East Ramapo Central School District public meetings in 2024
26 substantive meetings from 2024, 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 10, 2024, to consider a memorandum of agreement with the East Ramapo Teachers Association (ERTA) covering 2022-23 through 2025-26, approve consent agenda items including personnel and financial reports, and act on several contracts for occupational and speech therapy services, a food service equipment award, and a dental insurance renewal. The board will also review policy changes and a revised budget calendar for the 2025/2026 budget.
- MOA with ERTA for 2022-23 through 2025-26 school years
- Award RFB-ER-25-25 Open Air Open Display Merchandiser to Douglas Equipment
- Award RFP-ER-27-25 Occupational Therapy Services to HTA of New York, Inc and Therapeutic Horizons
- Award RFP-ER-28-25 Speech-Language Pathology Services to HTA of New York, Inc., Hopewell Therapy, and The Therapy Spot LLC
- Dental policy renewal with Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of NY effective Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
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, where the external auditor will present the FY2024 audit report. The board will vote on accepting the audit, approving a consent agenda with personnel and financial items, and taking action on contracts and asset disposals.
- External audit report for year ending June 30, 2024, presented by EFPR Group LLP
- Award of electric supply contract (RFB-ER-23-25) to M&R Energy Resources Corporation
- Rejection of natural gas supply bids (RFB-ER-24-25) due to budget mismatch
- Approval of out-of-district special education agreements with five schools
- Disposal of a 2007 Chevy van and obsolete kitchen equipment
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on October 29, 2024, at Spring Valley High School. The agenda includes public speaking, a superintendent's report, and a consent agenda with items such as minutes, personnel recommendations, and financial reports. The board will also vote on action items including agreements, tax corrections, and transportation contracts. The consent agenda items were tabled until after the executive session.
- Approve consent agenda items 1-12, including minutes, personnel recommendations, and claims audit reports
- Approve agreement with UFSD of the Tarrytown for health and welfare services for 2023-2024
- Approve tax corrections for Cong. Tiferes Bais Zwehil (Parcel ID # 50.78-2-28) and Joseph & Albina Massimino (Parcel ID # 62.15-1-26)
- Approve transportation contracts totaling $69,303.47 for Beth Rochel, Birchwood, and Yeshiva Ohr V'Daas
- Approve ARPA allowance disbursements and change orders totaling $82,460.50
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on October 8, 2024, to vote on consent agenda items including personnel recommendations and payroll certifications, and action items such as a memorandum of agreement with the teachers' association, an ARPA change order, and a gymnasium capital project change order. The board will also enter executive sessions to discuss unspecified matters.
- Approve MOA with East Ramapo Teachers Association regarding overages
- Approve $132,137.09 ARPA change order for Phase 1B ADA (Essential Constructs, LLC)
- Approve $21,000 change order for gymnasium floor replacements (Atlantic Sport Floors)
- Approve $250/month expense allowance for Interim Superintendent Anthony DiCarlo
- Approve disposal of obsolete appliances
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education is meeting to consider a consent agenda covering personnel, payroll, and financial reports, and to vote on action items including the 2024-2025 Long Term Strategic Academic and Financial Plan, several donations, and construction change orders. The board will also hear public comments and receive the superintendent's report.
- Adopt 2024-2025 Long Term Strategic Academic and Financial Plan
- Approve $11,000 change order for emergency structural repairs at canopies (Fleetwood, Grandview, Summit Park Elementary Schools)
- Approve $540,500 deduction change order for ARPA capital project (C & M Door Controls)
- Accept donations: $1,000 (Lime Kiln), $500 (Spring Valley HS), $109.40 (Early Childhood Center)
- Extend facilities consulting contract with Carl Thurnau through Dec 30, 2024
Public Hearing of the Board of Education
This is a public hearing, not a regular board meeting, focused on the proposed 2024-2025 Long Term Strategic Academic & Financial Plan. The board will present the plan and then take public comment. No votes or decisions are scheduled beyond a motion to adjourn.
- Presentation of proposed 2024-2025 Long Term Strategic Academic & Financial Plan
- Public speaking period for community input on the plan
- Motion to adjourn the special meeting
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on September 3, 2024, to vote on a consent agenda covering personnel, minutes, and audit reports, plus action items including contracts, awards, and appointments. Notable items include a $156,000 contract with WestEd for professional development, a $30,000 agreement for UPK site reviews, and a $25,300 change order for gym floor work. The meeting was rescheduled from August 27, 2024.
