East Ramapo Central School District public meetings in 2023
20 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Board of Education will vote on several action items, including awarding contracts for the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program and electric supply, adopting an opioid overdose prevention policy, and approving routine consent agenda items like personnel, claims audits, and budget reports. The meeting also includes public speaking and the superintendent's report.
- Award RFP-ER-23-24 Educational Consultant for UPK to Yitzchok Kolodny Educational Consultant
- Award RFP-ER-22-24 Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program to Tots 2 Teens LLC
- Award RFB-ER-25-24 Electric Supply to Northeastern Power & Gas LLC
- Adopt Policy 8121.1 Opioid Overdose Prevention and Regulation
- Approve tax corrections for Town of Ramapo properties, including a $917.78 refund
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 15, 2023, to consider several action items, including accepting the external audit report, adopting policies, and approving contracts. The board will also hear the superintendent's report and allow public speaking.
- Accept 2022-23 external audit report from EFPR Group LLP
- Adopt policies on student learning standards, curriculum, and flag display
- Approve agreement with White Glove Community Care Inc. for one-on-one nursing services
- Authorize emergency asbestos abatement at Administration Building (105 S. Madison Ave) with PAR Environmental Corp
- Approve return of unpaid school taxes from towns of Ramapo, Haverstraw, and Clarkstown
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will vote on routine consent items (minutes, HR recommendations, payroll) and several action items, including recognizing a merged employee union, accepting donations, approving change orders and a scope modification for the ARPA-funded capital project, and awarding contracts for translation services and custodial machinery. The meeting also includes a first reading of six policies and an updated audit response.
- Recognize East Ramapo Employees Association (EREA) as bargaining unit for custodial, transportation, and maintenance staff
- Approve change orders for ARPA Phase 3A flooring: Milburn Flooring deduct $88,792.21; RENU Contracting add $9,846.19
- Modify ARPA capital project scope: construction cost allocation $77,115,829, incidental $13,827,058
- Accept donations: $1,000 (Lime Kiln), $3,000 (Kakiat Chromebooks), $3,000 (Grandview Subaru grant)
- Award RFP-ER-3-24 Interpreting and Simultaneous Translation Services to Dynamics Multilingual Services Inc.
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 approving contracts for student transportation, special education services, and a superintendent search firm. The board will also consider adopting the 2024-2025 budget development calendar and several policy changes.
- Award $2,060,798 in transportation contracts to Imrei Shufer for non-public and parochial school routes
- Approve agreement with School Leadership, Inc. for superintendent search
- Approve $828 conference fee and $702 hotel reimbursement for Superintendent Clarence Ellis
- Adopt 2024-2025 budget development calendar
- Approve agreements with special education schools and service providers
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education is reviewing several action items including curriculum standardization, special education service agreements, and facility maintenance. The meeting also includes the approval of various human resources recommendations and grant awards.
- Authorization to purchase curriculum via Great Minds PBC and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- $453,847.80 agreement with Wellcore Consulting for Pomona Middle School
- $648,600 window replacement proposal for Kakiat Elementary School
- $12,125.00 Rockland 21st Century Collaborative grant award
- Approval of special education service agreements with Summit School, SAIL at Ferncliff, and NY Institute for Special Education
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to take action on student transportation. The board will vote to rescind a conditional transportation award to Omar Transportation for New York routes due to missing NYS DOT approvals, and to award new contracts for in- and out-of-district transportation for the 2023-2024 school year. They will also consider authorizing emergency transportation contracts for uncovered routes.
- Rescind conditional award (RFB-ER-17-24) to Omar Transportation for NY routes due to lack of NYS DOT approvals
- Award RFB-ER-18-24 for in/out of district transportation to companies including Cheese Bus, Mosdos Sanz of Monsey, Omar Transportation, Yellow Bus Transportation, Yeshiva Services
- Authorize emergency transportation contract(s) not to exceed one month, with Imrei Shufer listed as contractor
- Approve action items from the board (items 1-3)
- Anticipated executive session
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 12, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. The board will consider a consent agenda covering routine approvals, and will vote on several action items, including new transportation contracts totaling $4,274,338.50, agreements for physical therapy services, and the 2023-2024 School Comprehensive Education Plans for 14 schools. The meeting also includes a resolution of respect for a retiring security officer and a transportation update.
- Approval of new and emergency transportation contracts for 2023-2024 totaling $4,274,338.50, including contracts with Student Bus Co. Inc., Omar Transportation Services, and Yellow Bus Transportation.
