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Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District
Location
Erie County
United States
District information
MottoExcellence in Education
GradesK-12
SuperintendentAndrea Galenski
Schools4
NCES District ID3621240[1]
Students and staff
Athletic conferenceSection VI
Other information
WebsiteCheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District

Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District is a school district in Sloan, New York, United States. The superintendent is Mrs. Andrea Galenski.

The district operates four schools: John F. Kennedy High School, John F. Kennedy Middle School, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, and Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School.

Administration

The District offices are located 166 Halsted Avenue in Sloan. The current Superintendent is Andrea Galenski.

Current administrators

  • Ms. Andrea Galenski–Superintendent
  • Mr. Michael Cox–District Treasurer
  • Ms. Bobbi Lin DelBello–Director of Athletics
  • Ms. Jessica Emmerling–Director of Special Education
  • Mrs. Janelle Finn–Executive Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and Staff Development
  • Patrolman Tim Turnbull–District Resource Officer

Board of Education

  • Mr. David J. Vohwinkel--President
  • Mr. Gary Sieczkarek–Vice President
  • Mrs. Claire M. Ferrucci–Trustee
  • Mr. Zachary Smith–Trustee
  • Mrs. Stephanie Dombrowski–Trustee
  • Dr. Jeffery Stewart–Trustee
  • Mrs. Denise McCowan–Trustee

District history

Selected former superintendents

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. J. Ernest Wilson–1928-1953 (unknown, retired[2])
  • Mr. Leon A. Kaminski–1953-1969 (Principal - Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School,[2] retired)
  • Dr. Joseph S. Gizinski–1969-1981 (unknown, retired)
  • Mr. James P. Mazgajewski–1981-2012 (Admissions Recruiter - Canisius College, retired[3])

John F. Kennedy High School

John F. Kennedy High School
Address
305 Cayuga Creek Road

Cheektowaga
,
Erie
,
New York
14227
Information
NCES School ID362700003672[4]
PrincipalRobert N. Julian, Jr.
Vice PrincipalDaniel P. Reiford
Grades9-12
Team nameBears
WebsiteJohn F. Kennedy High School

John F. Kennedy Senior High School (formerly Sloan High School) is located at 305 Cayuga Creek Road and serves grades 9 through 12. The current principal is Mr. Robert Julian and the current assistant principal is Mr. Daneil Reiford.

History

John F. Kennedy High School was constructed in 1962. It would later be named for President John F. Kennedy, the first school to do so.[5] Until 1997, the middle school grades were housed in the high school until the district formed the new middle school.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. J. Ernest Wilson
  • Mr. George Guarino [interim] (Biology teacher - Sloan High School, returned to position)
  • Mr. Edmund E. Malanowicz–1936-1967 (Teacher - Sloan High School, died)
  • Mr. Henry M. Andrzejewski–1967-1978 (Assistant Principal/Director of Athletics - John F. Kennedy High School, retired[6])
  • Mr. Daniel F. Mahoney–1977-1996 (Principal - Woodrow Wilson Elementary, retired[7])
  • Mr. Henry Zwierzchowski–1978-1988 (Vice Principal - John F. Kennedy High School, retired)
  • Mr. Richard E. Andrzejewski–1996-2002 (Assistant Principal - John F. Kennedy Junior/Senior High School,[7] retired[8])
  • Mr. Stephen A. Bovino–2002-2007 (Assistant Principal - Williamsville South High School, named Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources of Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District[9])
  • Mr. Lawrence Ljungberg–2007-2010 (Principal - Global Concepts Charter School,[10] named Dean of Instruction of Oracle Charter School)
  • Mr. Kevin E. Kazmierczak–2010-2018 (Principal - Tonawanda High School, retired)
  • Mr. Jeremy P. Moore–2018 (Assistant Principal - Brockport High School, named Interim Principal of Trumansburg Elementary School)
  • Mr. Jason T. Zuba [interim]–2019 (Coordinator of Instructional Technology/Data & Professional Development - Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District, returned to position)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. Francis T. Siemankowski (Science teacher - Sloan High School, named Associate Professor of Science at Buffalo State College)
  • Mr. Henry Andrzejwski–1960-1968 (Social Studies teacher - Sloan High School, named Principal of John F. Kennedy High School[6])
  • Mr. Eugene S. Norton
  • Mr. Daniel Mahoney–1969-? (Social Studies teacher - John F. Kennedy High School, named Principal of Woodrow Wilson Elementary)
  • Mr. Henry Zwierzchowski–?-1978 (Business teacher - John F. Kennedy High School, named Principal of John F. Keenedy High School)
  • Mr. Dennis Piekarski (Physical Education/Health teacher - John F. Kennedy High School, named Principal of Woodrow Wilson Elementary)
  • Mr. Richard Andrzejewski–1988-1996 (Math teacher - John F. Kennedy High School, named Principal of John F. Kennedy Junior/Senior High School[7])
  • Mr. David Peters–1996-1997 (Social Studies teacher - John F. Kennedy Junior/Senior High School, named Principal of John F. Kennedy Middle School[11])
  • Mr. Patrick T. Quinn–2008-2015 (Earth Science teacher - Bishop Timon High School, named Administrator of Global Concepts Charter School)

