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Board Committees 

2023-2024 COMMITTEE MEETINGS

AUDIT COMMITTEE - Waiting for the auditors to submit dates
Linda Jurs, Ari McKenzie & Robert Verdi, Chairpersons
Dates TBD

(The Audit Committee is a function of the Board of Education.  Meetings are scheduled based on the release of independent, internal and internal claims audit reports; dates to be coordinated with the Assistant Superintendent for Business.)

Finance Committee – Mondays at 5:00 p.m.
Robert Verdi, Chairperson
11/27/2023 Cancelled (Rescheduled for a later date TBD)
1/22/2024 Cancelled (Rescheduled for a later date TBD)
2/1/2024
3/25/2024
5/13/2024

Buildings & Grounds and Security Committee – Mondays at 5:30 p.m.
David Sonkin & Theresa Patiri, Chairpersons
10/23/2023
1/22/2024
2/26/2024
Tuesday, 4/16/2024

Technology Committee – Mondays at 5:00 p.m.
Ari McKenzie, Chairperson
11/6/2023
12/11/2023
2/12/2024 Cancelled (Rescheduled for a later date TBD)
3/11/2024

Curriculum Committee – Mondays at 3:30 or 5:30 p.m.
Donna Noesi, Chairperson
11/13/2023 @ 3:30 p.m.
1/22/2024 @ 5:00 p.m. Cancelled (Rescheduled for 2/12/2024)
2/12/2024 @ 5:00 p.m.
3/25/2024 @ 3:30 p.m.
5/13/2024 @ 5:00 p.m.

Policy Committee – Mondays at 6:00 p.m.
Theresa Patiri and Catherine Wieland, Chairpersons
10/23/2023
11/27/2023
12/18/2023    
2/26/2024
Tuesday, 4/16/2024


Meetings will be held in the Babylon Junior-Senior High School, 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702.  All meetings are open to the public.  Meetings are posted on the district website at www.babylonufsd.com.  There will be no public questions at these meetings. 


Audit Committee

Linda Jurs, Chairperson

Audit Committee Charge:

The goal of the Audit Committee is to assist the Board of Education in the oversight of both the internal and external audit functions. This committee reviews the corrective action plans and necessary improvement based on audit findings and recommendations received from external and internal auditors. Members provide a communications link between the external and internal auditors and the Board.

 

Buildings and Grounds Committee

David Sonkin, Chairperson

Buildings and Grounds Committee Charge:

The goal of the Building & Grounds Committee is to review district-wide buildings and grounds needs as they pertain to the maintenance of our buildings/grounds and the status of ongoing bond projects. Members provide a communications link between the school construction management company, the architectural firm and the Board.

  

Curriculum Committee

Donna Noesi, Chairperson

Curriculum Committee Charge:

The goal of the Curriculum Committee is to review district-wide programs and student achievement for constant and continuous improvement. This committee also provides a conduit for sharing best practices amongst our schools.

 

Finance Committee

Robert Verdi, Chairperson

Finance Committee Charge:

The goal of the Finance Committee is to work closely with the Assistant Superintendent for Business in analyzing the working draft of the executive budget. The committee will provide specific recommendations to the Board of Education on how a balance can be achieved between the educational needs of the district's students, the residents' expectations and the district's fiscal ability to address those needs.  

  

Policy Committee

Theresa Patiri, Chairperson

NYSSBA Policy Guidance - Policy Overview

Policy Committee Charge:

The goal of the Policy Committee is to review the compliance of existing policies that govern the district and develop and/or update policies as deemed by educational law.  The committee provides the Board with the amended draft for consideration prior to formal approval by the Board of Education.

  

Technology Committee

Ari McKenzie, Chairperson

Technology Committee Charge:

The goal of the Technology Committee is to review the existing Technology Plan and update it as needed. The technology committee will make recommendations for policies and practices related to the use of technology in our schools. Additionally, this committee is responsible for the planning of district-wide technology upgrades.