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A reminder that summer office hours are in effect through Friday, Aug. 28. Our offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please note that up until Friday, Aug. 28, summer office hours will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. 

We are pleased to announce that, effective July 1, Dr. Danielle O’Brien has joined our team as the coordinator of secondary special education (grades 6–12). She fills an open position, following the departure of Marybeth Fortunato. 

O’Brien brings more than 22 years of experience in education, and most recently as the principal of special education at Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES. She also previously served as director of student services in the Gananda Central School District. Her extensive background reflects a deep commitment to supporting students with disabilities and strengthening educational programs and services.

O’Brien holds a doctorate in Executive Leadership from St. John Fisher College, along with advanced certification in Educational Administration from SUNY Oswego. She earned her master’s degree in teaching students with disabilities from SUNY Cortland and her bachelor’s degree in childhood education with an adolescent English extension from SUNY Fredonia. She also holds multiple New York State professional certifications in childhood education and students with disabilities.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. O’Brien to our district. 

The Board of Education has adopted the 2026-27 tax levy and tax rates following receipt of the final assessment reports from each town.

The approved tax levy totals $46,006,194, a 2.8% increase that was communicated to residents prior to the second budget vote in June. The 2026-27 tax rates are:

•    Ogden: $16.05 per $1,000 of assessed value
•    Gates: $14.90 per $1,000 of assessed value
•    Greece: $25.63 per $1,000 of assessed value
•    Parma: $16.23 per $1,000 of assessed value

While school districts establish the tax levy—the total amount raised to support the school budget—they do not control property assessments or equalization rates. Those factors are determined by the towns and New York State and affect how the levy is distributed among taxpayers.

The Board of Education reelected Leah Brown as president and Megan Sarkis as vice president during its annual organizational meeting on July 14.

The officers were elected by unanimous vote. Incumbent David Gibbardo and new board members Sean McCabe and Mark McLean took the oath of office following their election in May.

The district extends its sincere appreciation to outgoing board members Lori Stone and Marsha Hinman for their dedicated service to students, staff and the community. The district also recognizes Stone for her leadership, serving as previous board president in 2024-25.