SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF AUG. 3

Absent: Board members Tasse Niforatos and Melissa Hess were not present at this meeting.

Public Comment: Members of the public made comments about the continued search for a Rockland District superintendent, and on the ongoing negotiations regarding a new contract for RCSD staff.

Executive Session: The board went into an executive session at 8:36 p.m., and exited at 8:58 p.m.

Minutes: On recommendation of the Interim Superintendent Lauren Nielsen, the following minutes were approved: July 1, 7, 14 and 27.

Treasurer’s Reports: The treasurer’s reports were approved as presented.

Warrants: The following warrants were approved.

June 5, $1,357,520.
June 19, $166,973.
June 30, $1,374,435.
Scholarship warrants, June 30, $14,826.
Medical reimbursement, June 30, $15,826.
Revenue status, appropriations and budget transfers, as presented.

Action Items: These changes were made to the academic calendar:

Nov. 24, half day for parent/ teacher conferences.
Dec. 23, Feb. 12, May 7, half days for professional advancement.

Board Meeting Dates Revised: In April, the board will meet on the 12th and the 20th.

Cooperative Agreement: The board approved a municipal cooperative agreement with the Downsville Central School District.

Service Agreement: The board approved a service agreement with the Delaware Valley Hospital for the school year 2026-27.

Donations: The board accepted a $500 donation from the Kaplan Foundation for additional lighting on the athletic event field. Also accepted was a $1,000 donation from the Peter DeVantier foundation for lighting.

Assets Disposal: The board approved the disposal of assets as presented.

Security Contract: The contract with Atlas Security Services for 2026 was approved, and the RCSD superintendent was authorized to provide written permission to any school guard to carry a firearm on the campus of the district, provided the firearm is in compliance with the Penal Code of New York State.

Data Privacy: The board authorized the use of the Data Privacy Agreement negotiated by Regional Information Centers and its attorneys.

Code of Conduct: The RCSD Code of Conduct was approve the as presented.

Student Transportation: The contract for student transportation was awarded to Rolling V Bus Corp., effective July 1 through June 30, 2027. The total cost may not exceed $3,497,471. Rolling V submitted the lowest responsible bid.

Consent Agenda: The consent agenda consisting of resignations, appointments and substitutions was approved as presented.

Board Discussion: The following board members will serve on the policy committee: Ed Gorr, Melissa Hess and Jill Smith.

Executive Session: The board then went into executive session, followed by an adjournment of the meeting.

The specifics of agenda and consent items may be found at rcsd.us under the minutes of Aug. 3.