Board appoints Richard Ziegoitz interim assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction
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Summary
The East Islip board voted to appoint Richard Ziegoitz as interim assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction effective Jan. 9, 2026 through June 30, 2026; the board authorized the president to execute an employment agreement.
The East Islip Union Free School District Board of Education voted Jan. 8 to appoint Richard Ziegoitz as interim assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, effective Jan. 9, 2026, with a term ending June 30, 2026.
The appointment was announced during the personnel portion of the meeting. A board member introduced Ziegoitz and congratulated him on the interim appointment. The formal resolution stated the board authorizes the president of the Board of Education to execute an employment agreement for Ziegoitz. The board then moved, seconded and approved the motion by voice vote.
The board discussed that Ziegoitz replaces the recently retired administrator identified in the meeting as Doctor Bels. Board members offered congratulations and best wishes for the interim assignment; no additional contract terms were read into the record during the public portion of the meeting.
