The Board of Education is the authoritative legislative body of the school district. It approves policy and funding; sets committees and district priorities; and approves employment within the district, among other things. The BOE is made up of seven members. Until 2006-07-01, each member served for five years. Members elected after that date now serve three-year terms. The current members of the BOE, with the end of their terms noted in parentheses, are: Peter Schaefer, President Jessica Zweig, Vice President Jennie Glasser Chris Foster Steven Keller Ann Morone Caren Rosch
Superintendent
Dr. James Franchini is the Superintendent of Schools. The Superintendent is the Chief Administrative Officer of the district and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the district in addition to administering policies of the Board.
Schools
The district is served by three elementary schools: Miller Hill, Poestenkill, and West Sand LakeElementary Schools. The former George Washington and Sand Lake Elementary Schools were closed in June 2010 amid budget difficulties, although the Sand Lake Elementary School's land was kept by the district until January 2015. Algonquin Middle School, named by student Lori Herman, and Averill Park High School are the lone middle and high schools of the district, respectively. Each building has its own building principal.
Elementary Schools
In the district, there are three elementary schools: Miller Hill Elementary School, West Sand Lake Elementary School, and Postenkill Elementary School. There were two former elementary schools that have since shut down due to budget issues: Sand Lake Elementary School and George Washington School. All of the elementary schools teach K-5, however Sand Lake Elementary once taught grades 4-5 while Miller Hill would teach K-3.
Algonquin Middle School
Algonquin Middle School is the only middle school in the entire district. The principal is Mr. Robert Messia as of December 2018. The school was founded in 1967. In the year 2017 the school celebrated 50 years of operation.
The middle and high school offers Band, Orchestra, and Chorus while the elementary schools begin instruction in 5th grade. All of the music groups perform concerts. The high school and middle school also offer Jazz Ensemble for more motivated Band students, and the high school offers Treble Choir. Students can be a part of Band and Chorus or Orchestra and Chorus, and although more difficult to schedule, students can be in both Band and Orchestra.
Clubs
The middle and high schools both sponsor school-run clubs. These include the GSA, Debate Club, School Newspaper Club, and others. Clubs are typically run by one teacher or a group of teachers and are sponsored by the school.
Notable Alumni
who pitched in the major leagues from 1953 until 1969, is a graduate of Averill Park High School.
