East Ramapo Central School District public meetings in 2022
24 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 13, 2022, to consider consent agenda items, including personnel recommendations and claims audits, and action items such as a $5,178,650.62 grant for COVID-19 screening testing, tenure approvals for five teachers, and adoption of policy series 0000 and 1000. The board will also vote on a resolution to repair the Archive Room handrails at the Central Administration Building, deemed an emergency for safety and code compliance.
- Approve $5,178,650.62 ELC Reopening Schools Grant from Rockland County DOH for COVID-19 testing
- Grant tenure to Peter Head, Jennifer Birnbaum, Daisy Rivera-Monsegur, Brittany Boubaris, Yesica Vega-Tapia
- Approve repairs to Archive Room stair handrails at Central Administration Building (SEQRA Type II)
- Set substitute employee pay at $14.70/hour effective Jan 1, 2023
- Adopt policy series 0000 and 1000 (philosophy, community relations)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 29, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. The board will consider consent agenda items including personnel recommendations and minutes, and will vote on action items such as an HVAC improvement contract with Trane, a heating fuel oil contract award, and a first reading of policy series 0000 and 1000. The meeting also includes public speaking, a superintendent's report, and a possible executive session.
- Authorize Trane letter of commitment for HVAC work at five schools (Spring Valley HS, Ramapo HS, Kakiat, Margetts, Elmwood) using ESSER funds
- Award heating fuel oil contract to Mirabito Holdings Inc. (RFB-ER-19-23 #2)
- Accept $699.95 Orange and Rockland STEM grant for Spring Valley High School project
- Approve disposal of obsolete sewing machines via auction
- First reading of policy series 0000 and 1000, including rescinding listed policies
Audit Committee & Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold an Audit Committee and regular meeting. The board will hear the external audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, and vote on accepting the audit, the district's response, and a corrective action plan. Other action items include approving tenure recommendations, special education service agreements, and ARPA-funded construction change orders.
- Accept 2021-22 external audit report and corrective action plan
- Approve tenure for 7 teachers (e.g., Nancy Cusack, Ciara Duran, Joanne Fratello)
- Approve 2022-2023 IDEA grant agreements with 19 special education providers
- Authorize ARPA change orders: RENU Contracting ($23,300) and Fanshawe Inc. ($16,099.36)
- Approve 2022 returns of unpaid school taxes from Ramapo, Clarkstown, Haverstraw
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on October 25, 2022, to discuss and vote on several action items, including contracts, personnel recommendations, and policy adoption. The board will also receive updates on the Long Term Strategic Academic Plan & Fiscal Plan and hear public comments.
- Approve $343,548 agreement with Wellcore Consulting for Lunch & Learn at Pomona Middle School and Multi-Sport Clinics at nine elementary schools
- Approve $76,195.50 transportation contract with Yeshiva Darkei Emunah 2 Girls School for SY 2022-2023
- Cast vote for NYSSBA Area 10 Director (candidates: Sheryl Brady, Deborah Gatti)
- Adopt Policy 2305 - Board Member Attendance at Board Meetings
- Accept $564 Rockland Community Foundation grant for Robotics integration at Spring Valley High School
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on amendments to its Long Term Strategic Academic Plan & Fiscal Plan (LTSAFP), followed by a 30-day public comment period. The board will also vote on consent agenda items, personnel recommendations, policy first reading, contract renewals, and several donations. The meeting includes routine opening procedures and a possible executive session.
- Public hearing on LTSAFP amendments; plan available for 30-day comment
- Renewal of boiler maintenance contract with Hauser Bros Inc. (RFP-ER-25-21)
- Accept $8,000 Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors SEL grant for Fleetwood
- Accept $12,125 Rockland 21st Century Collaborative grant for Family Resource Coordinator
- Approve MOA with ERTA for after-school supervision pay
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 13, 2022, to consider several action items, including approving change orders for asbestos removal in multiple schools as part of the ARPA-funded capital project, adopting the 2023-2024 budget calendar, and approving service agreements with special education schools. The board will also hear a presentation on amendments to the Long Term Strategic Academic Plan and take public comments.
