July is the time for reorganization, and that means newly elected board leaders — and one new position — for some of the eight public school districts in Genesee County. These changes are in effect from July 1 to June 30, 2023.
Alexander Central School: Brian Paris will continue as president, and Molly Grimes, sworn in for her second five-year term, was elected vice president, Superintendent Jared Taft said.
For more information about the Board of Education, go to: Alexander
Batavia City School District: John Marucci went from vice president to president, and John Reigle was elected as vice president during the board’s meeting on July 7. Newly elected member Korinne Anderson will fill the vacancy left by Michelle Hume.
For more information about the city’s Board of Education, go to Batavia
Byron-Bergen Central School: According to the district’s website, Debra List is president and Yvonne Ace-Wagoner, vice president.
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Elba Central School: Michael Riner was elected as president and Travis Torrey as vice president, said District Clerk Donna Harris.
New board member Mercy Caparco filled a vacancy left by longtime board member Michael Augello, who had served 10 years on the board as a member and president.
For more information about the board, go to Elba
Le Roy Central School: Superintendent Merritt Holly reported that Jackie Whiting was elected as president and Rich Lawrence for vice president.
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Oakfield-Alabama Central School: Justin Staebell remains as president and Jackie Yunker Davis as vice president, Superintendent John Fisgus said.
There is a bit of news for the district’s board, though, he said. A new position was approved as part of the budget vote in May.
“For the first time in Oakfield-Alabama, we do have a student ex-officio board member that sits on our board as a student body representative,” Fisgus said. “His name is Aiden Warner, and he will be going into his senior year here.”
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Pavilion Central School: According to the district’s website, Marirose Ethington was elected president and Jeff Finch as vice president.
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Pembroke Central School: John Cima was re-elected as president and Ed Levinstein as vice president, Superintendent Matthew Calderon said.
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