Bloomfield Central School District Superintendent Andy Doell has announced his retirement, effective December 31, 2026, following nine years of dedicated service to the District.
Mr. Doell formally notified the Board of Education of his plans and reflected on his time in Bloomfield in his retirement letter saying:
“Serving the Bloomfield Central School District over the past nine years has been the privilege of a lifetime. Bloomfield is truly a special place, and I am thankful to have been here to be a part of it.”
Since joining the Bloomfield Central School District, Mr. Doell has been a steadfast advocate for students, faculty and staff, families, and the broader community. Under his leadership, the District has expanded opportunities for students, strengthened community partnerships, invested in facilities and safety, and maintained a strong commitment to fiscal responsibility.
Throughout his tenure, Mr. Doell prioritized expanding academic, athletic, and career opportunities for Bloomfield students, as well as for students across the region. In the last nine years the District strengthened career education opportunities through partnerships with BOCES, New Visions, FLCC’s Mosaic Collective, and P-TECH, providing students with additional pathways to explore careers and prepare for life beyond high school. When Mr. Doell learned that the region had a large wait list for students who needed special education placements he sought to find a solution. That solution provided students across the region the placements they needed and provided a revenue stream to the Bloomfield School District. Finding these win-win solutions has been something that has been central to Mr. Doell’s leadership.
Mr. Doell’s commitment to creating opportunities extended beyond the classroom. He developed partnerships with colleges, universities, and community organizations that benefited students, faculty, and staff, and also strengthened the District’s connection with the community. These partnerships led to the District’s participation in programs such as the Resident Apprentice Program and the Noyce INSPIRE Scholarship Program. Through these efforts, Bloomfield was able to attract highly qualified educators at a time when school districts across the region and state were facing significant teacher shortages.
During Mr. Doell’s tenure, the District also made significant investments in its facilities and infrastructure. Capital Improvement Projects during his tenure provided safety enhancements, improved handicap accessibility, provided opportunities for new student programs and brought needed infrastructure updates that incorporated energy efficiencies to save operational costs.