- Approve change orders totaling $112,971 for asbestos removal at Kakiat, Elmwood, Pomona, and Margetts schools (ARPA Phase 1A)
- Adopt Policy 5300 Code of Conduct (second reading)
- Approve 2022-23 service agreements with five special education schools including Clear View and Judge Rotenberg
- Authorize special district meeting for Finkelstein Library's purchase of 16 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley for $453,000
- Approve 2022-23 agreement with SEE3 for professional development (funded by ARPA and Title 1)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will vote on routine consent items, personnel recommendations, and several contracts, including a $3.68 million HVAC equipment award to TRANE for five schools funded by a federal ARPA grant. The board will also consider agreements for nursing, oral health clinics, transportation, and therapy services, plus a $52,573.70 software renewal.
- Approve $3,680,848 in TRANE HVAC equipment contracts for Margetts, Elmwood, Kakiat, Spring Valley, and Ramapo schools under ARPA Phase 1A
- Renew Tyler Technologies transportation software agreement for $52,573.70
- Award RFP-ER-15-23 for in/out of district student transportation for private and special education schools
- Approve agreements with Health Source Group for nursing services and First Medcare for in-school oral health clinics
- Approve petty cash funds for school lunch registers totaling $540 across 13 schools
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will vote on setting school tax rates for 2022-2023 and authorizing a $344,732 purchase order for kitchen equipment funded by a federal ARPA grant. The board will also consider adopting policies on student harassment and bullying and release time for religious instruction, approving the District Wide Safety Plan, and awarding contracts for special education transportation and physical therapy services. Consent agenda items include personnel recommendations, payroll certifications, and minutes.
- Set school tax rates for 2022-2023 and sign tax warrants for Clarkstown, Haverstraw, and Ramapo
- Authorize $344,732 purchase order to Joseph Flihan Co. for kitchen equipment (ARPA project)
- Adopt Policy 0115 Student Harassment and Bullying and Policy 5182 Release Time for Religious Instruction
- Approve 2022-23 District Wide Safety Plan and building-level safety plans
- Award RFP-ER-16-23 Physical Therapy Services to Tamar M. Fried PT
Public Hearing Code of Conduct & Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the revised 2022-23 Code of Conduct, followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider abolishing the Academic Standards Facilitator position, approve consent agenda items, and act on several contracts and agreements. The meeting includes routine items like minutes, personnel recommendations, and a claims audit report.
- Public hearing on revised 2022-23 Code of Conduct
- Abolish Academic Standards Facilitator position effective August 31, 2022
- Award contract for in/out of district student transportation 2022-2023 (RFB-ER-14-23)
- Authorize NYSSBA Annual Convention attendance (up to 4 board members, $515 each plus travel)
- Approve health and welfare services contracts with Mamaroneck UFSD and Tarrytowns UFSD
Public Hearing Safety Plan & Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2022-23 District Wide School Safety Plan, followed by a regular meeting. The board will also consider a consent agenda and several action items, including contracts and appointments. The safety plan will be available for public comment for 30 days after the hearing.
- Public hearing on updated 2022-23 District Wide School Safety Plan
- Approve consent agenda including personnel, claims audit, and budget reports
- Appoint BookSmart Accounting for 2022-2023 accounting services
- Approve transportation contracts: Chestnut Ridge ($457,511.05) and BOCES ($218,474.00) for Summer 2022
- Award Universal Pre-Kindergarten Expansion Full-Day Program to The Playhouse Preschool and St. Paul's School
Organization Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold its organization meeting to elect a president and vice-president, appoint district officers and committee members, and approve various contracts and designations for the 2022-23 school year. The agenda includes appointments of the district clerk, treasurer, legal counsel, auditors, and other officials, as well as authorizations for payroll, check signing, and petty cash funds.
- Appoint Kathleen Kivi as District Clerk at $95,000 annual salary
- Appoint My Nguyen as District Treasurer with $22,602 stipend
- Appoint Harris Beach PLLC as General Counsel
- Appoint EFPR Group as External Auditor
- Designate M&T Bank, Sterling National Bank, JP Morgan Chase, CLASS as depositories
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will vote on a series of action items, including granting tenure to 39 employees, approving a food service contract extension with Whitsons, and awarding contracts for legal, audiology, and physical therapy services. The board will also consider budget transfers, insurance renewals, and memoranda of agreement with staff unions. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items such as minutes and personnel recommendations.
