The Eastport‑South Manor Central School District Board of Education on Oct. 8 accepted a retirement letter from Superintendent Steinle and voted to appoint Dr. Christie as interim superintendent effective Oct. 25, 2025.

Board members read a walk‑on personnel item stating the district received a retirement letter dated Oct. 8 from Superintendent Steinle, with an effective date at the end of day Oct. 24, 2025. The board moved to accept the letter and voted in the affirmative.

Following acceptance, the board moved to appoint Dr. Christie as interim superintendent “effective 10/25/2025.” The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote with the board answering “Aye.” The board thanked Steinle for more than 20 years of service and requested his support during the transition.

What was decided
- Retirement accepted: Superintendent Steinle — retirement effective end of day Oct. 24, 2025.
- Interim appointment: Dr. Christie — interim superintendent effective Oct. 25, 2025.

What the record shows
Board members made the motions and voted; the transcript records the acceptance and appointment as approved by the board but does not record individual roll‑call votes or names of the motion mover and seconder in the printed transcript. The board requested that Superintendent Steinle assist during the transition period.

The board did not discuss a permanent search timeline or successor beyond the interim appointment during the Oct. 8 meeting; no additional personnel details or contract terms were provided in the public record.