BOE Meeting - Monday November 10th @ 6:30pm

The Valley Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on November 10, 2025. The meeting included presentations from student council members and elementary school principals outlining school improvement plans focused on academic achievement, community belonging, and communication. Significant procurement-related discussions centered on energy initiatives, including a proposal to conduct a district-wide energy audit with NAERTA to explore cost-effective clean energy solutions and integrate renewable energy considerations into ongoing and future capital improvement projects. The board voted against pursuing a solar energy pilot project at the high school but approved seeking cost estimates for the energy audit. Additional motions passed included approval of the Smart School Bond Act project, certification of uncollected school taxes, an agreement with Epic Athletics, and the 2026-27 budget planning calendar. The board also agreed to receive climate survey data as it becomes available and requested a future update on the implementation of the new cell phone policy. Overall, the meeting addressed strategic planning for energy efficiency and capital improvements, budget planning, and community engagement initiatives.