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The City School District of Albany Board of Education has appointed Joe Sapienza as the interim assistant director of health, physical education and athletics.

"I'm excited to be part of the Suburban Council, to be part of a bigger school," Sapienza shared.

"I'm really impressed with the facility, and the people that I've met are all very committed and dedicated to the school district, so I'm really excited about this opportunity."

Sapienza began his career in athletics as a football coach in 1987 in the Voorheesville Central School District. After coaching at the junior varsity level for several seasons, he began coaching varsity football in 1993 and continued through the 2025 season.

In 1999, Sapienza became the athletic director and continued in that role until his retirement from Voorheesville in June. During his tenure, he helped open a new athletic facility and successfully expanded opportunities to student-athletes by adding more sports offerings to the district's program.

Sapienza will begin his role on Monday. The current assistant director of health, physical education, Glenn Westfall Jr., has accepted an administrative position in another district. A search will begin the week of Sept. 14 for the permanent assistant director of health, physical education and athletics.