Mt. Markham Names New Superintendent

By Bryon Ackerman

Lauren Crisman

Mount Markham Central School District Board of Education members announced Thursday they have selected Lauren Crisman as the District’s next superintendent.

Crisman, who is the Fort Plain Central School District superintendent, will begin as Mount Markham superintendent Sept. 1.

“I'm excited to join the team at Mount Markham,” Crisman said. “This is a community rich with substance, where it's clear that the students are motivated to achieve and adults are deeply committed to supporting their success.”

Mount Markham Board of Education members decided, following final interviews, June 11 to select Crisman as superintendent.

A contract agreement has since been reached.

“We had a numerous and very diverse pool of candidates to choose from, and the process worked the way it should have,” Mount Markham Board of Education President Jay Kulczak said. “With Lauren Crisman’s experience and background, she should be an excellent fit for Mount Markham Central School District.”

The superintendent search process began in early April, following an announcement by former Mount Markham Superintendent Joe D’Apice he was resigning to become superintendent at New Hartford Central School District.

D’Apice remained Mount Markham’s superintendent through April 27, and David Langone was appointed to serve as the interim superintendent from April 28 through August.