Build staff capacity and empower teachers
High-quality professional development so educators can meet the needs of every learner with effective, evidence-based practice.
Board Trustee
Michelle Bondar
Supporting every student. Empowering educators. Engaging families.
Board of Education term: July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029
About Michelle
An educator and parent serving Clarkstown’s schools
Michelle lives in New City with her husband and two children, who attend Clarkstown schools. She is a licensed speech-language pathologist with more than 15 years of experience working with students of all ages and abilities, including five years in Boston Public Schools and more than ten years in the New York City Public Schools, along with extensive work in early intervention services for young children and their families.
She founded and leads an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Committee that trains school teams on best practices so students can build communication skills, access their education, and participate more independently. She regularly supervises graduate students and first-year clinicians, holds a degree in Educational Leadership, and maintains New York State certifications as a School Building Leader and School District Leader.
Priorities in office
Schools where every learner can thrive
Every student supported to reach their full potential, educators equipped to lead and inspire, and families engaged as partners in a strong, inclusive school community.
Strengthen communication and engagement
Clear, consistent communication and real partnership with families and the community, so every voice is part of decision-making.
Improve academic outcomes for all learners
Using data to find gaps, timely intervention, and rigorous curricula that support the whole child.
Ensure programmatic consistency across schools
The same high-quality programs and enrichment opportunities for every student, whichever school they attend.
Media
In the schools and community
Board resources
Follow the Board of Education
Agendas, meeting video, the budget, and district policies are published by the Clarkstown Central School District. These links open the district’s official pages.
BoardDocsMeeting agendas, materials, and minutes.
BOE MeetingsWatch Board of Education meetings.
2026-27 Meeting CalendarThis year’s Board meeting dates (PDF).
Annual BudgetThe district budget and budget documents.
District PoliciesBoard-adopted policies governing the district.
Operational GoalsThe district’s operational goals.
2024 Bond ReferendumInformation on the 2024 bond projects.
District ClerkContact for Board records and public notices.
Speak at a MeetingMeeting times and how to address the Board.
Get help
How to get help
Most questions are resolved fastest by the people closest to your child. If an issue is not resolved at one step, move to the next.
Teacher or counselor
Start with your child’s teacher, counselor, or coach for questions about a class, grades, or day-to-day concerns.
Principal
Contact the principal of your child’s school if the issue is not resolved. Find your school.
District office
For district-wide questions, use the staff directory or the district’s Connect With Us page.
Board of Education
The Board sets policy and acts as a whole at public meetings. Email Michelle at mbondar@ccsd.edu or speak during a Board meeting.
Safety concern? In an emergency, call 911. To report a safety concern, use the district’s Anonymous Alerts system.
Frequently asked questions
How can I speak at a Board of Education meeting?
Regular Board meetings are generally held on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at the District Offices at Chestnut Grove. Dates, times, and locations can change, so check the 2026-27 meeting calendar and the agenda on BoardDocs before you go.
Public comment is governed by Board policy. For the current procedures, including any sign-up, contact the District Clerk or see the district policy manual.
Where can I watch meetings or find agendas and minutes?
Public sessions are streamed and archived on the district’s BOE Meetings page. Agendas, materials, and minutes are posted on BoardDocs.
Can Michelle help with an issue involving my child?
Michelle is glad to hear from families. Because the Board acts as a whole, an individual trustee cannot resolve a specific student matter on her own. The school and district staff in the steps above can act directly, and they are usually the fastest route. Please do not send confidential student information through this website.
How do I share feedback on the budget or a district policy?
You can email Michelle at mbondar@ccsd.edu or speak during a Board meeting. Current information is on the district’s Annual Budget and District Policies pages.
Is this an official District website?
No. This is Michelle Bondar’s personal website. For official information, visit www.ccsd.edu.
Contact
Reach Michelle
Questions, concerns, and ideas from families, students, and staff are welcome.