At the Jan. 8 Holley Board of Education meeting, Superintendent of Schools Brian Bartalo announced his plan to retire at the end of the 2023-24 school year. His last day with the district will be June 30, 2024. Bartalo began his role as Holley's Superintendent in July 2018.  

"It has been my distinct honor and privilege to serve as Holley's superintendent," said Bartalo. "The staff, families, and especially the students, have been tremendous to work with and have made all the difference for me finishing my career here. I am thankful to have been a part of this wonderful learning community and contribute to creating the best district possible for the students we serve. I look forward to seeing all the great things that will be accomplished here in Holley."  

“The leadership Brian has shown these past six years has steadied our district and put it on a path to success,” said Holley Board of Education President Anne Winkley. “His passion for education and building a welcoming environment in which our students and staff can flourish has been evident from day one. We feel fortunate Holley is where Brian chose to end his career and wish him the best in his retirement.”  

Bartalo's retirement comes after a 36-year long career in public education. In 1988, he began his career as a special education teacher at Merton Williams Middle School in the Hilton Central School District, where he taught and coached until 1998. For the next 19 years he worked at Hiton High School. He served for one year as the dean of students, then as assistant principal from 1999 until 2005. From 2005 to 2018, he served as principal and International Baccalaureate head of school.  

The Holley Board of Education will begin the process of hiring a new superintendent by working with Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES District Superintendent Jo Anne Antonacci as search consultant. The Board will formally appoint Antonacci at the next board meeting on Monday, February 12.