Neshaminy Superintendent Stepping Down To Return To Classroom

The Neshaminy School District’s superintendent is resigning at the end of the school year.

At Tuesday evening’s school board meeting, Superintendent Joseph Jones submitted his resignation, which will be effective at the end June. He submitted a letter to the school board and staff that stated he plans to return to the classroom as a teacher, potentially in Philadelphia.

Jones, a husband and father to four sons, has worked in schools for more than 30 years and most of that time as an administrator, which can be a demanding role.

The resignation wraps up the term of Jones’ contract.

Jones joined the 8,000-plus student school district in 2016 after leading the 1,500-student Woodbury City Public Schools Gloucester County, New Jersey. He previously served as assistant superintendent of the 1,900-student Northern Burlington County, New Jersey Regional School District.

Jones, who comes from a family of educators, has worked in schools for more than 30 years and spent most of that time as an administrator.

“Mr. Jones has served the Neshaminy School District and Community with distinction. Joe came to Neshaminy during a transitional period and helped guide this District forward in not only educational improvement but also how we interact as a school community. While we were all surprised at his announcement, we wish Joe well in his future endeavors. We will always be grateful for his service and leadership,” Board Vice President Stephen Pirritano said.

The school board will begin their search for a new top administrator.

In addition, Board President Marty Sullivan stepped down from the top spot, but he will remain on the governing body. Board Vice President Pirritano was appointed the president and board member John Allen will become the vice president.

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