SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF SEPT. 14

Presentation: Jared Yando of Schoolhouse Construction of Delhi, NY, gave the board an update on the facility improvements being made at the school’s Manor campus. A lot of the interior work has been completed, including new waste lines and pumps, and a new fiberglass boiler. The firm expects the updates will be completed by 2028. The details of Yando’s remarks can be heard in the video of the meeting available at the url given at the end of this report.

Matthew Schools of SEI Design in Albany gave an update on the Main Street bridge replacement project. The need to move electrical poles from one side of the street to the other and onto private property will require a great deal of discussion and legal involvement. Also, to replicate the current bridge, installation of new, 100-ft. steel beams across the Willowemoc will need to be worked out.

Administrative Updates: Reports were given by Director of Special Services Lauren Marrero-Nielsen, Elementary School Principal Robin Francisco and Business Administrator Janet Dymond. High School Principal Adam Larson and Athletic Director Chris Hubert were not present at the meeting but submitted written reports to the board.

Public Comment: Comments were made by three members of the public regarding student enrollment, contracts, student schedules, staffing and the elementary athletic fields and playground.

Business Reports

Minutes: The minutes of Aug.3, Aug. 13, Aug. 24, Aug. 26 and Aug. 31 were approved.

Treasurer’s Report: The report was approved as presented.

Warrants: Warrant #A-1, July 10, $1,330,280; Warrant #A-3, July 17, $815,332; and Warrant #A-4, July 31, $661,725; were approved.

Appropriation Status: The appropriation status, budget transfers and revenue reports were approved as presented.

Action/Discussion: CSE, CPSE, and Sect. 504 for students with disabilities were approved as recommended. The second reading to adopt policies on immigration and toilet protocols was approved. Restatements of the 402 retirement plan were also adopted. The employer adopted the Rockland Central School District as a complete restatement of the personnel plan, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The board accepted a $250 donation from the Livingston Manor Rotary Club for athletic field lighting.

Consent Agenda: All the items were approved as presented.

Board Discussion: District Clerk Marlyn Peters will check on possible dates for an October board retreat. Board member Roy Rogers asked about the possibility of in-person tax payment at the Manor campus school. Board President Alys Mann suggested the board meet more than once a month. The fact that some school events require payment which some families cannot afford was discussed.

Executive Session: The board went into executive session at 7:45 p.m. Member Ed Gorr exited it at 8:05 p.m. The session ended at 10:21 p.m., and the board then adjourned the meeting.

The entire Board meeting can be viewed at the RCSD website under the minutes of Sept. 14 at simbli.eboardsolutions.com.