Northville Central School District Board of Education Members
Mr. John Sira, Jr.
President
jsira@northvillecsd.org
565 County Hwy 152
Mayfield, NY 12117
Term expires: 6/2028
Mr. Sira retired as Captain of the Gloversville Police Department after 28 years of service. He has lived in the district for 32 years and has three children who are all Northville Central School graduates. Mr. Sira holds a master’s degree in public administration from Marist College.
Ms. Sarada (Sass) Junquera
Vice President
sjunquera@northvillecsd.org
366 S. Third Street
Northville, NY 12134
Term expires: 6/2031
Sarada (Sass) Junquera proudly serves on the Northville CSD Board of Education, bringing over 14 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and financial management, working closely with organizations to ensure transparency, accountability, and strong financial practices. Coupled with earlier experience conducting school district audits (including Northville CSD), she has gained firsthand insight into the financial responsibilities and challenges facing public schools and taxpayers. A committed member of the Northville community, Sarada is a local homeowner and parent of four children, two of whom currently attend the district and two destined to be future Falcons. She is deeply invested in the future of Northville’s school and is committed to supporting students, strengthening the district, and ensuring responsible stewardship of community resources. Sarada is proud to serve and looks forward to continuing to support the students, families, and staff who make Northville such a special place.
Mr. John Knapp
Trustee
jknapp@northvillecsd.org
143 Longview Lane
Northville, NY 12117
Term expires: 6/2030
Mr. Knapp brings his career experience from public education and private industry. He was a middle school Science teacher and also worked at IBM for customer software main frame support for million- and billion-dollar customers. He was also a main frame software instructor for IBM internal and external education. Mr. Knapp’s leadership roles are from both outside and inside public education. Outside leadership roles included Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Youth Soccer, Team Leader in IBM, Vice President in a local Senior Task Force, and President of a local neighborhood residential association. Inside public education leadership roles were Middle School Science Coordinator in the Beacon City School District (one year), Vice President on the Hyde Park Central School District Board of Education (3 years) and 6 years of service on the Northville Central School District Board of Education. During his years on the Boards of Education, Mr. Knapp was involved in Union Negotiations and various committees such as Technology, Sports, and Curriculum.
Mr. Jonathan Van Alstyne
Trustee
jvanalstyne@northvillecsd.org
402 Bridge Street
Northville, NY 12117
Term expires: 6/2029
Mr. Van Alstyne is a lifelong resident of Northville and a 2003 graduate of the Northville Central School District. He has a son and stepdaughter who are current students and another stepdaughter who recently graduated from the district. Mr. Van Alstyne holds a bachelor of science degree in public affairs/emergency management from SUNY Empire State University and is currently employed with Capital Region BOCES as a Program Coordinator (safety specialist) with the Health-Safety-Risk Management division. He is also a paramedic and Assistant EMS Chief with Northampton Ambulance.
2026-27 Student Board of Education Member Alexandria Spangenberg
Alex is a senior at Northville Central School who has been actively involved in the school community throughout her high school career. She played JV soccer through her junior year and has participated in varsity cheerleading and JV softball all four years of high school. Last year, she joined Yearbook Club and contributed to the production of the Class of 2026 yearbook. Since freshman year, Alex has also served on Student Council, where she has helped her class organize fundraising efforts and plan initiatives to support the local community. Following graduation, Alex intends to pursue a college degree in criminal justice. She hopes to enter law enforcement and work directly in the field, drawn by a longstanding interest in the role police officers play in fostering safer, stronger communities.
2026-27 Alternate Student Board of Education Member Ava Daum
Ava is a senior at Northville Central School and has been actively involved in both her school and town communities throughout her high school education. She has played varsity soccer since sophomore year and has held elected positions in both Yearbook Club and Student Council. Ava has been a member of the National Honor Society since her sophomore year of high school. In the summer of 2026, Ava participated in the HOBY World Leadership Congress held at the Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. where she advanced her leadership skills, broadened her perspectives, learned how to be an active citizen of her community, and built her network with many others. After graduation, Ava plans on attending college and majoring in nursing, with the intention of eventually earning a specialized certification in oncology. Her goal is to become a pediatric oncology nurse and participate in pediatric cancer research.