New Principal Named for Commack High School

The Board of Education of the Commack School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Leslie Boritz as the new Commack High School Principal, effective July 1, 2016. This decision caps an intensive search process for a dynamic leader who will continue to support our District’s vision of student achievement through access and opportunity.

Mrs. Boritz is a proud Commack alumnus, and has worked as an assistant principal of Commack High School since July 2011. Her twenty-two years of service in the Commack Schools also includes eleven years as an assistant principal at Commack Middle School. Her credentials include Masters Degrees in both Arts and Education and further degrees in School District Administration and Supervision. She is the recipient of many honors and awards, including Commack PTA’s Distinguished Service Award.

“The list of Mrs. Boritz’s contributions to our District is endless,” said Superintendent, Dr. Donald James. “She has served on hundreds of committees, coordinated and designed academic initiatives that benefit our schools and students, and volunteers for countless activities that benefit others. She is well qualified as a leader, with endless enthusiasm and compassion, along with a deep understanding of the culture of our high school and community. We are confident that Leslie will embrace her new position and give it her all.”

“I have passionately dedicated my life to the students of our community, and will continue to do so,” said Leslie. I look forward to continuing the traditions and upholding the high standards of our school, and am thrilled to be the next principal of Commack High School.”

Story & Photo by Brenda Lentsch