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Nov. 14, 2024 Board of Education Meeting

The Boquet Valley CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM in Room 106 at the Mountain View Campus in Elizabethtown.

Agenda items will include the annual independent auditor report, a status report on facilities and grounds priorities, monthly Principal report and any other business that may come before the Board.

The meeting is open to the public. Community members and interested others are invited to attend.

View official meeting notice here.

Annual Notice of Availability of Asbestos Management Plan

Federal regulations require that schools be inspected for the presence of asbestos, a material that was used in the construction industry in the recent past. The buildings of the Boquet Valley Central School District were inspected for asbestos containing materials during July of 1989 and the results of that inspection are contained in the Asbestos Management Plan.

If there is asbestos containing material in the building, the Asbestos Management Plan shows the amount present as well as the specific location of the material. The Asbestos Management Plan includes the results of material samples that were taken during the inspections and in preparation for building projects. It also contains documents related to asbestos abatement.

In compliance with Environmental Protection Agency requirements, the last AHERA Triennial Re-Inspection took place in November 2022. Six-month surveillance inspection of asbestos containing materials in BVCSD school buildings was completed in October 2023 and January 2024. The next six-month surveillance inspection will take place in June 2024.

The Asbestos Management Plan is available for review during business hours at the District Office located at the Mountain View Campus in Elizabethtown. A copy of the Asbestos Management Plan is available by request for a minimal fee.

For more details regarding the Asbestos Management Plan and the specific abatement decisions, please contact the Director of Facilities, BVCSD, 518-873-6371 ext. 2504.

Click here for the official Annual Notice of Availability of Asbestos Management Plan.

Asbestos Removal on Lake View Campus Roof

The Board of Education at their 10/10/24 meeting approved various aspects of the Lake View Campus Roof Project. The roofing company (Farrell Roofing) will start the project the week of 10/21. The following letter explains why the exterior non-friable asbestos abatement in this roofing project is very different from an interior friable asbestos abatement project. There are additional precautions that the roofers will implement as well.

 

Dear Community Members, Parents, and Staff,

As we begin the roof replacement project at The Lake View Campus, we want to provide clear information about the asbestos abatement that will take place. We are required to place notices on all exterior doors and are aware that this may raise concerns. I have met with all of our project partners and would like to share the following information:

  • Anticipated roof project total timeline is 6-8 weeks. The actual abatement of the asbestos should take 4-7 days.
  • Type of Asbestos: The asbestos involved in this project is non-friable, meaning it is tightly bound and does not easily release fibers into the air. It is not considered hazardous in this form.
  • Regulations:
    •  Exterior asbestos abatement (like this roof project) has far fewer regulations than interior asbestos removal.
    •  We will have a professional asbestos testing firm (ATL) on site to visually monitor the removal.
  • Safety Measures:
    • Roofers will be removing the asbestos during off hours to further limit any potential disturbance. (They will be conducting non-asbestos related work during the school day).
    • No asbestos exposure will occur inside the building.
    • Vents will be covered and windows will remain closed as an added precaution.
    • Windows near the removal site (within 25 feet) will also be tarped as an extra protective measure.
  • Waste Handling: After removal, the non-friable asbestos will go directly to the landfill. There is no need for special bagging or labeling, as is the case with more hazardous asbestos materials.
  • Required Notices:
    • Notices will be posted on all exterior doors starting Friday, October 11th, which is 10 business days before the start of the project.
    • The signs will remain in place until 24 hours after the asbestos abatement is complete.
  • Project Partners: We are working with the following professional firms to ensure the project is done safely and efficiently:
    • Farrell Roofing Company
    • BCA Architects
    • Schoolhouse Construction Managers
    • ATL (Asbestos Testing and Monitoring)
  • Additional Information: NYS Code Rule 56

Thank you for your attention and understanding as we complete this important project safely and in compliance with all regulations. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at jmeyer@boquetvalleycsd.org.

Sincerely,
Joshua Meyer
Superintendent

Click here for a downloadable PDF of this letter.

Oct. 10, 2024 Board of Education Meeting

The Boquet Valley CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Auditorium at the Lake View Campus in Westport. Agenda items will include an annual student enrollment report data and multi-year retrospective on October enrollment, proposal of the 2025-26 budget development timetable, annual independent auditor report and associated fiscal reports, monthly Principal report and any other business that may come before the Board. The meeting is open to the public. Community members and interested others are invited to attend.

View meeting notice here.

Aug. 15, 2024 Special Board of Education Meeting & Retreat

The Boquet Valley CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 5:00 PM in Room 106 at the Mountain View
Campus in Elizabethtown. Agenda items will include confirming the tax rolls and authorizing the 2024-2025 tax levy and any other business that
may come before the Board. The meeting will be open to the public. Community members and interested others are invited to attend.

Immediately upon close of the special meeting, the Board of Education will convene in a Board Retreat for the purpose of gaining education and
professional development on governance of the Boquet Valley Central School District. The Board will not vote or take any official action during
this retreat.

Click here for downloadable PDF of official meeting notice.

Seeking Applicants for Director of Student Support Services

BVCS is seeking applicants for Director of Student Support Services for the 2024-25 school year who are committed to supporting and promoting a climate of excellence for
all students, faculty, staff and the Boquet Valley community. The Boquet Valley Central School District is seeking a candidate who has had a range of experience, skills, and competencies in their field. This position requires a current New York State School District Leader Certificate. A background in special education is preferred.

The candidate should also be able to:
• Inspire our students to be their best-self and reach their full potential
• Work collectively to positively change the success trajectory of our students
• Share their interests with our school community
• Demonstrate their passion for children and education

What if you don’t meet all of these criteria? Apply anyway. We would love to meet you and see if we would be a good fit for each other. We want interesting candidates who
are looking for an adventure.

Competitive salary, Professional contract, Excellent fringe benefits package
Submit application (available online www.boquetvalleycsd.org), resume and 3 letters of
recommendation by August 2, 2024 to:
Superintendent Joshua Meyer
PO Box 158
Elizabethtown, NY 12932

Request For Proposal: Asbestos Abatement & Hazardous Material Removal Services

Boquet Valley Central School District is seeking requests for proposals for to provide district wide asbestos abatement and hazardous material removal services Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly labeled “Asbestos Abatement & Hazardous Material Removal Proposal” to the BVCS District Clerk by 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The Boquet Valley Central School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Jana Atwell, District Clerk at 518-873-6371, jatwell@boquetvalleycsd.org or by visiting the District website www.boquetvalleycsd.org.

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