The Redbank Valley School District is committed to forging strong, positive connections with students so they can achieve independence, build confidence, and gain academic knowledge while becoming well-rounded individuals prepared to succeed in our community and global society.

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Redbank Valley School District is utilizing Google Classroom for its online instruction.  The Google Classroom Portal provides easy access to Google Classroom, along with providing helpful information for both parents and students about how to use the system.

 

Parents and students can access grades, assignments, attendance, and more by using the ParentVUE and StudentVUE information platforms.  Please use ParentVUE for new student registrations. 

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The RVSD Events Calendar covers all three schools and the district itself, all from one location.

RVSD Events Calendar

Questions or comments concerning any policies used by the Redbank Valley School District should be forwarded to the district superintendent's office.  To contact the district, please visit our Contact Us page.

Ethics Hotline Policy

Redbank Valley School District utilized Safe2Say for ethics concerns reporting.

Student Records Policy

To view Redbank Valley School District's Student Records procedures, including information on record retention and maintenance, please click the link below.  If you would like to request records from the district, please contact the district guidance office at 814-275-2424 or visit the High School main office.

Title IX Information

To access our Title IX Information/Training PowerPoint Presentation, as provided by Knox Law, please click the link below.  To access needed Title IX templates for grievances, please click the red folder and download the ZIP file archive to your computer.

Threat Assessment

Act 18 of 2019 amended the Public School Code of 1949 by adding Article XIII-E, Threat Assessment.  Among its provisions, Article XIII-E requires the establishment of threat assessment teams for all school entities in Pennsylvania and tasks the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) to research, develop, and provide free threat assessment guidelines, training, and informational materials, as well as model procedures and guidelines for school entities.  To view Redbank Valley School District's Threat Assessment teams and procedures information, please click the red folder and download the ZIP file archive to your computer.

Communication with the District

EMAIL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Parents are encouraged to interact with their Child(ren)'s teachers on a regular basis.  Teacher emails are (first initial,last name @redbankvalley.net).  It is important to keep open lines of communication throughout the school year.

 

TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION

All teachers have access to a district voicemail.  To leave a message during the school day, call the main office of the school, and you will be transferred to the teacher's voicemail.  Please allow 24-48 hours for a response.  If it is an urgent matter, leave a message with the office secretary.

 

SOCIAL MEDIA

The district encourages community members to respond to posts and share comments that are constructive and courteous toward the school community.  Statements and opinions expressed by visitors to the account do not reflect the opinions of the district.  Questions regarding information should be directed to the building principal or to the Superintendent's office for district-wide information.  The district shall review comments and may remove comments which: 

  1. Are profane, vulgar, harmful to minors or obscene, in accordance with Board policy.[2]
  2. Contain threats or contain personal attacks on individuals in the school community.
  3. Promote, suggest, or encourage illegal activity or incite violence.
  4. Promote or endorse commercial products, services, or businesses.[3]
  5. Contain confidential information.
  6. Contain false or libelous statements.
  7. Contain hate speech directed at a protected class of individuals, in accordance with Board policy on discrimination and harassment.[4][5]
  8. Are spamming in nature (same comment posted repeatedly)

 

2024 Redbank Valley School Board Meetings
Work Session Monthly Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Click Here
N/A Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Click Here
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Click Here
N/A Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Click Here
  Tuesday, April 23, 2024 (Special Meeting) Click Here
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Tuesday, May 14, 2024  
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Tuesday, June 11, 2024  
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Tuesday, July 9, 2024  
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Tuesday, August 13, 2024  
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Tuesday, September 10, 2024  
Tuesday, October 2, 2024 Tuesday, October 9, 2024  
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Tuesday, November 12, 2024  
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Tuesday, December 10, 2024  

All meetings are at 6:30 PM in the High School Library
 
School Board Members
 
Mr. William Reddinger - President 
breddinger@redbankvalley.net
(Region 1)
 
Mr. John Kimmel - Vice President
jkimmel@redbankvalley.net
(Region 3)
 
Mr. Chris Adams
cadams@redbankvalley.net
(Region 3)
  
Mrs. Heidi Byers
hbyers@redbankvalley.net
(Region 3)
 
Mr. Matt Confer
mconfer@redbankvalley.net
(Region 2)
 
Mr. Kevin Johnson
kjohnson@redbankvalley.net
(Region 2)
 
Mr. Chris Merwin
cmerwin@redbankvalley.net
(Region 1)
 
Mr. R. John Sayers
jsayers@redbankvalley.net
(Region 2)
  
