BOE Budget and Finance Committee

The Board of Education and school district establish committees to regularly review and provide input and feedback in a variety of areas.  Keep in mind that participation and membership in certain committees may be limited to specific members, require expertise in specific areas and/or require appointment by the Board. Please contact the District Clerk at 516-308-5001 for information pertaining to each committee.

Statement of Purpose

Budget Finance Committee shall:

  • Review year end Treasurer's report and prior year budget appropriation adjustments between budget functions

  • Review monthly Treasurer's report and District reserves plan to gain an understanding of District finances.  Review fund balance projection report beginning in March

  • Review the proposed budget prior to public distribution and offer input to support and vote on the budget by consensus

  • Perform special projects as requested by the Board of Education:

    • Review 5 year capital improvement plan prepared by the District architect and assist in recommending project financing

    • If they exist, review revenue shortfalls

    • Assist in the development of the annual Budget Insight           

  • Be a liaison to the community

  • Review educational/financial matters with District officials

  • If available, attend Budget workshops

  • Meetings are typically held once a month in the BOE room starting at 7:30 pm.

    • Committee meets September through May

    • No meetings in December

Committee Minutes

Committee Members

Committee Chairs:
Mrs. Kerry Wachter
Mrs. Cher Lepre

Management:
Mr. Ryan Ruf
Mrs. Donna Passalacqua

Members:
Sam Astrof
Ed Ellis
Donna Healy
Matthew Jaronczyk
Tadeus Korszun
Anthony Mascarenhas
Michael Mencarelli
Nicholas Meyers
Christa Miano
Robert Renda
Patrick Valentino
Lori Verdone