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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

 

2026-27 Board of Education Election

Three candidates sought election to three open board of education seats. These three seats are for three-year terms from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. The three candidates elected to the three seats are as follows:

  • Mr. Timothy Dymond
  • Mr. Ian Constable
  • Ms. Kalyn Bertholf

 

    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. 

     

    The Board of Education of the Tri-Valley Central School District will hold a public hearing pursuant to Section 458-b of the New York State Real Property Tax Law regarding the proposed adoption of the Cold War Veterans Exemption for school district taxes.

    The public hearing will be held on June 11, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time, at the Tri-Valley Central School District Secondary School, Lower Level Collaboration Center at which time all interested persons will be heard regarding the proposed exemption.

    The proposed exemption would authorize a partial exemption from taxation for qualifying Cold War veterans who meet the eligibility requirements set forth in Section 458-b of the Real Property Tax Law.

    A copy of the proposed resolution is available for public inspection in the District Office during regular business hours.

     

     

    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

    • Thursday, May 7, 2025
      Regular Meeting
      School Budget Hearing & Meet the BOE Candidates

    • Tuesday, May 19, 2026
      SCHOOL BUDGET VOTE & BOE CANDIDATE ELECTIONS

    • Thursday, June 11, 2026
      Regular Meeting

     

    *These dates are subject to change.