January 22, 2024
The special meeting of the Board of Education was called to order in the Administration Building at 5:32 p.m. by President Joseph Bond
PRESENT: Mr. Bond, Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Messing, Mrs. Revoir, Mrs. Samuelson and Mrs. Terralavoro
ABSENT: Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia
Also Present: Ms. Avila, Mr. Miller, Mr. Conklin, Mrs. Mojica and approximately twenty five students, staff and members of the community in the audience
Also Absent: Media (WVT/THR)
PLEDGE TO FLAG
Mr. Bond made the regular announcements regarding emergency egress, no smoking, and videotaping/streaming of the meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Bond noted the need to convene in Executive Session to discuss the employment history of a particular person or corporation.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the Board convene in Executive Session at 5:32 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
Mrs. Samuelson moved, Mrs. Messing seconded that the Board come out of Executive Session at 5:45 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
PRESENTATIONS:
A. Financial Presentation – BPD Financial Advisors
B. Five Year Plan Presentation – CSArch
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Mr. Conklin introduced Jason Schwartz from Bernard P. Donegan, Inc., the District’s financial advisors, who presented an overview of the District’s financial history and a five year projection.
Mr. Conklin then introduced Tom Ritzenthaler from CSArch, the District’s architects. Mr. Conklin and Mr. Ritzenthaler reviewed the five year plan, the development process, the current Capital Project that is underway, and items for consideration in an upcoming Capital Project.
PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the addendum agenda, and called for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mrs. Terralavoro requested that Agenda Item D under For Approval be removed for consideration separatelely.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the following Consent Agenda be accepted/ approved, as amended, listed and attached.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
A. Public Hearing Minutes dated 1/8/24
B. Regular Board Meeting Minutes dated 1/8/24
FINANCIAL REPORT
A. Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report for December
B. Acceptance of Expenditure Budget Status Report for December
C. Acceptance of Revenue Budget Status Report for December
D. Acceptance of Record of Claims for December
E. Acceptance of Extraclassroom Report for December
F. Acceptance of Cafeteria Report for December
G. Acceptance of Investment Report for December
H. Acceptance of Internal Claims Auditor Report for November & December
I. Approval of General Fund December Budget Transfer
RECOMMENDATIONS OF CSE/CPSE
FOR APPROVAL
A. Approval of Overnight Trip Requests:
1. Middle School – Family, Career & Community Leaders of America Conference
2. High School – JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge
B. Acceptance of Donations:
1. Valley Central School District – Monetary Donation
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Churchwomen
2. Valley Central School District – Monetary Donation
Douglas & Judy Gridley
C. Adoption of Resolutions:
Reduction of Tax Assessments and Payments of Refunds Due to
Court Order and Judgment:
1. Northvale Prop LLC Assoc.
2. Hudson Valley Credit Union
D. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and Higher Heights
Youth Empowerment Programs, Inc. This item was removed from the Consent Agenda for consideration separately.
E. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and Leading Education Practice, LLC
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Acceptance of Resignations:
