Board of Education appoints Dr. Michael G. Baroody as Deputy Superintendent

April 7, 2026

The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Dr. Michael G. Baroody as Deputy Superintendent at its meeting on Monday, April 6, 2026. His appointment becomes effective July 1, 2026, following the departure of current Deputy Superintendent Dr. Christopher Leahey.

Dr. Baroody has served as Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources in NSCSD since September 2024. During that time, he has become a trusted and highly respected member of the district’s leadership team, demonstrating a strong commitment to staff and schools through thoughtful leadership, responsiveness and a focus on building positive relationships across the district.

He brings extensive educational leadership experience to the role, including service as a middle school and high school principal, executive leadership overseeing K-12 programming and districtwide leadership in human resources, operations and labor relations. He has supervised large, complex organizations, supported thousands of students and staff and contributed to major district initiatives and capital projects.

Dr. Baroody’s leadership is grounded in a belief that strong systems and strong people are both essential to long-term success. He has consistently worked to build leadership capacity in others while strengthening the systems that support the district’s schools. Since coming to NSCSD, he has also earned his Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership while continuing to manage the significant responsibilities of his role.

“The work Mike has done since arriving in North Syracuse has given me every confidence in his ability to step into the role of Deputy Superintendent,” Superintendent of Schools Terry Ward said. “He understands our district, values our people and is exceptionally well prepared to take on this important leadership position.”