Superintendent Langevin to retire at the end of the summer

Board of Education to seek interim superintendent

After three years of dedicated service to the Voorheesville Central School District, Superintendent Linda Langevin has announced that she will retire at the end of the summer.

Mrs. Langevin submitted her letter of resignation to the Board of Education at its April 23 special Board meeting. In the letter, Mrs. Langevin explained that the decision to retire was prompted by family health concerns.

Board President David Gibson accepted the resignation on behalf of other Board members.

“It is with deep regret that we accept Superintendent Langevin’s resignation,” Mr. Gibson said. “We thank her for her loyal and dedicated service to the District. Neither the Board nor Mrs. Langevin could have anticipated the necessity of this unexpected resignation, but we appreciate Mrs. Langevin’s need to attend to her family.”

Board members will be negotiating with a candidate to serve as interim superintendent through the 2008-09 school year. During that time, the Board plans to work with Capital Region BOCES to conduct a search for a new superintendent.

“I hope the district and the community understand that this is not a decision that I came to lightly.  It has been a privilege to serve the Voorheesville Central School District, and I am confident that the strides we have made in addressing opportunities for children will continue to serve the district well into the future.”

Reflecting on her tenure, Langevin said her achievements included renovations to the elementary school, which should be completed later this summer, expanded computer and technology programs for students, and the use of data-driven evaluations to support student academic progress.  Langevin acknowledged that none of these achievements would have been possible without the support of the Board of Education and community, and collaborative team effort by the administration and staff members.

“Board members and the school community have been extraordinarily supportive of suggestions I have made to help the district strengthen its Educational programs,” said Langevin.  She has also offered to volunteer to continue to work in the area of student achievement with the district following retirement.