Noninstructional
Name
Position/Building
Effective Date
1. Richard Post, Jr.
(Retirement) Custodial Worker/HS
June 29, 2024
2. Jo English
1:1 Paraprofessional/HS
January 26, 2024
3. Erin Muro
Paraprofessional/HS
January 24, 2024
4. Alexandra Ramirez
Paraprofessional/WES
January 22, 2024
5. Samira Sahmoune
1:1 Paraprofessional/WES
January 22, 2024
Extracurricular
Name
Position/Building
Effective Date
1. Stephanie Castiglione-DiMarco
Drama Club Advisor/Walden
January 5, 2024
B. Approval of Appointments:
Instructional – Annual Appointments
Name
Position/Building
Schedule/Step
Effective Dates
1. Alison Gerow
Certified Substitute Teacher/District
$115.00 per day
2023-2024 School Year
2. Casey Bannon
Proctor – January Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 -January 26, 2024
3. Lacey Benjamin
Proctor – January Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 -January 26, 2024
4. Paul Berkowitz
Proctor – January Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 -January 26, 2024
5. Deanna Enea
Proctor – January Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 -January 26, 2024
6. Diana LaBarbera
Proctor – January Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 -January 26, 2024
7. Andrew LaVallie
Proctor – January Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 -January 26, 2024
8. Antoinette Oakes
Proctor – January Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 -January 26, 2024
9. Rhonda Paul
Proctor – January Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 -January 26, 2024
10. Katelyn Paasquino
Proctor – January Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 -January 26, 2024
11. Suzanne Schiaffo
Proctor – January Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 -January 26, 2024
12. Holly Siegel
Proctor – January Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 -January 26, 2024
13. Nicole Speranzo
Proctor – January Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 -January 26, 2024
14. Kaitlyn Troy
Proctor – January Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 -January 26, 2024
15. Dawn Verini
Proctor – January Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 -January 26, 2024
16. Andrew Zunich
Proctor – January Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 -January 26, 2024
17. Katie Farrugia
Proctor – January Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 -January 26, 2024
18. Michelle Rose
Proctor – January Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 -January 26, 2024
19. Samantha Rowe
Proctor – January Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 -January 26, 2024
20. Ashley Zouzias
Proctor – January Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 -January 26, 2024
21. Carolyn Baker
Substitute Proctor-January Regents/
HS
$135.00 per day
(being paid as retired substitute teachers)
January 23, 2024-January 26, 2024
22. John Fisher
Substitute Proctor-January Regents/
HS
$135.00 per day
(being paid as retired substitute teachers)
January 23, 2024-January 26, 2024
23. Martha Santos
Substitute Proctor-January Regents/
HS
$135.00 per day
(being paid as retired substitute teachers)
January 23, 2024-January 26, 2024
Noninstructional
Name
Position/Building
Schedule/Step
Effective Date
1. Thomas Piascik
(New Position)
Computer Technician/MS
Computer Technician/Step 1
February 2, 2024
2. Gianna Montaperto
(Resignation Rep.)
Paraprofessional/BES
SRP (Para)/Step 2
February 13, 2024
3. Ana Thomas
(Resignation Rep.)
Food Service Helper/EC
FSH/Step 1
January 23, 2024
4. Alexandra Ramirez
(Transfer Rep.)
1:1 Paraprofessional/
WES
SRP (Para)/Step 2
January 23, 2024
5. Samira Sahmoune
(Transfer Rep.)
Paraprofessional/WES
SRP (Para)/Step 2
January 23, 2024
V. ADJOURNMENT
ADDENDUM AGENDA
Board of Education
Regular Meeting
Monday, January 22, 2024
B. Approval of Appointments:
Instructional – Annual Appointments
Name Position/Building
Schedule/Step
Effective Date
24. Michael Stoduto
Proctor-January
Regents/ALC
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 –January 26, 2024
25. Gail DeNicola
Proctor-January
Regents/ALC
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 –January 26, 2024
26. Hannah Conklin
Proctor-January
Regents/ALC
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 –January 26, 2024
27. Erin Gephard
Proctor-January
Regents/ALC
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 –January 26, 2024
28. Darci Fletcher
Proctor-January
Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 –January 26, 2024
29. Amanda Gliedman
Proctor-January
Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 –January 26, 2024
30. Janelle Manson-Henry
Proctor-January
Regents/HS
$50.00 per hour
January 23, 2024 –January 26, 2024
Noninstructional – Annual Appointments
Name Position/Building Schedule/Step Effective Date
1. Kelly Capozzoli
(Resignation Rep.)
Paraprofessional
Scheduler/HS
$2,365.00 stipend (will be pro-rated) January 23, 2024
* Addendum Agenda
Voting: YES: Unanimous [6:0]
OTHER
Mr. Bond then called for a motion to approve Agenda Item D under For Approval on the Consent Agenda, which was removed for consideration separately.
D. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and Higher Heights Youth Empowerment Programs, Inc.
