Cornwall board member Carl Gilpatrick resigns, cites family emergency

Carl Gilpatrick announced he is resigning from the Cornwall Central School District Board of Education, citing a “serious personal matter” that requires his full attention. The board president read Gilpatrick’s written statement aloud at the start of the July meeting and said the resignation was effective immediately.

Gilpatrick’s letter said in part, “Family must come first, and I need to devote my time and energy where I am needed most.” Board members offered condolences and thanked Gilpatrick for his service, saying they hope he may return to civic life when circumstances allow. The board did not take further formal action on filling the vacancy at the meeting.