Mr. Gary Otis
gotis@wyalusingrams.com
570-746-1600 x3005
Mr. Gary Otis serves as Wyalusing Area School District's Superintendent.
Mr. Otis served as Wyalusing Valley High School Principal since 2010. Prior to that, he served as the Assistant Principal beginning in the 2000-2001 school year. Prior to entering Administration, Mr. Otis taught biology at the High School for 5 years. Along with his teaching responsibilities, Mr. Otis spent several years coaching football, wrestling, and track and field.
The Wyalusing Area School District Board of School Directors conducted a comprehensive review of Mr. Otis' performance for the 2025-2026 school year. Using the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA) template and the evaluation standards outlined below, Mr. Otis successfully met each standard with an overall Proficient performance evaluation rating.
The nine (9) evaluation standards consist of:
- Standard 1: Shared Vision
- Standard 2: Culture of Learning
- Standard 3: Decision-Making
- Standard 4: Management
- Standard 5: Family and Community
- Standard 6: Ethics
- Standard 7: Advocacy
- Standard 8: Personal and Professional Growth
- Standard 9: Objective Performance Standards
To view the evaluation standards, click here.
2025-2026 Superintendent Objective Performance Standards (Standard 9):
- During the 2025-26 school year, the Superintendent will analyze the District’s assessment data and report findings and recommendations to the Board to improve academic and instructional effectiveness in the District.
- In the 2025–26 school year, the Superintendent will lead a collaborative budget planning process ensuring financial decisions are aligned with District goals, prioritize student outcomes, and balance the needs of our students and schools with thoughtful and consistent oversight to uphold strong fiscal stewardship and accountability to taxpayers.
- Throughout the 2025–26 school year, the Superintendent will lead the continued implementation of the teacher and principal evaluation system, which integrates student performance data and meets State-established standards for educator effectiveness, while promoting a positive and safe environment that supports the academic achievement and well-being of all students.
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Office Hours:
Monday - Friday : 8:00am - 4:00pm
Office closure schedule follows the 2025-2026 Approved Instructional Calendar
570-746-1600 x 3005
