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Community speakers press East Ramapo for accountability on records, special education and nurse resources
Summary
Public commenters raised long-running concerns about alleged changes to student records and grades, unequal access to special-education supports and unresolved busing irregularities. A Ramapo High student described understaffed nursing coverage and inadequate supplies; the board and superintendent pledged follow-up.
Several members of the public used the meeting's open-floor public-comment period to demand accountability and clearer answers from district leaders.
An unnamed community commenter told the board that alleged changes to records and grades have occurred "for decades" and called on the district to investigate both past and current personnel, press for transparency and end favoritism. The speaker also raised special-education concerns, asking whether students receive "the 1 on 1 attention that so many of our students need to succeed," and repeated complaints about inconsistent transportation for families.
At the student-voices segment, Anderson Alarcon, speaking for Ramapo High School students, described school nursing shortages and supply problems: "there's only one nurse left to help aid around seven students at one time" and an insufficient supply of ice packs that were tearing and leaking. Alarcon urged the board to "pay more attention to the resources given to the nurses and schools" districtwide so students receive timely care.
Superintendent Relusco responded to public concerns during the transportation and student-outcomes discussions by describing consultant work on routing and by detailing the district's assessment and intervention plans. Board members asked for access to consultant memos and more clarity about data and staffing; district staff said memos would be emailed to the board and that committee briefings were forthcoming.
The board did not take formal disciplinary or investigative action during the public session; several members requested additional information and follow-up in committee and from staff.
