The Minisink Valley Board of Education
Joseph Flaherty, President
Term expires June 30, 2025
William Cooper, Vice President
Term expires June 30, 2025
Shawn Cahill
Term expires June 30, 2026
Dr. Scott Hines
Term expires June 30, 2024
Angela Koenig
Term expires June 30, 2024
Ruth A. Luis
Term expires June 30, 2026
Anthony Monaco
Term expires June 30, 2024
Patricia M. Reynolds
Term expires June 30, 2026
Vanessa Wight
Term expires June 30, 2025
The Minisink Valley Board of Education believes that, in partnership with the community, parents, administration, faculty, and staff, its primary mission is to enable the individual student to identify and achieve maximum potential.
Board of Education members are unpaid public officials elected by the voters to take formal legal actions and set policy for the conduct of the district.
Policies of the Minisink Valley Central School District/Board of Education
A major function of the Board of Education is to set the direction for the district. Board members do this by writing and reviewing policies. When procedures and guidelines are set, they are done so in conjunction with these policies. Please visit BoardDocs to read the policy manual.
2023-24 Meeting Schedule
July 6, 2023
Aug. 10 and 24, 2023
Sept. 7 and 21, 2023
Oct. 5 and 19, 2023
Nov. 2 and 16, 2023*
*Note: The Nov. 2 meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 7 and 21, 2023
Jan. 4 and 18*, 2024
*Note: The Jan. 18 meeting will be held at Otisville Elementary School
Feb. 1 and 15, 2024
March 7 and 21, 2024
April 4 and 18, 2024
May 9 and 22, 2024
June 6 and 20, 2024
The Minisink Valley Board of Education meets on various Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle School Auditorium, unless otherwise noted.
Visitors are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Athletics Committee
Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. in the Middle School Board Room
Audit Committee
Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. in the Middle School Auditorium
Buildings & Grounds Committee
Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Middle School Board Room
Finance Committee
Feb. 1, 2024
Feb. 15, 2024
March 7, 2024
March 21, 2024
All in the Middle School Auditorium beginning at 6 p.m.
Menu Advisory Committee
Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Middle School Board Room
Policy Committee
Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Middle School Board Room
Transportation Committee
Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. in the Middle School Board Room
Board of Education goals
GOAL 1
The district will continue to promote an atmosphere valuing Minisink Valley’s diversity, which supports a learning environment respectful of all students, staff and community members and maximizes each student’s academic achievement and success. The district has no tolerance to all acts of racism, discrimination, hateful actions and speech.
GOAL 2
The district will develop a fiscally responsible 2023-24 budget, to be approved by taxpayers, that is New York State Tap Cap Law compliant and supports a high quality and equitable education opportunity for all students.
GOAL 3
The district will continue to expand and improve upon internal and external stakeholder communication outreach efforts to maximize awareness and understanding of issues involved in district operations in addition to informing stakeholders about district news and information.
GOAL 4
The district will continue to maintain a safe and secure learning environment for all district staff, students and community members and will continue to make upgrades and improvements to all areas concerning security.