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The Pine Valley Central School District Junior/Senior High School Principal Kourtney Almeida has accepted an appointment as the new Director of CTE, P-TECH, and Program Innovation at Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES. Principal Almeida's final day with the district will be Nov. 27.
"While her departure represents a significant loss for the Pine Valley community given her extensive tenure as a district administrator and seven-year term as principal, there is no one better suited for this leadership opportunity," the district said in a news release. "E2CCB will welcome a dedicated advocate for student success and a proven champion for student-led initiatives. Throughout her time at Pine Valley, Principal Almeida has led the Jr./Sr. High School with strength, integrity, and compassion for students, faculty, and staff alike. The district extends its deepest gratitude for her lasting contributions to the school community."
To ensure continuity and stability for students and staff while the district evaluates its long-term leadership needs and outlines the search process for a permanent replacement, the Board of Education approved the appointment of Joe Bella as Interim Jr./Sr. High School Principal through the remainder of the 2026-27 school year.
Bella currently serves as Pine Valley's K-12 Assistant Principal and has been working closely with Principal Almeida to ensure a seamless transition. District leadership has full confidence that Interim Principal Bella will continue to guide the Jr./Sr. High School with the same dedication and effectiveness. Additionally, the district plans to welcome Dave Davison to serve as Interim Assistant Principal from January through April 2027 to provide supplemental administrative support.