Mrs. Messing moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board approve the agreement between Valley Central School District and Higher Heights Youth Empowerment, Inc., as presented and attached.
Mr. Bond asked if there was any discussion; Mrs. Terralavoro offered input.
Voting: YES: 5; ABSTAIN: Mrs. Terralavoro
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bond called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Mrs. Revoir moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
Mr. Bond adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p.m.
January 8, 2024
Board of Education Regular Meeting
Monday, January 8, 2024
Administration Building
6:30 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order in the Administration Building at 6:30 p.m. by President Joseph Bond.
PRESENT: Mr. Bond, Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Messing, Mrs. Revoir, Mrs. Samuelson and Mrs. Terralavoro ABSENT: None
Also Present: Ms. Avila, Mrs. Mojica, Mr. Miller, Mr. Conklin, Student Representatives
Ms. Ellison, Ms. Zefi, and Mr. Nasser, and approximately forty faculty,
staff, students, and community members in the audience
Also Absent: Media (WVT/THR)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Bond called for a motion to enter Executive Session at 5:42 p.m.
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Mrs. Samuelson seconded that the Board convene to Executive Session at 5:42 p.m. to discuss pending litigation and the employment history of particular personnel. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia seconded that the Board come out of Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
PLEDGE TO FLAG
Following the Pledge, Mr. Bond then made the regular announcements regarding emergency egress, no smoking, public comment, and video streaming/recording of the meeting. He made available a copy of the opening statement/guidelines for public comment for those wishing to speak.
OTHER
Mr. Bond announced that Item C under New Business will be moved up to this point in the Agenda for the Board’s consideration.
Mr. Bond called for a motion to modify the resolution.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Messing seconded that the resolution be modified to authorize a partial tax exemption from taxation on real property owned by qualified volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers, or a qualified spouse, of ten percent of the assessed value of such property with a service requirement of at least three years. Voting: YES: 6; ABSTAIN:
Mrs. Samuelson.
Mr. Bond then called for a motion to adopt the resolution.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Messing seconded that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, New York Real Property Tax Law (“RPTL”) §466-a, provides for a partial exemption from taxation on real property owned by qualified volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers or a qualified spouse of up to ten percent (10%) of the assessed value of such property if so determined by a governing body of a city, village, town, school district, fire district or county, after a public hearing, subject to the conditions set forth in RPTL §466-a; and
WHEREAS, RPTL §466-a requires that a minimum service requirement for each applicant be set between two to five years of service; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Valley Central School District (“School District”) desires to adopt a resolution providing a partial tax exemption on real property used as the primary residence of, and owned by, qualified volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers in
accordance with the provisions of RPTL §466-a; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held in accordance with RPTL §466-a;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education, as follows:
Section 1. Grant of Exemption. Residential real property owned by an enrolled member of an incorporated volunteer fire company, volunteer fire department or incorporated voluntary ambulance service shall be exempt from taxation and assessments levied by the School District to the extent of ten percent (10%) of the assessed value of such property, exclusive of special
assessments, subject to the requirements set forth in this Resolution.
Section 2. Eligibility. Such exemption shall not be granted unless:
A. The applicant resides in the School District, and in the city, town or village within the School District which is served by such incorporated volunteer fire company, volunteer fire department or incorporated voluntary ambulance service;
B. the property is the primary residence of the applicant;
C. the property is used exclusively for residential purposes; provided, however, that if any portion of such property is not used exclusively for the applicant’s residence but is used for other purposes, such portion shall be subject to taxation and the remaining portion only shall be entitled to the exemption provided by this Resolution; and
D. the applicant has been certified by the authority having jurisdiction for the
incorporated volunteer fire company, fire department, or voluntary ambulance
service as an enrolled member who has served such incorporated volunteer fire company, fire department, or voluntary ambulance service for at least three years.
The applicant must submit such certification together with the tax exemption
application.
