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Board of Education

Board Of Education

The Board of Education is the official policy-making body of the school district. Members are responsible for carrying out the laws and regulations pertaining to the education of students. The Board adopts school district policies, curriculum, programs of study, and approves the hiring of all personnel, as well as, establishing the conditions of employment. The Board of Education is comprised of seven district residents who are elected by voters to three-year terms and are not compensated for their work as members.

Commensurate with New York State Law, the Board of Education membership now includes one non-voting, ex-officio student member, and an alternate to serve in the same role.  This role provides students with the opportunity to participate in the governance process in an advisory role, while also keeping the board apprised of matters and events from a student's perspective.

Seated with the Board at meetings are the Superintendent of Schools, the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Assistant Superintendent for Business, and the Board Secretary.

All positions on the Board are considered to be At-Large positions and are not divided by areas or jurisdictions.

  • Member Position Member Name Service Term Ends
    Board of Education Member Mrs. Misty Portner 06/30/2026
    Board of Education Member Mr. Laird Petrie 06/30/2026
    Board of Education Member Mrs. Katherine Stone 06/30/2026
    Board of Education Member Mr. Thomas Fanning 06/30/2027
    Board of Education President Mrs. Randi Swancott 06/30/2027
    Board of Education Member Mr. Mark Carpenter 6/30/2028
    Board of Education Vice President Mr. Ben Mitchell 6/30/2028
    Board of Education Student Member (Ex-Officio) Ms. Isabella Keller 6/30/2026
    Board of Education Student Alternate
    (Ex-Officio)    		 Ms. Ella Winters 6/30/2026

  • The Camden Central Schools, in partnership with parents and community, will actively engage each student in the learning process.  Each student will graduate with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for successful living.  Our educational program will be based on the wisdom of the past, the realities of the present and the expectations of the future.

  • Camden School District strives to be the heart of our communities where students come first.

  • ALL INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS WILL BE TREATED FAIRLY, WITHOUT PREJUDICE AND BE GIVEN AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE AND EXCEL IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR EDUCATION.

    THE CAMDEN SCHOOL COMMUNITY WILL WORK TOGETHER TO PROVIDE POSITIVE, MEANINGFUL, PRODUCTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR ALL STUDENTS.

    THE CAMDEN SCHOOL COMMUNITY WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES THAT PROMOTE HIGHER LEVELS OF LEARNING.

    THE CAMDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL ESTABLISH CONSISTENT, OPEN, AND FREQUENT COMMUNICATION WITHIN THE DISTRICT AND SCHOOL COMMUNITIES.

    THE CAMDEN SCHOOL COMMUNITY WILL FOSTER THE CONTINUED GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF ALL STUDENTS.

  • Board of Education meetings are open to the public and are typically held at 5:30 p.m. in the Camden High School Tuthill Learning Commons, unless otherwise noted. Additional meetings are scheduled as needed. Meeting agendas are available on the Camden Central Schools website.

  • Please note:Should you have a concern about fraud or suspected abuses, you may anonymously report such concern to the Board of Education President by calling the District Office at 315-245-2500 and establishing a set time to call back to discuss such matters. 

    Thank you,
    Mrs. Randi Swancott, Board of Education President

Board Of Education Archives

Past minutes and agendas for the Board of Education are available for your perusal here.

Please note: Effective June 2025, all Regular Board of Education meetings now begin at 5:30 PM unless otherwise noted. This will continue into the 2025-26 operational year.

Date Type of Meeting Time
(p.m.)		 Location Agenda Minutes Board Packet Recording Other
Tues. 7/9/24 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes Packet Recording  
Tues.
8/13/24		 Public Hearing: District Wide Safety Plan & Board of Education Meeting 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes Packet Recording  
Tues. 9/10/24 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes Packet Recording  
Tues. 10/8/24 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes Packet Recording  
Tues. 11/12/24 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes Packet Recording  
Tues.
11/26/24		 Special Meeting
(Will immediately convene executive session)		 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes      
Tues.
12/10/24		 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes Packet Recording  
Tues. 1/14/25 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes Packet Recording  
Tues.
2/11/25		 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes Packet Recording  
Mon.
2/17/25		 Special Meeting - Cancelled
(Will immediately convene executive session)		 5:00 Camden CSD Office Cancelled  
Wed. 3/5/25 Special Meeting -
(Will immediately convene executive session)		 5:00 Camden CSD Office   Minutes      
Tues.
3/11/25		 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes   Recording  
Wed.
3/12/25		 Special Meeting
(Will immediately convene executive session to discuss Superintendent Search - No Action to be taken).		 5:30 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons          
Thur.
3/27/25		 Special Meeting
(Board will convene executive session to start meeting.)		 8:15 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes      
Tues.
4/1/25		 Special Meeting 5:30 Camden CSD Office Agenda        
Wed.
4/9/25		 Annual Meeting of MOBOCES 6:00 Madison-Oneida BOCES          
Wed. 4/16/25 Board of Education Meeting;
Adopt the BOCES Administrative Budget;
Vote on the BOCES Board of Education Members		 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes Packet Recording  
Tues.
5/13/25		 Board of Education Meeting &
Public Hearing Regarding Budget		 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes  

