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Board members voted 7‑0 to approve the 2025‑26 professional learning plan. The board also approved a multi‑year agreement with SUNY Albany (2025–28), an agreement with Dillinger Research and Applied Data, and contracts for services including firearm inspection services, training services and equipment contracts (vendors cited included Siemens Industry and Train US Inc.). A memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the VCTA (teachers' association) for modified assistant coaches was introduced as a walk‑on item and approved 7‑0.

Why it matters: these approvals authorize service contracts, professional development plans and a personnel‑related MOA that affect instructional programs, staff responsibilities and operational services for the coming school year.

Most motions were moved and seconded by board members and recorded as approved on voice votes or roll calls recorded in the transcript as \"Aye\" with the final tally noted as 7‑0. The transcript records no substantive debate or amendments to these agreements at the meeting; staff had previously placed several of the items on the consent agenda and pulled a small number for separate votes earlier in the agenda.

Implementation steps include finalizing contract documents and executing agreements. The district did not enumerate financial terms for most contracts during the meeting; where available, staff will provide contract documents to the board and public records offices as required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Meeting 7/28/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Board of Education approved a package of contracts, a 2025‑26 professional learning plan, and a teachers' association MOA during its July 28 meeting, with most items passing by 7‑0 votes.","taxTitle","VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY), School Districts, New York","taxId",60078,"location","New York","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6152841,"Board approves intermunicipal SRO agreements with two villages",35,2351000,2386000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5496165-141b8c3a5ec29fced3070d080b8176a9&start=2351&end=2386","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5496165-141b8c3a5ec29fced3070d080b8176a9/thumbnail_2351000.jpg","/articles/6152841/New-York/Board-approves-intermunicipal-SRO-agreements-with-two-villages","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6152841-2dd3828a98b9b30ce2c31826d500848a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775070921&Signature=ElA9CCsRRg6nXY47wljcBaG5kv3maqk~1vSPf6eInlhQ1KuLOEa4vh~tiJiDBsBup4Dy5pLJxufpq2i5mDU2oIQJGgJzaWbZFYxpbCEKpApB5MNFmTYzpEt76rScWTc~xmo4Wa1l~uRrwXX5kyIukXeX3HvJrAnmLw0fjSfBvXIIU2Hzuv2GaQuaWAEMio7tNIhWL2y2CIf5KE-2NpFI~pP2F2A-BX~FJMWNRGpV-aK~YhVbhMGl6lFSbrqHezBW3L00XCrtdP-Gfp~LV9yxoBFReknfszsn1cP4GIVbIV5JoESHALTsFxENkGk3fyRN8oqAdEgSBV05SYHGCvau4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Education voted unanimously on July 28 to approve intermunicipal agreements to provide school resource officer (SRO) services with two neighboring villages.

A motion to approve an intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Neighbor (SRO services) was moved by Katie and seconded by Diane; the board recorded the vote as 7‑0 in favor. A separate motion to approve an intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Montgomery for SRO services was moved and seconded and also approved 7‑0.

Board staff noted for the record that Walden had not been omitted intentionally from the agreements; the village had received the contract for review but had not yet returned it to the district.

Why it matters: intermunicipal agreements determine the presence, responsibilities and funding arrangements for school resource officers and affect school safety protocols and budgets. The approved motions will allow the district to formalize SRO coverage with the two villages named in the agreements; Walden remains a separate ongoing discussion.

The vote was procedural and taken during the consent/new business portion of the meeting; no public discussion or amendment of the agreements was recorded during the meeting.","The Board voted 7‑0 to approve two intermunicipal agreements to provide school resource officer (SRO) services with neighboring villages; Walden remains in negotiation and was not included on the agenda by mutual agreement, staff said.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6152846,"Board agrees to research green‑energy options; staff flags funding and timing constraints",218,1980000,2198000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5496165-141b8c3a5ec29fced3070d080b8176a9&start=1980&end=2198","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5496165-141b8c3a5ec29fced3070d080b8176a9/thumbnail_1980000.jpg","/articles/6152846/New-York/Board-agrees-to-research-greenenergy-options-staff-flags-funding-and-timing-constraints","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6152846-62e82996a82cdc16a45d9852fb9743f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1775070921&Signature=algrSA6BnHvzQfm92qsFJiiZggw~xkY1HU7XBvDPzZRYm1ql89g375N4K1OR0nXNP-u7rnoEjkr-AVk52KO-O9jddw9um6ZstArjnGsAo2csgKlAwFCPlPbrIoF57iMsNevXFxbAHInlVHLU3-EeoPfoF9Ei2Nf3PjFbCL7CddRnMEHUoed3ZSNB0rIJ~gWAFtzrXYH3Yw4dTUpfl7WpcyNh1lNS~xt96HR0NxdMDgs-j1fvkggt3PYUCuUj0wEvNEEOsJpOpvrQRNDIA8eCFfwCiZol-z8lYj5KwDG9rEpfl8jYBhYIdVpNnMns3X~tmsZPT9zbtyttHROxWsAl3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members agreed at the July 28 meeting to pursue a staff‑led study of green‑energy options for district facilities, including solar, geothermal and building electrification, with staff advising the board to narrow the scope and focus on grant‑eligible projects.

