Hamilton Central School District appoints Andrea Falo as superintendent, effective July 1, 2026

The Hamilton Central School District board appointed Andrea Falo as superintendent on April 2; she will begin serving July 1, 2026.

The board approved a resolution naming Andrea Falo superintendent and authorizing the board president (or the vice president in her absence) to execute an employment agreement on the district’s behalf. A board member moved the resolution and another seconded; members voiced assent when the chair called for a vote, but the transcript does not contain a roll-call or a numerical tally.

In a press release read at the meeting by Corey Dlo, chair of the search committee, the board outlined Falo’s experience and local ties. Dlo highlighted that Falo had strong references from regional superintendents and emphasized her record in labor relations: “Her success in this role is a reflection of her ability to forge relationships even in adversarial situations,” Dlo said. The prepared statement noted Falo’s work representing teachers in contract negotiations across Central New York while employed by the New York State United Teachers and her prior school roles, including classroom teaching and directing fine arts in the Rome City School District.

The press release included a quoted endorsement from Board Vice President Jennifer Jones: “Andrea’s well-rounded experience across education makes her an exceptional fit for Hamilton Central School. She brings a comprehensive understanding of what districts like ours need to succeed.” Board member Amanda Phillips and board president Michelle Jacobson were also named in the announcement for their roles in the search process and for thanking outgoing Superintendent Bill Dowin for more than 30 years of service.

Speaking to attendees after the appointment, Andrea Falo thanked the board and community and described returning to school leadership as a personal decision motivated by a desire to work directly with students and staff. “I’m so excited to be here tonight,” she said, and she referenced the district’s motto that guides her approach: “every student, every day.” Falo said she planned to begin meeting people across the district immediately and that the board would coordinate transition activities with outgoing superintendent Bill Dowin.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn and a short meet-and-greet in the hallway with the superintendent-designate. The transcript records members’ vocal assent to motions but does not record a roll-call vote or specific yes/no/abstain counts for the resolution.

Next steps noted at the meeting include executing the employment contract and informal transition meetings between Falo, Dowin and board representatives; dates and contract details were not specified in the transcript.