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School Library System - Council Members 2024-2025

PURPOSE OF THE COUNCIL {from SLS By-Laws}

Section 1A. To recommend for approval the Plan of Service for submission to the BOCES Board of Education, which is responsible for submitting such plan to the State Education Department by due date.

Section 1B. To recommend for approval the annual budget for submission to the BOCES Board of Education, which is responsible for submitting the annual budget to the State Education Department by due date.

Section 1C. To review annually the effectiveness of the implementation of the Plan of Service as part of the annual report of the School Library System, which is transmitted to the State Education Department by due date.

Section 1D. To carry out other duties as assigned or required.

Section 1E. This Council will monitor progress of Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System.

Section 1F. This Council advises the director on system functions.

Section 1G. This Council will promote communication and advocacy among members and throughout the school districts.

Member Name Title/Position School/Agency
Megan Bishop School Library Media Specialist Hampton Bays U.F.S.D
Alexandria Hiam School Library Media Specialist Longwood C.S.D.
Robert Hines Director of Technology Riverhead C.S.D.
Melissa Tunstead School Library Media Specialist Westhampton Beach U.F.S.D.
Christine Maniscalco School Library Media Specialist West Islip U.F.S.D.
Fabio Montella Reference Librarian Suffolk County Community College
Luisa Reichardt School Library Media Specialist St. John the Baptist HS
Amy Jo Southworth School Library Media Specialist Bay Shore U.F.S.D.
Casey Veit School Library Media Specialist East Islip U.F.S.D
Jacqueline Wilson Parent/Community Organization Suffolk Region Parent Teacher Association
Pat McCabe, Ed.D. Program Administrator Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Claudy Damus-Makelele Assc. Supt. of Educational Services Eastern Suffolk BOCES