New York / School Districts / VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)
District presenters told the school board that a multi‑year student‑engagement initiative has correlated with higher engagement measures on surveys and a decline in suspensions; district officials said further data analysis is underway to parse causes and long‑term effects.
New York / School Districts / VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)
At its Feb. 9 meeting the Valley Central board approved multiple contract agreements and the single audit report by unanimous voice votes and approved pursuing graduated senior‑citizen tax exemptions (vote 7–0) and set a public hearing for Feb. 23.
New York / School Districts / VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)
Architects and district staff presented a proposed capital proposition (roughly $9.5 million) for the May 2026 ballot that would replace water treatment/storage at Berea and the high school, upgrade auditorium lighting and sound systems across buildings, add concession‑stand heating and make targeted roofing, pool and track repairs.
New York / School Districts / VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)
An eighth‑grade student told the board she had been bullied repeatedly since fifth grade, said school interventions were insufficient and that disciplinary outcomes were uneven; the board heard the testimony during public comment and did not take immediate action during the meeting.
New York / School Districts / VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)
District leaders and contractors led a tour of completed capital projects at Valley Central High School and district elementary schools, spotlighting new athletic surfaces, secure entry vestibules, modernized science classrooms and boiler replacements the district says will improve safety, comfort and energy efficiency.
New York / School Districts / VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)
The superintendent reviewed district priorities including CKLA literacy rollout, grading-policy revision, ParentSquare full launch and asked the public to report two incidents of vehicle damage to athletic fields that occurred Dec. 27 and Jan. 3.
New York / School Districts / VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)
Donnegan Incorporated presented a five-year long-range plan projecting modest revenue growth, rising expenditures and planned use of reserves to smooth near-term gaps; transportation contract and state aid volatility were named key pressures.
New York / School Districts / VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)
Administration outlined work-based learning participation and contrasted it with state-approved CTE pathways; trustees asked staff to explore costs for CTE development and a proposed district third-grade trip (estimated $10kk), with agreement to continue discussion rather than approve immediate budget allocations.
New York / School Districts / VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)
The board approved routine motions including the Wishtakers Cooking Club charter, the revised 2025–26 meeting schedule, an agreement with Orange County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council and several consultant agreements; all recorded votes were unanimous where tallies were given (7–0).
New York / School Districts / VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)
Community members and teachers urged the Valley Central School District Board to settle long-delayed contract talks with the SRP unit (paraprofessionals, secretaries and LPNs), describing staff departures, financial strain and the essential role SRPs play in student supports.