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

Board of Education Members

Member Position

Member Name

Service Term Ends

Board of Education Member

Mr. Stewart Hatzinger

06/30/2025

Board of Education Member

Mr. Jared Perham

06/30/2025

Board of Education Member

Mrs. Misty Portner

06/30/2026

Board of Education Member

Mr. Laird Petrie

06/30/2026

Board of Education President

Mrs. Katherine Stone

06/30/2026

Board of Education Member

Mr. Thomas Fanning

06/30/2027

Board of Education Vice President

Mrs. Randi Swancott

06/30/2027

District Mission

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.

District Vision

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

District Goals

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

Meetings

Board of Education meetings are open to the public and are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Camden High School Tuthill Learning Commons. Additional meetings are scheduled as needed. Meeting agendas are available on the Camden Central Schools website.

Communicating with the Board of Education

By phone: (315) 245-4075

By mail: Camden Central School District, 51 Third Street, Camden, NY 13316

By email: awilliams@camdencsd.org

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. Katherine Stone, Board of Education President