East Ramapo Central School District public meetings in 2021
31 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Audit Committee & Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold an Audit Committee meeting to receive the external auditor's report, then reconvene to take action on the audit, a software contract, and other items. The board will vote on accepting the 2020-21 external audit report and the district's corrective action plan, as well as a two-year LHRIC nVision software contract totaling $507,735.51. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker, and the board will not answer questions at the same meeting.
- Accept 2020-21 external audit report and corrective action plan (RS Abrams & Co.)
- Approve two-year LHRIC/nVision software contract with SWBOCES, total $507,735.51
- Reject all bids for RFB-ER-33-22 additional transportation route coverage, rebid
- Piggyback on Bay Shore UFSD contract with Renu Contracting for general building maintenance
- Cast vote for NYSSBA Area 10 Director (candidates: Sheryl Brady, Deborah Gatti, Frank Hariton)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 16, 2021, to vote on a revised 2020-2025 Strategic Academic and Fiscal Plan, adopt several board policies, and approve multiple action items including emergency transportation contracts and a mold remediation agreement. The agenda also includes consent agenda items such as minutes, CSE/CPSE recommendations, and the Treasurer's report, as well as public speaking opportunities.
- Adoption of revised 2020-2025 Strategic Academic and Fiscal Plan (English, Kreyol, Spanish versions)
- Emergency transportation contract with Community Bus Service, LLC for $16,595.23 (Cheder Chabad, Morristown NJ)
- Emergency transportation contract with EMS Transportation for $10,695.00 (YSV, YSB & Beth Mikroh)
- Revised agreement with Eliezer Spira for transportation consulting services ($80,000)
- Emergency abatement and mold remediation at Spring Valley High School with CSArch (not to exceed $234,000)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 2, 2021, to consider action items including adopting a revised 2020-2025 Strategic Academic and Fiscal Plan, approving first readings of several policies, and approving multiple transportation-related contracts and settlements. The board will also vote on consent agenda items covering minutes, personnel recommendations, payroll, and budget reports.
- Adopt 2020-2025 revised Strategic Academic and Fiscal Plan
- First reading of policies on ethics, due process, budget transfers, and authorized signatures
- Settlement agreements for Douglas Schwegler (Director of Transportation) and Noreen Taylor (nurse)
- Transportation contracts: $80,000 revised agreement with Eliezer Spira, School Bus Logistics LLC, $16,595.23 emergency contract with Community Bus Service, $10,695.00 emergency contract with EMS Transportation
- Accept donations: $1,200 Herman T. Hopper Ramapo Scholarship and $12,125 Rockland 21st Century grant
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to consider a consent agenda and several action items. Key decisions include approving transportation contracts, awarding bids for snow removal, natural gas, and electric supply, and accepting a settlement with Suffern CSD. The board will also consider a donation for the Ramapo High School Fitness Center.
- Transportation contract for Jewish Education Ctr. for $19,321.05 (Oct 2021-Jun 2022)
- Emergency transportation contract for YSV, YSB & Beth Mikroh for $10,695.00 (Oct 8-Nov 8, 2021)
- Award contract for John Deere 524 P-Tier 4WD Loader to Jesco Inc. under NYS OGS Contract #PC69403
- Award RFB-ER-23-22 Snow Removal contract
- Settlement with Suffern CSD for $40,000 regarding Education Law § 912 monies
Public Hearing
The East Ramapo Central School District is holding a public hearing to present and receive community comment on its Long Term Academic and Fiscal Improvement Plan. The regular Board of Education meeting will follow immediately after the hearing.
- Presentation of Long Term Academic and Fiscal Plan
- Public comment on the Long Term Academic and Fiscal Plan
- Motion to adjourn the public hearing
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing followed by a regular meeting at Spring Valley High School. The board will vote on consent agenda items including personnel, minutes, and financial reports, and will take action on 18 items, including appointing a Community Advisory Board, accepting donations, awarding contracts, and approving a $1.75 million after-school program agreement.
