Board Committee Representatives
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The Rochester Board of Education is a seven-member board elected by the citizens of the City of Rochester to direct and oversee the school district's operations. Among the duties of the Board of Education is the responsibility to serve on Board Committees addressing six key focus areas.
The Board invites parents and students of the Rochester City School District to serve as advisory members of the Board's committees. The Board recognizes the role that parents and students play in our school communities and requests that parents and students play an active part in the fiscal oversight and accountability functions of the Board.
Depending on your interests and experience, Board Committees offer many opportunities to represent the best interests of parents and students while serving the Rochester community.
Who can serve?
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Interested Parents: Only parents and legal guardians of students currently attending the Rochester City School District who are not employees of the Rochester City School District will be allowed to serve on the Board’s Committees.
Interested Students: Only students currently attending a Rochester City School District school, in grades 8th through 12th, having good academic standing, and on track to graduate will be allowed to serve on the Board’s Committees.
No one may serve on a Committee who has a personal financial interest in the work of the Committee on which they wish to serve.
Board of Education Committees
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Community & Intergovernmental Relations
Develops the Board's legislative agenda and works with local and state government, school board associations, community organizations, and families to address the concerns of the Rochester City School District.
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Equity in Student Achievement
Works to advance student achievement through the review of academic policies, data, resolutions, recommendations, as well as achievement reports, and program evaluation.
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Finance & Resource Allocation
Reviews the District's budget, expenses, and revenue and provides recommendations to the full Board for approval.
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Human Capital
Review personnel matters (appointments, assignments, and extra compensation), tentative collective negotiation settlements, newly created positions and related job descriptions, employee recruitment and retention strategies, and diversity initiatives in the District.
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Policy Development & Review
Reviews policies, makes recommendations to provide direction, establishes priorities for the District, and ensures consistency with federal, state, and local law.
How to Apply
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If you are interested in serving on a Board Committee, please download and complete the form below. Please email boardofeducation@rcsdk12.org to request the form in a language other than English or Spanish.
Application for Interested Parents:
Application for Interested Students:
Please return the completed Parent Application Form through one of the following delivery methods:
Email: boardofeducation@rcsdk12.org
US Mail or Central Office Drop Off:
Attention: Board of Education
131 West Broad Street
Rochester, NY 14614
Fax:
Attention: Board of Education
585-262-8381
Selection Process
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Applications are open for the following Committees:
- Community & Intergovernmental Relations (CIGR)
- Equity in Student Achievement (ESA)
- Finance & Resource Allocation
- Human Capital
- Policy Development & Review
The Board Committee Chairperson will select parent representatives and student committee representatives to serve on the identified Board committee for a one-year term (July 1st through June 30th), with the option of returning as a mentor for an additional year.
- Application forms will be reviewed by the Board committee.
- The Committee Chair will make the final selection of the parent representative and student committee representative.
- Appointed parent representatives and student committee representatives for the year will be notified.
- Committee assignments for parent representatives and student committee representatives will be posted on the District website.