- Approval of agreements with five physical therapy vendors (Rachel Coren PT, Robert Alvir PT, Tamar Fried PT, Miriam Gottesfesfeld CRPT, Silber Physical Therapy PC) for mandated IEP services.
- Approval of a memorandum of agreement with SOBER to add the title 'Assistant to the Data Manager (Schools)' to the collective bargaining agreement.
- Approval of 2023-2024 School Comprehensive Education Plans (SCEP) for 14 schools, including Ramapo High School and Spring Valley High School.
- Approval of license agreements for parking spaces at 557 New Hempstead Road with Yeshiva Services LLC and for premises use with Congregation Imrei Shefer for the 2023-2024 school year.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 29, 2023, to consider a consent agenda and a series of action items. The board will vote on personnel recommendations, contracts for services, budget transfers, and other administrative matters. Public speaking is scheduled before the Superintendent's report.
- Approve consent agenda including minutes, personnel recommendations, and treasurer's reports
- Authorize attendance at NYSSBA Annual Convention (Oct 26-28, Buffalo) at $515 per person plus expenses
- Award RFP-ER-8-24 for Title I-IV services to non-public schools to Community Education Center
- Approve agreements for audiology, physical therapy, dental, and other student services for 2023-24
- Accept $999.79 Orange & Rockland STEM grant for Fleetwood Elementary hydroponic gardening project
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to act on three action items: approving the action items, awarding or rejecting a transportation contract for the 2023-2024 school year, and rejecting uncovered routes for Omar Transportation. The meeting also includes an anticipated executive session and adjournment.
- Award/Reject RFB-ER-11-24 for in & out of district public, private, special education, field trips, and summer transportation for 2023-2024
- Reject new uncovered and renewal of uncovered routes for Omar Transportation for 2023-2024
- Approve action items from the Board 1-3
- Anticipated executive session
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to vote on consent agenda items, including personnel recommendations and minutes, and several action items. These include approving a master general service contract, accepting a $12,125 grant, and rejecting all bids for student transportation services. The board will also discuss the superintendent's evaluation and enter executive session.
- Approve master general service contract for 2022-23, authorizing superintendent to sign contracts up to $2,500
- Accept $12,125 Rockland 21C grant for Family Resource Center programs (Sept 2023-Aug 2024)
- Reject all bids for RFB-ER-5-24 in/out of district transportation for 2023-24
- Approve corrections to four physical therapy/audiologist agreements for summer 2023
- Establish petty cash funds for school lunch registers totaling $540 for 2023-24
Public Hearing & Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on amendments to the Long Term Strategic Academic and Fiscal Plan (LTSAFP), followed by a regular meeting. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including personnel recommendations and financial reports, and take action on several contracts and agreements.
- Public hearing on amendments to the Long Term Strategic Academic & Fiscal Plan (LTSAFP)
- Approve independent contractor agreement for State Appointed Monitor Dr. Shelley Jallow (07/01/23-06/30/25)
- Second reading and adoption of Policy 5300 Code of Conduct
- Authorize summer camp lease with Camp Fun at Ramapo High School (July 31-August 16, 2023)
- Approve piggybacking contract with Omnia Partners for Trane heating/cooling work
Organization Meetings
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education is holding its annual organization meeting to elect board officers, appoint district officials, and approve contracts for the 2023-24 school year. Actions include appointing a District Clerk at $105,000, a District Treasurer at $24,000, and legal counsel, as well as designating official depositories and newspapers.
- Appoint Kathleen Kivi as District Clerk at $105,000 annual salary
- Appoint My Nguyen as District Treasurer at $24,000 stipend
- Appoint Honeywell Law Firms as General Counsel and Harris Beach as Special Education Counsel
- Renew auditors RS Abrams, Nawrocki Smith, and EFPR Group for 2023-24
- Designate M&T Bank, Webster Bank, JP Morgan Chase, and CLASS as depositories
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to accept the official results of the June 20, 2023 budget revote and election, and to authorize a revised renewal district insurance contract for the 2023-2024 period. The board also anticipates moving into executive session before adjourning.
- Accept official results of June 20, 2023 budget revote and election
- Authorize revised renewal district insurance contract for 07/01/2023 to 07/01/2024
- Authorize payment of premiums per revised, lower proposal
- Anticipated executive session
Public Hearing (Budget & Code of Conduct) & Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education is holding a public hearing to present and receive comment on the proposed revised 2023-2024 budget and the revised 2023-24 Code of Conduct. Following the hearing, the board will hold its regular meeting, which includes public speaking, a superintendent's report, approval of consent agenda items, and several action items related to the upcoming June 20, 2023 special district meeting and election.
