Board appoints Lori McKenna as interim deputy superintendent for transition
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The Shenendehowa board voted to appoint Lori McKenna as interim deputy superintendent to support a leadership transition beginning July 1; Dr. Wilson Turner outlined the role and transition priorities.
The Shenendehowa Central School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Lori McKenna as interim deputy superintendent to support the district’s leadership transition, effective July 1.
Dr. Wilson Turner, speaking at the meeting, described the appointment as part of a planned, “seamless transition” as Superintendent Robinson hands leadership responsibilities to incoming administration. Turner said McKenna agreed to come out of retirement to ensure continuity on key workstreams, including onboarding a new special education director, managing a special education RFP, and supporting instructional and building leaders.
The board approved the personnel slate that included McKenna’s appointment; the motion passed with five yes votes. Board members thanked staff for stepping in during the transition and acknowledged retirements and other personnel changes presented in the personnel packet.
No further details about McKenna’s contract terms or length beyond the interim designation were discussed at the meeting; the board indicated the hiring is intended to prevent organizational disruption during the July 1 leadership change.
