The Board of Education is made up of seven unsalaried citizens elected to serve a three-year term. The board's powers and duties are derived from the New York State Constitution, the laws of New York State and the rulings of the New York State Commissioner of Education. The Board of Education's main areas of responsibility are:

• Establish district policies.

• Develop an annual budget for public approval.

• Vote on the Superintendent's recommendations on personnel matters and contracts.

• Review courses of study and textbooks.

• Act as a communication link between residents and the Superintendent.

No person or group of persons acts in the name of the board. All motions require a majority vote before the Board can act. A board member is in an official capacity only during an official Board meeting. The Board employs a Superintendent who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the district and administration of Board policies. The Superintendent develops policies, programs and plans for Board action.

Board Members

Janet Grey, President, of Clifton Park, is serving her second term on the Board. She is a stay-at-home mom who formerly worked as a human resource professional. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology and a minor in women's studies from SUNY Oswego. She also has post-graduate coursework in human resource management. She and her husband have two children, both attend Shenendehowa. Term exp. 6/30/09.

> Sharon B. Bowles, Vice President,  of Clifton Park, is serving her first full term on the school board (she served one year prior in the seat vacated by Erika Reibel). She is a labor and employment attorney for the N.Y.S. Office of Court Administration and formerly worked as an attorney for the state education department. She holds a bachelor’s degree in politics from Princeton University and a juris doctorate degree from Columbia University School of Law. She and her husband, have two children all of whom attend Shenendehowa. Term exp. 6/30/09.

Mary Blaauboer, of Clifton Park, is serving her first term on the school board.  She is the former director of personnel at the College of Saint Rose.  She has a bachelors degree in public administration with a minor in human resources management from Stonehill College in Massachusetts and additional coursework towards a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS).  She and her husband, Jim, have two children who attend Shenendehowa.  Term exp. 6/30/11

William Casey, of Clifton Park, is serving his third nonconsecutive term. He is the executive director of CAPTAIN, an area youth shelter for teens. He previously served on the Board of Education at Shenendehowa (1988-1991). Term exp. 6/30/10

Gary A. DiLallo, of Clifton Park, is serving a second term on the board. He is a retired school teacher who taught secondary social studies at Mechanicville City Schools. He holds a bachelor’s degree from McNesse State University and a master’s degree in educational administration, sociology and psychology from Louisiana State University. He and his wife have three children who have graduated Shenendehowa. Term exp. 6/30/10.

Richard Mincher of Rexford, is serving a first term on the board. He is president of Five Barns Poetry and has an associated degree from SUNY Delhi in civil technology. He and his wife have one child who attends Shenendehowa.  Term exp. 6/30/10.

Mary Wiggins, of Clifton Park, is serving her first term on the board. She is a stay-at-home mother. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from The College of Saint Rose. She and her husband have three children, all of whom have graduated from Shenendehowa.   Term exp. 6/30/11.

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