Director of school to retire
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. >> After 20 years at the Saratoga Independent School, Felice Karlitz has announced her retirement as director of school, effective June 30.
SIS began in 1991 as a school with six kindergarten students in the basement of a church. Since then, SIS has grown. As the New York State Association of Independent Schools described it during a prior accreditation process, SIS has become a “gem in its community,” which officials attribute to Karlitz’ energy, passion and leadership.
Starting immediately, the board of trustees will be forming a committee to conduct a search for a permanent director of school who will continue the mission of SIS. The search process will likely last for a year, and possibly longer. Community participation
in this process is important and will be welcomed.
For the immediate future, the board has voted to approve the hiring of Lisa Brown as the interim director of school.
Brown will begin as interim DOS immediately upon Karlitz’ retirement this June, and will continue to serve in the capacity during the search process and until a permanent DOS seated.
Most recently, Brown served as the associate head of school and a teacher at Doane Stuart in Rensselaer. Since 1993, she also has served in various positions in Doane Stuart’s administration, including as the interim head of school. In addition, Brown has been a trustee of SIS for the past two years and has chaired the strategic planning committee, giving her familiarity with SIS and many of the families.