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Board approves out‑of‑district special‑education placements, staff moves and multiple field trips
Summary
The board approved Child Study Team placements (costs recorded), approved teacher salary movement for Kevin Armstrong to MA Step 2 ($74,449), and signed off on multiple field trips and extracurricular appointments contingent on seasons running.
The Wallkill Valley board approved a series of personnel and student‑support actions at the March 26 meeting. The Child Study Team requested out‑of‑district placements for two students: student #2526012 to Lakeland Andover School at a cost of $26,280 through June 2026, and student #2526022 to the David Gregory School with tuition recorded as $20,662.85 plus $12,870 for extraordinary services. Another Child Study Team placement (student #2526019) to Essex Valley School was recorded at $498 per day.
On personnel, the board approved a movement on the teacher salary guide for Kevin Armstrong from BA+15 Step 2 to MA Step 2 with a salary of $74,449, effective April 1, 2026. The board also approved extracurricular appointments (e.g., Unified Track Advisor Maureen Melville, stipend $3,539) and volunteer coaching assignments contingent on seasons running.
Multiple field trips and professional development travel requests were approved and are listed in the meeting materials, with locations and student counts recorded in the minutes. Many appointments and stipends were conditioned on the season or activity taking place and on public‑health or emergency directives.
The actions were approved by roll call where recorded.
