Robert K. Libby appointed Superintendent of Cohoes City Schools

Current assistant superintendent to assume post June 9

Following a two-month search process, Robert K. Libby was appointed to the position of Superintendent of Schools of the Cohoes City School District by the Board of Education at its May 21 meeting.

Libby, who has served the district for the last 15 years as the assistant superintendent for business and operations, brings with him a deep knowledge of the Cohoes schools and community, as well as strong academic leadership skills.

"I am thrilled to accept my new position as Superintendent of Schools for the Cohoes City School District," Libby said. "In my time as assistant superintendent, I have come to know Cohoes as a place where the staff, Board of Education and greater community support the schools' mission of learning for all students. I am honored to have been chosen to lead the district forward."

Libby has worked in the field of education for more than 20 years. Prior to working in Cohoes, he was the assistant superintendent for business services in the Greater Johnstown School District in Johnstown, N.Y., (1989-1993) and administrative assistant to the superintendent of schools in the Maine School Administrative District No. 75, in Topsham, Maine, (1983-1989).

Libby holds a Bachelor of Arts in History, a Master of Arts in Political Science and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration, all from the University of Maine.

"The Board is pleased and proud to name one of our team to this crucial position," said V. Mark Pascale, the President of the Board of Education. "Mr. Libby was selected through an inclusive process involving district staff, students and the community. Special thanks to our BOCES Consultant Gerald Carozza for his support and expertise throughout our search. We look forward to working with Bob and confident that we will enjoy continued progress under his leadership."

Libby will assume his new position on Monday, June 9, following the resignation of current Superintendent of Schools Charles S. Dedrick, who is leaving Cohoes to serve as the District Superintendent of the Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES).