Board Meeting Agenda

Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2006

 

NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board of Education

BUSINESS MEETING

HILLTOP AUDITORIUM
 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. Citizen’s Proposals, Questions, and Concerns

7:45    WORKSHOP

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

  2. Budget Presentation

  3. Auditing Committee Report

9:00   ACTION

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

    Instruction

  1. Recommendation of Committees on Special Education and Preschool

  2. Resolution to approve 2006-2007 Program Initiative Request to Senator Thomas P. Morahan

    Business

  1. Treasurer's Report. 02/06

  2. Business Functions:
    a. Budget Status Report, 02/06
    b. Revenue Status Report, 02/06
    c. Co-Curricular Activity Fund Report, 02/06

    3.

  3. Approval of Change Orders – Reconstruction of Nyack Old High School.

  4. Approval of Transportation Consultant:
        Large Bus Contract
        Child Safety Zone

  5. Resolution to Reject Professional Security Services Bids

    Personnel

  1. Staff Appointment
    a.     Bhargav Vyas, Computer Network Administrator, District
            effective 04/19/06.

  2.  Staff Resignation
    a.    Marissa A. Broadley, Biology Teacher, Nyack High School,
           effective March 28, 2006.
    b.    Lauren M. Ferretti, Science Teacher, Nyack Middle School,
           effective June 30, 2006.

  3. Unpaid Leave of Absence
    a.    Ellen Skelly Hughes, English Teacher, Middle School,
           effective March 8, 2006 through June 30, 2006.

  4. Spring Coaching Appointment
    a.    Emmanuel Coliman,  Assistant Varsity Track,
           effective March 13, 2006.

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 pubic 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 – To challenge all students to reach their highest potential.

Goal 2 – Support students’ efforts  to learn and grow by ensuring a safe and caring environment in all buildings.

Goal 3 – Recognizing the diversity of the Nyack School District.

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

Goal 5 – Invest fiscal resources responsibly and effectively to accomplish the District’s mission.

Goal 6 – Encourage ongoing professional development of staff.  Create development opportunities for staff members so that they may strive to be lifelong learners and grow as  positive educational role models.

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