Gates-Chili taps Ball to serve as interim superintendent
By Jeremy Moule
January 6, 2026 at 2:21 PM EST
The new year brings a leadership shuffle in the Gates-Chili Central School District.
Monday night, the district's school board accepted the retirement of Superintendent Christopher Dailey, who has served in the position since the 2019-20 school year.
Board members appointed Deputy Superintendent Mitchell Ball to serve as interim superintendent, effective immediately.
School board President Catherine Coffee posted a note on the district website that the board would "discuss next steps for district leadership" over the coming weeks and provide updates as the members make decisions.
Monday night, the district's school board accepted the retirement of Superintendent Christopher Dailey, who has served in the position since the 2019-20 school year.
Board members appointed Deputy Superintendent Mitchell Ball to serve as interim superintendent, effective immediately.
School board President Catherine Coffee posted a note on the district website that the board would "discuss next steps for district leadership" over the coming weeks and provide updates as the members make decisions.