“The Suffern school board elected Matthew Kern as its new president and Paul Shapiro as vice president Tuesday evening meeting, before naming Lisa Weber, the district’s assistant superintendent of instruction, as acting superintendent.

Lisa Castaldo, who served as acting superintendent since Superintendent Douglas Adams’ suspension in March, was named the new assistant superintendent, effective July 15.

Kern and Shapiro, who were the only board members nominated, were unanimously elected. Two of the seven board members, Donald Cairns and Angus MacKenzie, were not present for the votes. [Read more…]

In a remarkable alignment of support, five mayors whose districts cover most of the Suffern Central School District have offered a unanimous endorsement of Donald Cairns, Melissa Reimer, and Angus Mackenzie for Suffern Central School Board. Acknowledging the candidates dedication to a Kids First approach to Board governance, the mayors advise, “We’ve had the opportunity to get to know them, and we are impressed by their commitment to the community. We hope that you will join us in supporting them.”

Click the “more” link to read the full text of the mayors’ letter. [Read more…]

Suffern Cross Country Coach Joe Biddy (Photo: Seth Harrison/The Journal News)

“Two people running for three open Suffern school board seats praised embattled 49-year cross-country coach Joe Biddy this week and called for the board to speak to him directly before deciding whether to approve him being replaced.

Four people will vie for three positions on the seven-member board during the May 15 election. [Read more…]