Board approves Peggy Stipe as interim superintendent

The Connetquot Central School District board voted to approve the personnel appointment of Dr. Peggy Stipe as interim superintendent during a reconvened public meeting.

"I would like to introduce to the community, doctor Peggy Stipe as our interim superintendent," the chair (speaker 1) said after announcing the vote carried. Trustees and attendees responded with applause.

Board members began the item when the chair asked for a motion and a second to approve the personnel appointment listed on the agenda. After motions were made, a roll call vote was held; the chair said they would vote no, citing a different vision, while multiple trustees said they were "a resounding yes."

The appointment was announced as carried. The chair told the community the district is "looking forward to working with" Dr. Stipe and trustees asked that she be given an opportunity to introduce herself and her background at the next meeting so community members can learn more.

The meeting also included the standard pledge of allegiance and a roll call of trustees before the personnel action. No additional details about Dr. Stipe's prior positions or start date were specified in the record; trustees asked for a fuller introduction at a future meeting.

The board adjourned later in the same session.