District 20, Brooklyn South
Districts have staff who can help families. If you cannot resolve an issue or get help at your child's school, you can contact district teams to help. Aside from the Superintendent, there are Family Support Coordinators and Family Leadership Coordinators.
Superintendent Dr. David Pretto
Dr. David Pretto has proudly served as District 20 Community Superintendent since 2021. Dr. Pretto and the District 20 Superintendent's Office support the principals, staff, families, and stakeholders of over 50,000 students across 43 schools and 11 PreK Centers.
Email: dpretto@schools.nyc.gov
Website: District 20 Brooklyn
Bill Chin
A Family Leadership Coordinator works with groups that support parent leadership in schools, such as Parent and Parent-Teacher Associations (PA/PTA), School Leadership Teams (SLT) and Community Education Councils (CEC)
Email: wchin1@schools.nyc.gov
Sylwia Jasinski
A Family Support Coordinator is the person you should contact if there is a problem at your child’s school that you cannot resolve with school staff. You should always start at your child's school.
Email: sjasinski@schools.nyc.gov
Christina Scheer (PS/IS 30)
Co-Chairs of the Title 1 District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC). The DPAC supports school-based Title 1 parents advisory councils.
Email: 20ktitle1dpac@gmail.com
John Ricottone
President of the Community Education Council (CEC). The CEC represents parents at both the District and Citywide level.
Email: johnricottonecec20@gmail.com
Website: CEC 20
VISIT OUR PHOTO ALBUM
CEC 20 Welcome Back 2025-2026 Breakfast Welcome Back Breakfast with parent leaders and District 20 members. This event was a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with fellow parent leaders, share experiences, and kick off the new school year with a positive and energized mindset. CEC 20 is committed to fostering strong partnerships with our community. The event highlighted the importance of collaboration and shared goals in improving our schools. More photos CEC 20 BREAKFAST ALBUM
Josephine C- Pres Council
John R.- CEC 20
Dr. Pretto- Superintendent
Christina S. - DPAC
Including Bill Chin and Sylvia Jasinski
Including Bill Chin and Sylvia Jasinski
D20 PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL 2025-2026 BOARD
LAURIE ANDERSON- VP
JOSEPHINE CANGELOSI- PRESIDENT
DR. PRETTO
MIRIAM POLANCO- RECORDING SECT.
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Joseph O'Brian, Josephine Cangelosi, Norma Arias, Steve Stowe @ CEC 20 Breakfast
Sylwia Jasinski, Norma Arias, Karen Rizak, Josephine Cangelosi, Angie Santamaria, Dr. Pretto, Steve Stowe, Bill Chin @ CEC 20 Legislative Breakfast
Shawn McClain, Karen Rizak, Josephine Cangelosi, Dr. Pretto, Bill Chin, Angie Santamaria, Miriam Polonco @ our 2024 Holiday Breakfast
