Meet the Board: Robert Masiello

#MeetTheBoard This week, we’re excited to feature Trustee Robert Masiello, a dedicated member of the North Rockland Central School District Board of Education. 

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱?

'In 2005-2006, I felt the need to join the school board. It was controversial at the time, as I was running against the incumbent and two other members from the community. The district was forced to raise taxes due to a large settlement with a utility company. The taxpayers were being hit the hardest and wanted the schools to dial it back. It was a tough situation where you had a community struggling on one side and students' futures on the other. I wanted to help the community, which encapsulated two townships, without interrupting the district's strive to provide an excellent education for approximately 8,000 students, including three of my own.’

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲?

'I have served for 18 years, beginning my 7th term this year. One of the most rewarding aspects has been helping the district consolidate buildings and property for  sustainable funding. This process took years and required cutting through the fear of change. I am proud to work with such an outstanding superintendent's cabinet, staff, and other board members.'

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲?

'In two words: problem solving. Since I was 12, I’ve worked on making improvements with my hands and creativity. I enjoy helping family, friends, and even new acquaintances take steps to do the same. While raising three sons, I’ve kept humor at the forefront. I also enjoy working with the church, restoring my historical home, helping on three other boards, firefighting, real estate, and, in recent years, making my own red wine. What could be more rewarding?'

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