Mr. Brent Wile
bwile@redbankvalley.net
(Region 1)

Located:

Redbank Valley High School Library
910 Broad Street
New Bethlehem, PA  16242
 
 
Board Minutes

2014 Minutes
2015 Minutes
2016 Minutes
2017 Minutes
2018 Minutes
2019 Minutes
2020 Minutes
2021 Minutes
2022 Minutes
2023 Minutes
2024 Minutes

 

District Solictor

Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C.
120 West Tenth Street, Erie, PA 16501-1461
814-923-4852
814-453-4530 (fax)
jgornall@kmgslaw.com

 
 
School Board General Contact
schoolboard@redbankvalley.net

 

The following positions are available for the 2023-2024 school year.  All positions are open until filled unless otherwise specified.
 
Multiple Coaching Positions
Redbank Valley School District is now accepting applications for the following open coaching positions:
Assistant JH Girls Basketball
Head Boys Varsity Basketball
Assistant Boys Varsity Basketball
Head JH Boys Basketball
Assistant JH Boys Basketball
Assistant JH Soccer Coach
 
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest. co-curricular application, Act 34, 151, and FBI fingerprint clearances and letters of recommendation to Matt Darr, athletic director, Redbank Valley School District, 920 Broad Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242
 

Multiple Cafeteria Worker Positions
Redbank Valley School District is looking for motivated individuals to fill several part-time cafeteria positions. Primary responsibilities are to aid in the preparation and serving of food for our students. Hourly rate is as negotiated in the support staff contract. Interested applicants should send an employment application, current Act 24, 34, 114, and 151 clearances to David Reitz, Cafeteria Manager, Redbank Valley School District, 920 Broad Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242. Posted until filled. EOE.

Custodial Substitute
Redbank Valley School District is accepting applications for an 8-hour custodial substitute position.  Starting wage is $10.37/hour.  Applicants must have skills and abilities to perform routine cleaning responsibilities.  Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, résumé, and current clearances to Eugene Rapp, Maintenance Supervisor, Redbank Valley School District, 920 Broad Street, New Bethlehem, PA  16242.  EOE. 
 

Substitute Nurses
Redbank Valley School District is accepting applications for substitute nurses. Must be a licensed LPN or RN. If interested, please call for details, 814-275-2426.  Submit letter of interest, résumé, PA standardized application, copy of all certificate(s), minimum of three current written references, transcripts and current Act 34, 151, and FBI clearances to Amy Rupp, Superintendent, 920 Broad Street, New Bethlehem, PA  16242. EOE. 
 
Substitute Cafeteria Workers, Highly Qualified Aides, and Maintenance Workers
Redbank Valley School District is accepting applications for substitute cafeteria workers, highly qualified aides, and maintenance workers.  Interested candidates should submit a support application, Act 34, 151, and FBI fingerprint clearances to Redbank Valley School District, 920 Broad Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242.  Applications are available in the Superintendent’s Office or can be found below.  EOE.

Substitute Teachers and Aides
 

The Redbank Valley School District has partnered with ESS to manage our substitute program. A leader in K-12 staffing, ESS is now responsible for the hiring, training, and placement of all daily and long-term substitute teachers and classroom aides.

 If you’re interested in working as a substitute for our district, please visit www.ESS.com/jobs to apply or call 877-983-2244 for more information.

 
Applications may be obtained at the superintendent's office
or by clicking on the provided links below. 

For each position being applied to, please complete the following and return to the Redbank Valley School District Office
Professional Positions 
  Standard PA Teaching Application
  Clearances
  Letter of Interest
  Resume
  Transcripts
  3 Letters of Recommendation
  Teaching Certificate
Support Positions
  RV District Application
  Clearances
  Letter of Interest
  Resume
 
Co-Curricuar Positions
  Co-Curricular Application
  Clearances
  Letter of Interest
  Resume
  3 Letters of Recommendation
 
Submit to:
Redbank Valley School District
920 Broad Street
New Bethlehem, PA  16242




 

Contact Us

You can reach the Redbank Valley Schools at:

  • Administration: (814) 275-2426
    Fax: (814) 275-2428
  • High School: (814) 275-2424
    Fax: (814) 275-2428
  • Intermediate School: (814) 365-5141
    Fax: (814) 365-2427
  • Primary School: (814) 275-2680
    Fax: (814) 275-4110

Where We Are Located

Administration:
920 Broad Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242

High School:
910 Broad Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242

Intermediate School:
1306 Truittsburg Rd, Hawthorn, PA 16230

Primary School:
600 Vine St, New Bethlehem, PA 16242