- Grant tenure to 39 employees across multiple schools, effective June-September 2022
- Approve 4th year extension of food service contract with Whitsons School Nutrition Corp. for 2022-2023
- Award legal counsel services contract to Harris Beach PLLC for 2022-23, renewable through 2026-27
- Award audiology services contract to Educational Audiology Services of Rockland for 2022-23, renewable through 2026-27
- Approve budget transfers and insurance renewal with Evergreen Insurance for 07/01/2022-07/01/2023
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education is conducting a public hearing regarding the proposed revised 2022-2023 budget, which includes transfers to capital budget cuts. The meeting also includes discussions on appointing election inspectors and approving various personnel and administrative actions.
- Public hearing for presentation of Proposed Revised 2022-2023 Budget
- Appointment of Election Inspectors with hourly rates ranging from $13.50 to $17.50
- Salary adjustment for District Clerk Kathleen Kivi to $95,000 effective June 15, 2022
- Approval of health and welfare service contracts with Haverstraw-Stony Point, Nanuet, Port Chester-Rye, Suffern, and Yonkers school districts
- Approval of budget transfers as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to act on the results of the May 17, 2022 budget vote and trustee election. The board will consider authorizing a revote on the 2022-23 budget on June 21, 2022, and adopting a revised budget of $258,944,880 with a property tax report card. The agenda also includes procedural items and an anticipated executive session.
- Accept official results of May 17, 2022 budget vote and trustee election
- Authorize special district meeting (revote) on June 21, 2022 for 2022-23 budget vote
- Adopt revised 2022-23 budget of $258,944,880 and property tax report card
- Approve action items 1-4 as a group
- Anticipated executive session (topic not specified)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education is reviewing the results of a recent internal audit regarding funded programs. The meeting also includes decisions on awarding professional auditing service contracts and accepting a classroom donation.
- Acceptance of the 2022 Internal Audit Report by Tobin & Company CPA
- Awarding RFP-ER-1-23 for internal auditing services to RS Abrams & Co.
- Awarding RFP-ER-3-23 for external professional auditing services to EFPR Group, LLP
- Acceptance of a $3,000.00 donation from Bill Kolb Jr. Subaru for Grandview Elementary School
- Approval of attendance for five members at the RCSBA Legislative Dinner at $75.00 per person
Budget Public Hearing & Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2022-2023 budget, followed by a regular meeting. The board will also vote on several action items, including appointing a new district treasurer and deputy treasurer, approving personnel recommendations, and adopting a deferred compensation plan.
- Public hearing on proposed 2022-2023 budget
- Appoint My Nguyen as District Treasurer with $22,602 stipend until June 30, 2022
- Appoint Natalie Espinal as Deputy District Treasurer
- Approve Dignity Act Coordinators for 2021-22 school year
- Authorize District Clerk to appoint additional election inspectors for May 17, 2022 vote
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will vote on accepting $149,958,322 in ARPA funds and authorizing $91,747,635 for district-wide capital improvements. The board will also consider a $131,186.40 change order for emergency mold remediation at Spring Valley High School, approve personnel recommendations, and adopt a policy on district credit card use.
- Accept $149,958,322 in ARPA funds, authorize $91,747,635 for capital improvements
- Approve $131,186.40 change order for Renu Contracting emergency abatement at Spring Valley High School
- Adopt Policy 8334 on use of district credit cards
- Appoint election inspectors for May 17, 2022 annual meeting with pay rates $13.50-$17.50/hour
- Approve $828 conference fee and $702 travel reimbursement for Superintendent Dr. Ellis
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education is reviewing several action items including personnel recommendations, professional development funding, and contract awards. The meeting also addresses tax refunds for clerical errors and the appointment of election inspectors.
