The RCSBA Hall of Fame Award
Established to honor the exemplary service of Rockland County School Board Members and to celebrate the critical roles school boards play in the advancement of public education. Honorees are those who have made significant contributions to public education through service on their local boards. The RCSBA Hall of Fame Award is presented to an individual board member who:
Exemplifies leadership best practices.
Passionately advocates for needs of his/her district and public education.
Demonstrates the highest ethical standards and celebrates the values of public service.
Actively engages in RCSBA meetings, shared information sessions and events.
Exhibits a keen understanding of district governance and operations.
Has served for a minimum of 12 years on a county school board.
Is a recipient of the NYSSBA Lifetime Achievement Award
RCSBA Hall of Fame
Bryan Burrell - Nyack
Anne Byrne - Nanuet
Georgine Hyde - East Ramapo
Eugene Polinsky - South Orangetown
Christine Webb - East Ramapo
Peggy Zugibe - North Rockland
Bruce Bond - Pearl River
Stephen Price - East Ramapo - 2013
Sarah Chauncey - Nanuet - 2014
Michael Mark - Nyack - 2017
Deborah Gatti - North Rockland - 2021
Rosemary Pitruzzella - Rockland BOCES / South Orangetown - 2023
Sandi Jeanette - Rockland BOCES / Suffern - 2023