Committees

The Haldane Board of Education created six advisory committees to aide in the discussion and planning of key initiatives and priorities at Haldane. More information about each committee is available below, including the committee charge and links to minutes from meetings.

Committee members are based on stakeholder representation. If you are interested in being part of a committee, please contact Superintendent Benante for eligibility information.

Audit Committee

Committee Chair: Thomas Campanile

The Audit Committee will provide independent advice, assistance, and recommendations to the Board in the oversight of the internal and external audit functions of the district. Additionally, the Committee will:

Oversee the competitive Request for Proposal Process (RFP) used to solicit quotations for the District’s annual external audit
Review the scope, plan and coordination of the external audit
Provide a communications link between the external and internal auditors and the Board

Audit Documents

Code of Conduct

Committee Chair:

Julia Sniffen, High School Principal

The Code of Conduct Committee will review the existing Code of Conduct annually and make recommendations for additions and revisions to the Code. The charge specifically directs the Superintendent to convene an advisory panel:

To review the Code of Conduct for grades K-12
To consider specific elements of the Code that should be amended
To conduct a needs assessment of those essential elements for the Haldane Central School District as they specifically relate to the various levels of education (elementary, middle, and high school)
To recommend to the Board of Education appropriate changes to be incorporated into the Code
To stay current in regards to best practices

Code of Conduct Committee Minutes

Wellness Committee

Committee Chairs:

MaryAnn Seelke, Ed.D., Middle School Principal

Regina Kaishian, Ed.D., Director of Pupil Personnel Service

The Wellness Committee will review the existing school policies and consider protocols for dealing with issues surrounding nutrition, health education, and physical and emotional well being. The charge specifically directs the Superintendent to convene an advisory panel:

To consider school activities related to physical activity and healthy eating
To consider the quality of meals that are presented in the school lunch program
To review policies on food and beverages offered to students in the cafeteria and outside of the cafeteria, including what is allowed at classroom parties and what is offered in vending machines
To review the physical education program with the PE staff to ensure emphasis on establishing patterns for lifelong physical activity
To recommend to the Board of Education changes that will address specific areas of concern with regard to nutritional offerings, physical activity, and wellness in general
To review current policies and develop new policies and events relating to emotional growth and student well-being

Wellness Committee Minutes

Technology Committee

Committee Chair:

Leah Horn, Information Technology Specialist

The Technology Committee will:

Implement the Long-Term Technology Plan according to Federal and State guidelines
Review and formally advise the Board of Education on the specifics of budgetary needs
Be the due diligence arm of the Board of Education in all technology-related requests

Technology Committee Minutes

Committees

Audit Committee

Code of Conduct

Wellness Committee

Technology Committee

Policy Committee

District-Wide Safety Team