BudgetPresentation
Tues.
5/20/25		 Annual Budget Vote & School Board Election Noon -9:00 CHS - Room 302 RESULTS
Tues. 6/10/25 Board of Education Meeting 5:30 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Draft Minutes Packet Recording  
Mon. 6/30/25 Special Meeting 4:30 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes      
Tues. 7/15/25 ReOrganization Meeting & Board of Education Meeting 5:30 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda   Packet    
Type of Meeting Date Time Location Agenda Minutes Board
Packet		 Recording Other
2023-24 Reorganizational Meeting &
Board of Education Meeting		 07/11/23 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons    
Public Hearing Regarding
District Wide Safety Plan		 08/08/23 6:45 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons   Minutes   *  
Board of Education Meeting 08/08/23 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Regular Meeting Minutes   *  
Board of Education Meeting 09/12/23 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Regular Meeting Minutes   Regular Meeting  
Board of Education Meeting 10/10/23 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Regular Meeting Minutes   Regular Meeting  
Board of Education Meeting 11/14/23 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Regular Meeting Minutes Packet Regular Meeting  
Board of Education Meeting 12/12/23 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Regular Meeting Minutes

Packet

  
Board of Education Meeting 01/16/24 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Regular Meeting Minutes Packet Regular Meeting  
Special Meeting Mon., 2/05/24 7:30 a.m. Camden CSD Office Special Meeting Minutes      
Board of Education Meeting 02/13/24 7 p.m. CHS Cafeteria - Park in back parking area and use Door "M" Regular Meeting Minutes Packet Regular Meeting  
Budget Workshop #1 Thu., 03/07/24 6 p.m. Middle School Media Center   Minutes      
Board of Education Meeting 03/12/24 7 p.m. CHS Cafeteria - Park in back parking area and use Door "M" Regular Meeting Minutes   Regular Meeting  
Budget Workshop #2 Tues., 03/19/24 6 p.m. Middle School Media Center   Minutes      
Budget Workshop #3 Thu., 4/11/24 6 p.m. Middle School Media Center   Minutes      
Board of Education Meeting also ~ Adopt the BOCES Administrative Budget & Vote on the BOCES Board of Education Members 4/16/24 7 p.m. CHS Cafeteria - Park in back and use Door "M" Regular Meeting Minutes Packet Regular Meeting  
Public Hearing Regarding Budget 05/07/24 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons          
Board of Education Meeting 05/21/24 7 p.m. CHS Cafeteria Regular Meeting Minutes    
District Meeting –
School Budget Vote		 05/21/24 12:00-9:00 p.m. CHS Lobby Election Results      

BudgetPresentation
Board of Education Meeting 06/11/24 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Regular Meeting Minutes    
Organization Meeting & Board of Education Regular Meeting 07/09/24 6 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Draft Minutes Packet Recording  

*-Unfortunately there is no video from the August 8th meeting due to a video camera malfunction. If you have questions, please contact the District Office and we will be glad to help you in any way possible. 

Type of Meeting Date Time Location Agenda Minutes Recording
Reorganizational Meeting & Regular Meeting 07/12/22 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons 7/12/22 Recording
Board of Education Meeting & Public Hearing for DW Safety Plan 08/09/22 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Regular Minutes
Board of Education Meeting 09/13/22 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Regular Minutes
Board of Education Meeting 10/11/22 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Regular Minutes 10/11/22 Recording
Board of Education Meeting 11/8/22 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Regular Minutes
Board of Education Meeting 12/13/22 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Regular Minutes
Board of Education Meeting 1/10/23 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Regular Minutes 1/11/23 Recording
Board of Education Meeting 02/07/23 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Regular Minutes
Budget Workshop #1 03/09/23 - Thursday 6 p.m. Middle School Media Center Agenda Regular Minutes  
Board of Education Meeting 03/14/23 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Regular Minutes 3/14/23 Recording
Budget Workshop #2 03/21/23 - Tuesday 6 p.m. Middle School Media Center   Regular Minutes  
Board of Education Meeting, also Adopt the BOCES Administrative Budget & Vote on the BOCES Board of Education Members 04/18/23 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Draft Minutes 4/18/23 Recording
Public Hearing Regarding Budget 05/09/23 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda   5/9/23 Recording
Board of Education Meeting 05/16/23 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Regular Minutes
District Meeting - Budget Vote 5/16/23 12-9:00 p.m. CHS Lobby      
Board of Education Meeting 06/20/23 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Regular Minutes
Reorganization Meeting & Board of Education Regular Meeting 07/11/23 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons

