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Board approves three permanent leadership appointments including South High principal and North High principal
Summary
The Great Neck board approved three leadership hires — Tom DePaolo as permanent principal of Great Neck South High School, Corey McNamara as principal of Great Neck North High School and William (Billy) Correa as assistant principal at North Middle — and discussed transition planning.
The Great Neck Union Free School District Board of Education on Wednesday approved three leadership appointments as part of the consent agenda: Tom DePaolo as principal of Great Neck South High School, Corey McNamara as principal of Great Neck North High School, and William (Billy) Correa as assistant principal at North Middle School.
Why it matters: These are long‑term leadership hires for the district’s secondary schools and are presented as lasting, probationary appointments rather than interim or acting roles. District leaders said the appointments followed a multi‑month selection process that included administrators, parents, teachers and board members.
What the board said: Superintendent Ken Bossert thanked selection committee members and described the process as “rigorous” and “lengthy,” saying it helped the district “separate the good from the great.” Bossert noted each candidate met with the board prior to the meeting.
Appointment details and remarks: The board read biographical remarks and welcomed the appointees. Mr. William Correa (Billy) thanked the board and said he was “grateful and humbled to be returning to Great Neck to serve as the newest assistant principal at North Middle.” Corey McNamara said he was honored and said his goal is “to continue steering the ship on the same trajectory of distinction” at North High; he closed with, “I look forward to building our relationships and helping in any way that I can.” Tom DePaolo emphasized his gratitude and said he was “very, very excited for this opportunity.”
Board action: The personnel items were included in the consent agenda and approved by voice vote. Administrators clarified that DePaolo’s appointment is a permanent, probationary position rather than an acting appointment; transitional planning and overlap time were already being arranged so the new leaders could work with current staff and assist planning for the upcoming school year.
Transition planning: Bossert said DePaolo will spend time collaborating with leadership teams at North and South and that the permanent appointment takes effect with transitional planning leading up to July 1. McNamara arranged campus visits with current district leaders to begin immediate transition work. The district thanked outgoing acting leaders and noted selection committee members, parents, teachers and administrators who participated in the hiring process.
What’s next: The board said it will finalize administrative start dates and continue handover planning; the district will distribute an announcement letter with background information about the appointees to families.
