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MASD Appoints New Administrator

Mols OK’d at Ligonier Valley; new assistant to superintendent appointed

By Adam Reinherz
The Tube City Almanac
October 27, 2025
Posted in: McKeesport and Region News

Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story was retracted because it incorrectly stated that a replacement for former Assistant Superintendent Matthew Mols had not been named. The school board named an assistant to the superintendent on Oct. 9. We apologize for the error and for any confusion we caused.

Outgoing McKeesport Area School District assistant superintendent Matthew Mols is set to begin a new chapter at Ligonier Valley School District.

Following an Oct. 20 vote by LVSD school board members, Mols will serve as superintendent beginning Nov. 3.

LVSD school board members signaled their enthusiasm for the new hire by praising both his “energy” and “perspective.”

The comments echo earlier approval from McKeesport Area School District. “There were some folks who didn’t believe in him. We believed in him,” MASD School Board President Mark Holtzman Sr. said on Oct. 9. “He’s pretty damn good.”

Before being named LVSD superintendent, Mols had a lengthy career at MASD. During a nearly 20-year career in McKeesport, Mols held roles including, assistant superintendent, assistant to the superintendent, assistant principal and director of the Career & Technology Center at McKeesport Area High School.

During an Oct. 1 LVSD special meeting, Mols was referred to as an “outstanding choice” to guide Ligonier’s schools.

Mols, speaking to LVSD school directors on Oct. 1, thanked the group for their support and “confidence,” and said, “Being appointed superintendent is both an honor and responsibility I take very seriously. Ligonier Valley schools are the heart of this community, and I’m committed to work collaboratively with educators, families and students to ensure every child has an opportunity to thrive.”

MASD school directors hired Amy Dellapenna as assistant to the superintendent on Oct. 9. Prior to receiving directors’ unanimous support, Dellapenna served multiple roles in the district, including elementary reading coordinator and director of federal programs. Her salary will be $140,000 (pro-rated).

A special voting meeting to discuss personnel and other school board matters will occur Oct. 30. The next open agenda meeting is Dec. 4.

Adam Reinherz is a Pittsburgh-based journalist. He can be reached at adam.reinherz@gmail.com.

Originally published October 27, 2025.

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