Greenwich School Administrator James F. Hricay Is Leaving For New Position

GREENWICH, CT — James F. Hricay, Managing Director of Operations for Greenwich Public Schools, is leaving the district to take the position of Assistant Superintendent for Business with the Pelham Union Free School District, in New York, effective July 1, the Greenwich district announced this week.

"I have appreciated and enjoyed the opportunity to work with my Greenwich Public Schools colleagues and in cooperation with Greenwich Town administrators and elected officials," said Hricay in a statement. "I have learned a great deal about the importance of administration, Board of Education and Town leader relations in supporting the best educational outcomes for students. I will miss my Greenwich colleagues, but look forward to new opportunities with the Pelham Public Schools."

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The search for a new Managing Director of Operations will begin immediately, according to officials.

An 18-year veteran public administrator, Hricay joined the Greenwich Public Schools in 2015, and has been responsible for overseeing the schools’ operating and capital budgets, finance, accounting and purchasing departments, facilities, transportation, residency, food services and school security.

Additionally, he expedited the Greenwich system's initiative to change school start (bell) times; assisted the building committee in the completion of the Music Instructional Space and Auditorium (MISA) building; facilitated the start of the New Lebanon School building project; and managed several school field remediation programs.

Prior to coming to Greenwich, Hricay was Director of the Office of Policy and Management for Stamford.

"While we are happy for Jim in his new position, we are also sorry that he will be leaving us," said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sal Corda in a statement. "In his time with the District, he has provided fresh insights into improving the operation of our District, added transparency and greater detail to our budget development and presentation process and made his expertise and experience clearly felt. We shall miss him and wish him the best of luck as he moves forward in his career."

Photo: James F. Hricay. Photo credit: Greenwich Public Schools