John F. Kennedy Middle School

John F. Kennedy Middle School
Address
305 Cayuga Creek Road

Cheektowaga
,
Erie
,
New York
14227
Information
PrincipalRobert Julian
Asst. PrincipalAndrea Parker
Grades6-8
Team nameGrizzlies
WebsiteJohn F. Kennedy Middle School

John F. Kennedy Middle School is located at 305 Cayuga Creek Road and serves grades 6 through 8. The current acting principal is Mr. Robert Julian and the current assistant principal is Ms. Andrea Parker.

History

JFK Middle School was formed in 1997. Previously, the middle school grades were housed at John F. Kennedy High School. The school building was reconstructed to house the new middle school.

Former Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. David L. Peters–1997-2012 (Vice Principal - John F. Kennedy Junior/Senior High School,[11] retired[12])
  • Mrs. Gretchen H. Cercone–2012-2020 (Assistant Principal - Herbert Hoover Middle School, named Director of Human Resources of Starpoint Central School District)

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

Woodrow Wilson Elementary
Address
166 Halsted Avenue

Sloan
,
Erie County
,
New York
14212
Information
PrincipalElizabeth L. Zaccarine
Grades3-5
WebsiteWoodrow Wilson Elementary

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is located at 166 Halsted Avenue and serves grades 3 through 5. The current principal is Mrs. Elizabeth Zaccarine.

History

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Ms. Mary Irene Joice–1931-1964 (Teacher - Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, retired)
  • Mr. Victor Burgio–1964-?
  • Mr. Daniel Mahoney (Vice Principal - John F. Kennedy Junior/Senior High School, named Principal of John F. Kennedy Junior/Senior High School)
  • Mr. Dennis A. Piekarski–1980-2002 (Vice Principal - John F. Kennedy Junior/Senior High School, retired[8])
  • Mrs. Andrea L. Cardoso-Galenski–2002-2012 (English teacher - John F. Kennedy Middle School, named Interim Superintendent of Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District[3])
  • Mrs. Carolyn Segal–2012-2020 (Teacher - Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, hired by school in Ottawa, CA.)
  • Mrs. Julie Ziobro [interim]–2017 (unknown, returned to previous position)
  • Ms. Hillary L. Weir–2020 (Assistant Principal - Mill Middle School, returned to previous position)

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
Address
2495 William Street

Cheektowaga
,
Erie
,
New York
14206
Information
PrincipalJeffrey S. Mochrie
GradesK-2
MascotTeddy Bears
WebsiteTheodore Roosevelt Elementary

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is located at 2495 William Street and serves grades K through 2. The current principal is Mr. Jeffrey Mochrie.

History

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. Leon Kaminski–1934-1953 (Teacher - Theodore Roosevelt School, named Superintendent of Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District[2])
  • Mr. Francis Weir
  • Mr. Victor J. Burgio–1963-1992 (unknown, retired)
  • Mr. Thomas J. Slaiman–1992-2012 (Assistant Principal - Cayuga Heights Elementary School,[13] retired)






