Board of Education
Board of Education Overview
The Seaford Board of Education is made up of five residents of the community who serve staggered three-year terms as your representatives in all matters concerning the school district. The Board of Education, as a legally constituted body of elected representatives, bears the responsibility of setting policy for the school district. The Board of Education acts in accordance with authority and responsibility vested in it by federal and state laws, rules, and regulations on behalf of the district's citizens.
Board of Education Public Meetings
The Board of Education generally holds two business meetings per month, normally scheduled on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the All-Purpose room at the Manor, except as noted on the calendar. Meetings are called to order at 6:00 PM, at which time the Board enters executive session for the purpose of discussing specific personnel, negotiations and/or contractual items. The public session begins at approximately 7:30 PM. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend and participate in all regular meetings of the Board of Education. Residents’ input and questions will be addressed within reasonable time frames and procedures as set by the Board of Education.
Board of Education Goals
2024-2025 Board of Education Goals Presentation
Click on the below to view presentation.
2024 Top 10 Highlights
1. New! District website & uniform system of communication - coming Fall 2024!
2. New! Comfort station (outdoor bathrooms) at SHS field; upgrades to SHS Press Box & sound system; additional HUDL cameras.
3. New and Improved elementary LIFT libraries
4. New! Vikings Cafe for Juniors & Seniors; renovated cafeteria for Juniors & Seniors
5. New! SHS Golf Team
6. Renovated elementary playgrounds; SHS auditorium refurbishment
7. Security system upgrades districtwide
8. Expansive college courses at SHS; continued integration of Seaford Scholar Profile
9. Prestigious designation of SMS as a “School to Watch”
10. New social studies program in grades 3-5; new computer science programs in grade 6
*Certain items are contingent on the passing of the 24-25 Budget
Board of Education
BoardOfEd@seaford.k12.ny.us
Lisa Herbert
President
lherbert@seaford.k12.ny.us
Trisha Matulewicz
Vice President
tmatulewicz@seaford.k12.ny.us
Jimmy Chwe
Trustee
jchwe@seaford.k12.ny.us
Heather Umhafer
Trustee
humhafer@seaford.k12.ny.us
Melissa Whidden
Trustee
mwhidden@seaford.k12.ny.us
Carmen Ouellette
Dsitrict Clerk
(516) 592-4003
couellette@seaford.k12.ny.us
If you have any questions, comments and/or concerns, please email the Board of Education. If your email requires a response and you have not received one within five (5) business days, please contact the District Clerk.