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Update from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa Regarding the Status of Mask Wearing in Schools

Earlier this week, the Appellate Division, Second Department issued a stay order which upheld the Department of Health’s mask requirement in schools (10 NYCRR 2.60).  Although the court set a hearing deadline for today, the State Education Department has confirmed that this deadline pertained only to written submissions.  SED anticipates that the court will issue …

Appellate Court keeps mask mandate in schools at least until hearing Friday, Jan. 28

Good evening, This is Donna Geidel, interim superintendent of schools, with an update regarding the New York State Supreme Court, County of Nassau decision and order that was issued Jan. 24, 2022.  Late this afternoon, a Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department, temporarily granted the application for an Order to Show Cause by …

State supreme court rules school mask mandate unenforceable; decision will be appealed

Good evening Pine Bush staff and parents, Earlier this evening, the Supreme Court of the State of NY, County of Nassau, issued a decision in a court case in which a group of parents filed a lawsuit against the governor and the Commissioner of Health in regards to the mask mandate rule for schools.  The …

District hosting forums for community Jan. 26 as it begins superintendent search

The Pine Bush Central School District has partnered with Orange-Ulster BOCES to search for its next superintendent of schools. As part of that search, we will host community forums on Wednesday, Jan. 26, to gather input from all stakeholders: students, staff and residents. The forums will be held at Pine Bush High School cafeteria with …

Donna Geidel named interim superintendent; search has begun for new superintendent

Good evening Pine Bush Community, This is Donna Geidel.  Please be aware that the board of education appointed me as the interim superintendent through July 18, 2022.  I return to the district from retirement with a heavy heart.  Tim Mains was a dear friend and mentor.  I am grateful for his leadership and compassion and …

District names Michael Pacella interim superintedent

The Pine Bush Board of Education met on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 in a special meeting and passed the following resolution, naming Michael Pacella interim superintendent of schools. Resolution RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Pine Bush Central School District appoints Michael Pacella as Interim Superintendent, retroactive to December 30, 2021, through January 18, …

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Pine Bush Central School District
State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY 12566
Phone: (845) 744-2031
Fax: (845) 744-6189
Joseph Lenz
Superintendent of Schools
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