NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Board of Education

MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING

Tuesday, April 19, 2005

Liberty Elementary School

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 Report

7. Board of Education New Business

8. Board Action on Prior Citizens’ Proposals, Questions, and Concerns

9. Citizens’ Proposals, Questions, and Concerns

7:45

1. Recognition:

• Brenda Grier – Outstanding Educator Award from Parent & Student Advocacy Network Inc.

• Fiona Stewart, Journal News Scholar Athlete, Varsity Softball

• John Pardy, Coach

• Tanya Freeman, Nyack High School Girls Basketball Career Scoring Record with 1,614 points

• Darren Shepard, Coach

• Gersinio Thelismond, Triple Jump Champion at League, County, Class Meet, State Qualifier, States and Easterns.  Second Place at Nationals, All-American Honors

• Shulton Whitley, Coach

8:00

1. Program – Liberty School-“ Turning the Spotlight on Hidden Treasures in Literacy”

8:30  WORKSHOP:

1. Instructional Program Update Science – Delores Febres

2. Instructional Program Update, - English to Speakers of Other Languages – Nancy Rodrigues

3. Budget Review 2005-06

4. Review Board Policy #200 School District Goals

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

9:45  ACTION:

1. Citizens’ Comments, Questions, and Concerns on Action Items
2. Approval of Minutes 2/15/, 3/15, 3/29

3. Treasurer’s Report, 3/05

4. Business Functions:

• Budget Status Report,  3/05

• Revenue Status Report,  3/05

• Co-Curricular Activity Fund Report, 3/05

1. Approval of Committees of Special Education and Pre-School

2. Adopt School Budget for 2005-2006
3. Adopt School Calendar for 2005-2006
4. Approval of Special Education Plan             
5. Approval of Instructional Initiative – Introductions to Secondary Mathematics

6. Vote on BOCES Administrative Budget 2005-06

7. Vote on BOCES Board Member Election
8. Adoption of Property Tax Report Card
9. First Reading

• Policy #9170    Meals and Refreshments
• Policy #8330    Authorized Use of School-Owned Materials & Equipment
• Policy #6830    Travel and Expense Reimbursement                           
• Policy #2521    School Board Conferences, Convention, Workshops         
• Policy #8332    Use of Cell Phone
•  Policy #8334    Use of Credit Cards 
• Policy #4529    Employee Computer, Network, Internet and E-Mail Use
• #4529R  Regulations-Employee Computer, Network, Internet and E-Mail Use
• #4529E   Employee Computer, Network, Internet and E-Mail Use Acknowledgement Form

1. Resolutions for Middle School Underground Storm Drainage

• Lead Agency – SED Project 50-03-04-03-0-004-005

• Type II SEQRA Determination

• Appointment of Professional Services

1. Resolution

• Appointment of Professional Services Five -Year Capital Facilities Plan

1. Staff Resignation for the Purpose of Retirement, Effective 6/30/05

• Kristine Glaisek – Special Education Teacher
• Judith Dawson-Smith – Elementary Teacher
• Roberta R. Zampolin - Superintendent

1. Staff Resignation:

• Marianne Dobson – Special Ed. Teacher – Effective 06/24/05
• Stephanie R. Ripps, Special Ed. Consultant Teacher- Effective 06/30/05

1. Staff Appointments:

• Wendy Cummings-Family & Consumer Science Teacher- Effective 09/05
• Tricia Crafts – Leave Replacement - Spec. Ed. Teacher-Liberty - Effective 03/29/05-06/30/05

10:00

1. Adjourn to Executive Session

 11:00

1. Reconvene to Public Session and Adjourn

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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 – 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.