Gary Bracken, a longtime Spencerport Board of Education member and current president, has announced his decision to resign from the board after 14 years of service. Bracken intends to finish out this school year, then relocate for professional reasons.
“It has been an honor to represent our community and work alongside the best educational leaders, faculty, staff and board colleagues,” Bracken said. “I have learned so much from all of you and our shared experiences and feel I am a better person for it. Together, we have withstood some difficult challenges such as a global pandemic, and together, we have strengthened the academic programs and opportunities for our students. I am proud of Spencerport and want to thank you all for your ongoing support.”
As a parent and community member, Bracken has coached junior sports, served as the Taylor PTO president, and volunteered for the FIRST Robotics team. In 2022, he was elected to his fifth term on the school board, and for several of those years, fulfilled the position of president. In addition, he has served as the president of the Monroe County School Board’s Association.
Superintendent Ty Zinkiewich said, “Mr. Bracken has been instrumental in shaping our district’s policies and direction for the last 14 years. His knowledge and experience, along with his ability to collaborate across our schools, community, and region, has earned him profound respect as an advocate for students and public education. On behalf of Spencerport, I offer my deepest gratitude for his leadership and service and wish him all the best in his future.”
Bracken had one year left on his term.
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