On Tuesday, August 13, the West Valley Central School Board of Education appointed Tracie Bliven as Interim Superintendent. This decision follows the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Taweepon Farrar, which was accepted at the Board of Education meeting on June 18, 2024. Dr. Farrar, who had served as Superintendent for the past three years, will now take on the role of District Superintendent at Orleans/Niagara BOCES. Ms. Bliven will officially start her role on August 14, 2024.

Board President Heather Klahn expressed gratitude for Dr. Farrar’s service, stating, “We thank Dr. Farrar for her leadership and dedication over the past three years and wish her well in her new position at O/N BOCES. Since Dr. Farrar’s resignation, the Board has been exploring collaborative opportunities with Franklinville Central School that we feel will greatly expand opportunities for our students, including the possibility of sharing a superintendent. Our exploration of greater opportunities for students does not include the tuitioning of students, merger, or closing of West Valley Central School. Ms. Bliven’s appointment will allow the Board more time to consider this potential collaboration. We are confident that Ms. Bliven’s extensive experience will greatly benefit our district during this period of exploration.”

Ms. Bliven, who most recently served as Interim Director of Special Education at Genesee Valley Central School, brings a wealth of experience from her roles as Superintendent, Director, Principal, and Teacher in various districts, including Alfred-Almond, CA BOCES, Genesee Valley, and Scio.

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