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Board approves five-year contract for Superintendent Paul Doherty, effective July 1, 2026

Tunkhannock Area School District Board of School Directors · December 5, 2025

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The Tunkhannock Area School District board approved a five-year contract for Superintendent Paul Doherty beginning July 1, 2026; the vote recorded multiple yes votes and two no votes, which members said related to contract terms rather than Doherty—s performance.

The Tunkhannock Area School District Board of School Directors voted to approve a five-year contract for Superintendent Paul Doherty, effective July 1, 2026.

Board members moved and seconded a motion to approve the contract. During roll call, most members voted in favor, while at least two members recorded "no" votes. One board member noted the "no" votes were about contract matters rather than concerns about Doherty—s job performance. The roll-call sequence shows Doctor O'Shierich and Mister Greenlee among those recorded as dissenting on the motion.

Doherty addressed the board after the vote, thanking members for their confidence and saying he is "truly humbled." He told the board he had applied only once for a superintendent role — at Tunkhannock — and expressed his commitment to continuing to serve the district.

Board members cited positive feedback from the community and district stakeholders in support of the contract. The contract is scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026, and board leaders said they look forward to working with Doherty for the coming term.