................................................................................2017-2022
Mr. Dale R. Colton...........................................................................................................2016-2021
Ms. Sue Fries...........................................................................................................2018-2023
Mr. Kerry John...........................................................................................................2015-2020
Mr. Bradley Earley...........................................................................................................2019-2024
Ms. Janet L. Koch.............................District Clerk
Mr. Robert J. Breidenstein.................Superintendent
The Board’s powers and duties are derived from the State of New York Constitution, State laws, and regulations or rulings of the Commissioner of Education. All decisions are made by a majority vote of the Board in public session.The Board’s main areas of responsibility are to:
• Act as advocates for the educational interests of children
• Establish policies
• Set goals and objectives
• Hire the superintendent
• Develop an annual budget
• Establish & review programs
• Appoint all personnel
• Communicate the needs and progress with communitySchool Board Meetings:The Board of Education meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Salamanca Jr/Sr High School Large Group Instruction Room. All Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. The second and fourth Tuesday of each month will be a regular meeting and the fourth Tuesday will also be a Work Session. These workshops will focus on educational issues. Special meetings may be called at the request of a Board Member. Click HERE for Board meeting calendar.Citizen involvement in public education is one of the cornerstones of our society. Your continuing interest and support will guarantee the excellence of our schools. Agendas are provided to visitors and an opportunity is provided during the course of the meeting for district residents who wish to address the Board. Go to the Meeting Minutes page for a complete list of minutes.Agenda Items:If you wish to have an item placed on the agenda, please submit your request, in writing, to the Superintendent of Schools by Noon of the Tuesday preceding the meeting. Minutes of Board Meetings are posted on the District’s web page. TO SEE THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT MEETING CLICK HERE. Documentation sent to the Board of Education for review at the meeting is also included at the agenda page.Board of Education Standing Committees 2019-2020
Finance & Buildings & Grounds & Transportation:
Chair: Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations
Dale Colton, Kerry John, Theresa Ray
Alternate: Meghan McCune
Indigenous Education Committee:
Chair: Superintendent
Kerry John, Meghan McCune
Alternate: Dale Colton
Curriculum Study Committee (District Comprehensive Educational Plan):
Chair: Assistant Superintendent for Academic Services
Dale Colton, Meghan McCune, Barb Sande
Alternate: Sue Fries
Strategic Planning Committee:
Chair: Superintendent
Sue Fries, Kerry John, Meghan McCune
Alternate: Brad Earley
Policy Review Committee:
Chair: District Clerk
Colton, B. Earley, S. Fries, K. John, M. McCune, T. Ray, B. Sande
District Health & Wellness / Safety Committee:
Chair: Assistant Superintendent for Academic Services
Dale Colton, Brad Earley, Kerry John
Alternate: Barb Sande
Visitation Committee:
Colton, B. Earley, S. Fries, K. John, M. McCune, T. Ray, B. Sande
Personnel, Instructional and Service Committee:
Chair: Superintendent
President: Theresa Ray, Vice President: Meghan McCune, 1 BOE Member Barb Sande
Alternate: Sue Fries
Allegany-Cattaraugus School Boards Association:
Delegate: Meghan McCune Alternate: Dale Colton
Allegany-Cattaraugus School Boards Association:
Delegate: Meghan McCune Alternate: Dale Colton
NYSSBA Legislative Liaison/Voting Delegate:
Delegate: Meghan McCune Alternate: Sue Fries
District Policy Manual:District Policy Manuals are located in the main office of each School Building, each School Library, the Salamanca Public Library, and the Seneca Nation of Indians Library. CLICK HERE for a PDF version.Budget Referendum and Election:
The election of members to the Board of Education is held at the same time as the annual vote on the school district budget. Board Members are elected “at-large” and represent the entire school district. Candidates for Board seats must have been residents of the school district for at least one year prior to the election, 18 years of age, U.S. citizens, qualified voters and able to read and write. Prospective candidates must file nominating petitions with the District Clerk.Voter Qualifications:
To vote, persons must be U. S. citizens, 18 years of age, a district resident for thirty days immediately prior to the election, with their current address either correctly filed with the Board of Election in Little Valley, properly registered at the district's registration, or listed on the Seneca Nation Tribal Roll.
Those Native Americans who are properly registered and residing on the Allegany Reservation in the Steamburg or Coldspring area, for a period of thirty days preceding the election, which is located outside of such city school district, are eligible to vote in this school district's election and on the budget.
