West Genesee Central School District
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The West Genesee Central School District (WGCSD) is a public school district
located in suburban Syracuse, NY. The district covers 41 square miles (106.2 km²) and is centered in the town of Camillus
, but also serves parts of Elbridge
, Geddes
, Onondaga
, and Van Buren
. Student enrollment as of the 2006-2007 academic year is 5,113. The district has 825 employees, 438 of which are academic professionals.
Current members:
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
located in suburban Syracuse, NY. The district covers 41 square miles (106.2 km²) and is centered in the town of Camillus
Camillus (town), New York
Camillus is a town in Onondaga County, New York, U.S. The population was 24,167 at the 2010 census. The town was named after Roman military leader Marcus Furius Camillus by a clerk interested in the classics....
, but also serves parts of Elbridge
Elbridge (town), New York
Elbridge is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. The population was 6,091 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Elbridge Gerry, a Vice President of the United States, and one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence....
, Geddes
Geddes, New York
Geddes is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. The population was 17,740 at the 2000 census.The Town of Geddes is west of the neighborhood of Far Westside of Syracuse. The town is a western suburb of Syracuse.- History :...
, Onondaga
Onondaga, New York
Onondaga is a town located in Onondaga County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the town had a population of 21,063. The town is named after the native Onondaga tribe, part of the Iroquois Confederacy....
, and Van Buren
Van Buren, New York
Van Buren is a town located in Onondaga County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 12,667. The town is named after future President Martin van Buren, who was then governor of the state....
. Student enrollment as of the 2006-2007 academic year is 5,113. The district has 825 employees, 438 of which are academic professionals.
Administration
The district offices are located adjacent to Stonehedge Elementary at 300 Sanderson Drive in Camillus. The Superintendent of schools is Dr. Christopher Brown. Anthony Pascale is the Athletic Director and William Davern is the Director of Fine Arts.Board of Education
The Board of Education has nine members elected to three year terms who serve without pay.Current members:
- Timothy E. Bates, President
- Deborah C. Simon Vice-President
- Suzanne H. Brogan
- Jeffrey Fusco
- Elizabeth A. Lum
- David A. Paczkowski
- Kathleen H. Pierson
- Donna L. Scrimale
- Deborah C. Simon
- Bobby Deegan
List of Schools
- High SchoolHigh schoolHigh school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
(Grades 9-12):- West Genesee High SchoolWest Genesee High SchoolWest Genesee High School , is an American public high school in Camillus, New York serving ninth through twelfth grade students. The school is part of the West Genesee Central School District....
- West Genesee High School
- Middle Schools (Grades 6-8):
- Camillus Middle School
- West Genesee Middle School
- Elementary SchoolElementary schoolAn elementary school or primary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as elementary or primary education. Elementary school is the preferred term in some countries, particularly those in North America, where the terms grade school and grammar...
s (Grades K-5):- East Hill Elementary School
- Onondaga Road Elementary School
- Split Rock Elementary School
- Stonehedge Elementary School