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Center Moriches board announces Dr. Ricardo Sotto as superintendent effective July 1, 2025
Summary
The Center Moriches Union Free School District Board of Education announced the appointment of Dr. Ricardo Sotto as superintendent effective July 1, 2025; Sotto has been interim superintendent since Aug. 6, 2024, and the board cited a 21‑year district tenure and a formal evaluation.
The Center Moriches Union Free School District Board of Education announced that Dr. Ricardo Sotto will become the district’s superintendent of schools effective July 1, 2025.
A board representative told the meeting the board worked with Dr. Sotto over the past seven months, conducted a formal evaluation and concluded that he “possesses the necessary leadership traits and passion to bring about positive change.” The representative added, “We believe Dr. Sotto is a person of integrity and truly wants the best for our children,” and noted his 21 years of employment in the district.
Dr. Ricardo Sotto, who has served as interim superintendent since Aug. 6, 2024, thanked the board and said he was “very excited and humbled to continue the work for the district, and it is my home.” He told trustees he has built relationships across district units during his two decades of service and looks forward to continuing efforts to improve student outcomes.
The announcement states the appointment will take effect July 1, 2025. The transcript of the meeting records the board’s announcement and Dr. Sotto’s remarks but does not record a formal roll‑call vote or the text of a motion in the provided segments.
The district did not provide additional implementation details at the meeting, including whether a contract or other transitional steps will be finalized before the effective date.
