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Parents raise concerns about staff reductions, lab safety and AI during Wallkill Valley public comment
Summary
During public comment, a Hamburg resident welcomed the new board member and asked about staff reductions; another commenter said his daughter performed science labs without lab hoods and raised concerns about AI and college/employment preparation.
Public comment at the May 26 Wallkill Valley Regional High School Board meeting included two residents who addressed staffing and classroom safety.
David Dreifus of Hamburg welcomed newly sworn board member Christina Marks and voiced concern about reductions in staff, asking Superintendent David Carr how the district intends to fill positions. The minutes record that Carr responded but do not provide the administration’s full staffing plan.
Another commenter identified in the minutes as Mr. Khalil thanked his children’s teachers and said his daughter completed lab work without "lab hoods," expressing concern about lab safety. He also raised broader questions about the district’s handling of artificial intelligence in schools, and implications for college and employment readiness. The minutes record the comments but do not include a detailed administrative response.
Superintendent Carr addressed community questions during the meeting; the minutes indicate follow-up and administrative responses will proceed through the normal operational channels. No formal board action resulted from the public-comment items.
