Duanesburg Named Ross New Super

Cobleskill CS Grad and Former C-R, M'burgh Teacher

DUANESBURG - The Duanesburg Central School District school board named Kimberly Ross as the district's new superintendent during a special meeting last week following a five-month search.

Ms. Ross, of Sloansville, currently in the same position at Green Island Union Free School District, will assume duties on July 1, as she replaces Dr. James Niedermeier who retired in September 2023.

Ms. Ross has served in her current position since 2019. Prior to that, she was the director of student support services for the Gloversville Enlarged School District. She also worked as an elementary school principal in both Gloversville and Middleburgh, as well as a social studies teacher in Cobleskill-Richmondville.

During Ross’ tenure as superintendent, the graduation rate for GIUFSD increased from 75% to 93%, according to a press release from Duanesburg schools.

About Kimberly Ross

Ms. Ross is a New York certified administrator with a certification in school district administration from the University at Albany and SUNY Plattsburgh. She holds a bachelor’s in adolescent education from SUNY Oneonta and a master’s in education theory and practice/history from the UAlbany.

The search for a new superintendent was led by Capital Region BOCES and included a community survey as well as in-person focus groups.