Starpoint appoints Anthony Martirana as middle‑school principal; board approves several staff hires and a separation rescission
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Summary
At its July 21 meeting the Starpoint Board approved multiple personnel actions: rescission of a probationary appointment for Jenna Agro, probationary appointment effective July 22 for Anthony Martirana as principal, and hiring of Nick Silverstrini and Kyle Haddock in teaching roles. The board welcomed the hires and praised district staff.
STARPOINT, N.Y. — The Starpoint Central School District Board of Education on July 21 approved several personnel actions, including rescinding a probationary appointment and appointing a new middle‑school principal.
The board added three items to the agenda at the start of the meeting: rescission of the probationary appointment for Jenna Agro effective July 21, 2025; a probationary appointment of Anthony Martirana as principal effective July 22, 2025; and approval of a revised board calendar moving the August board meeting from Aug. 11 to Aug. 4.
Board members moved and approved the personnel items during the consent/committee portion of the meeting. Specific mover and seconder names were not recorded in the publicly available transcript.
The board and community members formally welcomed new staff. The board recognized Nick Silverstrini as a consultant teacher at the middle school, noting his prior experience in banking and transition to special education. Kyle Haddock was approved as a physical education and health teacher who will work across multiple buildings, and board members and panelists praised his classroom demonstration during final interviews.
The board also appointed Anthony ("Tony") Martirana — referred to in public remarks as Tony — as principal of Starpoint Middle School. Martirana spoke to the board, thanking them and district staff and saying he felt supported and "beyond fortunate for the opportunity." Board members and several parents in public comment offered congratulatory remarks and personal anecdotes praising his student‑centered approach.
Public comment included personal tributes to staff. Holly Grimley, a parent, thanked the board and singled out a first‑grade teacher, Tara Full, for dedication despite medical challenges. Julie (parent and co‑PTA president) and other speakers congratulated the new hires and said they looked forward to working with them.
Actions recorded in the meeting minutes show the board approved the motions to accept the personnel changes but did not include roll‑call vote totals in the available transcript. The superintendent and board said they looked forward to the new staff joining the district when the school year begins.
Sources: Starpoint Board of Education meeting presentation and personnel motions, July 21, 2025; public comments at the meeting.
