Board Overview
The Rondout Valley Central School District Board of Education is committed to advocating for an effective educational learning environment by improving internal and external communication amongst educators, students, parents, and community members.
Board of Education News
The Rondout Valley Central School District is seeking sealed Proposals from qualified firms to provide Legal Services to the District. The District seeks to engage a law firm that can provide high quality, affordable labor relations legal services.
The Board of Education of the Rondout Valley Central School District will hold two public hearings on April 22, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the District Office.
The Rondout Valley Central School District Board of Education proudly announces the 15th annual Thomas King Distinguished Service Award. This award is aimed to identify and acknowledge the outstanding contributions put forth by our staff and establish a tradition of excellence.
Petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education of the Rondout Valley Central School District will be available online and at the District Office, Kyserike Road, Accord, beginning on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
The Rondout Valley Central School District Board of Education appointed Thomas Tryon as the District’s new Director of Facilities during a meeting on February 11. Tryon officially assumed his position on March 3.
There is nothing more important to us than ensuring the safety and well being of our students and staff. The District has implemented a multi-prong Comprehensive Safety Plan that includes School Resource Officers, security guards, tools for online-safety, and improvements to the physical security of all school buildings to prevent unauthorized access, as well as focusing on providing mental health support and creating a culture of community and belonging within our buildings.
The Rondout Valley Central School District (RVCSD) Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Tabatha Biggane to a newly created position: assistant superintendent for business services. She was appointed during a meeting on October 8 and officially assumed her post on November 18.
The Rondout Valley Board of Education is proposing a Capital Project that focuses on security, safety, and the arts, with the goal of enhancing student programs and creating a secure learning environment throughout the District.
Meet Grace Curran, the Rondout Valley Central School District Board of Education (BOE) Student Representative! The Grade 12 student took her oath at the September 10 meeting.
Request for proposal for armed security guards for Rondout Valley Central School District
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 466-a of the Real Property Tax Law, the Board of Education of the Rondout Valley Central School District will hold a public hearing on November 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at 122 Kyserike Road, Accord, New York 12404.
The New York State Education Department is considering a change in regulations that deal with Mixed Competition and the Athletic Placement Process in terms of how boys and girls sports are organized. The changes could come into effect as early as September of 2024.
Contact our Board Members
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Chris Schoonmaker
Board President
Email: cschoonmaker
Carolyn Peck
Board Vice President
Email: cpeck2
Christine Kelder
Board Member
Email: ckelder
James Malak
Board Member
Email: jmalak2
Patricia Meoli
Board Member
Email: pmeoli
Nicole Parete
Board Member
Email: nparete
Dr. Alan Roberts
Board Member
Email: aroberts
Dean Rylewicz
Board Member
Email: drylewicz
Dawn Van Kleeck
Board Member
Email: dvankleeck
Contact Us
To e-mail an employee, use the
e-mail listed, followed by @rondout.k12.ny.us
(845) 687-2400
debra barbiani
District Clerk
Email: dbarbiani
Ext. 4803