Council Rock Schools Select Longtime Employee As New Superintendent

NEWTOWN, PA — Longtime Council Rock School District employee Dr. Andrew J. Sanko will be the new superintendent, according to a news release from the Bucks County Intermediate Unit.

The Board of School Directors plans to formally name Sanko as the next superintendent in the next several days, according to a news release. The Bucks County Intermediate Unit did a national search for qualified candidates.

Sanko is currently the district's Director of K-12 Education and has worked as an elementary school teacher, principal, and administrator in the district.

"It is an honor and privilege to be a part of the Council Rock community and work on behalf of our treasured students," Sanko said in a news release. "My belief is that with a renewed commitment to trust, unity, and collaboration, Council Rock can continue to provide an unparalleled educational experience by keeping 'Students First. Always.'”

Ed Salamon, president of the Board of School Directors, said Sanko has been an "integral part" of Council Rock for decades.

"We believe Dr. Sanko's experience, leadership and student-first approach will help the Council Rock community move forward together to meet the challenges ahead and build on the strength of our district's educational excellence," Salamon said in a news release. "With Dr. Sanko's unparalleled commitment to our students, staff and community, the Board couldn't be prouder to announce his selection."

Sanko lives in Langhorne with his wife Sue and their three children, the news release said.

"The Council Rock School District has a proud past and a promising future," Sanko said. "It is a place where education is valued, and where each day we work together to uphold the legacy and pride that our district has created. Council Rock is a community that is highly sought after by new families, and our reputation for educational excellence extends to the national level. I believe that status is earned every day as Council Rock educators, staff, administrators, and board members work to provide rigorous learning experiences for our students."

"Council Rock will continue to bring the community together to support excellence in student achievement and to prepare our students through graduation and beyond," Sanko continued. "My belief is that collaboration with our school board, community and our colleagues is essential to provide the robust education that prepare our students for a successful future. Cultivating deep and trusting relationships throughout the district sends the powerful message that our students are valued as individuals, at every level and capacity."

"An extraordinary array of programs and services uphold Council Rock’s standards for supporting students and preparing them to be global contributors," Sanko said. "I believe those standards create a unified spirit of accomplishment that reflects onto each student and into each classroom and builds a pathway to success accessible by all."