• The members of the Hartford Central School District Board of Education are:

     

    Philip Jessen - President
    Janine Thomas - Vice-president
    Adam Fish
    Ron Smith
    Ashley Happy

     

  • As elected representatives of the community, the Board of Education establishes the district budget, curriculum, the school calendar, and other legal matters relating to the function of the school district.

    Q & A

    Q: What is the Hartford Central School District Board of Education?
    A: The Board of Education is comprised of district residents who are unpaid public officials, elected by voters of the Hartford CSD community who assume major responsibility for the governance of the school district. They are citizens who, through their Board membership, provide leadership for the welfare of district students.

    Q: What decisions are made by the Board?
    A: The Board establishes the District budget, curriculum, the school calendar, and other legal matters relating to the function of the school. Many issues are handled through committees, and recommendations are made to the Board. Other matters are delegated to the School Superintendent. With the exception of Executive Sessions matters (personnel issues, for example), all Board meetings are open to the public.  During the pandemic period, Board of Education meetings are being held virtually.

    Q: If I have an issue to discuss with the Board, what do I do?
    A: Each Board meeting follows an agenda which recognizes public statements. The Board President will recognize individuals,and a period of time, (not more than five minutes) is allowed to express a viewpoint. If further discussion is required, the members of the Board may ask to have an item placed on the agenda.

    Q: When does the Board meet?
    A: Hartford Board of Education meetings are generally held the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.  The dates for the meetings are published on the website. The board president presides at each meeting, and the district clerk records official actions of the Board of Education. Also in attendance are the superintendent of schools, business manager, and building principals..