District reorganizes business office administration

The Cohoes City School District recently reorganized its business office to fill the vacancy left when former Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations Robert Libby was appointed superintendent of schools.

Current District Treasurer Adam J. Hotaling's job has been expanded to include many of the responsibilities of the assistant superintendent for business and operations position, including budget preparation and oversight, personnel management and capital project development. Hotaling, whose appointment was effective July 1, will oversee the business office in lieu of an assistant superintendent of business & operations. His salary will be $66,000.

"I am looking forward to serving the students and staff of the Cohoes City School District in my new role," Hotaling said. "As the current building projects unfold and we continue moving into the 21st century, I am thrilled at the opportunity to help guide our schools forward."

Hotaling will supervise someone in the newly created position of "deputy treasurer," who will be responsible for accounting as well as oversight of accounts payable/receivable and payroll. The district intends to hire an interim to fill this position while it searches for a permanent employee.

"We anticipate that having Mr. Hotaling serve as district treasurer, overseeing the business office, and a new deputy treasurer, will enable us to fully staff the department once again, and help things run smoothly," said Superintendent of Schools Robert K. Libby.