Penfield Central School District
The Penfield Central School District is a public school district in New York State that serves approximately 4,600 students in portions of the towns of Penfield, Brighton, Perinton and Pittsford in Monroe County, and Macedon and Walworth in Wayne County, with approximately 900 employees and an operating budget of $98.1 million.
The average class size is 23 for grades K–2, 24 for grades 3–5, and 25 for grades 6–12.
Dr. Thomas Putnam is the Superintendent of Schools.
Organization
The Board of Education consists of 7 members who serve rotating 3-year terms and one student representative. Elections are held each May for board members and to vote on the School District Budget.Current board members are:
- Catherine Dean, President
- John Piper, Vice President
- Barbara Babiarz
- Mark Elledge
- Lisa Benati-Chidsey
- Jon Ottney
- William Yaeger
- Levia Zhou, Student Representative
| Name | Tenure |
| Edwin T. Fisher | 1948 – |
| Elmer F. Peck | abt 1960 – abt 1972 |
| Vernon R. Wyland | abt 1972 – abt 1980 |
| Richard E. Mace, Sr. | abt 1980 – abt 2003 |
| G. Susan Gray | abt 2004 – January 1, 2008 |
| Thomas J. Strining | January 2, 2008 – June 30, 2008 |
| John D. Carlevatti | July 1, 2008 – August 31, 2012 |
| Stephen L. Grimm | September 1, 2012 – July 31, 2014 |
| Thomas Putnam | August 1, 2014 – Present |
Schools
Elementary schools (K-5)
- Cobbles Elementary School, Principal - Dr. Stephen Kenny
- Harris Hill Elementary School, Principal - Marc Nelson
- Indian Landing Elementary School, Principal - Marcie Ware
- Scribner Road Elementary School, Principal - Scott L. Hirschler
Middle school (6-8)
- Bay Trail Middle School, Principal - Winton Buddington
High school (9-12)
- Penfield High School, Principal - Dr. Leslie Maloney