- Awarding contract to Nawrocki Smith LLP for Claims Auditor services
- Authorizing $355 each for three staff members to attend Rockland BOCES professional development
- Approving tax refunds totaling over $41,000 due to clerical errors in Ramapo
- Awarding security systems contract to Intralogic Solutions via NYS Contract #PT68813
- Rejecting bids for two Ford Bronco Sport vehicles to seek more competitive pricing
Copy of BoardDocs Support - Recreated Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 5, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in the PLCC Administration Building. The board will consider a motion to allow public speaking, approve consent agenda items (including minutes, personnel recommendations, and reports), and potentially enter executive session. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy or financial details listed.
- Motion to allow public speaking before the Superintendent's Report
- Approve consent agenda items including minutes, certificated and civil service personnel recommendations
- Approve CSE and CPSE recommendations
- Approve claims audit report, payroll certifications, and treasurer's/budget status report
- Motion to enter executive session
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on March 1, 2022, to consider a consent agenda covering personnel, financial reports, and other routine items, as well as several action items. Key actions include approving a cross contract with Nassau BOCES for an election management system upgrade, approving ward poll sites for the May 17, 2022 trustee election, and adopting SEQRA resolutions for emergency repairs and an ARPA capital project. The board will also hear public comments and receive the superintendent's report.
- Approve cross contract with Nassau BOCES for NTS eSign upgrade (election management system)
- Approve ward poll sites for May 17, 2022 trustee election (e.g., Summit Park Elementary, Spring Valley High School)
- Adopt SEQRA resolution for emergency repairs at Spring Valley High School and Chestnut Ridge Middle School
- Adopt SEQRA resolution for ARPA Phase 1 Capital Project (flooring, HVAC at multiple schools)
- Approve consent agenda including personnel recommendations, claims audit, and budget status reports
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially adopt a ward reapportionment plan based on Census 2020 data. The board will vote on a motion to approve the plan and submit it to Federal Court for approval. The meeting is being held electronically instead of in person.
- Discussion of Census 2020 and ward boundaries
- Adoption of ward reapportionment plan
- Authorization to submit plan to Federal Court
- Authorization for Superintendent to implement plan after court approval
- Anticipated executive session
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will vote on several action items, including setting the 2020-21 health service rate for nonpublic school students, approving agreements with special education providers and UPK expansion programs, and a contract for weather services. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with routine approvals and a public speaking period.
- Approve $769.69 per-pupil health service rate for 2020-21 under Education Law §912
- Approve agreements with 19 SEDCAR special education providers for IDEA flow-through funds (e.g., Hebrew Academy for Special Children $337,330, Jawonio $61,702)
- Approve UPK Expansion agreements with St. Anthony/St. Paul and St. Gregory Barbarigo, each for 20 students
- Approve contract with AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions for weather reporting
- Approve consent agenda including personnel recommendations, claims audit, and payroll certifications
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a virtual regular meeting on January 18, 2022. The board will vote on a consent agenda covering personnel, payroll, and reports, and will take action on several items, including an emergency asbestos abatement at Fleetwood Elementary School, disposal of obsolete Chromebooks, and approval of transportation contracts for the 2021-2022 school year.
- Emergency asbestos abatement at Fleetwood Elementary School, with authorization to hire contractors and reallocate funds
- Disposal of obsolete Chromebooks via auction
- Approval of transportation contracts for SY 2021-2022 for multiple vendors
- Acceptance of NYS OSC Budget Review Audit for FY ending June 30, 2021 and Corrective Action Plan
- Granting tenure to Wendi Williams, Elementary Teacher at Elmwood, effective 1/19/22
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education will review personnel recommendations, a new memorandum of agreement for instructional supervisors, and a resolution to use the OMNIA cooperative purchasing program. The agenda also includes a motion to adopt a settlement agreement regarding a legal claim involving an injury at Chestnut Ridge Middle School.
- Approval of $13.50 per hour pay rate for various non-certified Civil Service substitutes
- Adoption of Memorandum of Agreement for Instructional Supervisors effective July 1, 2020
- Resolution to authorize District use of OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing Alliance
- Approval of settlement agreement regarding Zhongxue Li legal claim
- Second reading and adoption of Board Policy 2360 MINUTES