With the end of the school calendar looming, Central Square School District honored more than two dozen employees who have combined served hundreds of thousands of hours and generations of students with the district.
In total, 26 employees were recognized during the June Board of Education meeting with those present receiving heartfelt thanks from the board, district administrators, fellow colleagues and family in the audience.
All employees, including those not in attendance, were honored and acknowledged for their service along with personal stories and kind accolades showcasing their time and dedication to CSSD. The 26 employees totaled 611-plus years of service to the Central Square School District and students.
Central Square Superintendent Thomas J. Colabufo offered his appreciation for the dedication to the district and efforts throughout the years. The event was held Monday, June 3, in the Paul V. Moore High School Cafeteria with cake served afterward.
View a video tribute to all of our retirees
To view a gallery of photos from the ceremony, visit the Central Square School District Facebook page at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/CentralSquareSD/posts/pfbid02W1CpeSvDJDyCkhFJTS9VgQdyQzg6QuJfemD7Hj9d7gmtKV5jRPQ69tR9rg3KcSRbl?rdid=YpLbrkmGF5ks2xLf
Below is a list by department and school of the retirees who were honored to close out the 2023-24 school year.
Aura A. Cole Elementary School
James Collett, Phys. Ed. Teacher, 22 Years
Brewerton Elementary School
Jacqueline Harrington, Teaching Assistant, 23.7 Years
Cynthia Hayden, Teaching Assistant, 25.2 Years
Debra Ostrowski, School Psychologist, 28.9 Years
Hastings-Mallory Elementary School
Tami Grover, Teacher, 27.3 Years
Millard Hawk Elementary School
Linda Lamanna, Speech Pathologist, 26 Years
Central Square Middle School
Kelly LeBlanc, Special Ed. Teacher, 28.5 Years
Brenda Metrick, Special Ed. Teacher, 37 Years
Debra Pardee, Clerical, 29.10 Years
Paul V. Moore High School
Edward Audley, Special Ed. Teacher, 26 Years
Mitchell Brousseau, School Counselor, 27 Years
Alison Cassella, Special Ed. Teacher, 30 Years
Frederick Covert II, Teacher, 24 Years
Stacy Guerin, Teaching Assistant, 20 Years
Mary Hart, Teaching Assistant, 17.5 Years
Tracy Latak, Teaching Assistant, 6.10 Years
Becky McLaughlin, Clerical, 19.11 Years
James Petrella, School Counselor, 30.4 Years
Kathleen Stropp, Teacher, 27.4 Years
Maintenance Department
Brenda Lyons, Custodian, 22.7 Years
Joseph Nesbitt, Custodian, 30.1 Years
Raymond Stone, Custodian, 8 Years
Food Service Department
Betty Fellows, 30.8 Years
Sandra Peck, 13.1 Years
Transportation Department
Johnnie Pierce, 7.3 Years
District Office
Joanne Brandt, Clerical, 24 Years
