Bemus Point Central School District
Board of Education
Lauren Ryan - President
Dr. Margaret Spence - Vice President
Kathleen Collver- Member
Elizabeth "Betsy" Healy - Member
Vincent Horrigan - Member
Shawn Hricko - Member
Eric Martin - Member
Open to the Public
Regular Board of Education meetings are held monthly at 6:00 PM in the Maple Grove Cafeteria at Maple Grove Jr./Sr. High School, 3980 Dutch Hollow Road, Bemus Point, NY. Public comment is encouraged and welcomed as indicated on the meeting agenda. Each of the seven members of the Bemus Point Central School District Board of Education is elected at large for a three-year term by voters at the District's annual budget vote and an election held on the third Tuesday in May.
Annual Vote - The District's annual election takes place in May. Any resident wishing to vote on the school budget and candidates for the Board of Education must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. Citizen, and a District resident for 30 days preceding the vote. Voters MUST present ID as proof of residency.
Consider running for the Board of Education - Any individual who has resided in the District for one year can qualify for election to the Board of Education by presenting a nominating petition of no less than 25 names (of qualified District residents) to the District Clerk thirty (30) days prior to the election. Board of Education nominating petitions and absentee ballots are available from the District Clerk, 3980 Dutch Hollow Road, Bemus Point, NY.
Bemus Point Central School District
Board of Education
Public Participation and Attendance
The Bemus Point Central District School Board welcomes our community members to sign up to attend and or speak at board meetings. Community involvement is an integral part of running a successful school district, and the Bemus Point Central School District School Board understands the importance of ensuring we work collaboratively with all members of our professional learning community to meet our district goals.
Please be reminded that all speakers’ remarks must be limited to three minutes or less. We ask that speakers be mindful and respectful with their comments and questions. This Board also asks that speakers conduct themselves professionally and that their comments remain civil, constructive, and courteous. In addition, no individual Bemus Point student, family, or employee names should be shared in any disparaging manner.
If a speaker wants to address a topic that would require the disclosure of someone’s name or private information, the Board respectfully asks that you address your concern via another avenue within the District. This public comment period is an opportunity for Bemus Point Central School District residents to address the Board about issues or statements that serve the public interest and the District's mission and goals. The Board asks that speakers demonstrate appropriate decorum at all times.
Before the Meeting
- Call the District office/Board Secretary 716-386-2375 to sign up to attend the Board meeting in person and/or speak during the public comment portion of the Board meeting.
- Speakers must call before noon on the school day before the day of the Board meeting at which you want to speak.
- Provide your name (with phone number).
- Provide the topic and or question about which you intend to speak (and if applicable, group affiliation) to the District Clerk/ District office.
At the Meeting
- Public comments will be shared out in the order that the call was received.
- The Board President reserves the privilege to end any speaker’s time to speak. Public comments are not intended to be a question-and-answer session with the Board. Speakers may raise issues and/or questions during their three minutes. But speakers should not expect that Board members or administrators will respond instantly to any question.
Please plan well in advance in case a Board meeting is rescheduled or cancelled.
All Agenda items are due by the end of the “Agenda Deadline” day.