From John P. Xanthis, Superintendent On October 18, the District was informed that a Valley Central High School teacher tested positive for COVID-19. We have contacted the Orange County Department of Health (OCDOH) to assist them with the identification and contact of the staff members and parents/guardians of all students that were probable direct, close …
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Our School Food Director, Eleanore Mills was able to establish Valley Central as site for free meals through the USDA will the help of the NYS Senate due to new regulations and waivers because of COVID-19. As of November 2, 2020, all meals (breakfast and lunch) are free for every Valley Central student. Our program …
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Friday Night Movie and Discussion: The Upstanders October 23 from 7 to 8:30pm We are excited to announce a virtual screening and follow-up panel discussion of the documentary called “The Upstanders,” which delves deep into cyber-bullying, showing the perspectives of those who bully, their victims, and the trauma of the bystander. Covid-19 has only exacerbated the …
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William Miller Appointed Interim Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources William Miller was appointed the Interim Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources at the September 29, 2020 Board of Education meeting. Mr. Miller has been employed by the Valley Central School District since 1999. He was a physical education teacher for twenty-five years (seventeen years at …
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An Executive Session is anticipated to take place on Monday, October 19, 2020 in the Administration Building immediately following the Public Hearing for the District Safety Plan, which begins at 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of discussing the employment history of particular personnel. No action is anticipated following Executive Session.
From: John Xanthis, Superintendent of Schools On October 15, the District was informed that three students, one at Walden Elementary School, one at the Middle School and one at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. We have contacted the Orange County Department of Health (OCDOH) to assist them with the identification and contact of …
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The following statement was made by the Board of Education President, Joseph Bond, at the October 13, 2020 BOE meeting: “In recent media, social media and emails, the District has been criticized and questioned by some for its failure to address, prevent and remedy incidents alleging racial injustice, particularly regarding some involving students. We have …
The following was reported to public at the Board of Education meeting on October 13, 2020 by Assistant Superintendent, Marianne Serratore on the work of the Racial Equity Committee and the direction in which the District will be moving. “We are aware there are some residents who believe that Valley Central is not doing enough …
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Board of Education of the Valley Central School District on Monday, October 19, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. in the Administration Building at 944 State Route 17K, Montgomery, New York, for the purpose of reviewing the District’s Safety Plan, pursuant to Section 2801-a of …
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