Committee Information
Appointments to 2025 - 2026 Board Committees
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Steve Gallaher (Chair), Andrew Whitaker, Jennifer Schoene, Kelly Corey
The Policy Committee convenes yearly to review and provide a comprehensive understanding of Wayne Central educational operations for all students, teachers, volunteers and parents. These policies outline the ways in which the District intends to conduct its affairs and act in specific circumstances. These principles, rules and guidelines are formulated and adopted by the Wayne Central Board of Education to reach its long-term goals, which are made accessible to the public on our website.
Policy Committee meetings will be held in the District Office Conference Room at 6:30 PM on the following dates:Policy Committee:
Chair – Steve Gallaher
Andrew Whitaker, Jennifer Schoene, Kelly Corey
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Dan Wildey (Chair), Dennis Landry, Kate Baranek, Amy Miller, Ali McCabe (Community Member)
The Board of Education has established an Audit Committee to provide independent advice, assistance, and recommendations to the Board of Education in the oversight of the internal and external audit functions of the District.
Audit Committee meetings will be held in the District Office Conference Room at 6:00 pm on the following dates:October 9, 2025
October 30, 2025
November 20, 2025
December 11, 2025
March 5, 2026
March 26, 2026
April 16, 2026
May 21, 2026
June 11, 2026
Audit Committee:
Chair – Daniel Wildey
Kate Baranek, Dennis Landry, Amy Miller
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The representatives work with the administration to develop contracts with district employees.
Collective Bargaining Committee:
Jennifer Schoene, Andrew Whitaker, Daniel Wildey
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- Primary and Elementary - Kate Baranek
- Middle School - Kelly Corey
- High School - Andrew Whitaker
Representatives attend meetings to offer support and to share information.
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Professional Learning Team
Liaison – Kate Baranek
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District-Wide Safety Team
Board Liaison – Steve Gallaher
Andrew Whitaker
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To provide the school board perspective to safety issues of the district and to facilitate communication regarding these issues to the Board.
Facilities Committee
Steve Gallaher, Daniel Wildey
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Communication Committee
Chair - Dennis Landry
Kelly Corey, Steve Gallaher, Amy Miller
BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENTS 2025-2026
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The representative will keep the board informed on issues at the BOCES level that pertain to Wayne Central.
- District Representative – Kelly Corey
- Alternate – Jennifer Schoene
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Four County School Boards Association
Liaison – Andrew Whitaker
Legislative Committee Representative – Kelly Corey
Legislative Committee Alternate – Andrew Whitaker
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NYSSBA Legislative/Advocacy Committee
Chair – Dennis LandryLegislative Advocacy Committee - Steve Gallaher,
Dennis Landry, Jennifer Schoene
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Strategic Planning Committee
Board Liaison – Kate Baranek, Kelly Corey
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Wellness Committee
Board Liaison – Kate Baranek