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Superintendent proposes two‑phase administrative reorganization that would abolish six district positions
Summary
Dr. Moyer presented a phased reorganization to reduce administrative roles, create new director positions and seek a memorandum of agreement with unions; Phase 1 estimates a net reduction of about $275,000, with Phase 2 offering further but uncertain savings.
Dr. Moyer presented a two‑phase administrative reorganization to the Northport‑East Northport School Board on Dec. 12 that recommends abolishing six district positions and creating several new director roles, with a transition strategy and union memorandum of agreement (MOA) to guide implementation.
"The plan is recommending that we abolish 6 positions," Dr. Moyer said, listing the director of technology (current title), district reading academic intervention specialist coordinator, K–12 ELA department chair, K–12 math department chair, K–12 science/technology/engineering department chair and K–12 social studies department chair. The proposal would establish a director of humanities, director of instructional services, director of science/technology/engineering and an executive director of technology (the latter at cabinet level).
Dr. Moyer described the reorganization as phased and tied to retirements. Phase 1 would move several director positions to 12‑month appointments, name recommended incumbents for some new roles (Sean Hurley to director of humanities; David Storch to director of STEM; Robin Rand to director of instructional services), and identify principal and assistant‑principal reassignments pending retirements and approvals. He said the district has been negotiating an MOA with the Northport Association of School Administrators and will meet union leadership on Jan. 3 to continue discussions.
On budget impact, Dr. Moyer provided a planning estimate that includes teacher‑leader stipends and salary adjustments for 12‑month positions. He said staff estimate about $510,000 for teacher‑leader stipends and, assuming a $200,000 salary difference per moved administrator, a net reduction of "approximately $275,000 in phase 1." He added that phase 2 could achieve roughly $350,000 in additional savings depending on retirements and other variables.
Trustees expressed guarded support and asked how the district would ensure content expertise when department chairs' responsibilities consolidate. Dr. Moyer said the district plans to create teacher‑leader stipended roles and additional instructional coordinator support in the middle schools to preserve content expertise and continuity. He also said incumbents’ tenure and service history would be respected in MOA negotiations.
The presentation closed with the establishment of a transition strategy team to monitor implementation, plan leadership training and identify clerical and APPR (teacher evaluation) implications. Trustees requested additional specifics (job descriptions, redlines, MOA terms and staffing neutral options for STEM coverage) as the administration refines materials prior to any vote.
