Sep 15, 2026Board 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.