Sayville Schools Appoints Robert Bartels Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business and Personnel

At the Sayville School District Board of Education Meeting on June 5, Robert Bartels was appointed the District’s interim assistant superintendent for business and personnel. Mr. Bartels has spent 32 years in school administration and business, most recently serving over 24 years in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District.

Mr. Bartels served as assistant superintendent for business and personnel in Rockville Centre from August 2000 until his retirement in December 2024. Additionally, he was Rockville Centre’s interim superintendent of schools from October 2021 to June 2022, expertly guiding that school district through its return from the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Bartels has also worked in the business and finance departments of the Kings Park, East Meadow, and Commack school districts.

Mr. Bartels plans to offer guidance and support to the Board of Education and administration during his time with the Sayville School District. By reviewing the District’s financial position, budgeted expenses, and revenues, Mr. Bartels is looking to create a multiyear plan for fiscal stability. His wealth of experience provides him with the unique ability to analyze school finances and operations to make recommendations for operational improvements and maximizing cost savings and revenue potentials.

In discussing his appointment, Mr. Bartels noted, “The Sayville Public Schools are enticing because it is part of a beautiful, small, close-knit community that values their schools and wants to maximize the educational opportunities for all of their students. I am excited to begin working with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marc Ferris, the Board of Education, and the District’s central administrative team to continue to build on the achievements and successes of the district.”

Mr. Bartels graduated from Villanova University in 1986, earned an MBA in finance from Adelphi University in 1991, and received a professional diploma in school business administration from Long Island University in 1994. Prior to working in schools, Mr. Bartels spent more than three years working in data management for the Grumman Corporation and more than five years as an internal auditor for Ail Systems Inc.

"The Sayville School District is excited to have Mr. Bartels join our leadership team," stated Sayville Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marc Ferris."Mr. Bartels is an incredibly accomplished business administrator with a proven track record of success. His deep expertise, unwavering professionalism and commitment to supporting student learning through sound financial planning will have a great impact on our students and community."

For more information on the Sayville Union Free School District, visit the district’s website at sayvilleschools.org. Happenings in the district can also be found on the district’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/saydistrictpr. #CaringAndLearning