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The board recorded the written communication but did not take additional action during the meeting; the announcement was presented as information.

Why this matters: A state-monitor extension pertains to the district’s oversight status under state law and can affect reporting and oversight obligations; the board received the notice as a written communication rather than an actionable item at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","ERCSD - Regular Board Meeting 06-04-25","oneSentenceSummary","Written communications informed the board that the state budget extended the district’s state monitor legislation (Chapter 89 of the Laws of 2016, as amended) through June 30, 2027.","taxTitle","East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley), School Districts, New York","taxId",14412,"location","New York","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6211590,"Board approves retroactive Silvergate home-instruction agreement after student placed on home/hospital instruction",91,2669000,2760000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3694451-2d4f171505478960151057e5b952673c&start=2669&end=2760","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3694451-2d4f171505478960151057e5b952673c/thumbnail_2669000.jpg","/articles/6211590/New-York/Board-approves-retroactive-Silvergate-home-instruction-agreement-after-student-placed-on-homehospital-instruction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211590-5acf6b5e1e29c818413e0e4be0e0d37b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157005&Signature=TnuJTg7-NNZkWFLyQt8GygKU0oEBiA6v~wXHXDT1AMQgznBGmPq7mqTO6QG6Nwe0rZI8TTu24xqU0yDEm7oGJHhQiBwwzjULZPrzZ4hliFiHRLX4UrOl8wPTlSV2ZMc-0LXQ8Vxokg975oWwEpZSvLvEBaweUZgtp5J96egBQmABgM6fIqRe-rnhzmBsgTgIRaokFRsmDPVI0tYDLNmX-J-caPmwQDDNfwlY5Gmb9vPtDafDd47ytBvKeJEXWYVhb-8zqLBeROXReqKxp3u0Sz-wQ2CTRM-nm-YsMOdMUFuL64fBqk3rOqPBeJmNxWefevWg5nD98VsqgMjIUQJWJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board approved an academic-instruction agreement with Silvergate Prep that, according to the contract, is effective April 10, 2025 through June 13, 2025. Trustee questioning prompted staff to explain why the item was being approved after the start date.

A board member asked why the district was approving the agreement only at this meeting when the contract period began April 10. A staff member responded: “The student was placed in the... home hospital instruction, and so we didn't know the student was placed there. So we didn't have a contract to be able to a viable method to pay them for it. So we had to create a contract in order to be able to pay them for the services for the home instruction.”

The grouped action-items motion that included the Silvergate agreement passed by voice vote; no roll-call tally was recorded on the transcript.

Why this matters: The agreement was approved retroactively to cover instructional services for a student placed on home/hospital instruction; the board’s question and staff response clarify the administrative reason for the late approval.","The board approved an academic-instruction agreement with Silvergate Prep that began April 10 and runs through June 13; staff said the contract was created after a student was placed on home/hospital instruction so the district could pay for services.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6211595,"Parents raise heat, transportation and lunch-schedule concerns at East Ramapo board meeting",464,2046000,2510000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3694451-2d4f171505478960151057e5b952673c&start=2046&end=2510","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3694451-2d4f171505478960151057e5b952673c/thumbnail_2046000.jpg","/articles/6211595/New-York/Parents-raise-heat-transportation-and-lunch-schedule-concerns-at-East-Ramapo-board-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211595-e9ae6b1ebb26ae205480898aac76ae6c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157005&Signature=P~VP8iLw~BxN0iS5hs5Jc~8uiw0vvMVJe-yWpoaxDSNOXVvi9mB78vn2wfH0SE6HpjA33FColIkprjVVl~btWZF4PN1RlvluYBxewfalNcOCg57RLn~zvXaHN-DuSI7c5A59p~esyPYd8UYG6Nn5sslGDE1M3fAjWmd-3MG-aqylwRb82NSHNBUXwLkozVDB8yT5FAWyxqcISQhe00gFDbssbgC4zE71529gm9hJk1Qm4o6VKTSOUL7P66Mtt1kw2ERPQy5dy~TtmCuxUAibzF0pyznQYo8lgxJuY4mScug88rFUmALZCYvo3JPcBS13cj4CR8UIe9TSaQLkhA5D7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several members of the public used the meeting’s public-speaking period to raise student-safety and welfare concerns, particularly about bus conditions, lunch scheduling and graduation logistics.

A parent described a child who returned from a bus ride “drenched in sweat, red, and thirsty” and said the bus driver refused to open windows even though the vehicle had no air conditioning. The parent said the incident affected multiple children and asked the district to ensure transportation contractors prioritize safety, including functioning seat belts and ventilation.