The chair asked whether four board members would be willing to form an exploratory group; after four members indicated interest, the board asked staff to define a research scope and return with a timeline and cost estimates. A staff presenter advised the board that many incentives for solar have shifted and that the practical moment to consider solar is when roofs are replaced, because removing and reinstalling solar during roof projects is expensive.

The staff presenter said districts sometimes fund energy projects through energy performance contracts (EPCs) and that the district is already installing high‑efficiency boilers and upgraded controls as part of current capital work. He also mentioned that two other New York districts were pursuing geothermal projects with NYSERDA support.

Why it matters: pursuing renewable or electrification projects could lower long‑term utility costs and alter capital planning, but feasibility depends on available grants, roof and mechanical project timing, and procurement economics.

Staff recommended returning with an inventory of candidate projects (for example, which roofs or parking areas are suitable for solar), potential funding sources and a prioritized list of grant‑eligible measures. Board members asked staff to include existing efficiency measures already in place, such as daylight‑harvesting lighting and upgraded control systems.

No formal vote to adopt a project was taken; the board approved only that research proceed and that staff return with findings and recommendations for potential next steps.","Board members agreed to authorize a study group of board members and staff to research solar, geothermal and electrification options for district buildings, while staff warned that incentives are changing and that roof replacements and procurement timing affect feasibility.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6152850,"Superintendent: summer school running, district adopts state cell‑phone policy and will submit procedures",143,359000,502000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5496165-141b8c3a5ec29fced3070d080b8176a9&start=359&end=502","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5496165-141b8c3a5ec29fced3070d080b8176a9/thumbnail_359000.jpg","/articles/6152850/New-York/Superintendent-summer-school-running-district-adopts-state-cellphone-policy-and-will-submit-procedures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6152850-d5822957cac3e7a3001aa98263b9f9af/orig.mp4?Expires=1775070921&Signature=Vd586xAbAmNk6OClMj9jv~Cd1ZL5rkvSQsqCrv6GwZSXHcCeIZaf3oHOjDhvH5OiiQ~iSxzAuo5G~wfZaPikDYQlUpYtt3J9fNArNqFmho9CLVIc34y~gwscqPOfe0vMag6rvgArTg9zo6HC0hXvdnerXoGkkcSANTaW8oL3JVRaC20YhPjjozMUuQYMow69qwa6zJkkbu~dJvcvRicmKzkC~aAvsxi5yxJtA4OPV8xhTiVn5EkN8USNtSpU6f-wmsoun209gY3gHQGRmglnKnPKwO7VFdSVlwbhoSsTnhdGG~ra6x6axuS1TVAv4k~6xp7A2GllVmLDG~l8GaLnDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The district's superintendent told the Board of Education on July 28 that summer school began in early July for middle‑ and high‑school students, that classes are running smoothly with a no‑cell‑phone practice in place, and that the district has finalized procedures required under a new state education law restricting student cell‑phone use during instructional time.

\"The governor has passed a law... that schools will be distraction free and that cell phones are not allowed at all during the instructional day,\" the superintendent said, explaining that the district circulated a survey to staff, students and community members and convened a community‑staff committee to draft procedures. She said the committee had a good turnout and that the district's procedures are \"in a very good position\" to be submitted to the state by Friday; she also said the district was among the first in the county to pass a cell‑phone policy in June.

On summer school, the superintendent said she and another staff member greeted students on the first day and that staff had implemented a no‑cell‑phone rule for the summer program; \"Students have responded well, and they seem to be really focused on what they're learning,\" she said.

Why it matters: the new state law constrains classroom cell‑phone use during instructional hours and requires districts to adopt and submit policies and procedures. The district's stated compliance steps — community survey, committee work and formal submission — determine how the policy will be implemented locally and communicated to families.

The assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction reported work this summer on a literacy accreditation submission and on an application for an arts 4+1 graduation pathway that would allow a locally determined three‑unit arts sequence and a portfolio of creative work to count as a fourth‑plus‑one graduation option; the assistant superintendent said the state requires districts to apply before implementation. The same assistant said a Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) plan will be brought to the board for approval once finalized.

