Knoch superintendent stepping down in 2026
JEFFERSON TWP — David Foley, superintendent of Knoch School District, said Wednesday night he will retire from his position at the end of June 2026.
Knoch’s school board approved the resignation at its Wednesday meeting. Foley has been the district’s superintendent since January 2018.
“I’m super thankful, super grateful for the opportunity I was given here, to be able to lead Knoch. I think it’s a good time. (Assistant superintendent) Melissa (Grantz) has done such a good job with things, the construction project’s come to an end, and it seems like a good time for me — in my personal life and my family.”
Board president Donna Eakin said Foley made the decision recently. It was not said at the meeting when Foley’s replacement will be appointed.
“We are going to be sad. I told Dr. Foley I’m going to hold off on comments until later in the year, but we are going to be very sad to see him go,” Eakin said. “He put a lot of thought in this decision, and we’ll miss him.”
Foley has served as superintendent of the 2,000-student district during a number of events affecting the district. The district’s teachers went on strike in spring 2018, shortly after he took over. He also guided the district through the COVID-19 pandemic.
More recently, Knoch School district has been in the news for multiple reasons, including a multiyear high school renovation project that wrapped up in August. Foley also has led the district as it navigates the monthslong state budget impasse.
Foley currently makes $190,000 annually in his position.
“You brought us a lot of stability when we didn’t have much,” board member Becky Boyd said. “Thank you for the continuity you’ve provided for the past eight years. It was really invaluable having you step into everything.”
