From left, new Frewsburg Central School Interim Superintendent Lynda M. Quick and Board President Michael LeBaron look over documents. P-J photo by Michael Zabrodsky

FREWSBURG – Frewsburg Central School officials are looking for interim superintendent Lynda M. Quick to provide some stability after months of uncertainty.

Quick told board members during a recent meeting that she’s hitting the ground running. Quick began her position on Nov. 6 as she was hired to replace Dr. Danielle Cook, who resigned her position on Oct 24.

“So in my first two days, I really tried to focus on meeting people, listening, learning, and asking a lot of questions about how we do things in Frewsburg,” Quick said to board members. “And I can say, first, everybody has been so gracious and so welcoming. I appreciate it greatly. I feel very much at home. You have amazing facilities, amazing staff and amazing kids, and you should be proud.”

Board President Michael LeBaron said previously that the board’s immediate focus is on re-establishing stability and consistency across the district, and that’s why the board hired Quick.

“We feel like she is the person we need to bring stability to our district,” LeBaron said.

After a period of administrative turnover, he noted that Quick’s leadership will help Frewsburg regain its footing and refocus on its core mission — supporting students, empowering staff, and moving forward with renewed energy and purpose.

Quick brings more than 30 years of educational and legal leadership experience across Western New York, and is excited to begin work in the district.

Before serving as Superintendent of Wheatland-Chili Central School District, she led Skaneateles Central School District and served as District Superintendent of the Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES, where she oversaw more than 100 programs serving 22 component school districts. Her background also includes roles as Deputy Superintendent for the Rochester City School District and Assistant Superintendent for CAEW BOCES.

A licensed attorney in both New York and Ohio, Quick holds certifications as a school district administrator and school business administrator, and has extensive experience in labor relations, policy development, and instructional leadership. She is a member of the New York State Council of School Superintendents, American Association of School Administrators, and the New York State Bar Association.

Quick’s contract will expire July 1, 2026.

In a related matter, LeBaron said the investigation with Joshua Gilevski is continuing.

The school board placed Gilevski on administrative leave in September. According to frewsburgcsd.org, Gilevski serves as the coordinator of student affairs.

LeBaron said at the board’s Oct. 10 meeting that Gilevski was not charged with anything, but the district is investigating something that pertains to his position.

The board also approved a school budget calendar in which the district will begin work on its budget in December. Here are some important dates for district residents: on Feb. 12, 2026 it will hold budget workshop No. 1 where board members may discuss budget draft No. 1 scenarios. About a month later, on March 12, 2026, the board will hold its budget workshop No. 2 where members may discuss scenarios associated with budget draft No. 2. At their April 16, 2026 meeting, board members will hold a vote to adopt the district’s final budget. On May 7, 2026, a public budget hearing is scheduled, so board members can hear district residents’ comments about the proposed spending plan. On May 19, 2026, a public vote on the budget will be held. On May 21, 2026 a board meeting will be held.

“That was very detailed,” said Board Vice President Polly Hanson. “I like that.”

Board member Carrie Graham agreed.

“This is the best I’ve ever seen,” Graham said.

Board members also adopted a revised equal educational opportunities policy. The policy states that “the district is committed to creating and maintaining an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment. This policy addresses the provision of equal educational opportunities to students. It is just one component of the District’s overall commitment to maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free educational and work environment. … The district adopts this policy as part of its effort to provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints of discrimination.”