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Distinguished Service Award

The Rondout Valley Central School District Board of Education proudly announces the 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.

The Distinguished Service Award was created in 2010 by previous Rondout Valley Central Schools Superintendent, Rosario Agostaro. Thomas King, a long time science teacher at the Junior High School, was one of the recipients of the award that very first year. In 2011, Thomas King unexpectedly passed away. Mr. King was well respected by both colleagues and students alike, and his time at Rondout Valley was impactful for so many. Many of his colleagues asked that the award be named after him following his passing.

Thomas King and friends

Thomas King, 2010 Distinguished Service Award Recipient, pictured with two friends and colleagues

Past Recipients

2025 Nomination Form
Nominations must be received in the Superintendent's Office by 4:30 PM on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

BOE Committee Members for Selection of Recipients


Carolyn Peck, Chair
Dean Rylewicz
Christine Kelder