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
- Timothy Dymond, President
Email: TimDymond@TriValleyCSD.org
Term Expires: 06/30/2026 - Keri-Ann Poley, Vice President
Email: KeriPoley@TriValleyCSD.org
Term Expires: 06/30/2027 - Nicole Burkey
Email: NicoleBurkey@TriValleyCSD.org
Term Expires: 06/30/2027 - Tammi L. Chaboty
Email: TammiChaboty@TriValleyCSD.org
Term Expires: 06/30/2026 - George Dean
Email: GeorgeDean@TriValleyCSD.org
Term Expires: 06/30/2028 - Travis Hartman
Email: TravisHartman@TriValleyCSD.org
Term Expires: 06/30/2028 - Patrick Kelly
Email: PatKelly@TriValleyCSD.org
Term Expires: 06/30/2026 - Jerry Stevens
Email: JerryStevens@TriValleyCSD.org
Term Expires: 06/30/2028 - Rose Woods
Email: RoseWoods@TriValleyCSD.org
Term Expires: 06/30/2027
Petitions for the Board of Education Trustee Election
Petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education of the Tri-Valley Central School District will be available in the Business Office on March 18, 2026 between the hours of 09:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Petitions must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the district. They must be returned to the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, April 20, 2026.
The following vacancies are to be filled on the Board of Education:
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Mr. Patrick Kelly- 3 year term
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Ms. Tammi Chaboty- 3 year term
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Vacant Seat- 3 year term
At-large voting: the three candidates with the highest amount of votes will fill the three vacant positions.
If you have any questions, please call Heather Bonnell, District Clerk at 845-985-2296, ext. 5103
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, March 26, 2026, at 6:00 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.