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North East School District

Nurture Minds, Empower Futures

NESD Board Of School Directors

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Vision


The North East Board of School Directors is committed to enhancing student achievement within our district.  Our goal is to provide effective leadership that supports more graduates who are prepared to succeed beyond our schools.  We aim to foster a respectful and collaborative environment where all educational stakeholders feel comfortable engaging in open dialogue, with the shared focus on student learning as our top priority.  We seek to ensure that staff receive ongoing professional development, and that student performance data consistently demonstrate progress.  Additionally, we value active involvement and transparent communication with parents and students regarding academic achievement and related matters.

Philosophy


The North East Board of School Directors is committed to functioning as a collaborative leadership team, dedicated to implementing our comprehensive educational plan and advancing our shared mission and vision.  We prioritize open and constructive discussions focused on issues' merits, while fostering an environment of mutual trust and respect.  We recognize that challenges and mistakes are valuable opportunities for learning and growth, and we encourage transparent communication to support continuous improvement.

Board of School Directors

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    Mr. James Wargo
    Board President

    Term:  2023-2027 |Committee:  North East Rec Commission
    jwargo@nesd1.org

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    Mr. Mackenzie Luke
    Board Vice President

    Term: 2023-2027 | Committee: Facilities, North East Rec Commission
    mluke@nesd1.org

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    Mrs. Katie Phillips
    Director

    Term: 2023-2027 | Committee: School Health Council
    kphillips@nesd1.org

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    Dr. Jane Blystone
    Director

    Term: 2021-2025 | Committee: Policy
    jblystone@nesd1.org

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    Mr. Corrie Boyd
    Director

    Term: 2021-2025 | Committee: Erie County Technical School
    cboyd@nesd1.org

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    Mr. Glenn Craig
    Director

    Term: 2023-2027 | Committee: Facilities
    gcraig@nesd1.org

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    Mr. Charles Ferruggia
    Director

    Term: 2023-2027
    cferruggia@nesd1.org

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    Mr. Neil McCord

    Director

    nmccord@nesd1.org

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    Mrs. Amanda Steeneck

    Director 

    asteeneck@nesd1.org