Wightman to fill deputy superintendent spot
NORWICH – The Norwich City School District has appointed Robert G. Wightman to fill the vacancy created by the departure of long-time administrator Margaret Boice.
“Norwich is fortunate to be able to quickly fill the vacant position with an individual who is a seasoned, experienced professional in educational finance and business,” said School Board President Bob Patterson.
Wightman comes to Norwich after 14 years with the Clinton Central School District, where he held the position of business administrator. The district, located in Oneida County, serves approximately 1,400 students on a $23 million budget. Norwich, by comparison, has an enrollment of roughly 2,170 students and an annual budget of $37.87 million.
“Mr. Wightman knows our area and understands our challenges, coming to us from just up the road in Clinton,” the board president said.
According to Patterson, Wightman – who worked for GE Aerospace before moving into education – also has a strong background in both technology and the private business sector.
“He brings a lot of financial and administrative skills to the district,” agreed Superintendent Gerard O’Sullivan. “We are very fortunate to have someone of his knowledge and background coming on board.”
Wightman, who will assume his duties on April 1, was appointed by the NCSD board of education at a special meeting this morning. His starting salary will be $115,000.
Until the new deputy superintendent’s start date, Interim Business Manager James Collison will continue to fill the position on a part-time basis, the superintendent said. Collison, who retired last year from the Cooperstown Central School District, was appointed to the part-time interim position in February. He receives a per diem rate of $425 per day in compensation.
“He did a tremendous job for the district,” reported O’Sullivan, who said Collison has been instrumental in the budget development process. “I can’t thank him enough.”
According to the superintendent, the two appointments will overlap to allow some time for Wightman to become acclimated to the district.
O’Sullivan said more than 20 candidates submitted applications for the vacancy following Boice’s resignation in January. The outgoing administrator had served as the district’s top business official for 15 years. She left her $124,540 a year administrative position on March 7 for a job as assistant superintendent of business services for the Ithaca City School District.
While the deputy superintendency has been filled, Norwich is still searching for a high school principal. The district has been trying to fill the position on a permanent basis for close to two years. They began the process anew in December, after last year’s search proved unsuccessful.
According to O’Sullivan, candidates will visit the district this Thursday to interview with parent, student and faculty committees. The superintendent said he hopes to have a recommendation before the board by the end of next month.
Former superintendent Dr. Bob Cleveland has filled the position on an interim basis since May of 2008. His current contract with the district is due to expire on June 30, 2010.
“Norwich is fortunate to be able to quickly fill the vacant position with an individual who is a seasoned, experienced professional in educational finance and business,” said School Board President Bob Patterson.
Wightman comes to Norwich after 14 years with the Clinton Central School District, where he held the position of business administrator. The district, located in Oneida County, serves approximately 1,400 students on a $23 million budget. Norwich, by comparison, has an enrollment of roughly 2,170 students and an annual budget of $37.87 million.
“Mr. Wightman knows our area and understands our challenges, coming to us from just up the road in Clinton,” the board president said.
According to Patterson, Wightman – who worked for GE Aerospace before moving into education – also has a strong background in both technology and the private business sector.
“He brings a lot of financial and administrative skills to the district,” agreed Superintendent Gerard O’Sullivan. “We are very fortunate to have someone of his knowledge and background coming on board.”
Wightman, who will assume his duties on April 1, was appointed by the NCSD board of education at a special meeting this morning. His starting salary will be $115,000.
Until the new deputy superintendent’s start date, Interim Business Manager James Collison will continue to fill the position on a part-time basis, the superintendent said. Collison, who retired last year from the Cooperstown Central School District, was appointed to the part-time interim position in February. He receives a per diem rate of $425 per day in compensation.
“He did a tremendous job for the district,” reported O’Sullivan, who said Collison has been instrumental in the budget development process. “I can’t thank him enough.”
According to the superintendent, the two appointments will overlap to allow some time for Wightman to become acclimated to the district.
O’Sullivan said more than 20 candidates submitted applications for the vacancy following Boice’s resignation in January. The outgoing administrator had served as the district’s top business official for 15 years. She left her $124,540 a year administrative position on March 7 for a job as assistant superintendent of business services for the Ithaca City School District.
While the deputy superintendency has been filled, Norwich is still searching for a high school principal. The district has been trying to fill the position on a permanent basis for close to two years. They began the process anew in December, after last year’s search proved unsuccessful.
According to O’Sullivan, candidates will visit the district this Thursday to interview with parent, student and faculty committees. The superintendent said he hopes to have a recommendation before the board by the end of next month.
Former superintendent Dr. Bob Cleveland has filled the position on an interim basis since May of 2008. His current contract with the district is due to expire on June 30, 2010.
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