Calls abrupt departure ‘my next, best move’


Justin Murphy

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle USA TODAY NETWORK


“Rochester City School District Superintendent Carmine Peluso is leaving the district to become superintendent at Churchville-Chili, an abrupt and unexpected announcement that means yet another leadership change for RCSD.”Rochester City School District Superintendent Carmine Peluso is leaving the district to become superintendent at Churchville-Chili, an abrupt and unexpected announcement that means yet another leadership change for RCSD.

Peluso became the RCSD superintendent in 2022 after working his way up in the district from classroom teacher to principal to deputy superintendent. “I am excited to become a part of the Churchville-Chili Central School District,” he said in a statement released by Churchville-Chili. “I look forward to meeting the students, staff, and families in our schools and community. I am committed to working with the administrative team and Superintendent Orologio to ensure a seamless transition.””