NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Board of Education

PUBLIC WORKSHOP MEETING

Tuesday, January 31, 2006

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

7:30 P.M.

AGENDA

7:30

  1. Public Convening of Board of Education
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. President’s Report
  4. Student Representative’s Report
  5. Superintendent’s Report
  6. Board of Education Reports
  7. Board of Education New Business
  8. Response to Prior Citizens’ Proposals, Questions, and Concerns
  9. Citizens’ Proposals, Questions, and Concerns

7:45  WORKSHOP:

  1. Citizens’ Proposals, Questions, and Concerns on Workshop Items.

  2. Safety Plan Review – BOCES experts present.

  3. Special Education Update.

  4. Response to Superintendent’s Status Report.

9:15  ACTION:

  1. Citizens’ Comments, Questions, and Concerns on Action Items.

Business

  1. Resolution to Approve Tax Certiorari Settlements
  2. Resolution to Approve Appointment of External Auditor
  3. Resolution to Approve Authorization of Attendance at 2005-2006 Conferences
  4. Resolution to Approve Ratification of Memorandum of Understanding for Rockland 21C
  5. Resolution to Approve District Wide Safety Plan

Personnel

  1. Staff Resignation for Purpose of Retirement
  • Dr. Delores Febres, High School Science Chairperson, effective June 30, 2006.
  1. Staff  Resignation
  • Matthew Foret,  Biology Teacher, High School, effective June 30, 2006.
  • Margot Simone Rodriguez, Earth Science Teacher, High School effective January 27, 2006.
  1. Drug-Free Schools Program Appointments, 2005-2006
  • Linda-Torosian Dymond, Banana Splits Facilitator (2 Groups), effective January 11, 2006.
  1. Co-Curricular Advisorship
  • Christina Hennessy, Middle School, Yearbook, effective 09/01/05.

10:00

  1. Adjourn to Executive Session.

11:00

  1. Reconvene to Public Session and Adjourn.

POLICY FOR PARTICIPATION:

The Nyack Board of Education considers the concerns of community members to be an important part of its decision making process and encourages public participation in Board meetings.

Regular Business Meetings:

  • The Board invites public comments on any subject at each regular business meeting.  When possible and appropriate, the Board also   encourages joint Community/Board discussion at this time.

  • The Board invites members of the community to speak on action items at each meeting as indicated on the agenda.

  • We ask that individual comments be limited to three minutes.

  • All expressed concerns will be considered by the Board though there will be no personal or direct response at this time.

Workshop Sessions:

  • These sessions provide opportunities for the public to observe the Board at work.

  • The Board invites comments, suggestions, and concerns from the public at each session.

  • We ask that individual comments be limited to three minutes.

School District Goals:

Goal 1 – CHALLENGE all students to reach their highest potential.

Goal 2 – ENCOURAGE ongoing professional development of staff.  Create development opportunities for staff members so that they strive to be lifelong learners and grow as positive educational role models.

Goal 3 - SUPPORT students’ efforts to learn and grow by ensuring a safe and caring environment in all buildings.

Goal 4 - FOSTER a reciprocal communication process between staff and the community about District goals, programs and achievements,promoting understanding of school programs and support of all our students.

Goal 5 - NURTURE a climate that encourages harmonious relationships among all school district constituencies, as well as  respectfor diverse cultures, and lifestyles.

Goal 6 - INVEST fiscal resources responsibly and effectively to accomplish the District’s mission.