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Putnam Valley Central School District board meeting, Oct 8, 2026

2 h 04 min · 1 public speaker

Reading and test scores ▶ 7:46

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What happened at this meeting

Putnam Valley board adopts 2026⁠-⁠2027 district goal of accountability and empowerment 1:35:24

  • Several resolutions were announced as passed during the meeting. 1:32
  • The board heard an opening of schools presentation from the middle school that covered state assessment results and the 8th grade community project. 1:40
  • The board adopted a 2026⁠-⁠2027 district goal of accountability and empowerment. 1:35:24
  • Alexandra (Sasha) Hayes described figures on the senior tax exemption ahead of a board discussion and asked residents for input. 1:58:24

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Item by item (9)
  1. Opening and consent agenda 0:04
    • The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and public comment on listed agenda items. 0:04
    • The consent agenda included minutes, additional work hours for staff, CSE/CPSE placements, an updated 26⁠-⁠27 sublisting, a contract with Hang Up and Drive Assembly, a wheelchair donation to the elementary school nurse's office and a property tax refund for one parcel. 1:11
    • The consent agenda resolution passed. 1:32
  2. Middle school opening of schools presentation 1:40
    • The principal reported science results of 72% in grade 5 and 75% in grade 8, and said the middle school will hold parent-teacher conferences on November 10th from 12:15 to 5:40 and November 17th from 5 to 8 PM. 7:46
    • The middle school principal reported math proficiency of 84% in 5th grade, 83% in 6th grade and 75% in 7th grade, and said 50 8th graders took the Algebra 1 Regents with an 82.3% average and a 100% passing rate. 11:52
    • A staff member said 8th graders complete a community project of at least 15 hours during the school year as part of the IB requirement. 1:03:52
  3. Student report 1:25:53
    • Student representatives reported on the high school blood drive, the homecoming football game and senior night, and the high school play with shows on November 6th, November 7th and November 8th. 1:25:59
  4. District report 1:28:43
    • A district staff member reported a ribbon cutting for the outdoor fitness center held before the meeting. 1:28:43
    • The staff member said a state-mandated 15-minute early dismissal drill would take place Friday, October 9th, with all buses rolling 15 minutes earlier than usual. 1:31:16
  5. Monitor appointments 1:31:51
    • The board considered a probationary appointment of a school monitor at the elementary school effective September 28th, 2026. 1:31:58
    • The board considered a probationary appointment of a campus monitor at the middle and high school buildings effective October 13, 2026. 1:32:30
    • Both resolutions passed. ~1:32:26
  6. District goal for the school year 1:35:24
    • The resolution proposed a 2026⁠-⁠2027 district goal of accountability and empowerment to foster a culture of shared accountability across the school community. 1:35:24
    • A staff member said the administrative team wrote the goal and that building administrators set their own goals aligned with it. 1:35:54
    • A speaker said the board should set its own board goal, and a staff member said a board retreat could be scheduled for that purpose. 1:39:01
    • The resolution passed. ~1:40:24
  7. Public comment on state assessments 1:40:28
    • A speaker at public comment urged the board not to draw conclusions or make instructional judgments based on one set of state assessment scores. 1:42:03
    • One board member said assessments have a place but should not be the only place. ~1:48:26
    • A staff member said teachers would gladly get rid of the state assessments if that were an option. 1:53:17
  8. Upcoming meetings and senior exemption process 1:54:53
    • A speaker said the board would discuss the senior exemption on October 20th and hold only one meeting in November, on November 17th. 1:54:53
    • A staff member said a public hearing would be required only if the board voted to move forward, and that public comment would be allowed during the discussion. 1:56:05
  9. Board member comments 1:56:27
    • Alexandra (Sasha) Hayes said raising the exemption to 65% for seniors with incomes under $47,000 would increase the redistribution to $790,936. 1:58:24
    • Alexandra (Sasha) Hayes asked community members to share their views at the meeting or by email to the board. 1:58:24
    • Alexandra (Sasha) Hayes said 144 parcels qualify for the senior exemption in 2026, resulting in $608,413 in taxes redistributed to the remaining 4,340 parcels. 1:59:21

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Video: posted by the district as “Putnam Valley Board of Education Meeting - October 8, 2026”