Section 3. Application. Application for such exemption shall be filed with the Assessor on or before the taxable status date of each year on a form as prescribed by New York State.
Section 4. No diminution of benefits. No applicant who is a volunteer firefighter or volunteer ambulance worker who by reason of such status is receiving any benefit under the provisions of Article 4 of the state Real Property Tax Law on the effective date of this Resolution shall suffer
any diminution of such benefit because of the provisions of this Resolution.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Voting: YES: 6; ABSTAIN: Mrs. Samuelson.
STUDENT PRESENTATION
Berea Elementary School
Berea Elementary School Principal John Solimando introduced fifth grade teacher William Carter and several of his drama club students, who will be performing a scene from an original play written by Mr. Carter, Drama Camp the Musical.
The following students performed this evening: Lucas Colom, Christopher Eastmond, Madison Bonaparte, Aurora Garrison and Jayda Turner.
The students were thanked for their presentation and a round of applause was offered.
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMENDATIONS
Ms. Avila and Mr. Bond reviewed the attached correspondence and commendations.
PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the following Consent Agenda be approved, as listed and/or attached:
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
A. Regular Board Meeting Minutes dated 12/11/24
FINANCIAL REPORTS
A. Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report for November
B. Acceptance of Expenditure Budget Status Report for November
C. Acceptance of Revenue Budget Status Report for November
D. Acceptance of Record of Claims for November
E. Acceptance of Extraclassroom Report for November
F. Acceptance of Cafeteria Profit and Loss Report for November
G. Acceptance of Investment Report for November
H. Approval of General Fund Budget Transfer for November
RECOMMENDATIONS OF CSE/CPSE
FOR APPROVAL
A. Approval of Side Agreement between Valley Central School District and the
Valley Central Administrators Association
B. Approval of Overnight Trip Request:
High School – French Honor Society
C. Declaration of Obsolete Equipment:
High School – Laminator
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Acceptance of Resignations:
Instructional
Name/ Position/Building/ Effective Date
1. Lisa Paulus (Retirement) /School Media Specialist/HS/ June 30, 2024
2. Glenn Taylor/(Retirement)/School Counselor/HS/ June 30, 2024
3. Linda Geiger (Retirement)/Foreign Language Teacher/HS/ June 30, 2024
4. Kelly Abiodun (Retirement)/Special Education Teacher/HS/ June 30, 2024
5. Laurie Cauthers (Retirement)/ Mathematics Teacher/MS/ June 30, 2024
6. Kathleen Clair (Retirement)/Remedial Reading Teacher/MS/ June 30, 2024
7. Brian Wojehowski (Retirement)/English Teacher/MS /June 30, 2024
8. Scott Kramer (Retirement)/Business Teacher/MS/ June 30, 2024
9. Christine Gustafson (Retirement)/ ENL Teacher/EC /June 30, 2024
10. Lorraine Tsopelas (Retirement) /Special Education Teacher/MES /June 30, 2024
Noninstructional
Name Position/Building Effective Date
1. Iris Noll (Retirement)/ Paraprofessional/MS June 28, 2024
2. Tisha Thomas/ Paraprofessional (LPN)/MS January 12, 2024
3. Deanna Wild /Paraprofessional/BES/ December 29, 2023
4. Jo-Ann Pugh/ Paraprofessional/EC January 1, 2024
5. Karan Vanderley(Retirement)/Paraprofessional/MES June 30, 2024
B. Approval of Leaves of Absence:
Instructional
Name/ Position/Building Assignment/Effective Date
