Budget Calendar

On April 22, 2025, the Board of Education approved the proposed District budget in the amount of $31,012,896.00 for the 2025-2026 school year, for presentation to the residents of the Brunswick Central School District at the Budget hearing on May 8, 2025 and for vote by the qualified residents of said District on May 20, 2025.

Link to 2025-2026 Proposed Budget 2025-2026 Proposed Budget

Four Candidates for three Board of Education Seats

Jeannine Kaskoun

Jeannine Kaskoun has made Brunswick her home for the last 20+ years. As an RN for over 30 years, she has held various clinical and nursing education positions, currently as an Assistant Professor at Siena College in the nursing program. Jeannine has a passion for supporting student health and wellness as well as a strong understanding of education/curriculum and college readiness. Jeannine earned her Ph.D. from The Graduate Center, an MS in nursing education from Russell Sage College, and a BS in Nursing from SUNY Brockport. She has a daughter who attends Tamarac, and her son was a member of Tamarac’s class of 2024.

Zachary Metzger

Zack Metzger is a proud parent of a Brittonkill middle school student. He is a former high school science teacher, and now a working farmer at Laughing Earth here in Brunswick. He grew up in a small town, just like Brunswick, and values the role schools play in strong rural communities. He has served on nonprofit boards and his church’s endowment trust, and understands the importance of collaboration and fiscal responsibility in public service.

John Roddy

My name is John Roddy, I have resided in Brunswick for most of my life. I have a background in education and had the honor of teaching at Tamarac. I transitioned out of education and into the private sector where I run a local hotel. Even in the private sector my passion for public education remains strong. I have 2 daughters who attend Tamarac and are very invested in the school community. I believe my background in education coupled with currently running a multi-million dollar business would make me an ideal member of the Board of Education.

Leah Wertz

Seeking a fifth term, Leah Wertz is a lifelong educator devoting over 38 years to public school students. With a collegiate background in Education, School Counseling and Administration, Wertz is currently a school counselor. She attended public schools in Arkansas and has worked in schools in Texas, Pennsylvania, and NY throughout her career. Wertz and husband John Domurad have lived in the community since 1999, and have one son, Jackson (Tamarac 2021). She values strong ethics and citizenship, independent thinkers, being fiscally responsible and empowering students as self-directed learners in our global society.