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Phoenix Central School District

Board of Education

Residents are encouraged to take an active part in the school district and attend Board meetings. The Board sets aside time at its meetings for the public to speak.

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Meetings are held at 7 p.m. throughout the year, with time for public comment.

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About the Board

Our purpose

The Board of Education is dedicated to educating students to develop desired moral, ethical, and cultural values, to stimulate and expand a continual learning process, and to cultivate an understanding and appreciation of the rights and responsibilities of American citizens, which will enable them to function effectively as independent individuals in a democratic society.

Board members

Meet your Board of Education

Officers

  • Robert Southworth, Board of Education President
    President

    Robert Southworth

    9446 Pendergast Road
    Phoenix, NY 13135

    Term ends: June 2028

  • Cliff Pelton, Board of Education Vice President
    Vice President

    Cliff Pelton

    17 Maplehurst Dr.
    Phoenix, NY 13135

    Term ends: June 2027

Members

  • Lisa Bowman, Board of Education member

    Lisa Bowman

    58 Kline Road
    Pennellville, NY 13132

    Term ends: June 2029

  • James Brooker, Board of Education member

    James Brooker

    9501 Pendergast Road
    Phoenix, NY 13135

    Term ends: June 2028

  • Jim Graham, Board of Education member

    Jim Graham

    7 Whippoorwill Lane
    Pennellville, NY 13132

    Term ends: June 2027

  • Wayne Halstead, Board of Education member

    Wayne Halstead

    951 Co. Rt. 10
    Pennellville, NY 13132

    Term ends: June 2029

  • Keith Renfrew, Board of Education member

    Keith Renfrew

    245 St. Rt. 264
    Phoenix, NY 13135

    Term ends: June 2028

  • Earl Rudy, Board of Education member

    Earl Rudy

    365 Gilbert Mills Road
    Phoenix, NY 13135

    Term ends: June 2029

  • Jeffrey Slater, Board of Education member

    Jeffrey Slater

    162 Huntley Rd.
    Phoenix, NY 13135

    Term ends: June 2027