Angela Aguilar

The meeting commenced with the announcement that all board members were present except for one member who was expected to join shortly. The first action taken was a motion to enter into executive session to discuss the employment history of a non-pedagogical employee and to review the superintendent's mid-year evaluation. The board anticipated resuming the regular session after the executive session concluded.

The regular meeting included an Executive Session to review the employment history of a non-pedagogical employee and the mid-year review of the Superintendent's annual evaluation. A Public Hearing was held regarding proposed changes to the 2025-2026 District-Wide Safety Plan. Action items approved by the Board included the Professional Personnel Report, Civil Service Report, and CSE/CPSE Report, all dated January 20, 2026. The Board also approved the budget calendar for the 2026-2027 year, resolutions appointing Ronald Longo as a hearing officer and setting his hourly rate, an agreement with North Rockland School District for transportation services, contracts for special education services with Jawonio and UHS of Doylestown, LLC DBA Foundations Behavioral Health and Lifeworks Schools, the Treasurer's Report for December 2025, and a tax certiorari settlement change for 2025-2026. Additionally, a donation of $215.00 to R.P. Connor Clothing Drive was approved.

The meeting commenced with a motion to enter into executive session. The purposes for the executive session included reviewing matters related to vandalism at Suffern Middle School, discussing matters pertaining to a specific student (ID 1292025), and reviewing the employment history of a non-pedagogical employee also identified by ID 1292025.

The meeting commenced with an Executive Session to review the employment history of two employees. Upon reconvening, the Board heard a report from the Student Board Member regarding recent district activities. Key action items approved included the Professional Personnel Report, Civil Service Report, and CSE/CPSE Report. The Board also approved the award of educational data bids through the New York Cooperative Bid, a budget transfer of $8,147.24, and Tax Certiorari settlement changes for the 2025-2026 year. Further approvals covered the Treasurer's Report for November 2025, an Agreement with Ithaca College for Student Teaching Placement, the Suffern High School Club Application for the Girls' Circle, an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Digital Promise for Cybersecurity Pathways, and a Non-public Workshop Agreement. The Superintendent provided closing comments before adjournment.

The Suffern Central Strategic Blueprint is a roadmap developed in partnership with staff, families, and the community, guiding decisions to foster student growth. Its mission is to create a student-centered culture where every learner becomes their best self and contributes positively to their community, with a vision of a school environment where all students feel safe, welcomed, supported, and academically challenged. Guided by core values of commitment, community, compassion, and character, the blueprint focuses on three key priorities: rigorous teaching and learning, expanding opportunities for learning beyond the classroom, and ensuring operational excellence to help every child succeed.