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Overview
The Board of Education maintains audit, policy, and academic committees to meet its legal and fiduciary obligations. Board members also serve as representatives on various district committees and as liaisons to schools to enhance two-way communications and strengthen the connection between the governance of the district and PTOs, parent groups and community organizations.
Board Committee Meeting Location
All board committee meetings are held in the District Office Board Room at 1430 Balltown Road, Niskayuna unless otherwise noted.
Academic Programs Committee
Members
- Libbie Cococcia
- Ehasuyi Gomes
- Jessica LaFex
Meetings
Mondays at 5 p.m.
- Oct. 19
- Dec. 22
- Feb. 2
- April 27
- June 7
Audit & Finance Committee
The mission of the Niskayuna Central School District Audit & Finance Committee is to provide independent advice, assistance, and recommendations to the board in the oversight of the internal and external audit functions of the district.
Members
- Ehasuyi Gomes
- My’Lisse Kochan
- Kim Tully
Meetings
Fridays at 8:30 a.m.
- Sept. 11
- Oct. 9
- Dec. 4
- Feb. 5
- March 5
- June 4
Policy Committee
The Niskayuna Central School District Policy Committee is charged with overseeing the development, adoption, implementation, and periodic review of board-level policies.
Members
- Ehasuyi Gomes
- Jessica LaFex
- Howard Schlossberg
Meetings
Tuesdays at 5 p.m.
- Sept. 22
- Nov. 10
- Jan. 19
- March 9
- June 7
School Liaisons
Birchwood
Libbie Cococcia
Glencliff
My’Lisse Kochan
Rosendale
Kim Tully
Van Antwerp
Judy Tomisman
Craig
Judy Tomisman
Hillside
Jessica LaFex
Iroquois
Ehasuyi Gomes
High School
Howard Schlossberg
Other Committee Memberships and Representation
PTO Council
Jessica LaFex
Special Education PTA (SEPTA)
Kim Tully
District DEIB Committee
Ehasuyi Gomes, My’Lisse Kochan and Jessica LaFex
District Wellness Committee
Ehasuyi Gomes and Howard Schlossberg
District Safety Committee
My’Lisse Kochan, Judy Tomisman and Howard Schlossberg
Capital Project/Facilities Committee
Libbie Cococcia, Ehasuyi Gomes, July Tomisman
Boosters Club
Kim Tully
Friends of Music
Libbie Cococcia
Friends of Niskayuna Rowing
Carl Mummenthey and Judy Tomisman
Nisk-Art Friends
Jessica LaFex
N-CAP (Niskayuna Community Action Program)
Libbie Cococcia
New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) Voting Member
My’Lisse Kochan and Ehasuyi Gomes (alternate)
NYSSBA Legislative Liaison
Judy Tomisman