The board addressed several administrative and operational items, including the approval of personnel reports, the Ulster County SRO agreement, and updates to the organizational chart. Policies regarding international student admission and Title IX compliance were adopted or rescinded. The board reviewed and approved external and internal audit results and their respective corrective action plans. Additionally, the meeting covered various consultant services agreements, donations to district schools, and student field trips, alongside the establishment of board goals for the upcoming year.
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The meeting included updates from the Superintendent regarding the strategic plan and goals, an electric vehicle bus update, senior tax exemptions, and the Ulster County SRO agreement. The board reviewed and approved various personnel reports, consultant services agreements, and the creation of several middle school clubs, including Builders, Embroidery, Field Hockey, Improv, and Book Clubs. Additionally, donations to the high school were accepted, and board administrative items were discussed, specifically regarding committee assignments, retreat dates, and meeting time allocations.
Sep 15, 2026·Board meeting
Rondout Valley Board of Education Board of Education Meeting
The board meeting focused on several key topics, including a public comment session highlighting PTA and PTSA engagement, particularly regarding the upcoming middle school walkathon. The superintendent provided a detailed update on the district's new strategic plan, which aligns with New York State's 'Portrait of a Graduate' initiative, emphasizing competency-based learning over credit-based systems. Key strategic priorities were established for the next three years, focusing on English language arts (ELA) and mathematics proficiency, graduation rates, student belonging, and career and college readiness. The district also introduced a new vision statement, mission statement, and tagline to guide these educational objectives.
Sep 1, 2026·Board meeting
Board Of Education Special Meeting
The board convened for a special meeting involving executive sessions to discuss private matters. Key agenda items included a board retreat discussion and the conducting of interviews to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education. Following the interviews, a decision was made to appoint a new member to fill the seat previously held by James Malak. The board also administered an oath of office and reviewed a personnel report before adjourning.
