Matt Masci was born and raised in Alden, NY, a small rural town he relates to being very similar to Perry. Even as a student at Alden High School, Masci was always involved in planning and executing special events held in the District. While in College, he would also go on to work as a Technology Integrator at ACS assisting educators with delivering enhanced lessons designed to reflect 21st Century Learning skills while also running an in-house Cable Access TV Studio in conjunction with the Multimedia Production program. He advised several clubs and classes including being the Theatre program Advisor and Director from 2011-2020. Masci has also worked seasonally at Six Flags Darien Lake since 2008 in roles ranging from Training Supervisor, Safety Supervisor, and more.

In 2019, Masci began his career in Law Enforcement attending the 31st Rural Police Training Academy part time, while maintaining full time employment. Masci was hired by the Perry Police Department in 2019 and served as the Perry Central School District's full-time contracted School Resource Officer until November 2023. Now, while working as the Director of Safety & Security at PCS, Officer Masci maintains employment as a Police Officer at the Mount Morris Police Department and enjoys being able to make connections and experience the best of both careers. He remains passionate about School Safety and Security and serves PCS as the Chief Emergency Officer and Safety Committee Chairperson.

CERTIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Police Officer (2019-Present)

• EMT-B (2024)

• Police General Topics Instructor (2023)

• Fundamental Crisis Intervention Skills for Law Enforcement Instructor (2023)

• School Resource Officer (2021)

• Juvenile Officer (2022)

• D.A.R.E. Instructor (2021)

• ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training) Instructor (2023)

Sunny is a Yellow Labrador Retriever and is assigned as Masci's partner. Sunny was born and raised in Cocoa, Florida. He was rescued by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office after suffering an injury to his left hindleg. There, he was taken in and trained by the Paws & Stripes College. Soon after, he was paired with his handler, Officer Masci. The pair successfully completed their national certifications in Brevard County. Sunny has worked with Masci at PCS since 2021. In this unique partnership, Sunny is utilized in situations that require de-escalation, crisis intervention, emotional support, or simply to be a calming presence in the halls or learning environments.

CERTIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Multi-Discipline Therapy Police K9 Team

• AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

• AKC Advanced Canine Good Citizen (CGCA)

• AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU)

• AKC Distinguished Therapy Dog (THDD)

• Daryl McLaughlin, Superintendent of Schools

• Reed Pettys, Business Administrator

• Matt Masci, Director of Safety & Security

• Dan Schuler, Director of Pupil Services

• Dave Wolfanger, Director of Facilities

• Mark Eberstein, Director of IT

• Maura Gilsinan, Elementary Principal

• Rebecca Belkota, Secondary Principal

• Phil Wyant, Secondary Asst. Principal / Athletic Director

• Hayden Langless, Perry Police Dept.

• Brian Meyers, Wyoming County Emergency Management

• Jenna Dueppengiesser, PCS Board of Education

• Kelly Clark, Administrative Asst. (Team Captain)

• Kim Cipolla, Administrative Asst.

• Stacy Carpenter, Administrative Asst. & Attendance Officer

• Laura Kettle, School Counselor

• Abbey Ayers, School Counselor

• Stephanie Mark, Nurse

• Christie Mazzeo, School Psychologist

• Melissa Hodnett, Instructional Coach

• Matthew Clark, Aide

• Matt Townes, O&M

• Stacee Muolo, Behavioral Specialist

• Cheryl Conroy, Admin. Asst. & Attendance Officer (Team Captain)

• Jessica Veazey, Administrative Asst. & Registrar

• Amy Ellis, School Counselor

• Melissa Mehlenbacher, Social Worker

• Megan Milroy, Nurse

• Kellie Milhollen, Counseling Administrative Asst.

• Molly Bogle, District Treasurer

• Tiffany Koson, Business Office

• Cheryl Hayes, Business Office

• Paula Wolcott, Pupil Svcs. Administrative Asst.

• Kris Goodell, O&M