SCS Extends Business Official

By David Avitabile

SCHOHARIE - Schoharie school board members last week extended the contract of Assistant Superintendent for School Business Operations David Baroody.

At their meeting last Wednesday, school board members approved an amendment to Mr. Baroody's contract. The amendment added a year to his contract and included a 3.5 percent pay increase during that year. There was also a longevity payment of $3,500 based on his years of service, according to Superintendent David Blanchard. Mr. Baroody's contract now runs through June 30, 2028.

Mr. Baroody came to Schoharie in October 2021.

In December, board members updated and revised the title and role for Mr. Baroody.

Mr. Baroody's title was changed to assistant superintendent of business operations from business administrator.

Prior to coming to SCS, Mr. Baroody was the Assistant Superintendent for Business at the Plattsburgh City School District for four years. Prior to that he was a high school Assistant Principal/Athletic Director. He started his career in education as a business teacher in the South Glens Falls District.

In another move on Wednesday, school board members extended the consultation agreement with former school business administrator and superintendent for business Bob Bonaker through the 2025-26 school year.

Mr. Bonkaer has been a consultant for the district since retiring from SCS in 2021.