Orchard Park Central School District

Orchard Park Central School District
Location
Orchard Park, New York
Coordinates42°48′37″N 78°43′10″W / 42.810284°N 78.719428°W / 42.810284; -78.719428
District information
TypePublic
Motto"We will give our children the vision to reach for the stars, the skills and fortitude to climb the ladder, and the wisdom to appreciate the beauty of the journey."
GradesPre-K-12
SuperintendentDavid Lilleck
Budget$83,640,108 (2012-2013)[1]
Other information
Websitehttp://www.opschools.org/index.cfm

Orchard Park Central School District is a public school district that serves Orchard Park, New York. The school district consists of 5,157 students in grades K-12 (four K-5 elementary schools, one 6-8 middle school, and one 9-12 high school). The district superintendent is David Lilleck.

District

Orchard Park's District Offices are located at 2240 Southwestern Boulevard West Seneca, New York. The current superintendent is David Lilleck.

Current administration

  • David Lilleck–Superintendent[2]
  • Sarah Hornung–Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Pupil Services[3]
  • Dr. Dean Ramirez–Assistant Superintendent for Personnel
  • Jeffrey R. Petrus–Assistant Superintendent for Business & Support Services
  • William F. Bosinski–Director of Facilities
  • Elizabeth DiCanio–Director Student Support Services & Special Education
  • Dr. Paul Pietrantone; Director of Special Programs
  • Scott Roth–Director of Technology & Chief Information Officer
  • Joseph Haier–Transportation Supervisor
  • David M. Hack–Director Physical Education and Athletics

Board of education

[4]
(term in office runs from July - June)

  • Dr. Christine Gray-Tinnesz; President (2020-2023)
  • Dwight Eagan; Vice President (2019-2022)
  • Ryan Cimo (2021-2024)
  • Kim Hughes (2020-2023)
  • Robert Mahany (2020-2022)
  • Dr. Jennifer Rogers (2020-2023)
  • Karen Sreniawski (2021-2024)

District history

Selected former superintendents

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Lawrence Godfrey
  • W. Raymond Buell
  • C. Clifford McLean–?-1983
  • Charles L. Stoddart–1983-2004 (Principal - South Davis Elementary School, retired[5])
  • Paul J. Grekalski–2004-2005 (Superintendent - Frewsburg Central Central School District, placed on leave[6])
  • Joan D. Thomas–2005-2010 (Interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum - Orchard Park Central School District, named Principal of Holy Angels Academy[7])

Schools

Orchard Park High School

Orchard Park High School
Address
Map
4040 Baker Road
Information
PrincipalJonathan S. Wolf
Grades9-12
Team nameQuakers
WebsiteOrchard Park High School

Orchard Park High School is located at 4040 Baker Road. and serves Grades 9-12. The current principal is Jonathan Wolf.

History

Orchard Park High School was built in 1960 as a Junior High school. It became the high school in 1976.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Laurence C. Johnson–?-1946
  • Paul W. Seager–1946-1947
  • Elmer E. Handel–1947-1951 (Vice Principal - Orchard Park High School, named Supervising Principal of Orchard Park Central School District)
  • Winford Swanson–1951-?
  • Thomas Grant
  • Jack Ables–1971-1994 (unknown, retired)
  • Robert P. Farwell–1994-2008 (House I Principal - Orchard Park High School[8]), retired)

Orchard Park Middle School

Orchard Park Middle School
Address
Map
60 South Lincoln Avenue
Information
PrincipalAaron R. Grupka
Grades6-8
WebsiteOrchard Park Middle School

Orchard Park Middle School is located at 60 South Lincoln Avenue. and serves Grades 6-8. The current principal is Aaron Grupka.

History

Orchard Park Middle School was built in 1948 (cornerstone laid on September 19, 1948) and opened on September 7, 1949 as the Junior-Senior High School. It was dedicated on November 29, 1949. It became Orchard Park Middle School in 1976.

Former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Eggert Elementary School

Eggert Elementary School
Address
Map
3580 Eggert Road
Information
PrincipalTerence H. Tryon
GradesK-5
WebsiteEggert Elementary School

Eggert Elementary School is located at 3580 Eggert Road. and serves Grades K-5. The current principal is Terence Tryon.

History

Eggert Elementary School opened on September 8, 1965 and was dedicated on May 22, 1966.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Peter J. Walders–1981-1999 (unknown, retired[11])
  • Gordon S. Kerr–1999-2004 (Assistant Principal - Orchard Park Middle School,[12] named Principal of Union Pleasant Elementary School[13])
  • Lisa M. Krueger–2004-2009 (Teacher - Hillview Elementary School, placed on leave)
  • Mary Louise Stahl–2009-2011 (Principal - Immaculata Academy, named Assistant Principal of Saint Francis High School)
  • Lisa Krueger–2011-2012 (House Principal - Orchard Park High School, named Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Pupil Services for Orchard Park Central School District[14])

Ellicott Elementary School

Ellicott Elementary School
Address
Map
5180 Ellicott Road
Information
PrincipalPaul R. Pietrantone
GradesK-5
WebsiteEllicott Elementary School

Ellicott Elementary School is located at 5180 Ellicott Road. and serves Grades K-5. The current principal is Paul Pietrantone.