- Public hearing on proposed revised 2023-2024 budget, with attachments including line-by-line budget and property tax report card
- Presentation of revised 2023-24 Code of Conduct; available for 30-day comment period after hearing
- Appoint election inspectors for June 20, 2023 special district meeting; pay rates $19/hr chief, $17/hr assistant chief, $15/hr inspector
- Authorize District Clerk to appoint additional election inspectors if needed for June 20, 2023 vote
- Approve consent agenda including minutes, personnel recommendations, payroll certifications, and treasurer's reports
Public Hearing Budget & Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget, followed by a regular meeting. The board will hear public comment on the budget, then consider consent agenda items including personnel, claims, and reports, plus action items related to the May 16 annual meeting and election, such as appointing a permanent chairperson and authorizing election inspectors.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 budget with line-by-line and revenue documents
- Approve consent agenda: minutes, personnel recommendations, claims audit for Feb & Mar 2023, payroll certifications for April 2023, treasurer's reports
- Appoint Sabrina Charles-Pierre as Permanent Chairperson for May 16 annual district meeting
- Authorize District Clerk to appoint election inspectors at rates $15-$19/hour for May 16 vote
- Approve health & welfare service agreements with six districts for non-public school students
Public Hearing & Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the updated 2023-24 District-Wide School Safety Plan, followed by a regular meeting. The board will vote on a consent agenda, action items including the BOCES tentative administrative budget, and several contracts for student services.
- Public hearing on 2023-24 District-Wide School Safety Plan
- BOCES 2023/24 tentative administrative budget of $6,182,051
- Agreement with Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Pediatrics for IEP services
- Agreement with Educational Vistas, Inc. for NYSESLAT test-scoring services
- Donation of $499.15 transferred to Margetts Elementary School science program
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on March 28, 2023. The board is scheduled to take action on a proposed $298,680,118 budget for 2023-24, approve a series of contracts and agreements, and act on personnel recommendations. The agenda also includes a vote on a consent agenda covering items like meeting minutes and human resources recommendations.
- Adopt the proposed 2023-24 budget of $298,680,118 and property tax report card
- Award a contract to Educational Vistas, Inc. for NYSESLAT test scoring
- Approve change orders for ARPA-funded construction projects, including $17,847.43 for RENU Contracting and $946.61 for Rockland Electric
- Reject all bids for in and out of district private and special education transportation (RFB-ER-1-24)
- Approve an amended agreement with Wellcore Consulting for $77,324 to extend after-school and Lunch and Learn programs
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on March 21, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. in the PLCC, Administration Building. The board will consider a consent agenda with 16 items, including personnel recommendations, payroll certifications, and financial reports. Action items include adopting revised policies on gender-neutral bathrooms, equity, and sexual harassment, as well as a second reading of policies on time-out rooms and restraints. The board will also vote on accepting donations for athletics and a SEQRA resolution for an energy performance contract with Ameresco.
- Approve consent agenda items 1-16, including HR recommendations, payroll certifications, and claims audit report
- Adopt revised policies 0101 (gender-neutral bathrooms), 0105-R (equity), and 0110.2-E (sexual harassment)
- Second reading and adoption of policies 4321.12 and 4321.12-R on time-out rooms and restraints
- Accept USTA Eastern grant of $665.82 for tennis nets at Spring Valley and Ramapo High Schools
- Accept Dicks Sporting Goods donation of $1,000 for Athletics Department
CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
This meeting of the East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education was canceled due to inclement weather. All agenda items originally scheduled for February 28, 2023, have been moved to the March 14, 2023 agenda. No decisions or discussions took place at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled due to inclement weather
- All February 28 agenda items moved to March 14
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on February 7, 2023, to consider consent agenda items including personnel recommendations, claims audit, and budget reports, as well as action items such as approving change orders for the ARPA capital project, an energy performance contract with Ameresco, and a settlement in the lawsuit against NYSIR. The board will also accept a $1,300 scholarship donation and extend a weather services agreement with AccuWeather.
- Approve change orders for ARPA capital construction project, revised contracted total $2,275,039.67
- Approve Energy Performance Contract with Ameresco, Inc.
- Accept $1,300 donation from Herman T. Hopper trust for scholarship
- Approve $15,000 contract with Yitchok Kolodny for UPK monitoring consultant
- Approve settlement of ERCSD v NYSIR lawsuit