The East Greenbush Board of Education welcomes and encourages community members to volunteer in District schools. There are numerous opportunities for people to volunteer during the school day and in the afternoons and evenings.
Individual Schools
There are numerous opportunities to volunteer in individual schools or for individual departments. For information on volunteer opportunities at specific schools or departments contact:
| Columbia | Michael Harkin, Principal | 518-207-2000 | HarkinMi@egcsd.org |
| Goff | James McHugh, Interim Principal | 518-207-2430 | McHughJa@egcsd.org |
| Bell Top | Mike Neumann, Principal | 518-207-2600 | NeumannMi@egcsd.org |
| Genet | Wayne Grignon, Principal | 518-207-2680 | GrignonWa@egcsd.org |
| Green Meadow | Dan Garab, Principal | 518-207-2640 | GarabDa@egcsd.org |
| DPS | Jack Alvey, Principal | 518-207-2620 | AlveyJo@egcsd.org |
| Red Mill | Helen Squillace, Principal | 518-207-2660 | SquillHe@egcsd.org |
| Athletic Department | Ryan Jones, Director | 518-207-2081 | JonesRy@egcsd.org |
| Music Department | Jon Kusche, Director | 518-207-2000 | KuscheJo@egcsd.org |
| District-wide | Dr. Kurtis Kotes, Superintendent | 518-207-2531 | KotesKu@egcsd.org |
PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)
Each school has a parent teacher organization composed of parents, teachers and staff to facilitate parental participation at school. These organizations sponsor school events and programs through volunteer efforts for the benefit of students. To volunteer with a school PTO contact:
| Columbia | Sharon Garzone, President |
| Goff | Sarah Cantara, President Annemarie Bailey-Yavonditte, Vice President |
| Bell Top | Annemarie Bailey-Yavonditte, President Marina Cornell, Vice President |
| Genet | Kayla Smith, President Paige Wood, Vice President |
| Green Meadow | Holly Gialanella, President Christie Gildart, Vice President |
| DPS | Ashley Germond, President Christina Clarke, Vice President |
| Red Mill | Mari Petro, President Amy Fedorowicz, Co-Vice President Lisa Boyer, Co-Vice President |
Committees
The District benefits from numerous committees and organizations dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded high quality educational experience. To volunteer for these organizations and committees contact:
| Education Committee | Lisa Mahar, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction |
518-207-2528 | MaharLi@egcsd.org |
| Budget Review and Advisory Committee (BRAC) | Jennifer Mulligan, Director of Business and Finance | 518-207-2535 | MulliganJe@egcsd.org |
| East Greenbush Education Foundation | Angel Schweigert, President | egcsdedfoundation@gmail.com | |
| The Friends of Music | Karla McDowell, Co-President Justin Maroni, Co-President |
518-479-0908 | |
| All Sports Club | Annie Shaw, President | 518-207-2081 | columbiahsallsports@gmail.com |