Bloomfield Central School District Superintendent Andy Doell will retire Dec. 31 after nine years leading the district. Doell formally notified the Board of Education of his plans, the district announced Thursday.
“Serving the Bloomfield Central School District over the past nine years has been the privilege of a lifetime,” Doell said in the district’s release. “Bloomfield is truly a special place, and I am thankful to have been here to be a part of it.”
The district credited Doell with expanding academic, athletic, career and credentialing opportunities for students. Programs added during his tenure included the New York State Seal of Biliteracy and Seal of Civic Readiness.
Bloomfield also developed career pathways through partnerships with BOCES, New Visions, Finger Lakes Community College’s MOSAIC Collective and P-TECH, according to the release.
College, university and community partnerships supported the Resident Apprentice Program and Noyce INSPIRE Scholarship Program. The district said those efforts helped Bloomfield recruit qualified educators during a period of significant teacher shortages.
Doell also oversaw capital improvement projects involving district facilities, accessibility, student programs and safety. Bloomfield said it used planning, operational efficiencies and shared services to expand opportunities while limiting costs.
The district’s true-value property tax rate decreased during each year of Doell’s tenure, according to the release. The district did not provide annual rate figures or additional financial details with the announcement.
Outside the district, Doell served on the New York State Rural Schools Association Board of Directors. He received the association’s William Deming Award in 2023 for work supporting rural students and expanded academic opportunities.
Board of Education President James Spelman described Doell as a steady and compassionate leader who kept students and the community central to his work.
“Andy has been much more than an exceptional superintendent,” Spelman said. “He has been a caring, compassionate, and steady leader who has always kept students and the community at the heart of his work.”
The district did not announce an interim superintendent, successor or timeline for a leadership search. Doell is expected to remain in the role through the end of the calendar year.
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