Welcome!
Welcome to Manchester-Shortsville Central School District Board of Education Frequently Asked Questions Page!
You, as a taxpayer, are a stockholder in one of the best school districts in the state. We eagerly seek your involvement in the Red Jacket schools to help us build on the vitality, strengths, and achievements of this district.
Time is set-aside during each school board meeting to hear the views of citizens, staff, and students.
Board members represent you. They want to hear your thoughts and comments to help them make decisions that reflect the needs of the community. Board members welcome all communications—written and oral.
Thank you for joining us.
Where does the Board meet?
The Board meets in the auditorium of the Red Jacket High School at 1506 Route 21, Shortsville, NY, unless otherwise announced.
When does the Board meet?
The Manchester-Shortsville School Board generally conducts their regular meeting at 7:30 pm on the second Wednesday of each month.
What does the Board do in Executive Session?
During an Executive Session, the Board may discuss confidential matters such as personnel, negotiations and the sale or purchase of property. Board members do not make decisions or vote in Executive Sessions.
What is the Board's role?
The seven-member school board is responsible for providing an educational program for the district's 900 students.
The main job of the Board is to set district policy and planning priorities upon which all administrative actions are based.
Board members also are responsible for hiring the superintendent. In turn, the superintendent is responsible for carrying out Board decisions, providing educational leadership, and managing the district's budget and staff.
School Board members are elected officials and serve without pay. They do not have offices in school district buildings.
How is the Board selected?
The community elects Board members to a five-year term. Any Manchester-Shortsville Central School District resident 18 years of age or older, is a citizen of the United States, is able to read and write, and who has lived within the district for at least one year prior to the day of election may run for election. A School Board member does not have to be a taxpayer. Employees of the School District may not be a member of the Board of Education. No more than one member of a family may be a member of the same Board of Education in any school district. Individuals removed from any office of any school district within one year of the day of election may not be elected to a Board of Education.
How can I speak to the Board?
Public response may also be invited as the Board considers individual agenda items.
The board follows an agenda to cover all of the business it must deal with at each meeting. Sometimes this means the Board President must limit public input.
If you have a copy of your comments in writing, the board would be happy to receive it. Please also provide a copy for the board secretary..
Why don't Board members ask me questions when I speak?
Lack of response at the time you testify doesn't mean lack of interest. Board members listen carefully to testimony and later gather additional information about the issues you are raising.
Please attend Board meetings often to get to know Board members and to keep informed about current educational issues.
Are there other ways I can express my views?
Speaking at a board meeting is not the only way to let board members know your views on an issue. You may also:
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Call or write a School Board member; |
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Email the Board; |
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Talk to a Board member or administrator following the Board meeting or during a break; |
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Call the superintendent's office at (585) 289-3964 |
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Write the superintendent:
Manchester-Shortsville Central School District
1506 Route 21
Shortsville, NY 14548 |
Where can I get more information?
Superintendent's Office ....(585) 289-3964
Fax District Office..............(585) 289-6660