Valley Central administrators told the board that the district’s 2024 capital project has received required approval and the procurement process is moving forward, but several facility projects face weather and remediation issues.

The assistant superintendent for business reported that the 2024 capital project — the package of building repairs and infrastructure work the board previously planned — has been fully approved and the district is preparing bid documents. The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has approved use of an alternative slate roofing material and the bids will include both the alternative and an alternate price to replace with original slate so the board can decide at award.

Construction of the high‑school tennis courts is on hold for winter weather and will resume when temperatures permit; Pine Bush School District has offered temporary use of its tennis facilities while Valley Central’s courts are out of service.

The assistant superintendent also reported a small water leak in a middle‑school closet originated from a hot‑water radiator. The 10‑by‑12 closet’s carpet tile overlies suspected asbestos‑containing floor tile. The district stated the repair will be a minor abatement project and the insurance carrier is managing the remediation work.

Administrators also told the board that the town of Montgomery will be contacted about potential support for an additional traffic signal at the Berea location, where morning traffic frequently backs up during peak times. The assistant superintendent said a new traffic signal would require town board cooperation before the district could pursue the project.

Finally, the assistant superintendent noted that Pine Bush has provided temporary athletic facility access and that the town ambulance provider has begun charging standby fees for events such as football games and graduation; staff will return to the board with cost and budget impact details.

Separately, the district reviewed portable cooling options. The assistant superintendent explained packaged terminal air conditioners (PTACs) are not well suited to typical classroom ventilation and code requirements; portable units and other short‑term mitigation options were discussed as interim measures while longer‑term cooling plans are developed.