- Appoint 10-member Community Advisory Board (Carole Anderson, Karen Babb-Hunt, Nicole Canada, Shoshana Chapler, Rivkie Feiner, Jean Fields, Ana Gonzalez, Teri Mersel, Luis Nivelo, Valencia Noel)
- Reauthorize $1,750,000 agreement with Wellcore Consulting for Empire State After School Program
- Renew Tyler Technologies transportation software agreement for $50,795.83
- Award contracts for heavy-duty lawn mower (Diamond Mowers LLC) and snow plow/salt spreader (Dave Syverson Truck Centers)
- Accept donations totaling $4,299 from Rockland Community Foundation and Donors Choose for school programs
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to address an emergency need for student transportation resources. The board will vote on approving independent consultant agreements with Gerald Fenton and School Bus Logistics, LLC. The meeting will be held electronically, and the public can report technical issues via email.
- Approval of independent consultant agreement with Gerald Fenton for transportation services
- Approval of independent consultant agreement with School Bus Logistics, LLC for transportation services
- Authorizes Superintendent and Board to execute agreements and implement measures
- Meeting held electronically; access instructions posted on ERCSD website
- Anticipated executive session to discuss unspecified matters
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with public speaking, a superintendent's report, and votes on consent agenda items and action items. Key decisions include a $24,379.38 grievance settlement, contract reauthorizations, and a bid rejection.
- Authorize $24,379.38 payment to former employee Patricia Beltramo for 298 hours of compensatory time at $81.81/hour
- Reauthorize Community Education Center Title contract for 2021-22 (Titles I-IV)
- Approve lease agreement with BOCES for two rooms at Eugene Levy/Dr. Jack Anderson Admin Building 2
- Award Emergency Door Project at Ramapo High School to Milcon Construction Corporation
- Reject all bids for RFB-ER-26-21 Kitchen Hood Replacement
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Board of Education is meeting to approve 2021-2022 transportation contracts for various private schools. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding a temporary property easement for the NYS Department of Transportation.
- Approval of 2021-2022 transportation contracts for multiple schools, including Yeshiva Viznitz and United Talmudical Academy
- Resolution to accept $1,100 from NYSDOT for a temporary easement at 24 Chestnut Street
- Authorization for Superintendent and Board members to attend the NYSSBA Virtual Annual Convention at $515 per person
- Approval of consent agenda items including personnel recommendations and meeting minutes
Canceled - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The regular meeting of the Board of Education scheduled for August 17, 2021, was canceled and rescheduled to August 24, 2021. The agenda contained several proposed action items regarding transportation contracts, tax rates, and property easements.
- Proposed 2021-22 transportation contracts for various private schools
- Resolution for NYSDOT to acquire a temporary easement at 24 Chestnut Street for $1,100
- Adoption of 2021-2022 school tax rates for Clarkstown, Haverstraw, and Ramapo
- Settlement of $61,908.26 to Suffern CSD following Commissioner decision
- Service agreement with The Judge Rotenberg Educational Center, Inc.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Board of Education is meeting to approve routine consent items and several major action items, including paying a $5.45M court judgment in an NAACP voting rights case, awarding transportation contracts for private and special education schools, and contracting with state-appointed monitors. The board will also consider disposing of obsolete computers and printers.
- Approve $5,446,139.99 judgment payment in NAACP v. ERCSD, split between Latham & Watkins and NYCLU
- Award RFP-ER-14-22 sound studio equipment contract to Hudson Valley Audio Visual, Inc.
- Award/reject RFB-ER-13-22 and RFB-ER-23-21 for private and special education school transportation
- Authorize independent contractor agreements with state-appointed monitors Dr. Denise Lowe and Bruce Singer
- Approve disposal of obsolete computers and printers via auction
Organization Meeting
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education is holding its annual organization meeting to elect board officers, appoint district officials and committee members, and approve contracts for legal, audit, and financial services for the 2021-22 school year. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being routine annual appointments and designations.
- Appoint Kathleen Kivi as District Clerk at $85,000 annual salary
- Appoint Harris Beach PLLC as General Counsel
- Appoint RS Abrams & Co. as External Auditor
- Designate M&T Bank, Sterling National Bank, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and CLASS as official depositories
- Authorize checks/wire transfers of $50,000+ to require two authorized signers
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 6, 2021, to vote on a consent agenda and action items. Key decisions include awarding transportation contracts for private and special education schools, approving personnel and budget reports, and entering into service agreements. The meeting will also include public speaking time for residents.
