From left, Auburn football coach Dave Moskov, state Assemblyman John Lemondes and Auburn school district Superintendent Jeff Pirozzolo pose for a photo in May 2021 during a ceremony commemorating the Maroons' undefeated season.聽
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Superintendent Jeff Pirozzolo is sworn in during the board meeting for the Auburn Enlarged City School District in July 2020.
After serving as the Auburn Enlarged City School District superintendent for nearly a decade, Jeff Pirozzolo will be retiring.
Pirozzolo told the district board of education Tuesday he will retire Jan. 5, 2025, a on the Auburn district's website said.
He has led the district since July 2015 and will have been with Auburn for 19 years upon his retirement, the release noted. He was an assistant principal and assistant superintendent for personnel before he became superintendent.聽
鈥淚t has been my privilege serving the students, staff, parents and community in Auburn,鈥 Pirozzolo said. 鈥淚 have lived in Auburn for eight years and I plan on living here for many more years because this is a wonderful community and a great place to raise your family.鈥
The school board is appointing Dr. Brian Hartwell, the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES district superintendent, to facilitate the search for Pirozzolo's successor. Hartwell said the application period is anticipated to start mid-February, the release continued, with candidate interviews by spring.
Community members can participate in the superintendent search via an online survey at . That survey, open through Jan. 28, seeks input on the qualifications and desired characteristics of candidates. The survey also asks for opinions on the district鈥檚 immediate needs and recent achievements. The survey will give the board important feedback when completing a brochure to advertise the superintendent search, the release said.
Pirozzolo said in the release that he intends to stay on the community boards he has worked with during his time leading the district.
鈥淚 have met so many great people in Auburn, and I know this school district will continue to do great things," he said. "I will always be available if there is a need to support the Auburn Enlarged City School District in the future.鈥
Staff writer Kelly Rocheleau can be reached at (315) 282-2243 or kelly.rocheleau@lee.net. Follow him on Twitter @KellyRocheleau.
From left, Auburn football coach Dave Moskov, state Assemblyman John Lemondes and Auburn school district Superintendent Jeff Pirozzolo pose for a photo in May 2021 during a ceremony commemorating the Maroons' undefeated season.聽