Yorktown Names New School Superintendent

YORKTOWN, NY — A new superintendent has been named for the Yorktown Central School District. The Board of Education said that Dr. Ronald Hattar was selected to take over effective July 10. Current Superintendent Dr. Ralph Napolitano had previously announced his retirement effective July 7.

Hattar and the Board are working on the terms of an agreement which will be finalized at a public meeting in the near future, according to a district spokeswoman.

“The Board believes that Dr. Hattar’s educational vision and passion will be a great complement to the already outstanding work being done in the district, by our wonderful and talented administrators, faculty and school community,” Board President Jackie Carbone said.

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The search firm, Strategic Educational Advantage, LLC, produced a field of 40 candidates from 11 states for the superintendent position. A candidate profile was developed with input from the community and numerous internal and external focus groups. The Board conducted several rounds of interviews during its very intensive search process before the finalists emerged.

Hattar has been the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in the Eastchester School District since 2011 and also serves as president of Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES Curriculum Council.

He holds an Ed.D in educational leadership from Manhattanville College, a master of science in educational leadership from College of New Rochelle, a master of science in special education from Manhattan College and a bachelor of science in secondary education from Manhattan College.

“It is an honor to have been selected to continue the wonderful work already being done in the Yorktown School District and I look forward to helping the organization to reach even higher levels of success.” Hattar said.

He and his wife, Nicole, have two children and live in Yorktown.

Photo caption: Dr. Ronald Hattar. Photo credit: Submitted.