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East Ramapo schools mark Black History Month with events highlighting Rockland County history
Summary
A district staff member said the East Ramapo Central School District held performances, projects, commemorations and field trips throughout February to explore Rockland County's Black history and acknowledged staff contributions.
A district staff member for the East Ramapo Central School District said the district "Throughout February, the district celebrated Black History Month with a rich variety of events, including performances, educational projects, commemorations, and field trips that explored Rockland County's unique black history."
The comment, made during the meeting record, described a monthlong slate of school activities intended to teach students about local Black history and to involve staff in planning and execution. The staff member added: "We deeply appreciate the dedication and efforts of our staff in making these meaningful experiences possible."
District officials did not specify exact schools, attendance figures, or funding sources for the events in the transcript. The remarks indicate the activities included performances, classroom projects, commemorative events and field trips tied to Rockland County history.
The mention occurred during routine district remarks and was presented as a summary of February programming rather than a proposal, vote or formal action. No motions, directives or budget allocations related to the events were recorded in the transcript excerpt.
