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Board accepts several staff resignations; substitutes and special‑education recommendations approved
Summary
The board approved multiple personnel items: resignations from a secretary, an occupational therapy assistant and a building substitute (effective January–February dates); the board also approved substitute teachers and CSE/CPSE recommendations.
The Menands board approved several personnel actions during the meeting, including acceptance of three resignations and routine approvals.
By motion the board accepted the resignation of Elizabeth DeAngelo as secretary to the principal, effective close of business Jan. 16, 2026; the superintendent praised DeAngelo’s contributions and wished her well. The board also accepted the resignation of Carly Galvin, certified occupational therapy assistant, effective Feb. 26, 2026; administration noted Galvin’s role establishing an additional self‑contained classroom and that she will transition to a specialized program serving students with autism. The board accepted David Clarkson’s resignation as a building substitute (effective Jan. 16, 2026); administrators noted he subbed across many grades and is returning to Hunter College to pursue teacher certification.
The personnel agenda (including a date correction for a previously approved item) was approved by motion. The board also approved the listed substitute teachers for the 2025–26 school year and voted to accept CSE and CPSE recommendations as submitted for special‑education placements.
Administrators thanked departing staff and described plans to fill roles; no hiring details were specified in the public session. Several board members offered public appreciation for the employees’ service.
Next step: administration will proceed with routine hiring/placement work and update the board on staffing replacements as needed.
