NOTE: The District is reviewing its committee structures and processes. Information on this page may no longer be accurate and is subject to change.

Curriculum Council

About

The Curriculum Council is a standing advisory committee to the Superintendent that has as its primary goal the ongoing improvement of the district’s educational program. Through its review of proposed program changes and additions and proposed committee charges, the Council seeks to:

• Provide students with rigorous educational programs
• Support the district’s mission, goals and priorities, and
• Meet and exceed New York State standards

Council meetings are open to the public.

Meeting Dates

Curriculum Council meetings for the 2022–2023 school year have been scheduled for 4:00-5:00PM on October 26, February 8 and May 3 in SOMS Room 309.

Minutes are available upon request; please contact Ann Quigley by email (aquigley@socsd.org) or by calling (845) 680-1018.

Members

• Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction: Brian Culot, Ed.D.
• Teachers:
  • TZHS: Steve Cohn, Patty Eyer, Nicole Farish and Brian Newburger
  • SOMS: Carol Fagan
  • CLE: Lucia McCahill
  • WOS: Jennifer Fanning, Colleen Gallagher and Celine Zatarga
  • Instructional Coaches: Brian Newburger, Shannon Bogart and Marc Eckert
• Building Administrators:
  • TZHS: Rudy Arietta/Rich Neidhart/Melissa Luciano
  • SOMS: Chad Corey, Ed.D./Danielle Rodriguez, Ed.D.
  • CLE: Karen Scarth, Ed.D./Rob Schliessman, Ed.D.
  • WOS: Sheila Beglin/Brian Galvin
• Central Administration:
  • Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services: Karen Tesik, Ed.D.
  • Director of Technology: George Brady
  • Director of Data, Assessment and Accountability: Jeanne Corcoran
• Board of Education: Dana Stilley
• Parents/community members:
  • TZHS: Melanie Garvey and Pat Tobin
  • SOMS: Liz Dudley
  • CLE: Corinne Sletner
  • WOS: Rana Park

Professional Development Committee

About

The Professional Development Committee reviews activities targeting the achievement of teaching and learning goals and recommends adjustments according to the most recent New York State Education Department Commissioner’s Regulations, the district’s Professional Development Plan and teachers’ current needs.

Meeting Dates

The Professional Development Committee meetings for the 2022–2023 school year have been scheduled for 4:00-5:00PM on October 19, January 18 and April 26 in SOMS Room 309.

Minutes are available upon request; please contact Ann Quigley by email (aquigley@socsd.org) or by calling (845) 680-1018.

Members

• Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction: Brian Culot, Ed.D.
• Teachers:
  • TZHS: Steve Cohn and Nicole Lai
  • SOMS: Patricia Cardenas
  • CLE: Kathleen Chichetti
  • WOS: Beth Fox
• Building Administrators:
  • TZHS: Rudy Arietta/Rich Neidhart/Melissa Luciano
  • SOMS: Chad Corey, Ed.D./Danielle Rodriguez, Ed.D.
  • CLE: Karen Scarth, Ed.D./Rob Schliessman, Ed.D.
  • WOS: Sheila Beglin/Brian Galvin
• Central Administration:
  • Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services: Karen Tesik, Ed.D.
  • Director of Staff Relations: Joseph Lloyd, Ph.D.
  • Director of Technology: George Brady
  • Director of Data, Assessment and Accountability: Jeanne Corcoran
• Parent/Community Member (K-12): Liz Dudley