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Pittsford board appoints Shana Cataya as superintendent; Michael Piero to retire Dec. 1
Summary
The Pittsford Central School District Board of Education voted to appoint Shana Cataya as superintendent and approved her contract. Current Superintendent Michael Piero announced his retirement effective Dec. 1, 2025 and will remain on as deputy superintendent through January to help the transition.
The Pittsford Central School District Board of Education voted to appoint Shana Cataya as the district’s next superintendent and approved her employment contract, board members said at the June meeting.
The selection follows Superintendent Michael Piero’s announcement that he will retire effective Dec. 1, 2025. Piero told the board he has agreed to remain through January as deputy superintendent to assist with the transition and to oversee the business office while the assistant superintendent for business is on medical leave.
The board described an internal search process that began after Piero indicated his intent to retire. The board said it consulted with Monroe…
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