History

Ellicott Elementary School opened in 1968 and was dedicated on December 8, 1968.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mabel Parris
  • Robert D. Horvath–1968-1990 (unknown, named Assistant Superintendent of Instruction for Orchard Park Central School District[15]
  • James C. Bodziak–1990-2002 (Principal - South Davis Elementary School, named Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Pupil Services of Orchard Park Central School District[16])
  • Dennis Fitscher–2002-2004 (Assistant Principal - Orchard Park Middle School, named Principal of Armor Elementary School)
  • John D. Stemlack–2004-2006 (Principal - East View Elementary School, named Principal of Scott Lake Elementary School[17])
  • Terry C. Spicola–2006-2012 (Gifted Education teacher - Eggert Elementary School, retired)

South Davis Elementary School

South Davis Elementary School
Address
Map
51 South Davis Street
Information
PrincipalChristine Rassow
GradesK-5
WebsiteSouth Davis Elementary School

South Davis Elementary School is located at 51 South Davis Street. and serves Grades K-5. The current principal is Christine Rassow.

History

South Davis Elementary School is a K - 5 school built in 1952 that is located in the Southtowns of Western New York. South Davis is one of four elementary schools in the Orchard Park Central School District. It is located at 51 South Davis Street in the Village of Orchard Park. South Davis is proud to be a part of "village life" in Orchard Park. The school is conveniently located near Yates Park, the Orchard Park Municipal Building, the Orchard Park Historical Society, the Quaker Arts Pavilion and the Orchard Park Middle School.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Charles Stoddart–1970-1983 (Teacher - South Davis Elementary School, named Superintendent of Orchard Park Central School District)
  • James Bodziak–1983-1990 (Teacher - Eggert Elementary School, named Principal of Ellicott Elementary School[16])
  • Barbara A. Chmura–1990-1998 (unknown, named Principal of Windom Elementary School[18])
  • David R. Lovering–1998-2005 (Assistant Principal - Orchard Park Middle School,[18] named Principal of Willow Ridge Elementary School[19])

Windom Elementary School

Windom Elementary School
Address
Map
3870 Sheldon Road
Information
PrincipalPhilip M. Johnson
GradesK-5
WebsiteWindom Elementary School

Windom Elementary School is located at 3870 Sheldon Avenue. and serves Grades K-5. The current principal is Philip M. Johnson.

History

Windom Elementary School opened in 1957 and was dedicated on November 3, 1957.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Harold P. Rupp–1957-1972 (Principal - Lincoln Elementary School, retired)
  • Ronald E. Mellerski–1972-1998 (unknown, retired)
  • Barbara Chmura–1998-2002 (Principal - South Davis Elementary School,[18] retired)
  • Charles A. Galluzzo–2002-2004 (Assistant Principal - Orchard Park Middle School, named Principal of Maple East Elementary School[13][20])
  • Wendy S. Gloss; 2005-2016

References

  1. ^ "Orchard Park Central School District 2012-13 Budget" (PDF). Retrieved 15 April 2012.
  2. ^ "Superintendent of Schools / Superintendent of Schools & District Clerk". www.opschools.org. Retrieved 2020-04-12.
  3. ^ "Curriculum and Instruction / Curriculum and Instruction Information". www.opschools.org. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  4. ^ "Orchard Park Central School District Board of Education". opschools.org. Orchard Park Central School District. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
  5. ^ Pasciak, M. (2003, November 5). SUPERINTENDENT TO RETIRE AFTER 21 YEARS IN POST. The Buffalo News, p. B2. Clipping from Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Pasciak, M. (2005, April 13). SCHOOL CHIEF RELIEVED OF DUTIES. The Buffalo News, pp. A1, A2. Clipping of first page from Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Bertola, D. (2009, September 23). OP's Thomas hired at Holy Angels. BizJournals, p. B3. Retrieved October 18, 2014, from http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/stories/2009/09/21/daily25.html
  8. ^ ORCHARD PARK BOARD TAPS PRINCIPAL. (1994, September 17). The Buffalo News, p. C5.
  9. ^ "Herman J. Bowman, former superintendent of East Aurora School District." Buffalo News 2 Mar. 2014, sec. Obits: 5. The Buffalo News. Web. 25 Oct. 2014.
  10. ^ Thomas announces her retirement as superintendent. Buffalo News, The (NY) - September 16, 2009
  11. ^ Ploetz, E. (1999, July 28). JEFFERIS NAMED TO VACANCY ON SCHOOL BOARD. The Buffalo News, p. B5. Clipping at Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ Ploetz, E. (1999, September 22). NINE NEW TEACHERS DROP MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASS SIZES. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B5. Clipping at Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ a b Pasciak, M. (2004, August 6). SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE FROM THE DISTRICT. The Buffalo News, p. D3. Clipping from Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ O'Brien, B. (n.d.). Nutrition, cost of lunches? to increase. The Buffalo News, p. B3.
  15. ^ O'Connor, L. B. (1991, April 30). BOARD PROPOSES PARING SCHOOL BUDGET $2.68 MILLION SPENDING PLAN - SOUGHT FOR ORCHARD PARK. The Buffalo News, p. SPLIT.
  16. ^ a b Pasciak, M. (2004, May 7). TWO DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS SEEKING TOP POST. The Buffalo News, p. B3.
  17. ^ Becker, M. (2007, December 23). Stelmack's arrest for child porn 'is a shock'. The Buffalo News, p. B1.
  18. ^ a b c O'Brien, B. (1998, March 11). 'ANOMALY' SEEN IN DROP IN REGENTS DIPLOMAS. The Buffalo News, p. B5.
  19. ^ WILLOW RIDGE ELEMENTARY WILL GET NEW PRINCIPAL. (2005, May 12). The Buffalo News, p. B3.
  20. ^ WILLIAMSVILLE NAMES TWO ADMINISTRATORS. (2004, June 24). The Buffalo News, p. B3.