Selected former administrators

Year Superintendent Teddy Roosevelt
Principal
Woodrow Wilson
Principal
Middle School
Principal
High School
Principal
High School
Vice Principal
1969-1970 Joe Gizinksi Vic Burgio Henry Andrzejewski Henry Zwierzchowski
1970-1971 Joe Gizinksi Vic Burgio Henry Andrzejewski Henry Zwierzchowski
1971-1972 Joe Gizinksi Vic Burgio Henry Andrzejewski Henry Zwierzchowski
1972-1973 Joe Gizinksi Vic Burgio Henry Andrzejewski Henry Zwierzchowski
1973-1974 Joe Gizinksi Vic Burgio Henry Andrzejewski Henry Zwierzchowski
1974-1975 Joe Gizinksi Vic Burgio Henry Andrzejewski Henry Zwierzchowski
1975-1976 Joe Gizinksi Vic Burgio Henry Andrzejewski Henry Zwierzchowski
1976-1977 Joe Gizinksi Vic Burgio Henry Andrzejewski Henry Zwierzchowski
1977-1978 Joe Gizinksi Vic Burgio Henry Andrzejewski Henry Zwierzchowski
1978-1979 Joe Gizinksi Vic Burgio Dan Mahoney Henry Zwierzchowski Dennis Piekarski
1980-1981 Joe Gizinksi Vic Burgio Dennis Piekarski Dan Mahoney Henry Zwierzchowski
1981-1982 Jim Mazgajewski Vic Burgio Dennis Piekarski Dan Mahoney Henry Zwierzchowski
1982-1983 Jim Mazgajewski Vic Burgio Dennis Piekarski Dan Mahoney Henry Zwierzchowski
1983-1984 Jim Mazgajewski Vic Burgio Dennis Piekarski Dan Mahoney Henry Zwierzchowski
1984-1985 Jim Mazgajewski Vic Burgio Dennis Piekarski Dan Mahoney Henry Zwierzchowski
1985-1986 Jim Mazgajewski Vic Burgio Dennis Piekarski Dan Mahoney Henry Zwierzchowski
1986-1987 Jim Mazgajewski Vic Burgio Dennis Piekarski Dan Mahoney Henry Zwierzchowski
1987-1988 Jim Mazgajewski Vic Burgio Dennis Piekarski Dan Mahoney Henry Zwierzchowski
1986-1987 Jim Mazgajewski Vic Burgio Dennis Piekarski Dan Mahoney
1987-1988 Jim Mazgajewski Vic Burgio Dennis Piekarski Dan Mahoney
1988-1989 Jim Mazgajewski Vic Burgio Dennis Piekarski Dan Mahoney Rich Andrzejewski
1989-1990 Jim Mazgajewski Vic Burgio Dennis Piekarski Dan Mahoney Rich Andrzejewski
1990-1991 Jim Mazgajewski Vic Burgio Dennis Piekarski Dan Mahoney Rich Andrzejewski
1990-1991 Jim Mazgajewski Vic Burgio Dennis Piekarski Dan Mahoney Rich Andrzejewski
1991-1992 Jim Mazgajewski Vic Burgio Dennis Piekarski Dan Mahoney Rich Andrzejewski
1992-1993 Jim Mazgajewski Tom Slaiman Dennis Piekarski Dan Mahoney Rich Andrzejewski
1993-1994 Jim Mazgajewski Tom Slaiman Dennis Piekarski Dan Mahoney Rich Andrzejewski
1994-1995 Jim Mazgajewski Tom Slaiman Dennis Piekarski Dan Mahoney Rich Andrzejewski
1995-1996 Jim Mazgajewski Tom Slaiman Dennis Piekarski Dan Mahoney Rich Andrzejewski
1996-1997 Jim Mazgajewski Tom Slaiman Dennis Piekarski Rich Andrzejewski Dave Peters
1997-1998 Jim Mazgajewski Tom Slaiman Dennis Piekarski Dave Peters Rich Andrzejewski
1998-1999 Jim Mazgajewski Tom Slaiman Dennis Piekarski Dave Peters Rich Andrzejewski
1999-2000 Jim Mazgajewski Tom Slaiman Dennis Piekarski Dave Peters Rich Andrzejewski
2000-2001 Jim Mazgajewski Tom Slaiman Dennis Piekarski Dave Peters Rich Andrzejewski
2001-2002 Jim Mazgajewski Tom Slaiman Dennis Piekarski Dave Peters Rich Andrzejewski
2002-2003 Jim Mazgajewski Tom Slaiman Andrea Cardoso Dave Peters Steve Bovino
2003-2004 Jim Mazgajewski Tom Slaiman Andrea Cardoso Dave Peters Steve Bovino
2004-2005 Jim Mazgajewski Tom Slaiman Andrea Cardoso Dave Peters Steve Bovino
2005-2006 Jim Mazgajewski Tom Slaiman Andrea Cardoso Dave Peters Steve Bovino
2006-2007 Jim Mazgajewski Tom Slaiman Andrea Cardoso Dave Peters Steve Bovino
2007-2008 Jim Mazgajewski Tom Slaiman Andrea Galenski Dave Peters Larry Ljungberg
2008-2009 Jim Mazgajewski Tom Slaiman Andrea Galenski Dave Peters Larry Ljungberg Pat Quinn
2009-2010 Jim Mazgajewski Tom Slaiman Andrea Galenski Dave Peters Larry Ljungberg Pat Quinn
2010-2011 Jim Mazgajewski Tom Slaiman Andrea Galenski Dave Peters Kevin Kazmierczak Pat Quinn
2011-2012 Jim Mazgajewski Tom Slaiman Andrea Galenski Dave Peters Kevin Kazmierczak Pat Quinn
2012-2013 Andrea Galenski* Jeff Mochrie Carolyn Segal* Gretchen Cercone Kevin Kazmierczak Pat Quinn
2013-2014 Andrea Galenski Jeff Mochrie Carolyn Segal* Gretchen Cercone Kevin Kazmierczak Pat Quinn
2014-2015 Andrea Galenski Jeff Mochrie Carolyn Segal Gretchen Cercone Kevin Kazmierczak Pat Quinn
2015-2016 Andrea Galenski Jeff Mochrie Carolyn Segal Gretchen Cercone Kevin Kazmierczak
2016-2017 Andrea Galenski Jeff Mochrie Carolyn Segal Gretchen Cercone Kevin Kazmierczak
2017-2018 Andrea Galenski Jeff Mochrie Julie Zioboro* Gretchen Cercone Kevin Kazmierczak
2018-2019 Andrea Galenski Jeff Mochrie Carolyn Segal Gretchen Cercone Moore/Zuba*
2019-2020 Andrea Galenski Jeff Mochrie Segal/Weir Gretchen Cercone Rob Julian
2020-2021 Andrea Galenski Jeff Mochrie Liz Zaccarine Rob Julian Dan Reiford

