The New York State School Boards Association has designated October 14-18 as School Board Recognition Week, a time to honor and promote awareness of the crucial work carried out by local school boards. Public schools are the cornerstone of our communities and nation, and local school boards play a pivotal role in fostering student success. Through their leadership, these boards ensure that democracy flourishes with well-educated citizens capable of critical thinking and civil discourse.
Strong schools are essential for building vibrant communities. The dedicated men and women serving on school boards invest countless hours to ensure every student can learn and thrive. Their efforts include making tough decisions monthly and spending significant time understanding education issues and regulations to maintain the accountability that stakeholders expect.
The primary responsibilities of school boards focus on enhancing student achievement by:
Developing a shared vision and goals for the district.
Aligning strategies, resources, policies, and programs with district objectives.
Ensuring accountability for student performance.
Fostering a healthy school environment for both students and staff.
Evaluating the superintendent to guarantee continuous progress.
School Board Recognition Week is an opportunity to acknowledge school boards' important role in shaping the future of education and student achievement.
On behalf of the Union-Endicott School District, thank you to our Board of Education members for your time and dedication: Sitting, l-r: Glenn McIver, Joe Ozvold, Dick Testa-Board President, Jim Truillo-Board Vice President, Lou Ferraro. Standing, l-r: Kathy Marecek, Jenn Kazmark-Assistant Superintendent, Nicole Wolfe-Superintendent, Pamela Portland-Assistant Superintendent, Lynda DeLuca.