A Message from the Superintendent

Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year!

Research continues to show the importance of educators and parents working together to help students thrive. We remain committed to providing excellence in our academic program, and our staff is eager and enthusiastic to support every student’s success. My heartfelt goal for Carbondale Area students, and hopefully yours as well, is to strengthen the partnership between parents, teachers, and the school.

 

Each school year brings new opportunities and possibilities to make a difference in the life of a child. We are excited, optimistic, and committed to making your child’s experiences at Carbondale Area School District positive and rewarding.

 

My hope for this school year is to keep the lines of communication open so our students feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and concerns, while we continue our dedicated service to the public. We look forward to working with you and your child to meet goals and celebrate achievements.

 

As superintendent, I am committed to enhancing practices at Carbondale Area School District and am genuinely excited for the year ahead. Please join me in supporting the District’s mission of “preparing all students to be active and productive citizens of a changing global community by fostering lifelong, self-directed learning, independent and collaborative decision-making through critical thinking and self-awareness.” Together, as one team, we will create pathways for students to grow, excel, and succeed.

 

With Charger Pride,

Holly W. Sayre

Superintendent of Schools

About Mrs. Sayre

Educational Background and Work Experience

Mrs. Sayre is an educator with over twenty years of experience in the field. She was the Principal of Red Land High School for 11.5 years and has 20 years of experience as an administrator including central office. Originally from Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, she earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Susquehanna University. She has served in the capacity of social studies teacher, field hockey coach, girls’ basketball coach, softball coach, and assistant principal at the middle school and high school levels. Mrs. Sayre continued her education at Shippensburg University where she received her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, K-12 Principal Certification, and Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility. She is enrolled in the Educational Leadership doctoral program at Marymount University.

Life

Mrs. Sayre and her husband, Larry, are proud residents of Carbondale Area School District and share their life with their golden retriever, Indy.

Annual Performance and Objectives and Evaluation

For the 2024-2025 school year, the performance objectives for Mrs. Sayre correspond with the three focus areas established for the year. During her evaluation, it was confirmed that Mrs. Sayre achieved successful progress towards all three performance objectives during the 2024-2025 school year.

Following each school year, the Superintendent of Schools shares her performance objectives and evaluation results with the community.

Performance objectives for 2025-2026 have been established and are listed below:

Performance Target #1

 

Student Growth and Achievement

Superintendent will implement strategies and improve assessment practices to promote school improvement/growth.

Performance Target #2

Data Culture and Educational Program

Superintendent will work with the leadership team to grow the data culture and educational program by providing a comprehensive approach which will reflect on practices, norms, routines, and rigor to further school improvement/growth.

Performance Target #3

Communication and Community Relations  

Superintendent will implement a process that communicates and solicits feedback effectively both internally with staff and the Board, as well as with the community, in order to articulate District goals and priorities, address local and broader issues impacting the District, and build understanding and awareness for District initiatives, programs, and short- and long-range plans.

Coffee and Conversation with the Superintendent

                                         

Purpose: Provide a forum to share information, exchange ideas, and engage in meaningful dialogue with parents regarding District initiatives, programs, and services

Please submit topics for discussion to Faith Ann Farber at faith.farber@carbondalearea.org

 

Non-Purpose: This forum is not intended to be a forum to discuss personal/individual issues.

 

Location: High School Library

Time:  8:15 AM

 

Future Meeting Discussions Dates:

April 13, 2026

 

MEETING SUMMARIES

Following each meeting, a summary of topics discussed, and information shared with the group will be made available to the community.

Click on the date below to review that meeting’s discussion.

 

NovemberCoffeeandConversation.pdf