- Approve consent agenda items 1-8 including personnel recommendations and year-end claims audit report
- Award RFP-ER-14-25 to Yitzchok Kolodney for UPK educational consultant services
- Approve $30,000 agreement with Yitzchok Kolodny for UPK Program Site Reviews (Aug 14, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025)
- Approve $156,000 contract with WestEd for QTEL professional development (Sep 3, 2024 - Aug 31, 2025)
- Approve $25,300 change order for Atlantic Sports Floors gym floor work (revised total $1,293,884)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will vote on a resolution to adopt a 5.38% tax levy increase for the 2024-2025 school year, as mandated by an interim order from the State Education Commissioner. The board will also consider adding Haitian Creole translation services, approving consent agenda items, and authorizing ARPA change orders.
- Adopt 5.38% tax levy increase for 2024-2025, per Commissioner's Interim Decision and Order
- Authorize Haitian Creole simultaneous translation service contract with Dynamics Multilingual Services
- Approve ARPA change order for C&M Doors Controls, Inc. reducing contract by $30,605.63
- Approve out-of-district special education service agreements for 2024-2025
- Appoint Dignity Act Coordinators for secondary and elementary
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda covering personnel, minutes, and financial reports, plus action items including a contract for the state-appointed fiscal monitor, a lawsuit settlement, and equipment trades. The meeting also includes a public speaking period and a presentation of an award to a trustee.
- Approve independent contractor agreement for State Fiscal Monitor Shawn Farr
- Authorize settlement in Nelson Ramos Riva lawsuit
- Approve recycling of obsolete/damaged Chromebooks
- Trade John Deere 6135E for John Deere 1600 mower for $1.00
- Approve license agreement with BOCES for adult ed classrooms at Spring Valley High School
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 approve various contracts and designations for the 2024-25 school year. This is largely procedural, setting up the administrative framework for the coming year.
- Appoint Kathleen Kivi as District Clerk at $120,000 annual salary
- Appoint My Nguyen as District Treasurer with $25,000 stipend
- Appoint Honeywell Law Firm as General Counsel and Bond, Schoeneck & King as Special Education Counsel
- Appoint EFPR Group as External Auditor, Nawrocki Smith as Claims Auditor, RS Abrams as Internal Auditor
- Designate M&T Bank, Webster Bank, JP Morgan Chase, NYCLASS as official depositories
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on July 2, 2024, to consider a consent agenda covering personnel, claims audits, and budget reports, plus action items including contract awards, policy adoptions, and employment agreements. The board will also present an award to a trustee and allow public speaking.
- Award RFP-ER-7-25 for Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program 2024-2025
- Award RFP-ER-10-25 for Physical Therapy Services with agreements for Rachel Coren, Miriam Gottesfeld, Lisa Kraus
- Appoint BookSmart Accounting for 2023-2024 closing entries at rates in engagement letter
- Employment agreements: Michael Smith as Interim Director for Fine and Performing Arts at $160,000; Astrid Johnson as Interim Principal at $165,000
- Second reading and adoption of policies 1740 (Non-Public Schools), 4771 (Early Graduation), 6240 (Fiscal Management)
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to act on several items, including accepting the results of the June 18, 2024 budget revote, which passed with 1,245 yes votes to 1,082 no votes. The board will also consider appointing Mr. Anthony DiCarlo as interim superintendent for the 2024-2025 school year, approving an insurance renewal with Evergreen Insurance and Risk Management, and awarding a food service contract to Whitsons Food Services. Other action items include student accident coverage, an ARPA amendment notice, and a services agreement with St. Thomas Aquinas College for the Extended School Year program.
- Accept official results of June 18, 2024 budget revote (passed 1,245 yes to 1,082 no)
- Appoint Anthony DiCarlo as Interim Superintendent for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
- Accept renewal insurance contract with Evergreen Insurance and Risk Management for 2024-2025
- Award food service management contract to Whitsons Food Services (RFB-ER-1-25)
- Approve services agreement with St. Thomas Aquinas College for security, meals, custodians for ESY program
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
This is a procedural special meeting of the East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education. The agenda includes only a call to order, pledge of allegiance, a motion to adjourn into executive session, and a motion to adjourn. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Call to order
- Pledge of allegiance
- Motion to adjourn into executive session
- Motion to adjourn the special meeting
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 18, 2024, to vote on several action items, including an emergency change in configuration for Eldorado, Elmwood, and Lime Kiln elementary schools to serve grades 3 through 6 for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will also consider first readings of three policies, approve various contracts and awards, and handle consent agenda items such as personnel recommendations and minutes.
