Principal resigns from Fort Cherry
MCDONALD – After retiring to executive session for about 20 minutes, members of Fort Cherry School Board voted Monday to accept the resignation of Dr. Robert E. Frioni, senior high school and alternate education principal.
Frioni, who was hired before the 2010-11 school year, was not in attendance.
When asked if the district is looking for a replacement, Tina Cottrill, school board president, said, “Not at this time. We were just notified.”
According to Cottrill, the resignation is effective June 30.
Frioni did not have a contract with the school district, but an Act 93 agreement plan that outlines a principal’s compensation, evaluation and rating process.
He has a master’s degree and doctorate of education from the University of Pittsburgh and received his bachelor’s degree from Washington & Jefferson College.
Frioni could not be reached for comment.
An outgoing email stated that he will be out of the office until Wednesday.
Following district code, the school board approves the employment, fixes the compensation and establishes the term of employment for administrators, who are usually recommended by the superintendent.
In an email, Superintendent Dr. Jill M. Jacoby said the district will advertise for a replacement soon.