Another speaker raised the lunch schedule at the high schools, reporting students have only one period for lunch and asking the board to “rectify that.” The superintendent acknowledged the concern and said the district plans to repurpose space and review schedules, but that changes will require additional work and contract and scheduling adjustments and therefore may take more than one year to implement.

A parent asked about a locker at the Bridal School that reportedly obstructed an exit; the speaker asked administrators to check the situation.

A public speaker also asked whether the district could support the community response to a nearby fire affecting residents, noting the Village of Spring Valley was providing aid, and requested that the district open a drop-off site for donated goods or otherwise coordinate relief. DeCarlo said he had seen local relief efforts and that the district would consider coordination.

Superintendent DeCarlo said he would have transportation staff follow up on the bus-ventilation complaints and confirmed the district will provide water at graduations and has a backup indoor venue if inclement weather occurs.

Why this matters: The comments raise operational and safety questions about contracted transportation, cafeteria scheduling and emergency coordination—issues that affect student well-being and require administrative follow-up.","Public speakers told the board about children on buses without air conditioning, cafeteria lunch scheduling problems, a locker blocking an exit, and requests for support after a nearby fire; the superintendent pledged follow-up.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6211600,"East Ramapo sprinter Tania Joseph sets Rockland County record; students sign collegiate letters",61,1491000,1552000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3694451-2d4f171505478960151057e5b952673c&start=1491&end=1552","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3694451-2d4f171505478960151057e5b952673c/thumbnail_1491000.jpg","/articles/6211600/New-York/East-Ramapo-sprinter-Tania-Joseph-sets-Rockland-County-record-students-sign-collegiate-letters","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211600-51d6c6c5750a494d297adab6cbf613b3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157005&Signature=ISPuuPzFtgIDo99qJeYzvorwpKALJoKg2p-oKsh-GPonRCPXA9yjSUzjof~w0RVXNKWqkb2p4oTWqnliCx-bx29LNcapa5qpSuhG7lL4aIjsGzl4Z2jyHzcsBG5~iHLjJvjWqXkjpWBnozDhczNTx4TkHXbOgwwFkvosmcPeBR14D3dvDrBj9WG0x2CKJuXjTMv7aq3Sq297gs263CHpoiMrEE96eRW72SV2bU5Xg5dEhtCSznDsTU8B-Ou18QSVTNsgoV5LSDZPsyUq2EXBOpJU8P1BxC9MzMt1vJyiyYD5vJqhmWxlCKdAm~eNibblWC4yWHsnYc3FvRk2pDoRRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Coaches and board members recognized East Ramapo student-athletes at the meeting, highlighting recent county and state achievements and college signings.

Coach (unnamed) introduced Tania Joseph of Spring Valley High School as “one of the most outstanding talents” in recent years and reported she set a new Rockland County record in the 100 meters with a time of 11.83 seconds. The coach said Joseph is ranked No. 4 in New York State in the 100 meters and No. 8 in the 200 meters and that she will compete at state meets and nationals.

Joseph addressed the board and said she plans to attend Norfolk State University to continue athletics and study pre-nursing.

Board members also listed student college signings and other athletic placements: Destiny Lawrence (Delaware State, track), Rolinski Mark (Monroe College, soccer), Jean St. Louis (Monroe College, soccer), Eli Pierre (Morrisville College, football) and others honored in recent ceremonies.

Why this matters: Student athletic achievement and college signings are frequent items of public recognition that the board and community use to highlight extracurricular success and student pathways to collegiate athletics and academics.","The board recognized student-athletes led by Tania Joseph, who set a new county record in the 100 meters and will compete at state and national meets; several students signed college letters of intent.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6211604,"East Ramapo music and arts programs show increased participation after renewed support",161,1088000,1249000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3694451-2d4f171505478960151057e5b952673c&start=1088&end=1249","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3694451-2d4f171505478960151057e5b952673c/thumbnail_1088000.jpg","/articles/6211604/New-York/East-Ramapo-music-and-arts-programs-show-increased-participation-after-renewed-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211604-1c55618cd9b881f9117aa2825df65753/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157005&Signature=lv~Plqo9OKLrcGOTTWx9~Uqqxhc2DOjEnT2zZj~bNJzzw-N~K0rNDbjiBmRsXzgIlcgjFGEjq~5vNx-x1jkh1bSD6ofOdHLwxtgUgZDd4P89QwdSeILYanHldr8h4wj-DWlvlih-j8jSaGtEi8kvaATXepcFXD3Yn-pevHoghE09A61XOItgA3infWchmCgFSIYmEieAi43aKa2xu~c-YG9LD9WNNObDO~-ZGj3zcuJyhcZ~Zq~X2q5GxOqKQHsvy6j-Bg5aw6diRpTU52b5N-OUjHckFsweb3yrkFuFkTdubu1x69amFdNybPJ1mO2FVKEflHYJB-N9xNKaEpsuyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Michael Smith, a performing-arts staff member at East Ramapo, told the board the district has restored resources for visual art, theater and music and that participation numbers in the New York State Music Association (NYSMMA) have risen sharply.

