Katonah-Lewisboro Schools Chief Will Step Down At End Of School Year

KATONAH-LEWISBORO, NY — Longtime schools chief, Superintendent Andrew Selesnick has announced that he will be retiring from the Katonah-Lewisboro school district at the end of this school year.

"For nearly a decade, Katonah-Lewisboro has benefited from Andrew’s thoughtful, respectful leadership and tireless dedication to our students and staff," school board members wrote in a joint statement, announcing the move. "Andrew is leaving Katonah-Lewisboro in a stronger state than he found it and his contributions will continue to shape the future of education in our schools for years to come."

The school board praised Selesnick for cultivating strong leadership across the district.

The school board said it is already beginning the process of finding the district's next superintendent.

"Thank you, Andrew, for your commitment and presence," board members wrote. "We look forward to upcoming opportunities to celebrate your many contributions to our school community. You will truly be missed."

Selesnick said he expects the school board to officially accept his letter of retirement, effective July 12, at Thursday’s Board of Education meeting.

"It is hard to express how grateful I am to have been your superintendent for 9 years and an educator in northern Westchester for 32 years," Selesnick said in a statement announcing his plans. "Though I’m retiring as superintendent, I will seek new ways to support public education. I continue to be passionate about the work of nurturing citizens who have empathy for one another, can listen well, and think together."

Selesnick said he is confident that he is leaving the district in good hands, safe in the knowledge that leadership is strong at all levels.

"Continued focus on equity and belonging will make each school day more meaningful for every student," Selesnick said. "And our district, already a leader in sustainability, will pursue ambitious and necessary environmental goals. These are enticing projects for a new leader in a supportive community such as ours."