THE ENLARGED CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF TROY, NY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Caroline Boardman
(518) 328-5030
boardmanc@troy.k12.ny.us

Troy names BOE clerk

TROY, N.Y. (August 11, 2009) – Mary Beth Bruno was appointed as Clerk of the Board
of Education for the Enlarged City School District of Troy, N.Y. at the August 5th Board
of Education (BOE) meeting. She replaces Eva Defiglio who retired at the end of the
2008-2009 school year.

Prior to joining the district, Bruno spent ten years as Board Coordinator for the Board of
Directors of Fleet Financial Group, Inc. She was president of the Parish School
Association for Our Lady of Victory School and has also been employed by the Troy City
School District as substitute teacher assistant.

A board-appointed position, the responsibilities of the BOE Clerk include: supporting

Troy’s nine member Board of Education; running the annual school district election;
preservation of all BOE records; designation as the records access officer for FOIL
requests; arranging the publication of legal notices and acting as a notary public.

“We are very excited and happy to have Ms. Bruno as our board clerk, said Tom Mayo,”
BOE president. “This is a key position in the district and we look forward to a long and
productive working relationship.”

Bruno holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University at Albany and is
a member of the Junior League of Troy. She lives in Brunswick with her two daughters.

The Enlarged City School District of Troy, N.Y., established in 1854, is comprised of six
elementary schools, middle school and high school.

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Under the guidance of a visionary and dedicated staff and an involved community, the
mission of the Enlarged City School District of Troy is to provide quality diversified
educational programs that graduate individuals who possess the skills necessary for life
long learning and the knowledge and expertise to be contributing members of a rapidly
changing society.