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Fredonia board accepts retirement of Ellen Foley, honors 40 years of early childhood service
Summary
The Fredonia Central School District board accepted the retirement of early childhood teacher Ellen Foley, effective July 1, and trustees and administrators paid tribute to her decades-long impact; the board also appointed Kelsey Moer as the district’s new occupational therapist.
The board accepted the resignation of Ellen Foley, an early childhood teacher, effective July 1, as a retirement, and members expressed regret and appreciation for her four decades of service to Fredonia students.
During the personnel discussion and vote, administrators and trustees described Foley as a ‘‘master teacher’’ whose classroom energy, emphasis on exploration and nature-based learning influenced generations of students and supported later participation in district programs. Several board members recounted personal connections to students who were taught by Foley and said her teaching methods — including nature journals and early-childhood engagement — shaped student leadership and sustained community ties.
The board moved and approved the retirement with regret and wished Foley well in her next phase. The meeting also included a personnel appointment: the board recognized and welcomed Kelsey Moer as the district’s new occupational therapist. Moer introduced herself and said she looked forward to supporting students; trustees noted she is known professionally to district staff.
What happens next: the district will process the resignation/retirement for personnel records and will proceed with posted hiring and coverage plans for early childhood programming as part of upcoming budget and staffing discussions.
