In This Issue:
Finkelstein Library Budget Vote
Monday, June 6, 2011, 7 AM – 9 PM, 3rd Floor Fielding Room, at 24 Chestnut Street and Route 59 in Spring Valley.
For additional information, call the Library Clerk at 352-5700, ext. 256 or visit http://finkelsteinlibrary.org
East Ramapo sells Colton for 6.6 Million
Board President Wieder leads the sale of Colton with 3 years remaining on the lease. The private schools currently renting the building have not paid rent since January 2011. They owe $2,787,555 on the lease. The sale of the school would only net the District $3.8 million. Is this a steal or what? Acting Superintendent Klein want to use the funds as a one time source of income.
East Ramapo Inquiry into 2011 Election
Is this D'Agostino's retaliation for Wieder being arrested? Is this a friend of D'Agostino's that is being hired? Board President Wieder was arrested for voter intimidation and is going to head this inquiry, is this a conflict of interest?
What Happened to Mr. Santana?
You may have heard or read about an allegation against Assistant Superintendent Pedro Santana. Several sources, including a newspaper article, have been vague as to the details, leading to misinformation.
The truth of the situation is that his child suffers with mental illness, which caused a police call. This has nothing to do with his work in the school district.
You can imagine the difficult situation he is in, because protecting his child is more important to him than dealing with the gossip.
Mr. Santana has become a real asset to our schools and is beloved by the students. As responsible stakeholders, our duty is to support those who benefit the children.
Our words should support healing for Mr. Santana's family, and dispel the gossip.
You can send him a message of support at
psantana@ercsd.k12.ny.us 
