Kantrowitz: Commends Governor for Fiscal Monitor for ERCSD

New City, NY  (June 11, 2014) –

Statement from Rockland County Legislator Barry S. Kantrowitz

"I commend Governor Cuomo for his actions to influence the appointment of a fiscal monitor for the East Ramapo School District.   I am gratified that both the Governor and Commissioner of Education John King are aware of the issues and concerns within the school community and have taken action to appoint a fiscal monitor." 

Legislator Kantrowitz corresponded with the Governor on May 28th to request his assistance to encourage the state's Commissioner of Education John King to appoint a fiscal monitor to provide administrative and fiscal oversight of the district.  Kantrowitz wrote "The appointment alone will not solve all the problems, but will be a step toward building confidence among the public school community that their children have not been forgotten.  It is only through the intervention of an independent monitor that the process to repair the East Ramapo Central School District can begin."

"I encourage the community to reach out to the Governor and Commissioner King to show support and appreciation for their action that resulted in this important appointment," said Kantrowitz.