Committees
2024-2025
Curriculum
The Curriculum Committee is responsible for reviewing curriculum presented by administration and staff including student achievement results, curriculum related initiatives, normal curricular review cycles, hardware/software review cycles and textbook changes.
Committee Members
Angelo Amato, Chair
Susan Bradford
Joseph Cafasso
Shannon Lane
Caroline Leary
September 4, 2024 | Agenda | Draft Minutes |
October 2, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 6, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 4, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 5, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 5, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 2, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 7, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
Facilities
The Facilities Committee is responsible for oversight of both short and long term goals regarding maintenance, physical plant and safety at Bethany Community School.
Committee Members
Shawn Uscilla, Chair
Amy Lestinsky
EJ Maher
John Paul Garcia
September 10, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
January 7, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 13, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
Finance
The Finance Committee is responsible for the oversight of budget development with administration and staff and will present necessary information to the full Board. The Committee Chair will review the status of the budget, accounts, expenditures, and line items and report to the full Board at the monthly business meeting.
Committee Members
Amy Lestinsky, Chair
Joseph Cafasso
John Paul Garcia
EJ Maher
September 10, 2024 | Agenda | Draft Minutes |
October 8, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 12, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 10, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
January 7, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 11, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 11, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 8, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 13, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 10, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
Policy
The Policy Committee is responsible for reviewing existing District policies. Policy changes are approved by the full Board.
Committee Members
Susan Bradford, Chair
Angelo Amato
Shannon Lane
Caroline Leary
October 8, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 10, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 11, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 8, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 10, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
Transportation
The Transportation Committee is responsible for overseeing issues. Assist administration with transportation matters and parent/guardian appeals.
Committee Members
John Paul Garcia, Chair
Shannon Lane
Shawn Uscilla
September 11, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
Negotiations
2023-2024
Curriculum
The Curriculum Committee is responsible for reviewing curriculum presented by administration and staff including student achievement results, curriculum related initiatives, normal curricular review cycles, hardware/software review cycles and textbook changes.
Committee Members
Angelo Amato, Chair
Susan Bradford
Joseph Cafasso
Shannon Lane
Caroline Leary
September 6, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 4, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 1, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 7, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 6, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 3, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 1, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
CANCELED |
Facilities
The Facilities Committee is responsible for oversight of both short and long term goals regarding maintenance, physical plant and safety at Bethany Community School.
Committee Members
Shawn Uscilla, Chair
Amy Lestinsky
EJ Maher
John Paul Garcia
September 12, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 1, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 12, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 7, 2024 | Agenda | Draft Minutes |
Finance
The Finance Committee is responsible for the oversight of budget development with administration and staff and will present necessary information to the full Board. The Committee Chair will review the status of the budget, accounts, expenditures, and line items and report to the full Board at the monthly business meeting.
Committee Members
Amy Lestinsky, Chair
Joseph Cafasso
John Paul Garcia
EJ Maher
September 12, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 10, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 7, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 12, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
January 09, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 13, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 12, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 9, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 7, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 11, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
Policy
The Policy Committee is responsible for reviewing existing District policies. Policy changes are approved by the full Board.
Committee Members
Susan Bradford, Chair
Angelo Amato
Shannon Lane
Caroline Leary
October 30, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 13, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 9, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 11, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
Transportation
The Transportation Committee is responsible for overseeing issues. Assist administration with transportation matters and parent/guardian appeals.
Committee Members
John Paul Garcia, Chair
Shannon Lane
Shawn Uscilla
September 13, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
Negotiations
2022-2023
Curriculum
The Curriculum Committee is responsible for reviewing curriculum presented by administration and staff including student achievement results, curriculum related initiatives, normal curricular review cycles, hardware/software review cycles and textbook changes.
Committee Members
Namita Wijesekera, Chair
Angelo Amato
Susan Bradford
Amy Lestinsky
EJ Maher
September 7, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 5, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 2, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 7, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
CANCELED | ||
February 1, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 1, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 29, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 3, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
Facilities
The Facilities Committee is responsible for oversight of both short and long term goals regarding maintenance, physical plant and safety at Bethany Community School.
Committee Members
John Paul Garcia, Chair
Angelo Amato
Susan Bradford
Shawn Uscilla
Lynette White
September 13, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 13, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
CANCELED | ||
May 9, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
Finance
The Finance Committee is responsible for budget development with administration and staff and will present necessary information to the full Board. The Committee Chair will review the status of the budget, accounts, expenditures, line items and report to the entire Board of Education at the monthly business meeting.
Committee Members
Chris Pittenger, Chair
John Paul Garcia
Amy Lestinsky
Shawn Uscilla
September 13, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
CANCELED | ||
November 8, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 13, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
January 9, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 7, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 7, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
CANCELED | ||
May 9, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
CANCELED |