Garden City Superintendent Announces He's Leaving District

At its meeting on April 4, the Garden City Board of Education accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Robert Feirsen, who has been leading the district for a dozen years.

Feirsen is leaving the district to become the director of the Program of School Leadership and Technology at NYIT.

"The board is deeply grateful for Dr. Feirsen’s extraordinary leadership and dedicated service to our community, staff, parents, and students," said Board President Angela Heineman. "As an outstanding educator, our school district has benefitted from his vast experience and guidance."

Feirsen, who has been superintendent of the district for 12 years, officially steps down on July 31. When he leaves, an interim superintendent will be appointed while the board searches for a permanent replacement. Heineman said that the board plans to hire a special firm to help with the search.

"We want this to be a thoughtful, deliberate process, not rushed, and one that includes opportunity for
input from the various stakeholder groups in the community," said Heineman. "During the transition period, the board will keep residents informed as the process unfolds. A new page has been created on the
district website under the Board of Education tab for this purpose."

According to Newsday, Feirsen was one of the highest-paid superintendents on Long Island, with a salary of $309,131.44 for the 2015-16 year

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