Dr. Betty A. Rosa noted as first Latina permanent commissioner; involved in East Ramapo superintendent search
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Summary
A presenter reviewed Dr. Betty A. Rosa’s career and appointment by the Board of Regents as permanent commissioner — the first Latina to hold the post — and said she has supported school taxes and taken part in the East Ramapo Central School District superintendent search.
A presenter reviewed the career and public-service record of Dr. Betty A. Rosa, saying the Board of Regents appointed her as permanent commissioner and that she was the first Latina to hold that post. The presenter also said Rosa has supported school taxes intended to provide funds for services in the East Ramapo Central School District and has participated in the district’s superintendent search.
According to the presenter, Rosa was first elected to the Board of Regents in 2008 for the 12th judicial district in the Bronx and was later elected by her colleagues as chancellor in March 2016; she was reelected for a second term in 2019. The presenter described more than 30 years of experience in teaching and administration, including roles in New York City public schools as a bilingual assistant, teacher and reading coordinator, later serving as deputy and director in special education and as superintendent of Community School District 8 in 1998 before becoming senior superintendent for the Bronx.
The presenter summarized Rosa’s academic credentials as a doctoral degree in administration, planning and social policy from Harvard University and two additional master’s degrees: one in administration and supervision from the City College of New York and one in bilingual education from Lehman College. The presenter also listed multiple honors Rosa has received for her education work, including citations described as 'Woman of the Year' and other leadership awards.
On local matters, the presenter said Rosa "has supported school taxes to provide funds for all the services needed by students" in the East Ramapo Central School District. The presenter added that Rosa has been involved in the district’s superintendent search and expressed an aim to find a strong candidate to improve the district’s performance.
A short question-and-answer period followed the presentation. A questioner asked about Rosa’s current post in New York State, one university she attended and the name of at least one award she has received. The session did not record further details about the answers in the transcript.
The presentation consisted primarily of biographical and career highlights and concluded with the brief Q&A.