- Award RFB-ER-24-21 transportation contract to Chestnut Ridge Transportation Inc. for 2021-2022 school year
- Award private school transportation bids: Bais Trany of Monsey ($5.97/pupil/day), Bobover Yeshiva of Monsey ($5.95), Bnos Derech Yisroel ($5.93)
- Approve agreement with School Aid Specialists Management Services, LLC for school finance consulting
- Approve amended agreement with Tuxedo Union Free School District for health and welfare services 2020-2021
- Approve physical therapy and audiologist service agreements for special education students 2021-2022
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will vote on a $8.8 million increase to the transportation section of the 2020-21 budget, funded by a budget note, along with several contracts and personnel recommendations. The board will also consider approving the 2021-22 District Wide Safety Plan and various service agreements.
- Increase 2020-21 transportation budget by $8.8 million funded by budget note proceeds
- Approve 2021-22 District Wide Safety Plan and building-level safety plans
- Award contracts for treated dust mops (American Wear Inc.) and physical therapy services (Sushi Zucker, Rachelle Coren, Miriam Gottesfeld)
- Extend summer 2021 transportation contracts totaling $844,616.13 (BOCES, Chestnut Ridge, Student Bus)
- Approve dental policy renewal with Ameritas and insurance renewal with Evergreen Insurance
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will meet electronically on June 15, 2021, to consider a consent agenda and a series of action items. Key decisions include approving summer camp leases at five schools, an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Ramapo, budget transfers, and several service contracts. The meeting is held online due to the COVID-19 emergency, with public comments accepted via email.
- Authorize summer camp leases: Camp Chevra (Pomona Middle School), Camp Elyon (Lime Kiln School), Lubavitch Day Camp of Monsey (Margetts Elementary), Monsey Camp Program (Grandview Elementary), Camp Bizzy Bee (Ramapo High School), June 29–Aug 2021
- Approve intermunicipal agreement with Town of Ramapo for summer camp
- Approve budget transfers as recommended by CFO
- Accept corrected $500 Exxon-Mobil Education Alliance Grant for Spring Valley High School STEM programs
- Approve food service contract extension with Whitsons School Nutrition Corp. for 2021-2022 (Year 3)
Public Hearing - School Safety Plan
The East Ramapo Central School District is holding a public hearing to present and receive comments on its updated 2021-22 District Wide School Safety Plan. The meeting may be held electronically due to COVID-19, with access instructions posted on the district website. Public comments can be submitted by email before 5:00 p.m. on May 25, 2021, and the plan will be available for review and comment for 30 days after the hearing. The hearing is followed by a regular Board of Education meeting.
- Presentation of the updated 2021-22 District Wide School Safety Plan
- Public comment on the School Safety Plan via email to [email protected] before 5:00 p.m. on May 25, 2021
- Plan available on district website for 30 days after the hearing
- Meeting may be held electronically due to COVID-19
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will vote to correct a scrivener's error in the 2020-21 contingency budget, changing the amount from $246,744,853 to $245,744,853. The board will also accept a $500 ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Grant for Spring Valley High School STEM programs and approve student accident coverage premiums at $4.05 per student. Additionally, the board will approve releases and settlement agreements arising from executive session, including the Gatinho v. ERCSD lawsuit and employment disputes with James Hickey and Barbara Grieco.
- Correction of 2020-21 contingency budget from $246,744,853 to $245,744,853
- Acceptance of $500 ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Grant for Spring Valley High School STEM programs
- Approval of Student Accident Coverage from Pupil Benefits Plan, Inc. at $4.05 per student
- Approval of release in Gatinho v. East Ramapo Central School District (Index No. 036603/2018)
- Approval of settlement agreements for James Hickey and Barbara Grieco
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting electronically, with public comment limited to three minutes per speaker. The board is expected to approve a consent agenda (minutes, personnel, claims, payroll, budget reports) and multiple action items, including contracts for health services, alarm monitoring, vehicle repairs, heating fuel, and software. The meeting will adjourn to executive session and reconvene after 11 p.m. to canvass unofficial results of the Budget Vote.
