East Meadow Appoints Interim Superintendent

The East Meadow Board of Education is pleased to announce that Leon J. Campo has been named interim superintendent of schools for the 2015-16 school year, following the resignation of current Superintendent of Schools Louis DeAngelo. Mr. Campo’s appointment is effective July 1, 2015.

Mr. Campo is a familiar face to East Meadow, having worked for the district for 35 years, most recently as superintendent of schools. He has extensive experience in the education field and has held a variety of teaching and administrative positions throughout his career. A resident of East Meadow, Mr. Campo is involved in the greater community and is a member of a variety of organizations, including Kiwanis and the Chamber of Commerce.

“On behalf of the entire Board of Education, I am pleased that Mr. Campo will be returning to the district to lead us during this time of transition,” said Board President Joseph Parisi. “Mr. Campo’s long history with the district and familiarity with our community, administrators and staff make him the ideal person to serve as interim superintendent. I know I speak for the entire board when I say we look forward to working in partnership with him on behalf of our students.”

“I am pleased to be returning to East Meadow in the capacity of interim superintendent,” said Mr. Campo. “I thank the Board of Education for having the confidence in me to serve in this role and I look forward to working with them over the next year to lead our district in a transparent manner. I welcome the input of the community and look forward to working with them as well as we continue to move the district forward. Most of all, I look forward to continuing the great work that has been done in terms of expanding opportunities for our children.”

While Mr. Campo will not officially assume the duties of interim superintendent until July 1, he will begin to meet with administrators, staff, parent organizations and community groups over the month of June. “One of my top priorities over the next month is to meet with as many staff members and community groups as possible,” he said. “I want their input as to what our district is doing well and where there is room for improvement.”

Beginning this summer, the Board of Education will conduct a thorough search for a permanent superintendent of schools. There will be opportunities for community input throughout the process and information will be shared with residents as the process unfolds.

Submitted by East Meadow Schools

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