Smith said schools used arts-and-education funding to resume field trips to the Rockland Center for the Arts and to replenish supplies. He said theater upgrades began at the high schools and will extend to other schools, and that instrument purchases covered strings, winds and percussion for fourth through 12th grades.

Smith cited district NYSMMA participation data displayed at the meeting: roughly 31 students districtwide participated in 2014–15 versus about 441 students participating in 2024–25 in solos and 476 in ensembles. He pointed to a growth in the marching-band program from about 61 students in a prior year to “185 students” this year and said the band placed first in a St. Patrick’s Day parade.

Two student musicians addressed the meeting. Jordan Medina said he will study music at SUNY Albany this summer and accepted a one-week scholarship program offer from William Paterson University. Mia Hernandez, a Ramapo High School student, told the board she was selected for All-State vocal jazz — the first East Ramapo student to do so in roughly 10 years — and said she will attend Purchase College in the fall to study jazz performance and composition.

Why this matters: Restored arts funding and equipment correlate with higher student participation in district music programs and regional recognition for students, a factor parents and staff cited when supporting the district budget.","Performing-arts staff say new supplies, instruments and upgraded equipment helped boost student participation in NYSMA and other programs.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6211609,"East Ramapo interim superintendent credits budget passage for improved hiring; two senior hires announced",1756,687000,2443000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3694451-2d4f171505478960151057e5b952673c&start=687&end=2443","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3694451-2d4f171505478960151057e5b952673c/thumbnail_687000.jpg","/articles/6211609/New-York/East-Ramapo-interim-superintendent-credits-budget-passage-for-improved-hiring-two-senior-hires-announced","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211609-4f43927da5cb47b139b854a2ef20eea2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157005&Signature=eMHnCFT7UFpYmVtj6uurIjCsxNXmw982y~9WYL~GL92c-tB4QAxQlNPvOUBokQHexXFzb3pVSh0qiummpp2~oynt5ywA097DIKpwwNgFVC1oO0HuJv8zWMjQYKIoTtx2tGNQBMUO6rvHN7VcgESTG2queSF1eVwaUQdINC-gvyTjXclPYXpCmdMmimpKO6KRNTlfsw6CufK~PhyIzWM8QTuaPpZf98S2YP9VEmgI3I81v2vZs4gDsWd2d7QcvBhnWyiReFSUSOV4w7xI7IYaqnhjOg8BOo0LDyJ7daswIF~cK80Lg~NjTtGXbQjUluo9lq6tXcq3WrKD1AtiQKBGRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Anthony DeCarlo, interim superintendent of schools for the East Ramapo Central School District, thanked the community for support of the 2025–26 budget and said the approved plan has allowed the district to begin hiring earlier than in past years.

DeCarlo said the budget will support both short- and long-term priorities and “advance meaningful opportunities and experiences for all our students.” He told the board the district has already begun interviewing and recruiting teachers and holding demonstration lessons, steps he said the district has not been able to do in many years.

The superintendent emphasized staffing progress as a direct effect of the budget’s passage. “We are far way ahead of where we should be,” DeCarlo said, adding that the district held three job fairs and that the assistant superintendent for human resources and the cabinet had been active in recruitment.

DeCarlo and board members also announced two hires: Matt Gravitz as executive director of personnel and Julissa Rincon Tamizawa as assistant superintendent for MLE (Multilingual Learner and English) instruction. The board welcomed both to the district during the meeting.

DeCarlo said administrators are preparing transition material and that some operational changes (including addressing cafeteria scheduling and space) will be shared with the next superintendent and implemented in phased steps because of scheduling and contractual implications.

The board approved consent and action items in grouped motions by voice vote; the agenda motions carried. The superintendent also confirmed the district will provide water and logistical planning for upcoming graduations and has a rain plan to use Rockland Community College if needed.

Why this matters: The district’s ability to recruit and onboard teachers earlier in the summer could affect classroom staffing and program continuity for the 2025–26 school year. The newly announced personnel hires fill senior functions in personnel and multilingual instruction.","Interim Superintendent Anthony DeCarlo told the East Ramapo Board that the recently passed budget has allowed the district to begin hiring earlier than in previous years and announced two administrative hires.","actionData","errors"]

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