- Approve health and welfare services contracts with Nanuet, Port Chester-Rye, Suffern, and Clarkstown school districts for 2020/2021
- Award RFP-ER-8-22 Alarm Monitoring, Maintenance and Repair to All American Alarm Inc. DBA SafeNet Securities
- Award RFP-ER-22-21 Vehicle Repairs to Big Tows Inc.
- Approve LHRIC/SWBOCES Xerox network printing services contract for 5 years, cost not to exceed $459,672.60
- Approve tax correction for Town of Ramapo tax map number 50.69-1-46
Public Hearing - Budget
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education is holding a public hearing to present and receive comments on the proposed 2021-2022 budget. The meeting is conducted electronically due to the COVID-19 emergency. Following the hearing, the regular board meeting will convene.
- Presentation of proposed 2021-2022 budget
- Public comment on the proposed budget
- Motion to adjourn the public hearing
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting electronically, preceded by a budget public hearing. The board will vote on a consent agenda and several action items, including adopting a strategic academic and fiscal plan, granting tenure, and rejecting a student transportation contract proposal.
- Adopt 2020-2025 Strategic Academic and Fiscal Plan
- Grant tenure to Tamar Walker, Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services
- Reject all proposals for RFP-ER-19-21 Five Year Student Transportation (2021-2026)
- Approve agreements with Greenburgh CSD and Mamaroneck UFSD for health and welfare services
- Approve revised 2020-21 instructional calendar
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting electronically due to COVID-19. The board will vote on a consent agenda covering personnel, special education recommendations, and payroll, plus action items including the BOCES annual election and budget, appointment of election inspectors, an employment agreement amendment, and a property acquisition by NYSDOT.
- Approve BOCES 2021/2022 tentative administrative budget of $127,263,364
- Cast votes for BOCES board vacancies (Boera, Craig, Pitruzzella) for three-year terms
- Approve amendment to Interim Superintendent's contract allowing payout of up to 20 unused vacation days
- Approve NYSDOT acquisition of land at 361 East Route 59 for $24,600
- Appoint election inspectors for May 11, 2021 annual district meeting
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
This is a procedural special meeting held electronically due to the COVID-19 emergency. The agenda consists only of opening procedures, an anticipated executive session, and adjournment.
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Anticipated Executive Session
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on April 6, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes only procedural items (call to order, pledge, adjournment) and an anticipated executive session to discuss matters leading to the appointment of a person. The meeting will be held online due to COVID-19 restrictions, with access instructions posted on the district website.
- Anticipated executive session to discuss appointment of a person
- Meeting held online and on YouTube due to COVID-19
- No action items listed on the public agenda
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting electronically due to COVID-19. The board will consider a consent agenda covering personnel, minutes, and claims audits, plus action items including transportation and health services contracts, a tax correction, and a resolution to hire a CPA firm for a Revenue Anticipation Note due to cash flow risks.
- Approve transportation contract extension for Jewish Education Center, $20,891.91
- Approve health services contracts with Nyack, Eastchester, Long Beach, and Pearl River school districts
- Award pothole and catch basin repair contract to Environmental Construction Inc.
- Approve tax correction and refund of $1,481.01 for Janusz Waksmanski at 37 N Cole Avenue
- Approve hiring Nawrocki Smith, LLP for accounting services related to Revenue Anticipation Note
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to act on several administrative items, including appointing a deputy treasurer, authorizing check signers, certifying payrolls, and appointing a deputy purchasing agent. The board will also consider awarding a contract for air handler filters and rejecting all bids for private and special education school services. After a short public session, the board expects to enter executive session to discuss a personnel appointment.
- Appoint James Maddison as Deputy Treasurer with $8,000 stipend for March 16–June 30, 2021
- Authorize check signers: District Treasurer Israel Bier, Interim School Business Official Linda Macias, Board President, Ogechi Iwuoha; two signatures for checks/wires ≥$50,000
- Award RFB-ER-17-21 for Air Handler Filters to National Air Filter Service Co. of New Jersey Inc.
