How to Get Involved

How to Get Involved
1. Attend regularly scheduled Board of Education meetings & special
workshops
A list of meeting dates, locations and times follow:
Board of Education Meetings
Click Here for Board of Education Agendas
Meeting Dates 2013-14
Regular Board of Education Meetings
September 11, 2013
District Office
8 P.M.
October 9, 2013
Brookside
8 P.M.
November 13, 2013
Steele
8 P.M.
December 11, 2013
Lenox
8 P.M.
January 8, 2014
Plaza
8 P.M.
February 12, 2014
High School
8 P.M.
March 12, 2014
Meadow
8 P.M.
April 9, 2014
District Office
8 P.M.
May 14, 2014
Middle School
8 P.M.
June 11, 2014
High School
8 P.M.
Community Input Meetings
October 23, 2013
High School
8 P.M.
January 29, 2014
Middle School
8 P.M.
Budget Workshop Sessions
February 5, 2014
High School
8 P.M.
February 12, 2014
High School
7 P.M.
February 26, 2014
High School
8 P.M.
BOCES Budget Vote and Election
April 24, 2014
District Office
5 P.M.
Annual District Meeting/Budget Hearing
May 7, 2014
District Office
8 P.M.
Board of Education Budget Vote and Election
7 A.M –
May 20, 2014
High School
10 P.M.
2. Join the Baldwin Educational Assembly
The BEA was founded by the Board of Education to strengthen relations and
improve communications between the school board and the community.
President: Jackie Zuckerman (867-5741)
3. Get involved in your School Parent-Teacher Association
Brookside PTA
Plaza PTA
High School PTSA
Tamara Ramalho (623-2227)
Christine DeLuca (379-6369)
Chrissy Samuel (377-0787)
Sharon Hoskins (917-608-6131)
Lenox PTA
Steele PTA
Mary Jo Saint Surin (917-7740623)
Kimberly Bobb-Malone (917554-0925)
Kimberly Bell (223-4756)
Kathy Englehart (546-5257)
Meadow PTA
Middle School PTA
Natasha Clement (608-5065)
Tom Smyth (212-953-2330)
Gina Villafane (223-6062)
Baldwin Council of Parent-Teacher Associations
Baldwin Council Email- ptabaldwincouncil@yahoo.com
President
Lauren Riggins
378-0837
1st Vice-President
Josie Diaz
378-0924
2nd Vice-President, Legislation
Mario Simmons
224-7709
3rd Vice-President, Health & Safety
Susan Briggs
236-9663
Recording Secretary
Lori Fitzpatrick
378-8410
Corresponding Secretary
Karyn Reid
608-2369
Treasurer
Jennie Moore
546-5456
Baldwin Special Education Parent-Teacher Association (SEPTA)
Co-President
MaryLynn Dinu
378-6993
Co-President
Jennifer Ryley
223-8824
Adviser
Michelle Gallo
377-9283
Corresponding & Recording Secty.
Sheri Snow
521-4661
Membership
Yasmin Hoffman
771-7607
Treasurer
Janice McKie
867-0377
4. Join a Community Organization
Baldwin Auxiliary Police Unit 123
The Baldwin Auxiliary Police is a volunteer organization trained by the police
department whose weekly patrols help curtail vandalism and criminal mischief.
Chief: Kevin Kamin (522-8758)
Baldwin Bruins Boosters
The Boosters support and encourage student-athlete activities. For information,
contact Ed Ramirez, Director of Physical Education, Health Education, Health
Services, and Athletics (377-9296).
President: Kellie Markowitz (697-3104)
Baldwin Chamber of Commerce
The Baldwin Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the improvement of the
business community in Baldwin and hosts community events.
Co-Presidents: Erik Mahler and Ralph Rose (223-8080)
Baldwin Civic Association
The Baldwin Civic Association’s mission is to foster the diverse community and
maintain the quality of life in Baldwin.
President: David Viana, baldwincivic@gmail.com
Baldwin Council Against Drug Abuse (BCADA)/ Community Coalition Baldwin
The Baldwin Council Against Drug Abuse (BCADA) offers preventive drug and
alcohol education to district students and student and parent support groups as
well as oversees the Community Coalition of Baldwin dedicated to creating
positive community activities.
Director: Claudia Rotondo (377-9313)
Baldwin Educational Assembly (BEA)
The Baldwin Educational Assembly (BEA) is a unique organization created by
the Board of Education to strengthen relations and improve communications
between the school board and community. The assembly is composed of
volunteers who serve on committees that study charges by the board, BEA
officers, and executive committee. Residents are encouraged to attend their
general meetings.
Chairperson: Jackie Zuckerman (236-9111)
Baldwin Foundation for Education
The Baldwin Foundation for Education provides support to the school district
through fundraising and promotional and alumni-development activities.
President: Sharon Knoernschild (379-6144)
Baldwin Friends of Music
The Baldwin Friends of Music serves as an advocacy group for music and the
arts.
Co-Presidents: Donna McDougal (546-3563) and Ida Zambrano (917-295-4183)
Baldwin Parents in Partnership for School-Aged Child Care
BPPSACC was founded by Baldwin residents to establish after-school care to
assist working parents.
Contact: Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC (766-4341)
Concerned Parents of Baldwin
Concerned Parents of Baldwin's primary focus is the recognition of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Each year, the humanitarian award is given to Baldwin students
who most exemplify the ideals of Dr. King.
Contact: Yadia Hinds, 378-0379
Human Relations Advisory Council
HRAC is composed of school and community members who meet regularly to
address issues related to diversity and tolerance.
Chairperson: Lori Presti (377-9368)
Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc.
If interested in becoming a girl scout in Baldwin or volunteering, please contact:
Field Director: Harriet Gibaldi (741-2550 x 238)
gibaldih@gsnc.org; www.gsnc.org – please check for forms and announcements
5. Write or email your government representatives
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (D)
(518) 474-8390
Executive Chambers, The State Capitol
Fax (518) 474-1513
Albany, NY 12224
New York City Office
http://www.ny.gov/governor/
STATE SENATORS
Charles Fuschillo, Jr. (R)
5550 Merrick Road, Suite 205
Massapequa, NY 11758
fuschill@senate.state.ny.us
(516) 882-0630
Fax (516) 882-0636
Dean G. Skelos (R)
55 Front Street
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
skelos@senate.state.ny.us
(516) 766-8383
Fax (516) 766-8011
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBERS
Brian Curran (R)
534 Merrick Road
Lynbrook, NY 11563
curranb@assembly.state.ny.us
(516) 561-8216
Fax (516) 561-8223
Earlene Hooper (D)
33 Front Street, Suite 104
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 489-6610
Fax (516) 538-3155
COUNTY LEGISLATURE
Kevan M. Abrahams (D)
kabrahams@nassaucountyny.gov
(516) 571-6201
Fax (516) 571-6187
Joseph Scannell (D)
jscannell@nassaucountyny.gov
516) 571-6205
Fax (516) 571-0291