The Half Hollow Hills Board of Education has begun the search for its new Superintendent of Schools. They are seeking input from community and staff members through an online survey open until December 31, 2024.

The survey covers:

• rating the importance of a potential candidate’s qualifications,
• personal characteristics, and
• his/her abilities and experience with school staffing, instruction, board relations, district operations and finance.

The survey can be accessed at this link: 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HHHCommunitySurvey2024

Representatives from a variety of district Stakeholder Groups will also have an opportunity to meet with Search Facilitators in December 2024 to provide additional input.

Recruitment efforts will be extensive, with interested candidates submitting application information through January 2025. Interviews are expected to begin in February 2025 and continue through several rounds which should conclude on or about April 2025.

The Board of Education will thoughtfully consider the Community Survey results and Stakeholder input in their selection of the new Superintendent. A final decision by the Board of Education will be announced by the end of the 2024-2025 school year.

Representatives from WS BOCES presented on their Superintendent Search services at the November 18, 2024,  Half Hollow Hills CSD Board of Education Meeting.

To view their presentation, please follow the link below and go to the following timestamps (20:25-37:08)

https://vimeo.com/event/4729120

Dear Half Hollow Hills Family,

Recently, the Half Hollow Hills Board of Education secured the services of Western Suffolk BOCES (WSBOCES) to facilitate the search and recruitment process for an Interim Superintendent of Schools. After meeting with and interviewing the candidates, the Board voted last night to appoint Mr. Brian Conboy as the Interim Superintendent of Schools for our district.

Mr. Conboy brings a wealth of experience to the district, having worked for 40 years in the field of education. After retiring as the Superintendent of Schools in the Seaford School District in 2017, he served as the Interim Superintendent in both the Babylon and Massapequa school districts, and most recently worked as the Interim Principal of Floral Park Memorial High School. He will begin working in his new role effective October 26, 2024.

As our transition plan continues, the Board will begin working with WSBOCES on the search for a new permanent Superintendent of Schools. WSBOCES brings years of experience and a proven track record of success, offering this valuable service at no additional cost.

We are dedicated to conducting a transparent and thorough process to select a new permanent Superintendent of Schools who aligns with our vision for the future of Half Hollow Hills and is deeply committed to the success of all our students. In the coming weeks, the Board will begin engaging with the district’s many stakeholder groups to explain the next steps, ensure transparency throughout the search, and enlist community and staff member input in the decision-making process.

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Conboy to the wonderful educational community that is Half Hollow Hills!

Warm regards,
 

Diana Acampora
President, Half Hollow Hills Board of Education

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brian Conboy Appointed Interim Superintendent of Half Hollow Hills

DIX HILLS, NY, October 24, 2024 – At a special meeting of the Half Hollow Hills Central School District’s Board of Education on October 23, 2024, the board voted to appoint Mr. Brian Conboy as the Interim Superintendent of Schools. Conboy will begin working in this role effective October 26, 2024.

“I am truly excited to join the Half Hollow Hills community as their Interim Superintendent, and I thank the board of education for their trust and confidence in me,” said Mr. Conboy. “I look forward to working together with our board and community to uphold and build upon the district's proud tradition of educational excellence while supporting our students, staff and families every step of the way.”

Mr. Conboy brings a wealth of experience to the district, having worked for 40 years in the field of education. After retiring as the Superintendent of Schools in the Seaford School District in 2017, he has served as the Interim Superintendent in both the Babylon and Massapequa school districts, and most recently worked as the Interim Principal of Floral Park Memorial High School. Conboy holds a bachelor’s degree in education from SUNY Geneseo and both a master’s degree in education and a certificate of advanced studies in educational administration from Hofstra University.

“The Half Hollow Hills Board of Education is excited to welcome Mr. Conboy as our new Interim Superintendent of Schools for Half Hollow Hills, bringing his extensive experience and passion for education to our district,” said Diana Acampora, the Half Hollow Hills Board of Education President. “We are confident that his leadership, vision and dedication will ensure a smooth transition and continued success for our students, staff and community.”

The Half Hollow Hills Board of Education secured the services of Western Suffolk BOCES (WSBOCES) to facilitate the search and recruitment process for the Interim Superintendent of Schools position and a new permanent Superintendent of Schools. WSBOCES brings years of experience and a proven track record of success, offering this valuable service to the district at no additional cost.

“We are dedicated to conducting a transparent and thorough process to select a new permanent Superintendent of Schools who aligns with our vision for the future of Half Hollow Hills and is deeply committed to the success of all our students,” added Acampora. “In the coming weeks, the board will begin engaging with the district’s many stakeholder groups to explain the next steps, ensure transparency throughout the search, and enlist community and staff member input in the decision-making process.”

Conboy replaces Dr. Patrick Harrigan, who resigned to take a role at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District.

ABOUT HALF HOLLOW HILLS:

An education-oriented community with high academic expectations, the Half Hollow Hills Central School District is located in a residential area of 50,000 people in the central part of Long Island, approximately 40 miles from New York City. Providing for the education of approximately 7,200 students, the school district has five elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools. Half Hollow Hills High Schools are fully accredited by the New York State Department of Education. The district is committed to providing all students with equitable opportunities to excel in academics, athletics and the arts.

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The Half Hollow Hills Board of Education has secured the services of Western Suffolk BOCES to facilitate the search and recruitment process for an Interim Superintendent. Western Suffolk BOCES brings years of experience and a proven track record of success, offering this service at no additional cost.

The Board of Education plans to select an Interim Superintendent by the board meeting on October 28, 2024. After that, the Board will begin the search for a new permanent Superintendent of Schools with the aid of Western Suffolk BOCES. At that time, they will engage with the district’s many stakeholder groups to explain the next steps, ensure transparency throughout the search, and enlist community and staff member input in the decision-making process.