Veteran Educator Appointed Lynbrook Superintendent

LYNBROOK, NY — Dr. Paul Lynch has been appointed as the next superintendent of the Lynbrook School District.

Lynch succeeds Dr. Melissa Burak, who has been with the district for three decades, including the last 11 as superintendent.

The announcement was made during the Wednesday night Board of Education meeting.

"Dr. Lynch is a much-respected member of the Lynbrook school community and is a
natural choice to transition into our next school leader," Board of Education President
William Belmont noted. “During his tenure, he has successfully overseen the completion of
our $33 million bond project, 10 years of community-approved budgets, and has cultivated
strong relationships with staff, students and families."

Lynch also has a long association with Lynbrook schools. For the past decade, he has served as assistant superintendent for finance, operations and information systems.

Prior to that position, he was the district's director of communications, technology and library-media services.

"I am honored by the confidence the board of education has placed in me," Lynch
said. "I look forward to serving the community and working with our exceptional teachers
and dedicated staff to build on the great legacy of Lynbrook Public Schools."

Earlier in his career, Lynch worked for the Diocese of Rockville Centre as director of technology.

Lynch's appointment takes effect on June 30.