Plainview-Old Bethpage Central SD Seeking New Superintendent

Plainview, N.Y. —Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District’s Board of Education recently announced that it is engaged in a search process for the District’s Superintendent of Schools position. Initiation of the search is a result of Dr. Lorna Lewis’ announcement that she will be retiring at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.

“Dr. Lewis’ dedication to this District has helped to build the foundation for a bright and flourishing future,” said Debbie Bernstein, Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District Board of Education President. “The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District has a tradition of exceptional achievement, and Dr. Lewis’ ability to spearhead innovative programs has largely contributed to making our District one of the highest-ranked districts in the state. Along with being the first woman of color to be President of the New York State Council of School Superintendents, Dr. Lewis has also been an active past-President of the Long Island Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (LIASCD) and a supporter of various diversity groups.”

District Wise Search Consultants, a Woodbury-based firm with a combined 40 years in staffing and education, will be spearheading the search process. On November 7th, there will be a community forum--open to all community members--at 7:00 p.m. in the Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School Cafeteria. The forum will help the District’s search firm gather perceptions of the school district and receive input on the qualities community members would like to see in the District’s next educational leader.

The Board intends to finalize the selection of the next Superintendent of Schools by the end of March to the beginning of April with an official start date effective July 1, 2020. This timeline will enable a smooth transition between Dr. Lewis and the new Superintendent.

Dr. Lewis was appointed Superintendent of Plainview-Old Bethpage Schools in 2012 after serving five years as Superintendent of the East Williston UFSD. Prior to her tenure as Superintendent in East Williston, Dr. Lewis served as Deputy Superintendent in the Three Village Central School District.

For more information about the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District, please visit the District’s website at https://www.pobschools.org/. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pobschools/.