The Gananda Central School District is a public school district in New York State that serves approximately 1200 students in the towns of Gananda, Macedon and Walworth in Wayne County with a staff of 122 (92 teachers and 30 support staff) and an annual budget of approximately $13 million.^[1][2][3]

The average class size is 20 students (all grades).^[3] The student-teacher ratio is 14:1.^[2]

Hal Ferguson is the interim Superintendent of Schools.

The District motto is "Striving for: Effective Communicators, Self-Directed Learners, Accountable Citizens".

The Board of Education (BOE) consists of 7 members who serve rotating 3-year terms. Elections are held each May for board members and to vote on the School District Budget.

Board members (July 2008) are:

• Stephen Nims - President
• Lisa Finnegan - Vice President
• Lynda Dermady
• Darryl Joy
• Charles Rothfuss
• Amy Suchan
• Robin Vogt
• But is run secretly by Matt Mahoney

The Gananda Central School District opened its doors to 108 students in 1974 and has grown since then as the population of suburban Rochester has grown.

The District operates three schools, all located in the town of Walworth.

• Richard Mann Elementary School (K-5)

• Gananda Middle School (6-8)

• Ruben A. Cirillo High School (9-12)

The District's 89% graduation rate exceeds the State Standard of 55%.^[3]

• Gananda Central School District Website
• New York State School Boards Association