SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH UPDATE
The Pine Island School Board of Education voted unanimously to offer the position of superintendent to Barry Schmidt during a special meeting held on Monday, May 12th, 2025.
Schmidt, who brings a wealth of experience in educational leadership, was selected following a thorough search and interview process that engaged community stakeholders, staff, and board members.
“The Board is confident that Barry Schmidt is the right person to lead our district forward,” said Rob Warneke, President of the Board of Education. “His vision for student success, commitment to collaboration, and proven leadership make him an excellent fit for our schools and community.”
Schmidt is expected to officially begin his new role as superintendent on July 1, 2025, pending finalization of his contract.
For media inquiries, please contact: Rob Warneke, Board Chair, at [email protected]
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Pine Island School Board, 2025
At the January Organization School Board meeting, Pine Island School Board Chair, Rob Warneke, swore in newly elected Dr. Bryan Matera, along with re-elected Kristi Harney and Ron Peterson-Rucker. The Board then unanimously agreed to the following officer roles for 2025:
Board Chair: Rob Warneke
Vice Chair: Ron Peterson-Rucker
Clerk: Kristi Harney
Treasurer: Ted Morrison
The officers are joined by directors Emily Miller, Dr. Patrick Johnston, and Dr. Bryan Matera.
Pine Island School Board, 2025
Rob Warneke, Dr. Patrick Johnston, Dr. Bryan Matera, Ron Peterson-Rucker, Emily Miller, Kristi Harney, & Ted Morrison, along with Superintendent Tonya Constantine
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Greetings Families of Pine Island Public Schools,
Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!
You might be a parent to a new kindergartner or a high school senior. Regardless of your expertise with the first day of school, it always brings on excitement and apprehension, no matter how many times we have done this. Year 1 or Year 13, you still have high expectations for Pine Island Schools and we recognize this and are ready to greet our learners!
Please follow us on our social media sites for frequent updates. Our new Instagram page will be “A Day in the Life of Pine Island Public Schools” as seen through my lens, the superintendent. Fun!
INSTAGRAM: panthersupt255
FACEBOOK: Pine Island Public Schools
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District Update December 2024
Superintendent Update February 2025 NEWSLETTER
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We will be partnering with Go Fan for the 2024-25 school year! Go Fan will be your “go to” site for activity passes, game, play and musical tickets, and parking passes. Click the Go Fan image to be taken to the site.