No formal vote was required for the informational reports. The superintendent and curriculum staff said they would return with formal procedures and any required board approvals for policies that must be adopted or submitted to the state.","The superintendent reported summer school began in early July and is running smoothly with a no‑cell‑phone practice; staff said the district finalized a cell‑phone policy in June to comply with a new state education law and will submit procedures to the state this week.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6152855,"District staff outline $46 million capital program progress, plan fall bidding for phase three",626,688000,1314000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5496165-141b8c3a5ec29fced3070d080b8176a9&start=688&end=1314","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5496165-141b8c3a5ec29fced3070d080b8176a9/thumbnail_688000.jpg","/articles/6152855/New-York/District-staff-outline-46-million-capital-program-progress-plan-fall-bidding-for-phase-three","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6152855-af38b22e6b20fb1862208c4fe426844f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775070921&Signature=ehBl1VRM2DSMv79H2PR-rOGxGYDRbl75I77znQuFIkgYGRwJvH1xqv9RMTLO2CU~YesJzFmOixqIb5WNRsfdgJev2jpJNWeauPdeBYfwhVi9We0nerWdFYaowLQPI7USXcugaBj85ZEjQd8FzwsG79HrZtrCdELk-aKUFSwPKSmRfPkieOU1hHcfkhfo~AJA9-g0npGVZfWP72ZSJr2JxCCVbOeHKRD1AeABp8vUhst-RfVaYio4Cfc-~YGR8y42a6qyyX6lnumat-9srhJKZBVevXIqVptO4go~ryce3buzHQFslJGX7Z2oW-b5fmSt7YKRItXfhGrWlHHbOr020Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff presented a comprehensive update to the Board of Education on July 28 about the district's multi‑year capital program, saying major renovations and mechanical upgrades are underway and that staff plan to seek bids on a third phase this fall.

Bill, a district staff member who led the presentation, told the board that the district is carrying out about $46,000,000 in capital work overall and that “out of the $46,000,000, we're doing about $35,000,000 this summer,” adding the program is roughly halfway complete. He described completed items that include tennis courts, track asphalt replacement and a new administration vestibule, and said contractors are installing heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning (HVAC) equipment and completing boiler replacements.

The update listed recently finished work funded from prior transfers and ARPA/CRRSAA projects, including ventilation improvements at Walden Elementary School and scoreboard and vestibule work at the high school. Staff said New York State Education Department approvals were obtained for phases of the 2023 bond package (phase 1 and phase 2), and that phase 3 has received approvals and is being planned for fall bidding to improve contractor interest and allow lead time for procurement.

Why it matters: the work affects every school building in the district, touches long‑lead procurement items (doors, skylights, major HVAC units) and includes asbestos abatement and major mechanical replacements that will influence operating costs and school openings.

The presentation included specific project updates: boiler room overhauls that replaced oversized, inefficient units with compact, more efficient boilers; ventilation and ceiling installations across multiple elementary schools to create plenums for improved exhaust ventilation; planned replacement of cafeteria and classroom RTUs; and a Montgomery Elementary School roof replacement following abatement. Staff said track resurfacing will begin after an off‑gassing period of asphalt, and skylights and district‑wide exterior doors are on long lead times and are being procured.

Staff described sequencing decisions made to limit overlapping work (for example, separating abatement and unit‑ventilator replacement by year) and said part of the fall strategy is to bundle bid packages so specialty contractors will respond. They said a portion of the phase 3 strategy is to avoid bidding during the late‑summer contractor backlog: \"strategically, we want to go out in the fall...we feel like people are going to be bidding,\" staff said.

Board members and staff also discussed preparatory work done this summer to enable future air‑conditioning and electrification projects (for example, running piping and wiring while ceilings were open). Staff noted that some buildings will need multi‑year sequencing because of the volume of abatement work and the limits of accomplishing large projects within a single summer.

No formal vote on project scope or funding was taken at the meeting; the presentation was informational and staff said they will return with bidding documents and contract recommendations when ready.

The district posted a short video and time‑lapse photos to illustrate the work; staff said the video received nearly 1,000 views in 24 hours. The board asked for future tours of completed and in‑progress work.

A closing note listed anticipated items in the 2025 submission to the State Education Department: lintel and window work at Maybrook and Montgomery, a Montgomery gym floor replacement, air conditioning for the middle school cafeteria, a middle‑school water holding tank and classroom floor replacement and abatement at East Coldenhamm.","District staff told the Board of Education that roughly $35 million of a $46 million capital program was underway this summer, with completed roof, HVAC and track work, ongoing asbestos abatement and ventilation upgrades, and a plan to bid phase three in the fall to improve contractor turnout and procure long‑lead materials.","actionData","errors"]

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