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The Chautauqua Lake Central School Board of Education includes seven volunteer community members, each elected to serve a three-year term of office. The primary function of the school board is to provide students with a quality educational program consistent with the educational standards of the State of New York. Feel free to contact any of the board members with any questions, comments and concerns.

Scheduled Meetings for the 2023-2024 School Year*

*Subject to change

2023-24 Members:

Long-Range Goals:
 

1. School Culture & Climate - All students and staff will contribute to a supportive and positive environment that promotes integrity, tolerance, and respect for self and others. A focus will be placed on constructive community interaction and strengthening student interactions.
2. Student Safety & Quality of Life - All students and staff will model and encourage safe, socially appropriate skills and healthy lifestyles. A balance of social, emotional, physical, and mental awareness aligned learning activities will lead to a comprehensive understanding of independence and empathy.
3. Student Achievement & Leadership - All staff will provide highly effective, engaging, differentiated instruction, and extracurricular activities in which students will actively participate to their fullest potential. Students will graduate with the life skills, leadership qualities, and technological abilities necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.
4. Real-World Applications & Citizenship - All staff will develop curriculum and instruction that enables students to explore, learn, and grow as individuals. Students will engage in hands-on learning experiences that reinforce a successful transition to college and/or career while properly preparing them to be good citizens.
5. Collaboration & Communication - All students and staff will engage in activities that promote collaboration and foster positive communication and growth. Opportunities will be provided for students to work together using active listening and effective communication skills that embrace diverse perspectives.
6. Innovative Programs & Opportunities - All students will participate in programs that are dynamic and relevant to the demands of the outside world. The staff will actively design and integrate opportunities and partnerships that employ relevant learning experiences for students while furthering our destination district status.

Meetings: 

Board meetings are held at 7 p.m. typically on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Board meetings are taking place in person and are open to the public. Registration is required by noon the day before the meeting if you wish to attend. To register, please contact the District Clerk at hmartin@clake.org or (716) 753-5808. If you wish to speak on a specific issue that is on the meeting's agenda, please inform the District Clerk at the time of your registration. 

The Board of Education meeting agendas are posted 1-2 days before the scheduled date. Board meeting minutes are posted as soon as possible after the meeting.