The Valley Central Board of Education approved a slate of contracts, bid awards and policy readoptions during its July 7 regular meeting, voting unanimously on each item.
On motions presented during new business, the board readopted the district's Code of Conduct and its plain-language summary and approved the district Guidance Plan; each readoption passed by a 6-0 vote. The board also approved a proposal with Day Automation Systems (approved 6-0) and accepted bid awards for 2025-26 athletic supplies and services (approved 6-0). A separate motion approved the bid award for poll vote equipment (6-0).
The board approved an agreement with ComSource (6-0) and authorized an intermunicipal agreement with Cornwall Central School District (6-0). Trustees also approved participation in the Orange-Ulster School Districts' health plan via an intermunicipal agreement (6-0). The board approved professional agreements listed on the agenda, including agreements with Dr. Richard Hahn and with SJ and Associates, each approved unanimously.
Capital Project 21-23 change orders were presented under old business and approved by voice vote (6-0). The board heard that the external audit is in progress and that auditors are actively working with the business office.
The motions and votes recorded during the meeting were unanimous where tallies were provided; the minutes show vote tallies recorded as 6-0 for the listed approvals. The board did not discuss any failed motions or abstentions during the items recorded in the transcript.
Ending: The board moved through the consent and contract items quickly, approving multiple procurement and intergovernmental agreements and readopting internal policy documents as part of routine district business.