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, 2023
James Emery, Jr.
Term expires June 30, 2023
Dr. Scott Hines
Term expires June 30, 2024
Angela Koenig
Term expires June 30, 2024
Anthony Monaco
Term expires June 30, 2024
Patricia M. Reynolds
Term expires June 30, 2023
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.
2022-23 Meeting Schedule
The Minisink Valley Board of Education meets on various Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted, in Room 108 at the middle school.
Visitors are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Regular Board of Education meetings
July 7, 2022
Aug. 4 and 18, 2022
Sept. 8 and 22, 2022
Oct. 11, 2022 Special Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Oct. 17, 2022 Special Meeting at 8:30 a.m. in the Central Administration Conference Room
Oct. 20, 2022
Nov. 2 and 17, 2022
Dec. 1 and 15, 2022
Jan. 5 and 19, 2023
Feb. 2 and 16. 2023/ Feb. 16 meeting at the Intermediate School Auditorium
March 2, 16, and 30, 2023
April 20, 2023
May 4 and 24, 2023
May 16, 2023 Special Meeting at 9:30 p.m. in the Intermediate School Gym
June 1 and 15, 2023
Athletics Committee
Oct. 6, 4:30 p.m. in the Middle School Board Room
Audit Committee
Oct. 11, 2022 at 5 p.m.
Buildings & Grounds Committee
Oct. 6, 2022 at 5 p.m., in the Middle School Board Room
Finance Committee
Feb. 2 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Middle School Auditorium; Feb 16, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Intermediate School Auditorium
March 2 and 16, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Middle School Auditorium
Menu Advisory Committee
Sept. 22, 2022 at 5 p.m. in the Middle School Board Room
Policy Committee
TBA
Transportation Committee
Sept. 28, 2022 at 5 p.m. in the Middle School Board Room
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.
