Haidee Anaya

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics such as the review and approval of the board agenda, an executive session, superintendent's comments, a data presentation for 2024-25, and a second reading of Policy #8273 regarding computer network and technology use. The board also addressed personnel matters, including the acceptance of resignations, amendment of a start date for a teacher aide, approval of an agreement with an elementary teacher, and appointment of a long-term substitute teacher. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved the consent agenda, covering minutes, financial reports, co-curricular appointments, additions to the substitute teacher list, appointment of a NYSSBA Advocacy Liaison, adoption/deletion of policies, special education recommendations, and school business administrator recommendations, including agreements and contracts.

The Valhalla Union Free School District Work Session/Special Meeting included a data presentation on student performance for the 2024-25 school year. The Board conducted a first reading of Policy #7440 regarding Student Voter Registration and Pre-Registration, and Policy #8273 concerning Computer Network and Technology - Acceptable Use. The board approved several unpaid leaves of absence and appointed John Fontana as a Long Term Daily Assignment Substitute Teacher. Additionally, Ida DeGiorgio was appointed as Secretary to Principal. The board approved a Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (SMOA) between the District and the Valhalla Teachers' Association (VTA), as well as a SMOA with the Valhalla School Related Personnel Chapter of VTA. Bids for the District's 2023 Capital Project at Valhalla Middle/High School were awarded. The board also approved a change order for the 2023 Districtwide Capital Roofing Project. Furthermore, the board approved a Performance License Agreement with Tams-Witmark/Concord Theatrical, winter coaching appointments, and an amendment to the stipend for the Fall Game Day Coordinator. The meeting concluded with an anticipated executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations, matters exempt from Open Meeting Law - FERPA, and to receive advice from counsel.

The meeting included discussions and approvals related to various topics, such as accepting grants from the Friends of the Arts, resignations from positions like Director of Facilities I and a co-curricular role, rescinding an appointment for a substitute teacher, and appointing a teacher aide. The board also approved an employment contract, unpaid leaves of absence, and adopted Policy #3421 concerning Title IX and Sex Discrimination. Additionally, the consent agenda covered items like the approval of board of education minutes, acceptance of financial reports, appointments for after school club advisors and winter coaching positions, amendments to appointment dates, additions to substitute teacher lists, annual co-curricular appointments, special education recommendations, and a speaking agreement with an author for a school visit.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics such as approving unpaid leaves of absence, appointing a CPSE/CSE Chairperson, appointing a custodial worker, extending an appointment for a substitute clerical position, accepting grants from Friends of the Arts and Valhalla Schools Foundation. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from previous meetings, financial reports, personnel matters such as additions to substitute teacher and aide lists, appointments of chaperones, and after-school clubs. The board also approved a SMOA regarding student bus supervision and another for the Tri-M Music Honor Society, amended the Board of Education meeting calendar, and accepted special education recommendations. Furthermore, they approved an increase in the budget for a grant-in-aid and a transportation settlement agreement. The meeting concluded with an executive session and subsequent adjournment.

The meeting included discussions on the Fund Balance analysis and setting a date for the Board Retreat. Approvals were made for accepting a resignation, appointing a Science Teacher and Teacher Aide, and appointing a Long Term Daily Assignment Substitute Clerical. The board also approved Special Ed Department Lead Teachers, Fall Coaches, Mentors, Administrative Mentors, additions to the Substitute Teacher List and Aide List, an Educational Services Contract with Mount Pleasant CSD, financial reports and budget transfers, School Resource Officer Agreements with Greenburgh and Mt Pleasant, adopting a revised policy regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act, and an agreement with Mindful Being LLC. The location of future Work Sessions was also discussed.