The Members of the Board of Education
Joseph Fusaro, President
Telephone: (631) 392-8741
Dan Ciccone, Vice President
Telephone: (631) 266-2252
Andrew L. Kaplan, Trustee
Telephone: (516) 457-8034
Bill Gutekunst, Trustee
Telephone: 631-742-6830
Mike LaMena, Trustee
Telephone: 631-885-5278
Board Information
IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING EMAIL SENT TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION: Please be advised that all emails sent to the Board of Education are not private and confidential communications and may be subject to public observation and scrutiny as required by law. Any discussion of matters relating to staff, students, or wherein reputations, privacy or personnel matters are discussed will not be received and are prohibited. Any resident seeking an immediate response to a concern should call a member of the Board of Education at the numbers listed above or the Superintendent of Schools at (631) 266-5402 .
The Elwood Board of Education consists of five members, each elected by the registered voters of the district for a three year term and serving without pay. The Board represents the residents of the school district, is the legislative and policy making body responsible for all regulations governing public education within district schools, and delegates the overall management of these policies to the Superintendent of Schools as its Chief Executive Officer.
The Board of Education holds its regular monthly business meetings on the third Thursday of the month. Board of Education worksession meetings are held held on the first Thursday of the month. Changes in the meeting schedule are noted in the calendar or otherwise posted. In addition, other special meetings may be held. All regular meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and are held at the Elwood Middle School. You are urged to attend these meetings as one means of keeping informed about school district matters. There is usually time on every meeting's agenda for residents to express views or ask questions.