*Denotes interim appointment

References

  1. ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c Cheektowaga school chief is replaced. (1953, June 18). Buffalo Courier Express. Retrieved from [1]
  3. ^ a b O'Brien, B. (2012, December 25). Maz ends 30 years as Cheektowaga-Sloan school superintendent. The Buffalo News. Retrieved from http://www.buffalonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121225/CITYANDREGION/121229539
  4. ^ "Search for Public Schools - John F. Kennedy High School (362700003672)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
  5. ^ Kazmierczak, K. (2012, August). Principal's message. Retrieved from John F. Kennedy High School Archived 2011-03-10 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ a b Henry M. Andrzejewski dies - High school principal, coach. (2003, April 28). The Buffalo News, p. A12.
  7. ^ a b c Andrzejewski appointed principal at JFK High. (1996, March 27). The Buffalo News, p. B5.
  8. ^ a b News in brief. (2001, May 3). The Buffalo News, p. B3.
  9. ^ Larsen, M. D. (2007, April 23). Bovino, principal at JFK, leaves next week for Ken-Ton. The Buffalo News, p. B3.
  10. ^ Larsen, M. D. (2007, July 18). High school principal happy to return. The Buffalo News, p. B3.
  11. ^ a b Nielsen, J. (1997, May 22). Board seeks end to impasse on CSEA pact. The Buffalo News, p. B5.
  12. ^ Kotz, K. (2011, February 17). Mazgajewski calls school budget ‘worst ever’. Cheektowaga Bee. Retrieved from http://www.cheektowagabee.com/news/2011-02-17/Education/Mazgajewski_calls_school_budget_worst_ever.html Archived 2015-11-21 at the Wayback Machine
  13. ^ Van Leavan, F. (1992, December 18). School board splits over retreat plan. The Buffalo News