 

2021-2022

Date Time Type Location Agenda Approved Minutes Recording
07/06/21 7 p.m. Board of Education Meeting CHS Auditorium 7/6/21 Agenda  
08/18/21 7 p.m. Board of Education Meeting CHS Auditorium 8/18/21 Agenda

8/18/21 Approved Minutes
09/14/21 7 p.m. Board of Education Meeting CHS Auditorium 9/14/21 Agenda 9/14/21 Approved Minutes  
10/19/21 7 p.m. Board of Education Meeting CHS Auditorium 10/19/21 Agenda 10/19/21 Approved Minutes BOE 10/19/21
11/17/21 7 p.m. Board of Education Meeting CHS Media Center 11/17/21 Agenda 11/17/21 Approved Minutes BOE 11/17/21
12/14/21 7 p.m. Board of Education Meeting CHS Media Center 12/14/21 Agenda 12/14/21 Approved Minutes BOE 12/14/21
01/11/22 7 p.m. Board of Education Meeting CHS Media Center 1/11/22 Agenda 1/11/22 Approved Minutes BOE 1/11/22
02/08/22 7 p.m. Board of Education Meeting CHS Media Center 2/8/22 Agenda 2/8/22 Approved Minutes BOE 2/8/22
02/15/22 6 p.m. Board of Education Retreat and Special Meeting Franklin Hotel 2/15/22 Agenda 2/15/22 Approved Minutes  
03/03/22 6 p.m. Budget Workshop #1 Thursday Middle School Media Center 3/3/22 Agenda 3/3/22 Approved Minutes- Budget Meeting #1  
03/08/22 7 p.m. Board of Education Meeting CHS Media Center 3/8/22 Agenda 3/8/22 Approved Minutes- Regular Mtg. BOE 3/8/22
03/16/22 6 p.m. Special Mtg. District Office 3/16/22 Agenda 3/16/22 Approved Minutes- Special Mtg.  
03/22/22 6 p.m. Budget Workshop #2 Thursday Middle School Media Center 3/22/22 Budget Mtg. #2 Agenda 3/22/22 Approved Minutes- Budget Meeting #2  
04/05/22 7 p.m. Board of Education Meeting CHS Media Center 4/5/22 Agenda 4/5/22 Approved Minutes- Regular Mtg. BOE 4/5/22
04/19/22 5 p.m. Special Meeting ~Adopt the BOCES Administrative Budget & Vote on the BOCES Board of Education Members District Office 4/19/22 Agenda 4/19/22 Approved Minutes- Special Mtg.  
05/10/22 7 p.m. Public Hearing Regarding Budget CHS Media Center n/a n/a  
05/17/22 7 p.m. Board of Education Meeting CHS Media Center 5/17/22 Agenda 5/17/22 Minutes
05/17/22 12-9:00 p.m. District Meeting - Budget Vote CHS Lobby      
06/14/22 7 p.m. Board of Education Meeting CHS Media Center 6/14/22 Agenda 6/14/22 Minutes
6/17/22 5:45p.m. Special Meeting CHS Main Office 6/17/22 Agenda 6/17/22 Special Mtg. Minutes  
07/12/22 7 p.m. Reorganization Meeting & Regular Board of Education Meeting CHS Media Center      

2025-26 Meetings

Notices and Policies

Please note: Effective June 2025, all Regular Board of Education meetings now begin at 5:30 PM unless otherwise noted. This will continue into the 2025-26 operational year.