- Emergency reconfiguration of Eldorado, Elmwood, and Lime Kiln elementary schools to grades 3-6 for 2024-2025
- First reading of policies 1740 (Relationship with Non-Public Schools), 4771 (Early Graduation), and 6240 (Fiscal Management)
- Award contract to Whitsons Food Services for food service management (RFB-ER-1-25)
- Award RFB-ER-9-25 for in and out of district student transportation for summer 2024
- Contract with WestEd for QTEL Leadership Institute at $52,000
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed revised 2024-2025 budget, followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider action items including personnel recommendations, policy adoptions, and contracts. The meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at the PLCC, Administration Building.
- Public hearing on proposed revised 2024-2025 budget
- Approve consent agenda items including personnel and payroll certifications
- Adopt policies on graduation requirements, ceremonies, and animals in schools
- Award trash and refuse removal contract to Donato Marangi Inc. for 2024-2025
- Accept donation of 22 Chromebooks valued at $4,839.78 for Summit Park Elementary
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider adopting a revised 2024-25 budget of $331,881,985 and the corresponding property tax report card. The meeting includes procedural items, an anticipated executive session, and adjournment.
- Adopt 2024-25 revised budget of $331,881,985 and property tax report card
- Attachments include budget line-by-line, revenue, and tax report card documents
- Anticipated executive session (topic not specified)
- Pledge of Allegiance and call to order
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 21 budget vote and trustee election. The board will consider authorizing a special district meeting on June 18, 2024, for a budget revote, and adopting a revised 2024-25 budget of $331,881,985 with the corresponding property tax report card. The agenda also includes an anticipated executive session and adjournment.
- Accept official results of May 21, 2024 budget vote and trustee election
- Authorize special district meeting (budget revote) on June 18, 2024
- Adopt revised 2024-25 budget of $331,881,985
- Adopt property tax report card for revised budget
- Anticipated executive session
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will vote on consent agenda items including personnel recommendations, and action items such as the 2024-25 District Wide Safety Plan, auditor appointments, and multiple ARPA-funded construction change orders. The board will also conduct first readings of several policies and review the preliminary results of the budget vote and trustee election.
- Approve 2024-25 District Wide Safety Plan and building-level safety plans
- Authorize ARPA change orders for Phase 1B Doors (C&M Doors Controls, Inc., revised total $7,143,625.05) and Phase 3A Flooring (RENU Contracting, revised total $4,938,892.68)
- Approve $25,800 contract with Brown Transportation for special education wheelchair transport
- First reading of policies 9265 (Conditional Appointments) and 4770, 4772, 4772-R, 4773, 4850 (graduation, diplomas, animals in schools)
- Appoint internal, claims, and external auditors for 2024-2025
Public Hearing Budget & Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget, followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider a resolution to amend the budget to use $2 million in additional state aid to reduce reliance on reserves, and will vote on several action items including appointing an interim assistant superintendent and election procedures for the May 21 vote.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024-2025 budget of $331,881,985
- Resolution to amend budget to reduce reserve reliance by $2 million due to additional state aid
- Appoint Ms. Reluzco as Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at $200,000 annualized salary
- Appoint Sabrina Charles-Pierre as Permanent Chairperson for May 21 annual district meeting
- Approve consent agenda including personnel recommendations, claims audit reports, and payroll certifications
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 2024-25 District-Wide School Safety Plan, followed by a regular meeting. The board will vote on consent agenda items, including personnel and payroll, and take action on policy adoptions, BOCES elections and budget, and contract awards for vehicle and infrastructure repairs.
- Public hearing on 2024-25 District-Wide School Safety Plan
- Adoption of Policy 4000 series, including special education and graduation policies
- BOCES 2024-25 tentative administrative budget of $6,668,570
- Award RFP-ER-2-25 Vehicle Repairs to Big Tows Inc.
- Award RFB-ER-4-25 Pothole and Catch Basin Repairs to Environmental Construction Inc.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda including a settlement of two lawsuits with Student Bus Company, Inc., and will take action on personnel recommendations, budget reports, and policy adoptions. The board will also appoint election inspectors for the May 21, 2024 annual district meeting and consider a cooperative bidding agreement with Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES.
