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Commissioner praises budget; board adopts budget items and outlines $16.5M instructional investments and cafeteria upgrades
Summary
State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa visited the district and, according to Superintendent Mr. DeCarlo, told leaders she "feels that the budget ... is fiscally responsible" as the board advanced budget-related items and operational plans.
State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa visited East Ramapo Central School District this week and, according to Superintendent Mr. DeCarlo, told district leaders she "feels that the budget ... is fiscally responsible" as the district prepares for a May 20 budget vote.
Mr. DeCarlo told the board the commissioner spent the day in the district, met with his team and reviewed the budget presentation. "She does agree that the budget is responsible, fiscally responsible," Mr. DeCarlo said, adding that monitors assigned to the district had also reviewed the budget. The monitors provided an analysis and the commissioner sent a letter that the board received, the superintendent said.
At the meeting the board adopted consent agenda items 1–5 and action items 1–14 by voice vote. The board also approved item G, the 2024 property tax report and…
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