The Gananda Central School District is a

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that serves approximately 900 students in the master-planned development of Gananda, which is in the towns of

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in Wayne County with a staff of 200 (112 teachers and 90 support staff) and an annual budget of approximately $24 million.Gananda Central School District - General Information
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The average class size is 20 students (all grades). The

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is 14:1. Dr. Shawn Van Scoy is

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of Schools.date=February 3, 2016
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Board of education

The Board of Education (BOE) consists of 7 members, 7 who serve rotating 3-year terms. Elections are held each May for board members and to vote on the School District Budget. Board members (2022) are: *Greg Giles- President *Patty Walker- Vice President *Lisa Finnegan *Shauna Phillips *Bill Buchko *Mike Cardarelli *Robin Vogt *Leslie Ferrante - District Clerk

History

The Gananda Central School District opened its doors to 108 students in 1974 and has grown since then as the population of suburban

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has grown.

Schools

The district operates three schools, all located in the town of Walworth.

Elementary schools

*Richard Mann Elementary School (K-5), Principal - Katy Lumb

Middle schools

*Gananda Middle School (6-8), Principal - Elliot Butt

High schools

*Ruben A. Cirillo High School (9-12), Principal - Matthew Mahoney

Performance

The district's 89% graduation rate exceeds the State Standard of 55%.

References

External links

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New York State School Boards Association
{{Wayne County NY Schools School districts in New York (state) Education in Wayne County, New York School districts established in 1974