assen Cen r 1 c ol istrict84 Nightengale AvenueMassena, New York 13662

INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLSWilliam W. CristCANOACE PRAIRIEOisthcl ClerkTelephone (315) 764-3700 Cxl. 3006Fax: (315) 705-2075vnbw.mcs.k12.ny.us

September 19, 2013 OFFICE OF DIST. SUPERINTENDENTCANTON, NY

Dear Superintendent,

On behalf ofthe Massena Central School District Board of Education, I would like torecommend Mr. William Sommerfield as the Area 6 NYSSBA Director, effectiveupon the completion of Esther Asian’s term of service, the current Area 6 Director.The term of office for Mr. Sommerfield would be January 1, 2014— December 31,2016.

To that end, I would ask that Mr. Sommerfield’s letter of interest and resume(enclosed) be shared at your next Board of Education meeting and be considered forresolution to endorse him for this position.

Mr. Sommerfield has served our District and the interests of students for over twenty-five (25) years and has achieved the Mastery Level of School Boards voluntaryaccreditation. He has also served as a NYSSBA Ambassador and presented atNYSSBA conferences. His dedication and exemplary service to education among hispeers is unrivaled and stands as a testament to his enthusiasm and loyalty to faculty,staff; and students. I wholeheartedly endorse him for this opportunity and trust thatyou will give him your utmost consideration.

Nominations must be endorsed by at least five (5) member boards from thenomination area and may be emailed or faxed by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 1,2013. Nominations should be sent to the attention of:

Mary Metheny, Executive AssistantNYS School Boards Association24 Century Hill Drive, Ste. 200

Latham,NY 12110mary. metheny~nyssba.org

518-783-0211 (fax)

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

- .illiam W. CristInterim Superintendent

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MASSENA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT84 Nghtengale Avenue Massena, New York 13662 BOARD OF EDUCATION

John Boyce PresidentRonald Faucher, Vice President

INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Patrick BronchettiWILLIAM W. CRIST Loren Fountaine

Lone MackenzieCANDACE PRAIRIE Leonard MatthewsDistrict dc

Telephone 3153764.3700 Ext 3008 •evin PerrettaFax 315) 705.2075 Patrick Serguson~wmcs k12 ~ William Somn,erfielct

September 19, 2013

To Whom It May Concern:

I am seeking to be elected by the NYSSBA Board of Directors to ff1 the unexpired term of the Area 6Director. Esther Arlan, the Area 6 Director, lost her local election in May and, according to ArticLe 8,may serve only through the current calendar year ending December 31, 2013. The person elected to fillthe unexpired term “shall also be deemed elected to the next succeeding fill term,” January 1, 2014 —

December31, 2016.

“Nominations or persons to be directors shall be in writing and endorsed by at least five (5) memberboards from the nomination area. Nominations are to be received in the Association Office by 5:00 p.m.on Friday, November 1, 2013.”

I would like the honor of serving as NYSSBA Area 6 Director. I have been a member of Massena CentralBoard of Education for 25 years, with two voluntary breaks in service. I have been active n NYSSBA,being an official spokesperson, “Ambassador,” presenter at an annual convention, and involved inEducation New York and other education advocate organizations. I am a widower, my teacher-librarianwife passed away in December 2011, and we did not have children. The attached resume is only a partiallist of my community involvement. My latest accomplishment in education was earning a Masters Degreein Education from SUNY Potsdam, at the age of 65 years, the fourth of my diplomas. I feel that I haveinvaluable and incomparable experience as a Board of Education member. I am highly dedicated, loyaland devoted to students and public education.

Thank you for your consideration as a nominee to the Area 6 NYSSBA Directorship.

Yours truly,

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William 0. SommerfieldMassena Central Board of Education

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RESUME

William 6. Sommerfield 32 Elm Street Massena, New York 1366 Ih) 315-769-7776 Ic) 315-250-6694wsommerf@twcny.rr corn

EDUCATION

Paul Smith’s CollegeSUNY CantonSUNY PotsdamSUNY Potsdam

EMPLOYMENT

MILITARY SERVICE

1964-681971-721972-732008-11

US Army 1966-1969

ACTIVITIES

Massena Central School Board of EducationNew York State School Boards AssociationFriends of Massena Public LibraryFriends of Robert Moses Nature CenterSt. Lawrence/Lewis BOCES Career Advisory BoardUS Coast Guard Guard AuxilIary, Flotilla 1St. Law. River Remedial Advisory Committee, NYSDECOccupational Health Clinical Center of the North CountryMassena Kiwanis Club

INTERESTS

P~A. degreeA.A.S. degreeB.A. degreeM.S. Ed.

Medic; Lab Tech; Intel. SaG, Republic of Vietnam 1968-1969

25 years + Active in regional/state education orgs.Master, Ambassador 2000-2010, Convention SpeakerPresident 2 yrs. Inactive at present timePresident 1 yr. Inactive at Present time1982-2004 Inactive at Present time2012 -2013 Active at Present time2010-2012 Active at present time2011-2013 Board Member2000-201 3 Past President, Board Member

Sciences, especially as they relate to health and environmental issues. Small boat building as a multiple disciplinaryexercise to help students understand Ideas that they may have in regular classes but need hands-on-experiences tomaster; and to build self esteem in “at risk students”middle school students, especially girls. Education — all levels.Governance- how various governments and leaders interact with the public and other “leaders”.

REFERENCES

St. Regis Falls Central SchoolReynolds Metals/AlcoaCanton-Potsdam HospitalSt. Lawrence Co. Laboratory

2004-20061984-20021973-19841969-1972

Liberal ArtsMedical TechnologySecondary Science (Biology & Chemistry)Education

Chemistry, 7 & 8ih grade scienceIndustrial Lab, all areas, in house and fieldClinical and Anatomical Labs (Histology)Clinical Lab (all areas)

TeacherChemistMed. TechnologistMed. Technician

Career and/or personal reference will be provided upon request.