District Names Indian Hollow Principal

The Commack Union Free School District board on Tuesday night unanimously appointed Brian Simpson principal of Indian Hollow Primary School. The board also notified parents that another meeting will be held to name a new principal of Commack High School.

Board president Mary Jo Masciello said she wished Simpson luck in the coming school year. Primary school principals were present for this announcement as well as Parent-Teacher Association representatives. Simpson previously served as the assistant principal in the Accompsett elementary school in Smithtown. 

Teresa Burke asked the board when a principal would be appointed for the high school. Dr. Donald James, Superintendent, said the board is still determining this, but should know within the next week. Masciello said parents will be notified of the special meeting to announce the appointment via e-mail or through the district's website.

The board also voted to accept the bid from Copeland Coating Co. for the re-coating of the Commack high school track. Copeland was the lowest bidder. Additionally, industrial and commercial equipment will be purchased from Home Depot.

The next scheduled meeting will take place on Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. at the Hubbs Administration Building.

Patch will update information on Simpson as it becomes available.