Mamaroneck Assistant Superintendent Retires, Interim Appointment Made

MAMARONECK, NY — The Mamaroneck Union Free School District Board of Education approved the retirement of Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations Meryl Rubinstein, effective Sept. 14. Rubenstein has served in public education for more than 32 years and led the district's financial operations for the past 10 years.

In accepting Rubinstein's retirement, Superintendent Robert I. Shaps recommended Thursday the appointment of Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business Kathleen Ryan, an experienced business official who previously served the same role in the the Rye City School District (2007-13) and Croton-Harmon UFSD (1999-2007). (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

Ryan will start her new role August 28, carrying on the duties of the position while the district conducts a national search.

During her tenure, Rubinstein spearheaded all finance-related issues pertaining to the district. Among other things, she supervised multi-million-dollar district-wide capital projects, ensuring high-quality work that came in under budget and on time, and oversaw the annual budget process, including the Citizens Financial Advisory Committee.

Additionally, over the past several years, Rubinstein has been instrumental in implementing important safety improvements at the Mamaroneck schools, working with parents and community members to revamp food services, and leading the district's initiative to transition to a blended transportation approach.

Under Rubinstein's leadership, the district has maintained its long history of Moody's Investor Services' Aaa Bond Ratings, the highest rating possible and one earned only by a small number of school districts in New York State, according to a spokeswoman.

"We thank Meryl for her dedication and service," Shaps said. "With Meryl's guidance, we have been planning for the financial health of our district in the years to come. I am confident that she has paved the way for her successor and will help ease the business office through this transition."

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