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District Administration

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Kathleen Carney

Superintendent of Schools

Phone: (315) 866-2230 ext. 1304

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Gina McKernan

Superintendent’s Secretary & District Clerk

Phone: (315) 866-2230 ext. 1304

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Chad Hess

School Business Manager

Phone: (315) 866-2230 ext. 1303

Zachary Abbe

Zachary Abbe

High School Principal

Phone: (315) 866-2230 ext. 1312

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Maria Lindsay

Middle School Principal

Phone: (315) 866-2230 ext. 1312

Nicole Crandall

Nicole Crandall

Assistant Middle-High School Principal

Phone: (315) 866-2230 ext. 1312

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Renee Vogt

Elementary Principal

Phone: (315) 866-8562 ext. 1010

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Cristi Paragi

Assistant Elementary Principal and Athletic Director

Phone: (315) 866-8562 ext. 1010

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Michelle Ploss

Director of Student Programs & Curriculum

Phone: (315) 866-2230 ext. 1003

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Correne Holmes

CPSE/CSE Chairperson

Phone: (315) 866-2230 ext. 1003

Questions & Concerns: Who do I contact?

Classroom, Instructional and Curriculum Concerns

  • Initial Contact: Teacher
  • Level 2: Principal
  • Level 3: Director of Student Programs and Curriculum
  • Level 4: Superintendent

Discipline

  • Initial Contact: Teacher
  • Level 2: Assistant Principal
  • Level 3: Principal
  • Level 4: Superintendent

Scheduling

  • Initial Contact: Teacher
  • Level 2: School Counselor
  • Level 3: Principal
  • Level 4: Superintendent

Athletics

  • Initial Contact: Coach
  • Level 2: Athletic Director
  • Level 3: Principal
  • Level 4: Superintendent

Attendance

  • Initial Contact: School Secretary
  • Level 2: School Counselor/Teacher
  • Level 3: Principal
  • Level 4: Superintendent

Policy

  • Initial Contact: Principal
  • Level 2: Superintendent
  • Level 3: Board of Education
  • Level 4: —

Facilities Use – Building/Room

  • Initial Contact: School Secretary
  • Level 2: Principal
  • Level 3: Building Maintenance Mechanic
  • Level 4: District Office/Superintendent

Facilities Use – Athletic Areas

  • Initial Contact: Athletic Director
  • Level 2: Building Maintenance Mechanic
  • Level 3: District Office/Superintendent
  • Level 4: —

Food Services

  • Initial Contact: Cafeteria Manager
  • Level 2: Food Services Director
  • Level 3: Principal
  • Level 4: Superintendent

Health/Medical Issues

  • Initial Contact: School Nurse
  • Level 2: Principal or Athletic Director
  • Level 3: Director of Student Programs and Curriculum
  • Level 4: Superintendent

Special Education

  • Initial Contact: Special Education Teacher
  • Level 2: Principal/CSE Chair
  • Level 3: Director of Student Programs and Curriculum
  • Level 4: Superintendent

Transportation

  • Initial Contact: Bus Driver (if possible)
  • Level 2: Transportation Supervisor
  • Level 3: Principal
  • Level 4: Superintendent

Departments & Services

Buildings & Grounds

Buildings/Maintenance: James McKernan
Phone: (315) 866-2230 ext. 1350

Counseling & Student Support

High School Counselor: Carolyn Saugh
Phone: (315) 866-2230 ext. 1317

Middle School Counselor: Heather Paul
Phone: (315) 866-2230 ext. 1316

Elementary School Counselor: Sara Lamanna
Phone: (315) 866-8562 ext. 1021

School Psychologist: Kelley Thorp
Phone: (315) 866-8562 ext. 1050

Middle-High School Social Worker: Jessica L. Alberts
Phone: (315) 866-2230 ext. 3206

Middle-High School Social Worker: Kayla Klink
Phone: (315) 866-2230 ext. 1353

Elementary Social Worker: Amanda Cruikshank
Phone: (315) 866-8562 ext. 2051

Prevention Coordinator: Crystal Gerhardt
Phone: (315) 866-2230 ext. 1355

Civil Rights Compliance and Discrimination/Sexual Harassment Officer: Michelle Ploss
Phone: (315) 866-2230 ext. 1003

McKenny-Vento Homeless Liaison/Foster Child Point of Contact/Homeschool District Contact: Michelle Ploss
Phone: (315) 866-2230 ext. 1003

Food Services

Food Services Director: Kate Dorr
via Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES
Phone: (315) 738-0848

Elementary Cafeteria Manager: Becky Lockwood
Phone: (315) 866-8562 ext. 1037

Middle-High School Cafeteria Manager: Alice Coleman
Phone: (315) 866-2230 ext. 1352

Home Instruction

Home Instruction
Phone: (315) 867-2607

Information Technology Office

Technology
Phone: (315) 866-2230 ext. 1333

Nursing

Elementary School Nurse: Sandhya Farrington
Phone: (315) 866-8562 ext. 1022

Middle-High School Nurse: Karen Vincent
Phone: (315) 866-2230 ext. 1322

Transportation

Transportation Supervisor: Andrew Jory
via Birnie Bus
Phone: (315) 895-4150

Elementary contact

Middle-High School contact

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