- Reject all bids for RFB-ER-16-21 In and Out of District Private and Special Education Schools for 2021-22 through 2025-26
- Appoint Jessica Theodore as interim Title IX Officer at no additional pay
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via web conferencing to administer oaths of office to newly-elected board members. The agenda also includes the election of Board President and Vice-President for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year.
- Administration of Oath of Office to nine newly-elected Board members
- Election of Board President and Vice-President for the 2020-21 school year
- Authorization of school board courses for three members at a cost not to exceed $130 per course
- Agreement with Rockland County for Public Safety Radio Communications at Ramapo High School
- Approval of IDEA flow-through funds for twenty SEDCAR-1 Special Education Providers
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to act on several items, including accepting preliminary trustee election results, approving the start of high-risk sports, and reinstating Universal Pre-Kindergarten at the Early Childhood Center. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.
- Accept preliminary results of Trustee Election subject to verification by District Clerk
- Approve high-risk sports (basketball, volleyball, football, wrestling, cheerleading) at Spring Valley and Ramapo High Schools
- Reinstate Universal Pre-Kindergarten at Early Childhood Center using grant funds
- Approve action items from Superintendent 1-4
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a virtual regular meeting on February 2, 2021, due to the COVID-19 emergency. The board will consider a consent agenda covering personnel, special education recommendations, claims audit, payroll, and budget reports, plus action items including an agreement amendment with School Aid Specialists for school finance consulting and a tax roll correction. They will also receive reports and discuss the superintendent search and trustee election.
- Agreement amendment with School Aid Specialists Management Services, LLC for school finance consulting (2020-21)
- Tax roll correction for Town of Ramapo parcel 89/49.18-1-2 (Cong. Khal Yereim of Woodridge)
- Consent agenda: personnel recommendations, CSE/CPSE recommendations, claims audit, payroll certifications, treasurer's report
- Public speaking opportunity (3 minutes per speaker)
- Update on superintendent search and February 2, 2021 trustee election
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will meet electronically on January 19, 2021, due to the COVID-19 emergency. The board will vote on a consent agenda covering minutes, personnel, and committee recommendations, and will consider action items including a $15,360,801 CARES Act agreement with the Community Outreach Center for nonpublic school services, a trash and refuse bid award, a donation, and a $1,000,000 kitchen hood replacement project. The board will also discuss updates on the superintendent search and the February 2, 2021 trustee election.
- Agreement with Community Outreach Center for $15,360,801 in CARES-funded educational support services for nonpublic schools
- Award of trash and refuse removal bid to Donato Marangi Inc.
- Acceptance of $9,255 donation from East Ramapo Community Fund for Public Education for teacher grants at 9 schools
- Resolution to spend up to $1,000,000 on kitchen hood replacements at 12 schools for fire code compliance
- Appointment of election inspectors for the February 2, 2021 special trustee election
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
This special meeting of the East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education has been postponed and will be rescheduled. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, pledge of allegiance, an anticipated executive session, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Meeting postponed and rescheduled
- Held electronically due to COVID-19 emergency
- Anticipated executive session (topic not specified)
- Adjournment motion
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Board of Education will meet electronically on January 5, 2021, due to COVID-19. The board will vote on consent agenda items (minutes, personnel recommendations, payroll certifications) and action items, including second reading of policies on remote learning, student attendance, parent rights, and Medicaid compliance. It will also appoint a permanent chairperson and election inspectors for the February 2, 2021 special trustee election, and accept donations for Spring Valley High School.
- Approve second reading of policies: 4329 Remote Learning, 5100 Student Attendance, 8635-E Parent Bill of Rights, 8600 Medicaid Compliance
- Appoint Yoel Trieger as Permanent Chairperson for Feb. 2, 2021 Special Trustee Election
- Appoint election inspectors with pay rates: Chief $16.50/hr, Assistant Chief $14.50/hr, Inspector $12.50/hr, plus $15 for machine memory stick delivery
- Accept $1,000 donation from Rockland Community Foundation for SVHS Bio Lab Station for Remote Learning
- Accept $522.50 donation from Rockland Community Foundation for SVHS Science Olympian STEAM Program