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York Central School District

Preparing, Challenging, and Inspiring

Board Members

York Central School Board of Education Members

President
 Daniel Ayers (term 2024-2027) 
Occupation: Vice President for C.P. Ward
Family: Wife, Erin; children, Adeline, John.
Reason for Serving: To ensure students are prepared to the best of the district’s ability, through a strong and researched based curriculum, diverse and engaging extracurricular activities with the best facilities and equipment as possible. 
Phone Number: (585) 261-2388 
E-mail Address: boeayers@yorkcsd.org

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Vice President
Kirsty Northrop (term 2023-2026)
Occupation: Owner/Operator of Lawnel Farms in Piffard, NY
Family: Husband, Tim; children, Grace, Pierson.
Reasons for Serving: To help students and faculty be inspired to reach their full potential while at York. Connecting the community in school functions while promoting pride for YCS.
Phone Number: (585) 506-6184
E-mail Address: boenorthrop@yorkcsd.org

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Justin Abbott (term 2025 - 2028)
Occupation: Employed as a Sales Support Specialist/Account Manager at A.J. Letizio Sales and Marketing, Rochester, N.Y.
Family: Wife, Elissa; sons Charlie and Colin.
Reason for Serving: " To assist in making sound, logical decisions for the benefit of our students and community with the goal of promoting positive outcomes through quality education."
Phone Number: (585) 429-0179
Email Address: boeabbott@yorkcsd.org

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Maria Hopkins (term 2025 - 2028)

Occupation: Employed at Nazareth University in Rochester, NY as an Associate Provost. 
Family: Husband, Jeffrey; daughters, Zara and Grace.
Reason for Serving: “As a career educator, I am passionate about education quality in our community, which I support through advocacy for both students and teachers. I am committed to enduring the proper stewardship of taxpayer dollars through transparent and strategic decision-making that serves students first. I will foster communication between the school and the community that upholds it, with ever an eye toward sustaining the excellence of York Central School.” 
Phone Number: (716) 523-7588
Email Address: boehopkins@yorkcsd.org

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Kara Kane (term 2023-2026)
Occupation: Hotel General Manager
Family: Son, Jerami 
Reasons for Serving: Helping to be a part of continuous improvement of the education of the students at the YCS District.
Phone Number: (585) 260-7617
E-mail Address: boekane@yorkcsd.org

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Matthew Miller (term 2024-2027) 
Occupation: Works for Power and Construction Group
Family: Wife, Nicole; children: Max, Reed
Reason for Serving: To have YCS District become a desired place to work and live in. Restore the pride I have for York into the whole community. Create positive communication between the school and the community.
Phone Number:(585) 519-1744
E-mail Address: boemiller@yorkcsd.org

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Marilyn Moore (term 2024-2027)
Occupation: Retired Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation, SUNY Geneseo.
Family: Husband, Dennis; son, Patrick; Grandchildren, Willow and Austin.
Reason for Serving: To make a positive difference in the education of our greatest resources - the children of this district.
Most Important Issue: To provide a quality education and exceptional experience for all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
Phone Number: (585) 734-2468
E-mail Address: boemoore@yorkcsd.org

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