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The application deadline has closed, as has the community survey. New information will be posted on this page when available.

January 2026

November 2025

At its meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12, the BH-BL Board of Education appointed Capital Region BOCES District Superintendent and CEO Lauren Gemmill to conduct the search for the next superintendent of schools.

As a part of the process, the board is encouraging feedback via an online survey and community forums (schedule listed below).

The brief, anonymous survey seeks input about what characteristics and skills are desired of the next superintendent. The survey is for all members of the greater school community, including students, parents, staff and residents. It will remain open until Friday, Dec. 19.

Community Forums

The schedule of forums is below in date, group, time, location format:

  • Tuesday, Dec. 2: Virtual Community Forum from 6 to 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 3: In-person Community Forum from 6 to 7 p.m. in the LGI/Spartan Center at BH-BL High School, 88 Lakehill Road.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 10: Middle & High School Faculty Forum from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the LGI/Spartan Center at BH-BL High School, 88 Lakehill Road.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 10: Elementary School Faculty Forum from 3:45 to 4:45. in the LGI/Spartan Center at BH-BL High School, 88 Lakehill Road.
  • Thursday, Dec. 11: District Office/Hostetter Center Staff Forum from 1 to 2 p.m. in the LGI/Spartan Center at BH-BL High School, 88 Lakehill Road.
  • Thursday, Dec. 11: High School Students from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the LGI/Spartan Center at BH-BL High School, 88 Lakehill Road.
  • Thursday, Dec. 11: All staff from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. in the LGI/Spartan Center at BH-BL High School, 88 Lakehill Road.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 17: Administrators’ Union & Operational Management Organization Forum from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Transportation Center.

The board of education is aiming for a new superintendent announcement in the spring, with a plan to begin on or around July, 1 2026. The new superintendent will succeed Superintendent Dr. Patrick McGrath who intends to retire in June 2026.

October 2025