Superintendent Dr. Mark Villanti announces his resignation effective June 30

March 26, 2007 - After six years as Superintendent of Schools for the Duanesburg Central School District, Dr. Mark Villanti recently announced that he accepted a position as superintendent of the Haldane Central School District in Cold Spring, NY. He will begin the new position in early July.

"This was a very difficult decision because I love serving the students, staff and community of Duanesburg," said Dr. Villanti. "I have been conflicted about this decision, but came to the conclusion that this is in the best interest of my family, career and future health."

“We are grateful to Dr. Villanti for his years of service to the district and wish him the very best as superintendent of the Haldane Central School District,” said Board of Education President Raymond W. Hawes.

Duanesburg's Board of Education has already started to receive inquiries concerning the search process for a new superintendent. While the board is interested in moving ahead quickly, they also want to attract the best possible applicants for the position.

The Board of Education has expressed a desire to follow a similar search process that resulted in Dr. Villanti's hiring. During the last superintendent search, the board conducted an "open search" that engaged various stakeholders-teachers, staff, parents, students, the Board, and community representatives. The Board is again considering the assistance of a search consultant, such as the Capital Region BOCES, that helped conduct the previous search.

Information will be posted on the district Web site at http://dcs.neric.org about the search process and how members of the community may participate.

Read the letter from Board President Raymond W. Hawes.

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