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Notice of Meeting:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Fallsburg Central School District, Sullivan and Ulster Counties, New York, will be held on August 27, 2026 in the Board Room at Fallsburg Jr./Sr. High School, 115 Brickman Road, Fallsburg, New York beginning at 6:15pm. At that time, it is anticipated that the board will enter executive session. Public session will resume at 7:00pm. 

Sarah Satz 

 

Board Trustee Vacancy

The Fallsburg Central School District Board of Education is accepting letters of interest and resumes for the vacancy on the Board of Education created by the resignation of Wasima Shahid.  This term of office will expire on June 30, 2028.  
 
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a letter of interest and resume to:

Fallsburg Central School District
Sarah Satz, School District Clerk
ssatz@fallsburgcsd.net
115 Brickman Rd
PO Box 124
Fallsburg NY 12733

Letters of interest and resumes must be submitted by August 28, 2026; interviews will be conducted at a special meeting of the Board of Education on September 23, 2026. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Satz at the District Office. (845) 434-6800 x 1215 or ssatz@fallsburgcsd.net.

Depending on the number of candidates who express interest in being appointed to the position, the Board may select up to two candidates to be interviewed by the Board in public session prior to the Board voting to select the successful candidate.

The Fallsburg Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Disability, Marital Status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law in any of its employment decisions; as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and New York State Human Rights Laws. Fallsburg Central School District prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.fallsburgcsd.net/home.

 

 

Public Participation at Board Meetings:
If you would like to speak during public recognition, please complete a public comment form found at the entrance to the meeting. If you would like the form ahead of time, please email Sarah Satz, District Clerk.

 

Board of Education Meeting Dates 2026-2027

July 1, 2026
August 12, 2026
August 27, 2026
September 9, 2026

September 23, 2026 (Special Meeting)
October 7, 2026
November 4, 2026
December 2, 2026
January 6, 2027
February 3, 2027
March 3, 2027
April 7, 2027
April 20, 2027 (Tuesday)
May 10, 2027 (Monday) 
May 18, 2027 (Tuesday- Budget Vote and Board Member Election)
June 2, 2027

 

    • Lead and govern the district through policy.
    • Hire and annually evaluate the superintendent's performance.
    • Annually adopt a fiscally responsible budget.
    • Approve and provide for the academic program.
    • Promote achievement and opportunities for students.
    • Oversee financial operations and transactions of the district.
    • Set goals and plan for the district's future.
    • Establish and maintain effective community engagement.
    • Approve contracts and ratify collective bargaining agreements.
    • Make decisions on personnel matters and recommendations.
    • Ensure facilities are insured and maintained.
    • Advocate on behalf of the community at the local, state, and federal level.

    • Promote and support efforts to improve student achievement to strengthen college and career readiness.
    • Systems and Organizations
      • Support achievement of the SMART goals listed in the current District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP).
    • Curriculum 
      • Support curricular improvement efforts listed in the DCIP.
    • Instruction
      • Support reduction efforts in the overall number of course failures in grades 7–12.
    • Social-Emotional Learning
      • Provide social emotional support to students due to the impact of the pandemic and support district-wide efforts to reduce the number of "significantly disruptive" disciplinary referrals in grades K-12.
    • Parent and Community Engagement
      • Support efforts to increase parent and community engagement.
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Board Member Profiles

Ms. Fiorella Muscia

President Term Ends: 6/30/2028

Ms. Regina McKenny-Snead

Vice-President Term Ends: 6/30/2028

Ms. Nicole Franco

Terms: 6/30/2027

Dr. Verna Greer

Term Ends: 6/30/2026

Ms. Kirsten Jacobsen-Serrone

Term Ends: 6/30/2027

Ms. Renee Kates

Term Ends: 6/30/2026

Ms. Colleen Picciotti

Term Ends:6/30/2026

Ms. Jacqueline Williams

Term Ends: 6/30/2027

Board Meeting Transcriptions