Board of Education Vision Statement
Tri-Valley Central School is the foundation of our community. We will continue to build a school community with deep roots that will enable our children to excel in a changing world and that will enable our staff to continue to grow professionally. We will make available to our community a safe school facility that will be a place to support family activities through school activities and functions. Our focus will support community values and our educational plan will produce global-thinking students who will be effective communicators and lifelong learners.
District Goals
- To promote excellence in education. The district will demonstrate improved student achievement toward higher academic performance as evidenced by multiple measures focused on individual student growth and maximizing potential. A challenging academic environment will be sustained for all students.
- District communication will advance the success of all students by facilitating collaboration between all members of the Tri-Valley community.
- Tri-Valley’s operations and budget will be structured to support the instructional program and district goals, reflecting the academic and financial values of the community.
- The district will maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for all students and staff.
BOE Members
- Tammi L. Chaboty, President
Email: TammiChaboty@TriValleyCSD.org
Term Expires: 06/30/2026 - George Dean, Vice President
Email: GeorgeDean@TriValleyCSD.org
Term Expires: 06/30/2028 - Nicole Burkey
Email: NicoleBurkey@TriValleyCSD.org
Term Expires: 06/30/2027 - Travis Hartman
Email: TravisHartman@TriValleyCSD.org
Term Expires: 06/30/2028 - Patrick Kelly
Email: PatKelly@TriValleyCSD.org
Term Expires: 06/30/2026 - Keri-Ann Poley
Email: KeriPoley@TriValleyCSD.org
Term Expires: 06/30/2027 - Jerry Stevens
Email: JerryStevens@TriValleyCSD.org
Term Expires: 06/30/2028 - Rose Woods
Email: RoseWoods@TriValleyCSD.org
Term Expires: 06/30/2027
Tri-Valley CSD Board of Education Vacancy- Call for Nominations
Tri-Valley Central School District is accepting nominations to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education. This is an excellent opportunity to serve your community and help shape the future of our schools.
Key Dates & Details:
Nominations Accepted Through: Friday, January 16, 2026
How to Submit Nominations:
Email: TammiChaboty@trivalleycsd.org
Mail: Tammi Chaboty, Board of Education President, 34 Moore Hill Road, Grahamsville, NY 12740
Nominees will have the opportunity to present their interest and candidacy to the Board of Education at the Thursday, January 22, 2026 Board of Education Regular Meeting. After presentations, the Board will vote and appoint the new member.
We encourage all interested community members to consider this rewarding way to contribute to Tri-Valley’s schools and students.
BOE Meeting Dates – 2025-2026
Board of Education meetings are typically held on Thursday evenings in the Secondary School Collaboration Center. Unless otherwise noted, public meetings begin at 7 p.m. To attend, use the TVSS main entrance (by the Bear) Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
A meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time, at the Tri-Valley Central School District Secondary School, Lower Level Collaboration Center. It is anticipated that an Executive Session will be held at the start of the Regular Meeting.
2025-2026
- Thursday, July 10, 2025
Reorganizational Meeting followed by a Regular Meeting - Thursday, July 24, 2025
Regular Meeting - Thursday, August 12, 2025
Regular Meeting - Thursday, August 28, 2025
Special Meeting/Tax Warrant - Thursday, September 11, 2025
Regular Meeting - Thursday, September 25, 2025
Regular Meeting - Thursday, October 9, 2025
Regular Meeting - Thursday, November 13, 2025
Regular Meeting - Thursday, December 18, 2025
Regular Meeting - Thursday, January 8, 2026
Regular Meeting - Thursday, January 22, 2026
Regular Meeting - Thursday, February 12, 2025
Regular Meeting - Thursday, February 26, 2025
Regular Meeting - Thursday, March 12, 2026
Regular Meeting - Thursday, March 26, 2026
Regular Meeting - Thursday, April 9, 2026
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Regular Meeting
BOCES Budget Vote, BOCES School Board Member Vote
School Budget Hearing & Meet the BOE Candidates - Thursday, May 7, 2025
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, May 19, 2026
SCHOOL BUDGET VOTE & BOE CANDIDATE ELECTIONS - Thursday, June 11, 2026
Regular Meeting
*These dates are subject to change.