Date Type of Meeting Time
(p.m.)		 Location Agenda Minutes Board Packet Recording Other
Tues. 7/9/24 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes Packet Recording  
Tues.
8/13/24		 Public Hearing: District Wide Safety Plan & Board of Education Meeting 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes Packet Recording  
Tues. 9/10/24 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes Packet Recording  
Tues. 10/8/24 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes Packet Recording  
Tues. 11/12/24 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes Packet Recording  
Tues.
11/26/24		 Special Meeting
(Will immediately convene executive session)		 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes      
Tues.
12/10/24		 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes Packet Recording  
Tues. 1/14/25 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes Packet Recording  
Tues.
2/11/25		 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes Packet Recording  
Mon.
2/17/25		 Special Meeting - Cancelled
(Will immediately convene executive session)		 5:00 Camden CSD Office Cancelled  
Wed. 3/5/25 Special Meeting -
(Will immediately convene executive session)		 5:00 Camden CSD Office   Minutes      
Tues.
3/11/25		 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes   Recording  
Wed.
3/12/25		 Special Meeting
(Will immediately convene executive session to discuss Superintendent Search - No Action to be taken).		 5:30 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons          
Thur.
3/27/25		 Special Meeting
(Board will convene executive session to start meeting.)		 8:15 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes      
Tues.
4/1/25		 Special Meeting 5:30 Camden CSD Office Agenda        
Wed.
4/9/25		 Annual Meeting of MOBOCES 6:00 Madison-Oneida BOCES          
Wed. 4/16/25 Board of Education Meeting;
Adopt the BOCES Administrative Budget;
Vote on the BOCES Board of Education Members		 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes Packet Recording  
Tues.
5/13/25		 Board of Education Meeting &
Public Hearing Regarding Budget		 6:00 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes  

BudgetPresentation
Tues.
5/20/25		 Annual Budget Vote & School Board Election Noon -9:00 CHS - Room 302 RESULTS
Tues. 6/10/25 Board of Education Meeting 5:30 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Draft Minutes Packet Recording  
Mon. 6/30/25 Special Meeting 4:30 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Minutes      
Tues. 7/15/25 ReOrganization Meeting & Board of Education Meeting 5:30 CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda   Packet    
Type of Meeting Date Time Location Agenda Minutes Board
Packet		 Recording Other
2023-24 Reorganizational Meeting &
Board of Education Meeting		 07/11/23 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons    
Public Hearing Regarding
District Wide Safety Plan		 08/08/23 6:45 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons   Minutes   *  
Board of Education Meeting 08/08/23 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Regular Meeting Minutes   *  
Board of Education Meeting 09/12/23 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Regular Meeting Minutes   Regular Meeting  
Board of Education Meeting 10/10/23 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Regular Meeting Minutes   Regular Meeting  
Board of Education Meeting 11/14/23 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Regular Meeting Minutes Packet Regular Meeting  
Board of Education Meeting 12/12/23 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Regular Meeting Minutes

Packet

  
Board of Education Meeting 01/16/24 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Regular Meeting Minutes Packet Regular Meeting  
Special Meeting Mon., 2/05/24 7:30 a.m. Camden CSD Office Special Meeting Minutes      
Board of Education Meeting 02/13/24 7 p.m. CHS Cafeteria - Park in back parking area and use Door "M" Regular Meeting Minutes Packet Regular Meeting  
Budget Workshop #1 Thu., 03/07/24 6 p.m. Middle School Media Center   Minutes      
Board of Education Meeting 03/12/24 7 p.m. CHS Cafeteria - Park in back parking area and use Door "M" Regular Meeting Minutes   Regular Meeting  
Budget Workshop #2 Tues., 03/19/24 6 p.m. Middle School Media Center   Minutes      
Budget Workshop #3 Thu., 4/11/24 6 p.m. Middle School Media Center   Minutes      
Board of Education Meeting also ~ Adopt the BOCES Administrative Budget & Vote on the BOCES Board of Education Members 4/16/24 7 p.m. CHS Cafeteria - Park in back and use Door "M" Regular Meeting Minutes Packet Regular Meeting  
Public Hearing Regarding Budget 05/07/24 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons          
Board of Education Meeting 05/21/24 7 p.m. CHS Cafeteria Regular Meeting Minutes    
District Meeting –
School Budget Vote		 05/21/24 12:00-9:00 p.m. CHS Lobby Election Results      

BudgetPresentation
Board of Education Meeting 06/11/24 7 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Regular Meeting Minutes    
Organization Meeting & Board of Education Regular Meeting 07/09/24 6 p.m. CHS Tuthill Learning Commons Agenda Draft Minutes Packet Recording  

*-Unfortunately there is no video from the August 8th meeting due to a video camera malfunction. If you have questions, please contact the District Office and we will be glad to help you in any way possible. 

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