District Newsletter
June 15, 2020
It’s Showtime!
The Auditorium Is Ready!
The construction on our new auditorium will be concluding in mid June! It seems like yesterday we broke ground on this project. Director of Facilities Bob Martin said, “We have some minor things we need to wrap up. For example, we need to have the electricians wire the new “C” sign on the outside of the auditorium, we have some touchup painting to finish, and some theatrical lights that need to be hung.” Bob Martin credits the teamwork between King and King Architects , Fahs General Contracting , and the Construction Manager Watchdog. Bob said, “all three came together to really work well to get this project done on time!” This video captures some images of the new space.
Reentry Planning is Starting Now
Although we’re not yet sure what school will be like in the fall, the District has started to prepare. We have identified the major planning topics and organized them into committees, including cleaning, health, social emotional health, school structures, instructional, transportation, special education, personnel, and technology. Each committee will tackle the pressing questions and prepare several scenarios which will be presented to the District Leadership Council for their consideration and recommendation to the superintendent. Each committee includes teachers, community members, parents, and administrators. We will keep you updated through this format as well as special messages.
Meet our New Superintendent
The Board of Education of the Cortland Enlarged City School District is pleased to announce that it has selected Robert Edwards as its next Superintendent of Schools. His formal appointment as Superintendent of Schools took place at a special board meeting on May 28, 2020 with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2020.

Mr. Edwards currently serves as Executive Director of Instruction and Personnel at the Phoenix Central School District, a position he has held since 2016. His prior administrative experience includes four years as a Building Administrator for the Baldwinsville Central School District. As many in our community are aware, Mr. Edwards taught social studies in the Cortland Jr/Sr High School for many years prior to his career in school administration. The Board is excited to welcome back one of our own. Read more…
Honoring Our Retirees
The strength and sense of family at the Cortland Enlarged City School District runs deep. Together, we celebrate milestones and pull together in times of crisis. Over the years, employees on the verge of retirement have consistently voiced that the one thing they’ll miss about the District is “the people.” This year 28 Cortland employees will be retiring, we honor our retirees not only for their years of service to the district but to the students and families that it serves. Go Tigers!
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