- Settlement of Student Bus Company, Inc. lawsuits, authorizing payment of settlement funds
- Appoint election inspectors for May 21, 2024 annual district meeting, with hourly pay rates ($19, $17, $15) plus $25 for training
- Second reading and adoption of Policy 4321.12 on use of time out rooms, physical restraints, and aversives
- First reading of 4000 series policies, including special education and graduation requirements, and rescinding several policies
- Approval of budgetary transfers and disposal of obsolete cafeteria tables via auction
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving consent agenda items, personnel recommendations, and several contracts. Key actions include approving a memorandum of agreement with the East Ramapo Educational Association, a new title for Supervisors of Business, and a software renewal with Tyler Technologies. The board will also authorize the annual meeting notice and appoint election inspectors for the May 21, 2024 vote.
- Approve MOA with East Ramapo Educational Association (EREA) and salary schedule
- Approve MOA with Supervisors of Business (SOBER) for new Director of Facilities III title
- Authorize Tyler Technologies Renewal Service Agreement for 2023-2024 SY
- Award plumbing supplies contract to Central Plumbing Specialist (RFB-ER-4-24)
- Accept $3,000 donation from Bill Kolb Jr. Subaru for Grandview Elementary teachers
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on March 5, 2024, to consider several action items, including a proposal to modify the Early Childhood Center to serve only Kindergarten students starting in the 2024-25 school year. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering personnel, payroll, and committee recommendations, as well as other resolutions such as transferring property to the Finkelstein Memorial Library and approving a new collective bargaining agreement with occupational therapists.
- Reconfigure Early Childhood Center to Kindergarten-only for 2024-25
- Transfer 1.6-acre parcel (tax map 57.46-1-27) to Finkelstein Memorial Library for $1.00
- Approve MOA with Occupational Therapists Registered (OTR) association
- Adopt policy 4321.8 on Impartial Hearing Officer Appointment and Compensation
- Accept $134.40 FrontStream grant for Early Childhood Center students
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on February 15, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the PLCC Administration Building. The board will consider a resolution to join a multi-district lawsuit against social media companies (including Meta, TikTok, and Google) over youth mental health, and will vote on several contracts, donations, and routine consent agenda items. The meeting was rescheduled from February 13 due to inclement weather.
- Authorize joining social media lawsuit (MDL 347) against Meta, TikTok, Google, etc.
- Approve agreement with Kiryas Joel UFSD for special education services (July 1, 2023–June 30, 2026)
- Approve $7,500 contract with Interactive Health LLC for McKinney Vento Success Mentors Program evaluation
- Approve $36,000 in agreements for jazz band initiative (Title IV funds)
- Accept donations: $500 from ExxonMobil, $9,083.39 from Rockland Community Foundation, $704.44 from Lifetouch, $979.20 from Frontstream
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, rescheduled from January 16 due to snow. The board will consider consent agenda items including minutes, human resources recommendations, and financial reports, as well as action items such as a settlement agreement, policy adoption, and multiple ARPA-funded construction change orders and ADA improvement contracts.
- Settlement Agreement with Eisenbach & Ruhenke Engineering, P.C.
- Adoption of Policy 8130.2 Workplace Violence Prevention
- ARPA Kitchen Hoods Change Order: $98,526.38 for RENU Contracting & Restoration, Inc.
- ARPA Phase 1B and 3C ADA Improvements: $4,101,747.74 contract with Essential Constructs, LLC
- Award RFP-ER-22-24 Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program to Bais Yaakov of Pomona Inc.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will discuss and vote on finalizing the superintendent search specifications and authorizing advertisements, with candidate recruitment planned to start after the meeting. The board will also consider a consent agenda and several action items, including contracts for special education services and a UPK monitoring consultant.
- Authorize superintendent search specifications and advertisements, including preference for bilingual candidates and NYS licensing requirement
- Approve $20,000 UPK monitoring consultant contract with Yitchok Kolodny, funded by grant, Jan 6–Jun 30, 2024
- Approve physical therapy services agreement with Apex Therapeutic Services for 2023-24
- Approve nursing services agreements with Accucare Nursing and Homecare Inc. and White Glove Community Care
- Award music instruments contract to Music & Arts Corp. under RFB-ER-29-24