The Members of the Board of Education
James Tomeo, President
Telephone: 631-926-5174
Date of commencement of current term: 7/1/2024
End of Term: 6/30/2027
Deborah Weiss, Vice President
Telephone: (631) 757-1406
Date of commencement of current term: 7/01/2022
End of Term: 6/30/2025
Walter Edwards, Member
Telephone: 631-252-0841
Date of commencement of current term: 7/1/2024
End of Term: 6/30/2027
Thomas Scarola, Member
Telephone: 631-804-6561
Date of commencement of current term: 7/1/2023
End of Term: 6/30/2026
Dr. Sara Siddiqui, Member
Telephone: 631-513-8223
Date of commencement of current term: 7/1/2023
End of Term: 6/30/2026
Board Information
IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING EMAIL SENT TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION: Please be advised that all emails sent to the Board of Education are not private and confidential communications and may be subject to public observation and scrutiny as required by law. Any discussion of matters relating to staff, students, or wherein reputations, privacy or personnel matters are discussed will not be received and are prohibited. Any resident seeking an immediate response to a concern should call a member of the Board of Education at the numbers listed above or the Superintendent of Schools at (631) 266-5402 .
The Elwood Board of Education consists of five members, each elected by the registered voters of the district for a three year term and serving without pay. The Board represents the residents of the school district, is the legislative and policy making body responsible for all regulations governing public education within district schools, and delegates the overall management of these policies to the Superintendent of Schools as its Chief Executive Officer.
Information about becoming a Board of Education member:
Budget, Voter and Board of Education Election Information
Policy 2120 "School Board Elections"
Policy 1050 "Annual District Election and Budget Vote"
New York; Education Law section 2018: Nomination of candidates...
Board of Education Meeting Information
The Board of Education holds one or two regular business meetings each month, typically on Thursdays. Changes in the meeting schedule are noted in the calendar or otherwise posted. In addition, other special meetings may be held. All regular meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and are held at the Elwood Middle School. You are urged to attend these meetings as one means of keeping informed about school district matters. There is usually time on every meeting's agenda for residents to express views or ask questions.