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Join us as we recognize the following Thomas King Distinguished Service Award recipients:
🔹Toni Cincotta
🔹Joseph Delessio
🔹Dawn Delamater
🔹Debra Neumann
🔹Diane Bracklow
🔹Kim Gorney
🔹Kathleen Hikade
🔹Dianne Melville
🔹Catherine Turner
🔹Shannon VanNorman
🔹Jackie VanNosdall

We will also be recognizing our dedicated retirees and those receiving tenure this year. Come celebrate the commitment and contributions of these valued members of our Rondout Valley Central School District! All are welcome.

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There will be two separate public hearings, the first concerning the Extension of Benefits of Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers Tax Exemption, and the second concerning Increased Income Limitations for Senior Tax Exemptions.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 466-1 of the Real Property Tax Law, the Board of Education of the Rondout Valley Central School District will hold a public hearing on April 22, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at 122 Kyserike Road, Stone Ridge, NY 12484. The purpose of this public hearing is to provide an opportunity for interested parties and citizens to be heard regarding a proposed resolution to extend the benefits of the Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Ambulance Workers’ Tax Exemption under Real Property Tax Law Section 466-a previously adopted on November 20, 2024, subject to elective provisions and statutory requirements, to any volunteer firefighter or volunteer ambulance worker who provides such volunteer services to a neighboring city, village, town, county, or school district.

The resolution adopting the extension of the benefits of the Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Ambulance Workers’ Tax Exemption under Real Property Tax Law Section 466-a on November 20, 2024 is available upon request from the District business office.

Upon the conclusion of this public hearing, the Board of Education intends to vote on this proposed resolution at its public meeting on April 22, 2025. Said hearing may be adjourned from time to time as necessary.

LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law, the Board of Education of the Rondout Valley Central School District will hold a public hearing on April 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time, at 122 Kyserike Road, Stone Ridge, New York  12484. The purpose of this public hearing is to provide an opportunity for interested parties and citizens to be heard regarding a proposed resolution adopting increased income limitations for an exemption of school taxes for qualifying persons age 65 and older, as provided for by Real Property Tax Law § 467. This resolution authorizes increased income limitations for real property taxation exemptions for persons age 65 and older to the extent provided in the following schedule:
 

SCHEDULE A

Upon the conclusion of this public hearing, the Board of Education intends to vote on this proposed resolution at its public meeting on April 22, 2025. Said hearing may be adjourned from time to time as necessary.

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.

Nomination forms, along with a supporting letter/essay, must be submitted to the Superintendent's Office by 4:30 PM on Tuesday, April 22. The link below allows you to print an application, and view eligibility information and a list of past recipients.

Distinguished Service Award Information

Completed petitions, with the signatures of twenty five (25) qualified District voters, must be filed with the Clerk of the District not later that 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025. The term of office is for three (3) years. The following vacancies, expiring on June 30, 2025, are to be filled: term of Christine Kelder, term of Alan Roberts, and the term of Dawn Van Kleeck.

Candidates for the Board of Education must be at least 18 years old, qualified voters in the Rondout Valley Central School District and able to read and write. They must have been residents of the District continuously for one year before the election.  

Please call District Clerk Debra Barbiani for additional information or if you need this information in another format.
845-687-2400, ext. 4803

Use this link to print a petition for candidacy.
 

Tryon comes to Rondout Valley from the Town of New Paltz, where he had served as the Director of Planning, Zoning, and Code Enforcement since 2023. 

Overall, Tryon has 18 years of expertise in building construction, fire and life safety compliance, facilities maintenance, and leadership. Prior to his position at the Town of New Paltz, he worked for the Town of Hurley, the City of Kingston, and the Town of Bethlehem. 

He also holds a New York State certification as a code enforcement official, demonstrating his in-depth knowledge of building regulations, fire safety, and compliance standards essential for maintaining safe and efficient school facilities.

Tyron is eager to make a positive impact in his new role. “I look forward to utilizing my unique experience and expertise to create a high-quality learning environment that enhances education and community engagement,” he said. “My commitment to ensuring safe, efficient, and well-maintained facilities in support of student learning is my top priority. Go, Ganders!”

Assistant Superintendent of Schools & Operations Lisa Pacht is thrilled to have Tryon aboard. “Thomas is uniquely qualified to ensure the safety and operational efficiency of school facilities, given his experience,” she said. “He comes to us highly recommended, and I am looking forward to working with him as our new Director of Facilities.”