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Getting Your Questions or Concerns Addressed

In order to have your question or concern addressed quickly and effectively, please first contact the staff member most directly involved in the issue. If your question or concern remains unresolved, please proceed to the next level, as outlined on our How to Get Your Questions Or Concerns Addressed guide


Chatham Central School District

Dr. Salvatore DeAngelo, Superintendent
50 Woodbridge Avenue
Chatham, NY 12037
518.392.2400
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Chatham High School
John Thorsen, Principal
50 Woodbridge Avenue
Chatham, NY 12037
518.392.2400

Chatham Middle School
Brett Fortran, Principal
50 Woodbridge Avenue
Chatham, NY 12037
518.392.2400

Mary E. Dardess Elementary School
Kristen Reno, Principal
50 Woodbridge Avenue
Chatham, NY 12037
518.392.2400


District Offices

School Business Administrator – Michael Chudy
Phone: 518-392-1534
Location: Mary E. Dardess Elementary School

Administrator of Educational Services – Lisa Cala Ruud, Ed. Ph. D.
Phone: 518-392-1501
Location: Mary E. Dardess Elementary School

Director of Pupil Personnel Services – Brian Simon
Phone: 518-392-1540
Location: Chatham Middle School
Special Education webpage

Director of Facilities – Andrew Davey
Phone: 518-392-1525
Location: Chatham Middle School
Facilities Webpage

Director of Technology - Michael Olson
Phone: 518-392-2400 ext. 4041
Location: Chatham Middle School

Supervisor of Transportation – Joshua Loeffler
Phone: 518-392-1520
Location: Bus Garage
Transportation webpage

Supervisor of Food Services – Barbara Murray
Phone: 518-392-1536
Location: Mary E. Dardess Elementary School
Food Services webpage

Athletic Director – John Brantley
Phone: (518) 392-1571
Location: Chatham High School

Accounts Payable/Purchasing – Holly Sherman
Phone: 518-392-6262 ext. 4009
Location: Mary E. Dardess Elementary School

District Clerk – Deborah Pottenburgh
Phone: 518-392-1501
Location: Mary E. Dardess Elementary School

Payroll – Teri Howard
Phone: 518-392-6262 ext. 4005
Location: Mary E. Dardess Elementary School

Registrar – Emily Ponce
Phone: 518-392-1535
Location: Chatham Middle School
Registration webpage

Tax Collector/Benefits – JoAnne Wright
Phone: 518-392-1508
Location: Mary E. Dardess Elementary School
School Tax Information webpage

Treasurer – Patricia Juliano
Phone: 518-392-6262 ext. 4006
Location: Mary E. Dardess Elementary School

Additional Contacts

Staff Directory – Phone & Email

Adult & Continuing Education – Teri Howard & Lauren Bramah, Co-Coordinators (518) 392-1503

Adult & Continuing Education Webpage

Attendance Reporting:

  • Elementary School – Elaine VanAlstyne (518) 392-2255, ext. 2

  • Middle School – Michelle Rideout (518) 392-1560, ext. 2068

  • High School – Denise French (518) 392-4142, ext. 1005

Civil Rights Compliance Officer – Salvatore DeAngelo, Superintendent   (518) 392-1501

Discrimination/Sexual Harassment Officer– John Thorsen (518) 392-4142, ext. 1003

Driver’s Education Program – Sabrina Williams, Coordinator (518) 392-4142, ext. 1003

Driver Education Webpage

Home Schooling Coordinator – Mike Stead (518) 392-2255, ext. 2001

Musical Theater Events – Abigail Brownell (518) 392-1530, ext. 3046

Summer School Coordinator – Michael Stead (518) 392-1560, ext. 2001

Use of School Facilities – Lauren Bramah, Buildings & Grounds (518) 392-1534

Voter Information – Deborah Pottenburgh, District Clerk (518) 392-1501

Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Requests

Members of the public may request access to District records by filling out and submitting the following form.

The District will also accept requests for records submitted via email to recordsrequest@chatham.k12.ny.us and will respond by email, using District forms.

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