City of Newburgh Police Chief Anthony Geraci has been appointed as the new Director of Safety and Security for the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, effective May 6, 2024. The appointment, accompanied by a $175,000 annual salary, was announced following a special meeting of the school board on Friday, April 26.

The Board of Education voted 6-3 in favor of Geraci’s appointment, during which he was also designated as the Chief Emergency Officer effective May 6, 2024. Geraci’s new position appears to replace Matthew Tindall, the acting Director of Safety and Security as listed on the district website.

Geraci’s transition to the school district follows his tenure as City of Newburgh Police Chief, a position he assumed in 2021 alongside acting City Police Commissioner José A. Gomérez.

City of Newburgh Chief of Staff Mike Neppl expressed well wishes for Geraci in his new role, stating, “We wish Anthony the best in his new role, and appreciate his service.”

The school district released a letter from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jackielyn Manning Campbell addressing Geraci’s appointment and emphasizing school safety. The letter, available for public viewing on the district website, underscores the importance of fostering trust and collaboration within the school community to promote positive youth development.

Manning Campbell elaborated on the selection process for the Director of School Safety, emphasizing the need for experience and collaboration in ensuring a safe environment for all students. She commended Geraci’s track record of implementing interventions and strategies to support communities, neighborhoods and youth.

Geraci, a 23-year law enforcement veteran, began his career with the New York City Police Department in 1998. Throughout his tenure, he served in various precincts and units, including the Anti-Crime Unit and the Police Academy, where he instructed on physical fitness and tactics. Geraci’s experience extends to service in the City of Albany and the City of Watervliet before assuming the role of acting chief of police in the City of Newburgh.