An Announcement from the Board and Superintendent

We unequivocally denounce antisemitism in all of its forms and expressions.

The Carmel Central School District serves a diverse population. We embrace that diversity and are focused on shaping the next generation of successful Carmel graduates who exemplify the Carmel 6 Cs (Citizenship, Compassion, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication). Through education, our students are taught to engage in civil and respectful discourse. Our mission is to educate the whole student through partnerships to become lifelong learners in an ever-changing world.

To stand before and serve children and families is a privilege. As the Superintendent for the Carmel Central School District, and in partnership with the Board of Education, we are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and orderly school environment where students receive, and teachers, administrators and all staff deliver quality educational services without disruption or interference. Each student should be provided with a safe, supportive environment free from bullying, harassment or discrimination.

Recent events, sadly, have disrupted the district’s vital mission. The adults who lead our district must remember that they serve as role models for our students. While freedom of speech is a cherished right in our country, words or actions that serve to harass or discriminate based on race, color or national origin, including shared ancestry or ethnicity, are not condoned by our school district.

Our schools foster empathy, kindness, tolerance and understanding. We are committed to the mission of the school district. Carmel’s families, staff and community deserve no less.

Thank you for your support.

Erin Meehan-Fairben, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools 

Board of Education President Melissa Orser

Vice President Dawn Dall

Trustee John C. Curzio II

Trustee Jordi Douglas

Trustee Jason Paraskeva