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Dr. Joseph Siracuse
Superintendent of Schools
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Cynthia Monahan
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools
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Superintendent's Message
August 2027
Dear Families, Staff, Students, and Community Members,
Welcome back! I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable summer. As we begin a new school year, we have so much to look forward to.
I want to start by welcoming our youngest Universal Prekindergarten students. We have expanded our Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) program by adding three full-day, in-district UPK classrooms to complement our valued community-based UPK partners. To support this growth, we have realigned our school buildings, with Wayne Primary serving students in UPK through Grade 1 and Wayne Elementary serving students in Grades 2 through 4. Thank you to our staff for the tremendous teamwork, flexibility, and dedication as we make this transition.
We are also beginning to develop the scope of our next capital project, which will address facility needs while exploring opportunities to enhance student learning spaces throughout our schools. We look forward to engaging our community as planning moves forward.
This upcoming school year, Wayne Elementary School will celebrate its 100th birthday. We look forward to marking this special milestone with an assembly that brings together our current students to honor the school’s rich history. Additional information about the celebration will be shared with students and families when school resumes in September.
Strong schools are built on strong partnerships. We value the support of our families and community and encourage you to stay connected. If you ever have an idea, question, or concern and aren’t sure where to start, please visit our District Communication Plan under the District tab on our website. It will help connect you with the right person. You’ll find additional information about staying connected and district communication resources later in this newsletter.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. I wish everyone a wonderful school year filled with learning, growth, and success!
Yours in education,
Joseph A. Siracuse, Ed.D.
Biography
Joseph Anthony Siracuse, Ed.D., serves as Superintendent of Schools for the Wayne Central School District, a role he has held since 2020 after previously serving as Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, High School Principal, and Elementary Principal within the district. He began his career in education as a second-grade teacher in the Waterloo Central School District.
Dr. Siracuse holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Rochester, where he received the Tyll van Geel Award, recognizing his commitment to ethical leadership. His leadership in the district focuses on strategic planning, curriculum development, technology integration, personalized learning, and student-centered initiatives that promote high achievement and well-being.
An active member of several professional organizations, including the School Administrators Association of New York State and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Dr. Siracuse is committed to fostering collaborative, innovative, and high-performing educational environments.
Dr. Siracuse resides in the Wayne Central School District with his wife, Colleen. They are the proud parents of four adult children who graduated from Wayne Central and now enjoy an expanding family that includes grandchildren.