Welcome to the Board of Education

Hello families:

The Carmel Central School District Board of Education is comprised of seven members elected by district residents at the annual election and budget vote held each spring. Board members serve without pay for staggered three-year terms. Under the New York State education law, the school board is responsible for establishing policies which govern the education of all children attending district schools; for preparing the annual budget; and for ensuring district adherence to state law and regulations.

It is the policy of this Board of Education to encourage the broadest possible participation by the public in school affairs so that our educational program will have the benefit of the ability, talent and experience of the citizens of our district. It is fully recognized that the educational program of the schools is the proper concern of all persons in the district.

The Board shall search constantly for the best practices in education and shall recommend to the community the best educational choices available. The Board shall rely on the skill and advice of the professional staff in developing the educational program.

The public sessions of our biweekly meetings are open to all, in person and virtually.

Sincerely,

Carmel Schools Board of Education

contact

  

Joanne Stevens
District Clerk
jstevens@carmelschools.org

BOE@carmelschools.org. Please note that the Board of Education email is also viewed by the Superintendent and the District Clerk. If you wish to contact a Trustee directly without the Superintendent and District Clerk, you may use the individual emails listed below.

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Melissa Orser, President

 Melissa Orser 

Equity Team Member
Policy Committee Chair
Special Education, Support & Wellness Committee Member

Term expires 2027
morser@carmelschools.org

John C. Curzio II, Vice President

     

WPSBA Advocacy/Liaison
NYSSBA Advocacy/Liaison
Rotary & Chamber Liaison
CTA Liaison
Support Services Staff Liaison
Audit, Facilities & Operations Committee Chair 

Term expires 2027
jcurzio1@carmelschools.org

Jordi Douglas, Trustee

 Jordi Douglas  

Health & Athletic Advisory Liaison
Support Services Staff Liaison
Special Education, Support Services and Wellness Committee Member

Term expires 2026
jdouglas@carmelschools.org

Frank Grasso, Trustee

   

Districtwide Safety Team Member
Municipality Liaison
Rotary & Chamber Liaison
Policy Committee Member 

Term expires 2028
fgrasso@carmelschools.org

Nicholas Magliano, Trustee

 

CTA Liaison
Audit, Facilities & Operations Committee Member

Term expires 2028
nmaglian@carmelschools.org

Michael Torpey, Trustee

   

Districtwide Safety Team Member
Policy Committee Member

Term expires 2028
mtorpey@carmelschools.org

James Wise, Trustee

 James Wise 

Municipality Liaison
PTO/A Liaison
Rotary & Chamber Liaison
Special Education, Support & Wellness Committee Chair                       

Term expires 2026
jwise1@carmelschools.org

Announcements

  • Board of Education Meeting

    The next Board of Education meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2025, at the Carmel High School.  The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. immediately followed by a 30-minute executive session.  The public portion of the meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. 

    Community members who wish to speak during the public comment section of the Board meeting are asked to sign up in advance using our Public Comment Sign-up Form here: https://forms.office.com/r/SnQBCFWYy8

    Board meetings will continue to be live streamed on this page.  Committee meetings are open to the public.

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  • Board of Education Committee Meetings

    Upcoming Board of Education Committee Meetings:

    Special Education, Support & Wellness Committee:  2025/2026 School Year
    Facilities & Transportation Committee: 2025/2026 School Year
    Audit, Finance & Personnel Committee: 2025/2026 School Year
    Policy Committee: 06/30/25, 6:30 p.m., Administrative Office, Executive Conference Room

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  • Board Meeting Public Comment Sign-Up

    Community members who wish to speak during the public comment portion of a Board of Education meeting are asked to sign-up in advance using our Public Comment Sign-up Form or by contacting the District Clerk four (4) hours prior to the meeting at jstevens@carmelschools.org.  The sign-up form will also be available at the meeting for anyone who wishes to speak and did not sign up in advance.  

    These individuals will be called upon during the scheduled public participation section on the agenda.  To facilitate follow-up, please provide your name, telephone number, email address, and mailing address, as well as the topic of your comments.  Speakers are limited to five (5) minutes each.  No district employee or student may be commented upon or identified by name or situation.

     

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  • Board of Education Meeting Recordings

    Recordings of Board of Education meetings and presentations from those meetings are available to the public.   

    View recordings from Board of Education meetings.

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Board of Education Calendar

  • Carmel High School Library

    Board of Education Meeting

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    Public Participation will begin at 6:00 p.m.

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  • Matthew Paterson Elementary School Cafeteria

    Board of Education Meeting

    Board of Education Meeting

    Public Participation will begin at 6:00 p.m.

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  • Administrative Office

    BOE Committee Meeting - Policy

    BOE Committee Meeting - Policy
    Executive Conference Room

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  • George Fischer Middle School Library #1 and #2

    BOE Committee Meeting(s)

    BOE Committee Meeting(s)
    Audit, Facilities and Operations
    Special Education, Support and Wellness

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  • George Fischer Middle School Auditorium

    Board of Education Meeting

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    Public Participation will begin at 7:00 p.m.

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