1. Jonna Stone-Tsoucalas (Childcare Leave)/Science Teacher/MS On or about May 23, 2024 through April 20, 2025
2. Paige Matuszewski (Childcare Leave)/Mathematics Teacher/MS/On or about June 4, 2024 through June 26, 2024
C. Approval of Appointments:
Instructional Annual Appointments
Name Position/Building/Assignment/Schedule/Step Effective Dates
1. Emily Prior /Home Tutor/District $48.00 per hour 2023 – 2024 School Year
2. Alison Gerow
3. Michaela Gironda
4. Tyler Moran
5. Emily Prior
6. Calli Quinlan
7. Colin Uszenski
8. Kimberly Cameron
9. Morgan Kelly
10. Alyssa Thompson
11. Fiona Wassermann
Non Certified Substitute Teacher/District/$110.00 per day/ 2023 – 2024 School Year
Noninstructional
Name /Position/Building Schedule/Step Effective Date
1. Ricardo Perez (Resignation Rep.)/Groundskeeper/ O&M (CSEA),GRND/Step 5/ January 9, 2024
2. Algon Rose (Resignation Rep.)/Custodial Worker/MS (CSEA), CUST/Step 1/ January 9, 2024
3. Tiana Martinez (Resignation Rep.)/Paraprofessional (School Monitor)/MS/(SRP), Para/Step 3 January 9, 2024
4. Safaa Burton (Resignation Rep.)/Food Service Helper/WES (NUTR), FSH, Step 1/January 9, 2024
Noninstructional Annual Appointments
Name /Position/Building /Schedule/Step Effective Date
1. Noah Hoffman
2. Cailynn Patterson
3. Emily Prior
4. Calli Quinlan
Substitute Paraprofessionals/District/$15.00 per hour /2023 – 2024 School Year
Cocurricular Appointments
Name Position/Building Schedule/Step Effective Date
1. Peter Pekny Non-Paid Wrestling Coach/Athletics/N/A Winter 2023 – 2024
2. Tom Boffa Non-Paid Basketball Coach/Athletics/N/A Winter 2023 – 2024
3. Amelia Krouse Student Lifeguard $15.00 per hour 2023 – 2024 School Year
Extracurricular Appointments
Name Position/Building Schedule/Step/Effective Date
1. Barbara Cook //Crazy 8s Advisor/BES Cat. F, Step 1 /2023 – 2024 School Year
VI. REPORTS
A. Student Representatives
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and invited the Student Representatives to present their report. Ms. Ellison, Ms. Zefi and Mr. Nasser provided information on activities at the High School including athletic contests, recent holiday concerts and celebrations, the Senior Food
Drive, preparations for the upcoming Regents and mid-term exams, college applications, and plans for the Sophomore Class Trip to Six Flags in May.
B. Superintendent of Schools
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Ms. Avila shared information on the winter concerts, visits to the schools and plans for the upcoming tours of Walden Elementary School. She encouraged the community to participate in the tours of Walden Elementary School as the District is exploring options for renovations. The schedule of tours will be posted on the District
website in the coming weeks.
Mrs. Avila also highlighted the efforts at the High School and Middle School this year to foster a sense of belonging and engagement amongst the students, which is showing very positive results.
C. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Following introduction of this Agenda item Ms. Mojica shared information on several committees being formed to explore various items including a literacy pilot, MTSS, professional learning, the mentoring program, and the grading policy. Mrs. Mojica reminded the Board and those in the audience that the next VC21 meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 31st at
Walden Elementary School at 6:30 p.m.
D. Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Mr. Miller shared a PowerPoint presentation on the District’s Equal Employment Opportunities Report.
