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Port Washington board appoints Dr. Gaurav Posse as superintendent in 7-0 vote
Summary
The Port Washington Board of Education voted 7-0 on June 17 to appoint Dr. Gaurav Posse as the district—s next superintendent. The board said the appointment follows a multi-month search and invited Posse to make brief remarks after the vote.
The Port Washington Board of Education voted 7-0 on June 17 to appoint Dr. Gaurav Posse as the district—s next superintendent of schools.
The appointment concluded a multi-month search process the board described as thorough and informed by community input. After the board—s motion passed, Posse addressed the meeting, thanking the board and saying he was honored to join the district.
Dr. Gaurav Posse, the incoming superintendent, said, "I'm truly honored to join the Port Washington School District as your next superintendent of schools, and I want to just express my sincere gratitude to the Board of Education for the trust you've placed in me." He also thanked Dr. Chris Shields for his work as interim superintendent.
Board President Adam Smith opened the agenda item by noting the selection and hiring of a superintendent is the board—s principal responsibility and that the board had solicited input through surveys and town halls during the search. Trustee Deborah Brooks seconded the motion appointing Posse; the record shows the motion passed unanimously.
The board also appointed Caitlin Costello as the student ex officio board member during the same meeting.
What happened next: Posse introduced family members in the audience and said he was eager to listen and learn from the community. The board did not take additional formal actions tied to the appointment at the meeting beyond the vote and the customary welcome remarks.
Why it matters: The superintendent is the board—s chief executive for district operations and curriculum, and the appointment begins a formal transition that includes implementation planning and community outreach in the weeks ahead.
Looking ahead: The board and administration said they expect to work with Posse on the district—s summer planning and fall start-up. Specific implementation steps, contracts, start dates, and other employment details were not included in the motion recorded at the meeting.
