600-Plus Combined Years Of Service Honored At CSSD Retiree Ceremony

OSWEGO COUNTY – 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 a 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.

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.

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