E. School Business Official
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Mr. Conklin reported
F. Community Participation
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Board members commented on events that they had participated in or attended recently, including a PTA Council meeting, winter concerts, athletic events, and a Walden Building Committee meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no requests for Public Comment this evening.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Second and Final Reading of:
1. Policy 4321.12 – Use of Time Out Room and Physical Restraints (New)
2. Exhibit 4321.12-E – Use of Time Out Room and Physical Restraints (New)
3. Policy 5314 – Corporal Punishment Complaints (Revised)
4. Regulation 5314-R – Corporal Punishment Complaints (Removed)
5. Policy 5605 – Voter Registration for Students (Revised)
6. Policy 6700 – Purchasing (Revised)
7. Policy 6710 – Purchasing Authority (Revised)
8. Policy 7360 – Construction Contracts, Bidding and Awards (Revised)
9. Policy 8210.1 – Use of Cameras on School Property (Revised)
10. Policy 9126 – Workplace Violence (New)
11. Policy 9520.6 – The Rights of Employees to Express Breast Milk in the
Workplace (New)
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the above listed policies/exhibit/ regulation presented to the Board, and noted that these were presented for a first reading at the December 11th Board meeting and were made available for review. He then called for a motion.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia seconded that the Board adopt above listed policies/regulation/exhibit, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
NEW BUSINESS
A. 2024-2025 Budget Presentation:
Budget Snapshot
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Ms. Avila and Mr. Conklin outlined the District’s mission, the current year’s revenue and expenditures, and financial history. Ms. Avila and Mr. Conklin also reviewed the 2024-2025 budget development timeline, guidelines and goals. Mr. Conklin noted that the budget development is a work in progress; the anticipated expenditures and revenues will change as the District receives additional information in the
coming weeks on such items as state aid, unsettled contracts, special education costs, insurance rates and PILOT agreements. He encouraged those in the community to contact Central Office with any budget questions.
B. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between Valley Central School District and the Confidential Secretarial Unit
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the Memorandum of Agreement provided to the Board, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Memorandum of Agreement between Valley Central School District and the Confidential Secretarial Unit be approved, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
C. Adoption of Resolution:
Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers Partial Tax Exemption
This Agenda item was considered earlier this evening.
D. Adoption of Resolution:
2023-2024 Health & Welfare Services Rate
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the resolution establishing the 2023-2024 Health and Welfare Services rate at $1,600.65 per pupil, and called for a motion.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Samuelson seconded that the Board adopt the resolution establishing the 2023-2024 Health and Welfare Services rate, as presented and attached. Voting: YES: Unanimous [7:0]
E. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and Green
Chimneys Children’s Services
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the agreement provided to the Board members, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Revoir moved, Mrs. Messing seconded that the Board approve the agreement between Valley Central School District and Green Chimneys Children’s Services, as presented
and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
F. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and Dillinger
Research and Applied Data, Inc.
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the agreement provided to the Board members, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board approve the agreement between Valley Central School District and Dillinger Research and Applied Data, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bond called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
Mr. Bond adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
January 8, 2024
Public Hearing
Monday, January 8, 2024
Administration Building
5:30 p.m.
A Public Hearing was held by the Board of Education and was called to order in
the Administration Building at 5:30 p.m. by the President, Mr. Bond.
PRESENT: Mr. Bond, Mrs. Messing, Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia, Mrs. Revoir, Mrs. Samuelson and Mrs. Terralavoro ABSENT: All Present
Also Present: Ms. Avila, Mrs. Mojica, Mr. Miller, and Mr. Conklin
Also Absent: Media (WVT/THR)
This Hearing is being held for the purpose of considering the Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers Partial Tax Exemption pursuant to Section §466-a of the New York Real Property Tax Law. A copy of the Notice of Public Hearing is attached.
Mr. Bond introduced the Public Hearing and read the following statement:
The Valley Central School Board will be considering the adoption of a partial tax exemption for eligible volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers at this evening’s Board meeting. The terms and conditions for qualifying for that exemption are set forth in Sections 1-4 of the resolution included in Agenda Item C under New Business. Among other terms, they include up to a 5% exemption from the assessed value of residential real property owned by volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers who are certified as
having served at least five years for the fire company or volunteer ambulance service in the locality where they primarily reside. State law requires the Valley Central School Board hold a public hearing on the proposal before it is acted on.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were eight requests for public comment this evening.
Harry Luciano, Tim Hannigan, George Brown, Jim Grismer,
Paul Pullar, Cynthia Nokland, Carl Prezioso, Matt Thorpe
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bond called for a motion to adjourn the Public Hearing.
Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Public Hearing be
closed at 5:42 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]