April 30, 2026

Dear Mineola School Community,

We are writing today to provide you with an update on the district’s search for a new superintendent of schools. First, we want to thank Interim Superintendent of Schools Catherine Fishman, who has done an outstanding job these past several months. She stepped in during a difficult time and has brought a sense of stability, focus and care to our schools, ensuring that the day-to-day operations have continued seamlessly. 

Over the past several months, as a Board we interviewed numerous potential firms to assist in our search for the district’s next leader. At the business meeting this past Tuesday, we announced the appointment of District Leadership Search Consultants, a respected firm with a strong track record of guiding districts through the superintendent selection process. As they begin the national search for Mineola, they will provide multiple opportunities for community input, ensuring our next leader reflects the qualities our stakeholders value. Additionally, they will be meeting with specific groups within our district to ensure that the perspectives of our students, staff and families are reflected as they develop a leadership profile. We will keep you updated about these opportunities and look forward to your involvement.

Please know that we are committed to selecting a superintendent who brings the expertise, leadership and dedication needed to build upon the strong foundation already in place across our district

We will continue to keep you updated throughout this process and look forward to sharing more information with you. All information related to the search process will be posted to this page.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Sincerely,

Mineola Board of Education
Cheryl Lampasona, President
Stacey DeCillis, Vice President
Margaret Ballantyne, Ph.D., Trustee
Brian Widman, Trustee
Patrick Talty, Trustee