Edwards-Knox Central School District
District agenda lists an appointment for elementary principal
Edwards-Knox scheduled an appointment for an elementary school principal at its October 14 special meeting.
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Syosset Central School District
South Woods Middle School starts the year with an interim principal
South Woods Middle School's principal and one assistant principal retired on Aug. 31, 2026. On Aug. 26 the board named Charles Cardillo interim principal (Sept. 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027) and Lisa Greiner interim assistant principal. On Sept. 14 it also named Dr. Daniella Baglivo-Rypl as another interim assistant principal starting Sept. 15.
Sewanhaka Central High School District
Elmont Memorial gets a new principal
The district named Antonio Santana principal and John Squillace assistant principal of Elmont Memorial High School.
Newburgh Enlarged City School District
State commissioner dismisses appeals over acting superintendent's extra pay
On Aug. 6, 2026 the State Education Commissioner dismissed appeals filed by three taxpayers, including trustee Christine Bello. They challenged extra pay for Deputy Superintendent Onyx Peterson while she was acting superintendent in summer 2025.
Brentwood Union Free School District
Board amends the superintendent's employment agreement
On August 20 the board voted 6-0 to approve a second amendment to the employment agreement, dated June 20, 2024, with Superintendent Wanda Ortiz-Rivera.
Hempstead Union Free School District
New principals start at Jackson Main Elementary and Rhodes Academy
Two elementary schools have new principals for 2026-27. Stacey Lagnese, formerly assistant principal at Jackson, is principal at Jackson Main Elementary School (replacing R. Brown, who left to become an assistant superintendent). Michael McDermott is principal at Rhodes Academy, replacing Sheena Burke, who retired June 30, 2026. The August 19 minutes show the board approved the appointment list in a consent vote.
Trumansburg Central School District
Board names Scott Snyder as the new middle school principal
The board appointed Scott Snyder to a three-year probationary term as building principal, revised at the August 18, 2026 meeting to begin August 25, 2026 and run through August 24, 2029, at a prorated salary of $110,000 for 2026-27. Snyder joins from TST BOCES, where he was principal of the Career and Technical Education program.
Pittsford Central School District
Board approves superintendent contract through June 2031
On August 11, 2026 the Board of Education approved Superintendent Shana Cutaia's contract, running from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031. She took the oath of office as superintendent at the July 14, 2026 reorganization meeting.
Skaneateles Central School District
Board record lists teachers union agreement
The August 10 record lists a memorandum of agreement with the Skaneateles Teachers Association.
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Port Washington Union Free School District
Sousa Elementary gets an interim principal while the district searches
On August 6, 2026 the Board was asked to appoint Elizabeth Gerson as interim principal of John Philip Sousa Elementary School. The Superintendent said a long-term principal has not been picked and the search will not be rushed. Ms. Gerson was most recently an assistant superintendent in the Herricks district and spent nine years as principal of Searingtown Elementary.
Ossining Union Free School District
Board appoints Louie Charvet as new Roosevelt School principal
At its August 5, 2026 meeting the board voted to appoint Louie Charvet, a Claremont assistant principal, as principal of Roosevelt School. The superintendent said, in the recording, that the previous principal took a new position in a nearby district. The appointments were voted as part of a batch of administrative staff resolutions.
Connetquot Central School District
District has an acting, then an interim, superintendent
On Aug. 4, 2026 the board approved an Acting Superintendent agreement with Bryan Frank (3 yes, 1 no, 1 abstain). On Sept. 18 it approved an Interim Superintendent agreement with Dr. Peggie Staib (4 yes, 1 no). Dr. Joseph Centamore was still listed as superintendent in early July. On Aug. 4 the board also approved a settlement agreement and release, including a resignation, for an employee named only on a confidential schedule; the posted agenda's notes list Dr. Centamore beside that item. On Oct. 6 the agenda adds an interim agreement for a business-office head.
Millbrook Central School District
Board appoints John Gilroy as high-school principal
The Board appointed John Gilroy as Millbrook High School principal from August 3, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Saratoga Springs City School District
Division Street Elementary gets a new principal
Olivia Grant, a first-grade teacher from Shenendehowa schools, became principal of Division Street Elementary on August 17, 2026. She replaces Dana Bush, who the board named Director of K-12 Humanities and Elementary Instruction on June 25, 2026.
North Colonie Central School District
Crystal Fox named next principal of Shaker High School
The district announced that Crystal Fox, a district administrator since 2009, becomes Shaker High School principal on August 12, 2026, replacing Marcus Puccioni. Her appointment was scheduled for board approval at a special meeting on August 10.
Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District
Superintendent introduces new principal for POB Middle School
At the July 29, 2026 special meeting the superintendent introduced a new principal for POB Middle School, who had been an assistant principal in the district. The board also extended an interim principal agreement through Sept. 15, and on Aug. 17 voted to rescind that extension and approve an interim assistant principal agreement at the school.
New Rochelle City School District
New principal named for Webster Elementary
The July 28 agenda included the appointment of Katherine Castellano, a former board trustee, as principal of Daniel Webster Elementary School. The superintendent said he hoped the board would approve it that evening, and the board then passed its batch of resolutions.
Stillwater Central School District
Board record names Stephen Doak as elementary principal
A July 24 special-meeting record lists Stephen Doak's appointment as elementary principal.
Saratoga Springs City School District
Greenfield Elementary principal to retire on January 1
At its July 23, 2026 meeting the board accepted the retirement of Greenfield Elementary principal Dr. Tina Davis, effective January 1 (the year is not stated in the captions; the board said she will lead the school through the first semester). A replacement search has not been announced in the collected records.
Freeport Union Free School District
Board settles with Superintendent Davis; she returns August 3, 2026
On July 22, 2026 the board approved a settlement agreement and general release with Superintendent Dr. Fia Davis. A second vote ended interim superintendent Dr. Shakira Miller's agreement on July 30 because Dr. Davis resumes her job on August 3. One trustee voted no on the second item. The settlement terms were not read aloud.
Ossining Union Free School District
Board approves amendment to superintendent's employment agreement through June 2028
On July 22, 2026, the board approved an amendment to the employment agreement of Superintendent Mary Fox-Alter. It covers July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, under the terms of an agreement dated December 4, 2024. The vote was part of a consent agenda that passed 5-0.
Deer Park Union Free School District
John Quincy Adams School Principal Resigns
The July 21, 2026 Board of Education agenda includes the resignation of Christopher Molinelli as Principal of John Quincy Adams School, effective August 14, 2026.
Rome Free Academy has an interim principal after the principal left
The July 16, 2026 staff list shows the Rome Free Academy principal's resignation effective Aug. 3 and an assistant principal's resignation July 31. The board named Assistant Principal Kristie Boisen interim principal starting Aug. 4. On Oct. 5 it extended her interim role through June 30, 2027. No permanent principal has been named.
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