8/21/24
Dear Families,
I am thrilled and honored to be the next superintendent of the Chatham Central School District. I look forward to starting this new role on September 1, 2024 as we start the 2024-2025 school year. Please join me in thanking Chatham’s Assistant Superintendent of Business, Mike Chudy, for taking on the superintendent role this summer as I finished out my contractual obligations at the New Lebanon Central School District. Our community is very lucky to have Mike’s leadership and I look forward to our partnership in leading the District.
Over the last couple of months, I have had the privilege of meeting with community members, joining District meetings, and participating in several events. I have been incredibly impressed with the passion and commitment that the community has for the Chatham Central School District. It is evident that Chatham is a very special place and I am humbled to lead this school community to continued success and growth. As your superintendent, I promise to always put our students first, communicate with you regularly, advocate for our schools, and ensure that we provide the very best education and opportunities for our children. In order to find success, we must collaborate and work together for our students. I truly look forward to our partnership and want to thank you for your commitment to your child’s education.
Over the next several months, I look forward to meeting with families and parents to learn more about this wonderful community. Today at 5:00 p.m., Mr. Wheat (Chatham High School’s new principal) and I will be serving ice cream to community members in the Middle School cafeteria - we hope you can join us. It is our goal to meet as many families, students, and community members as possible. Over the next couple of weeks I will let you know about additional opportunities for us to get to know one another better. Please know my door is always open and don’t hesitate to contact me with your questions, suggestions, or concerns. If you would like to set up a meeting with me to help me learn more about the District and community, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I can be reached by email at kourta@chatham.k12.ny.us or by phone at the superintendent’s office at (518) 392-2400.
I hope you and your family enjoy your final days of summer. I look forward to our work together and serving this great district.
Very Fondly,
Andrew Kourt
Chatham CSD Superintendent