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The Board of Education serves as the governing body of the Gates Chili Central School District, overseeing the education of our community's youth. Comprising dedicated volunteers elected by district residents, the board is responsible for setting policies, developing a shared vision for the future of education, and ensuring that district resources are aligned to improve student achievement.
Working collaboratively, board members hire and evaluate the superintendent, adopt and maintain current policies and ratify collective bargaining agreements. Their commitment ensures that Gates Chili schools remain responsive to the needs of the community, fostering an environment where every student can succeed.
BOE goals 2026-27
Each year, the Gates Chili Board of Education establishes goals to guide its work and strengthen its effectiveness as the district’s governing body. These goals reflect the Board’s commitment to effective governance, strategic oversight and meaningful engagement with the Gates Chili community.
Goal 1: Strengthen Board governance and effectiveness
Continue to strengthen Board governance by enhancing the Board’s understanding and execution of its roles and responsibilities, maintaining effective governance practices, adhering to Board norms and engaging in ongoing professional learning to support informed, collaborative decision-making.
Goal 2: Provide strategic oversight of district priorities
Provide effective governance oversight of the district’s Strategic Plan by regularly monitoring progress toward strategic priorities, reviewing key performance indicators and using data to inform policy decisions that improve outcomes for students and the school community.
Goal 3: Strengthen community trust and engagement
Promote trust, transparency and meaningful engagement by fostering open communication with students, staff, families and the community while ensuring Board decisions reflect the district’s mission, vision and values.
Meeting schedule 2026-27
All are welcome to attend Board of Education meetings either virtually or in person. Meetings are held at the Gates Chili Professional Learning Center (GCPLC) at Gates Chili High School, 1 Spartan Way, Rochester, NY 14624, unless otherwise noted. All regular board meetings are also broadcast online via the district’s YouTube channel.
- July 1, 6 p.m.
- Aug. 11, 6 p.m.
- Aug. 25, 6 p.m.
- Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m.
- Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m.
- Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m.
- Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m.
- Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m.
- Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m.
- Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m.
- March 16, 6:30 p.m.
- April 6, 6:30 p.m.
- April 20, 6:30 p.m.
- May 11, 6:30 p.m.
- May 25, 6:30 p.m.
- June 15, 6:30 p.m. (GCPAC)
BOE Committees 2026-27
Audit, Finance and Operations Committee
Board member(s):
Kathryn “Katie” Davis
Adam Reinhardt
Angela Stout
Austin Lanceri-Federico
Meeting dates:
Sept. 24, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 15,
Jan. 12, Feb. 2, Mar 9, April 13, May 4, June 1
Ad Hoc Committee
Board member(s):
Tanya Srbinovski
Dr. Christine Richards
Adam Reinhardt
Michelle Jennings
Meeting dates:
Sept. 10, Nov. 12, Jan. 7, April 8, June 10
Policy Committee
Board member(s):
Kathryn “Katie” Davis
Andrea Minchella
Angela Stout
Tanya Srbinovski
Meeting dates:
July 21, Oct. 8, Dec. 3, Feb. 4, April 22, June 17
District Improvement Team (DIT)
Board member(s):
Dr. Christine Richards
Michelle Jennings
Andrea Minchella
Meeting dates:
Nov. 3, Jan. 5, March 2, June 8
Gates Chili Education Foundation (GCEF)
Board member(s):
Andrea Minchella
Angela Stout
Meeting dates:
Sept. 14, Oct. 29, Dec. 10, Jan. 28,
March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3
Health and Safety
Board member(s):
Robert Long
Dr. Christine Richards
Tanya Srbinovski
Meeting dates:
Oct. 28, Jan. 27, March 31, May 26
MCSBA Committees
Legislative:
Robert Long
District Operations:
Michelle Jennings
Information Exchange:
Tanya Srbinovski
NYSSBA Committees
Advocacy Liaisons:
Kathryn “Katie” Davis
Dr. Christine Richards
Voting Delegates:
Dr. Christine Richards
Tanya Srbinovski