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Karri Schiavone named Holley school superintendent

The Holley Board of Education has selected Karri Schiavone as the next superintendent of the Holley Central School District. The Board formally appointed Schiavone at a special board meeting on Thursday, June 6. She will succeed Brian Bartalo who is retiring on June 30, 2024. Schiavone will assume her new role July 1, 2024.

“Karri brings an unmatched wealth of knowledge, experience and dedication to Holley that shined through our search. Her passion for education coupled with her love for the Holley community will bring growth and success to our school district. We look forward to collaborating with her to support the needs of the district,” said Holley Board President Anne Winkley. “We are thankful for the outstanding leadership Superintendent Bartalo has given to our district these past six years and wish him a happy, healthy retirement.”

Schiavone has spent a total of 26 years working in the Holley Central School District, including the past 12 years as the principal of Holley Elementary School. Prior to that she served as the director of instruction and special programs in Holley. Her educational career also includes work in Medina, Brockport and Buffalo.

“I am humbled and honored to have been selected as the next superintendent of the Holley Central School District, a place I call home,” said Schiavone. “I look forward to working with the Board of Education, staff, students and community as we continue our journey toward excellence. Together, we will further build on the district’s successes and ensure that every student has the opportunity to achieve their highest potential.”

Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES District Superintendent Jo Anne L. Antonacci assisted the Holley Board of Education as search consultant throughout the process.


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