OBSERVER Photos by Braden Carmen
Andrea Spengler is the new Forestville Board of Education President. She takes over for Amy Drozdziel after previously serving as Vice President.
FORESTVILLE — While Andrea Spengler doesn’t love the attention from the OBSERVER cameras at Forestville Board of Education meetings, she certainly isn’t afraid of stepping into the spotlight to take on a bigger role to support the District.
A month after she thanked Amy Drozdziel for her service to the Board, Spengler has taken over for her “great mentor and friend” as Forestville Board of Education President.
Spengler served as Vice President alongside Drozdziel for the past two years, but now steps into the role of President after accepting the nomination from Jamie Gruber. Moments later, Gruber was nominated for the role of Vice President, which she accepted. Gruber was nominated by Michelle Merritt.
The Board also welcomed its newest member, Rachel Locke, who was elected to fill the vacancy created by Drozdziel deciding not to run for reelection after 12 years on the Board.
- Jamie Gruber is the new Forestville Board of Education Vice President. She takes over for Andrea Spengler, who is now the Board President.
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OBSERVER Photos by Braden Carmen
Andrea Spengler is the new Forestville Board of Education President. She takes over for Amy Drozdziel after previously serving as Vice President.
The Board also designated each of its committee members at the recent meeting. Spengler, Jamie Hebner, and Derek Case were named to the District’s Negotiations Committee. Merritt, Hebner and Gruber were appointed to the Policy Committee. Merritt, Gruber, and Lindsey Ellis were named to the Athletic Committee. Spengler, Case and Ellis were appointed to the Audit/Finance Committee. Every member of the Board is a member of the Budget Committee and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity and Civics Committee.
Jamie Gruber is the new Forestville Board of Education Vice President. She takes over for Andrea Spengler, who is now the Board President.
The School Safety Committee consists of Superintendent Dr. John O’Connor, Shauna McMahon, Dan Grande, Wesley Wright, Brenda Schneider, Melody Voigt, Kristin Irwin, Nadine Donovan, Ashley Cross, Greg Greenough, Scot Greenough, Scott Hazelton, Jon LeBaron, Kristen Marvin, Brian Hanner, Andy Montigue, Mark Woolley, Kris Richter, Kyle Barthel, Sarah LoManto, Paul Smith, and Andrea Spengler.
The Professional Development Committee consists of Dr. John O’Connor, Shauna McMahon, Dan Grande, Greg Greenough, Melissa Press, Gary Worosz, Stephanie Kubera, and Christina Bauer.
The Technology Committee includes Dr. John O’Connor, Wesley Wright, Shauna McMahon, Dan Grande, Kerrieann Pelletter, Melissa Press, Sarah Borrello, Tom Dempsey, Laurie Becker, and Allison Kwilos.
The Wellness Committee includes Scot Greenough, Sarah LoManto, Kerrieann Pelletter, Sharolyn Wutz, and Michelle Merritt.
Jamie Hebner was named as the CCSBA Legislative Liaison. Lindsey Ellis was named the NYSSBA Liaison.
The Board also approved annual appointments for the District at the recent meeting.
Two resignations were approved by the Board: Nathan Nobles, District Treasurer and Susan Walterich, School Library Media Specialist. Walterich was recently hired for the same role at the Fredonia Central School District.
In addition to the openings of District Treasurer and School Library Media Specialist, the District also anticipates filling the role of Director of Special Education prior to the school year, as well as other openings in the Special Education and Music departments. O’Connor said the District is attempting to “beat the competition of other districts.”
The District did, however, fill one of its openings. Alexis Schuman was appointed as a Science Teacher at Forestville High School. Schuman holds initial certification in Adolescent Education Grades 9-12. Schuman will be eligible for tenure after four years. Schuman will begin on Step B of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with a salary of $45,391.
The Board also approved a bond resolution in an amount not to exceed $295,798.50 for the purchase and financing of various school buses. The proposition pertaining to the purchase was approved by voters in late May.