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- [email protected] 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, [email protected] 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) [email protected]; 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 [email protected] (516) 882-0630 Fax (516) 882-0636 Dean G. Skelos (R) 55 Front Street Rockville Centre, NY 11570 [email protected] (516) 766-8383 Fax (516) 766-8011 STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBERS Brian Curran (R) 534 Merrick Road Lynbrook, NY 11563 [email protected] (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) [email protected] (516) 571-6201 Fax (516) 571-6187 Joseph Scannell (D) [email protected] 516) 571-6205 Fax (516) 571-0291