7:30

1. Public Convening of Board of Education
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Citizens' Proposals, Suggestions, and Concerns on Action Items

7:35 ACTION:

1. TENURE AWARDS:

8:30

1. BREAK FOR RECEPTION TO HONOR TENURED STAFF

9:00

1. DISCUSSION AND ADOPTION OF BUDGET FOR 2002-03 SCHOOL YEAR

9:30

1. President's Report
2. Student Representative's Report
3. Superintendent's Report
4. Board of Education Reports
5. Board of Education New Business
6. Board Action on Prior Citizens' Proposals, Questions, and Concerns
7. Board of Education Business Meeting

9:45 WORKSHOPS:

1. Update on Instructional Program, Science: Dr. Anne Roberts, Dr.Delores Febres (Goal 1)

10:15

1. Review Questions on School Report Card Presentation (Goals 1, 2)

10:30

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

10:45 ACTION:

1. Citizens' Proposals, Questions, and Concerns on Action Items
2. Approval of Minutes of 3/5/02
3. Treasurer's Report, 3/02
4. Business Functions:

• Budget Status Report, 3/02
• Revenue Status Report, 3/02
• Co-Curricular Activity Fund Report, 3/02

1. Approval of Committees on Pre-School
2. Resolution to Accept Gifts
3. Staff Resignation:

• Thomas Balko, Coordinator School Transportation 1
• Ruthelma Case, School Health Aide

1. Staff Resignation for the Purpose of Retirement:

• Marlene C. Kerpe-Hayden, English Teacher, effective 8/6/02

1. Staff Appointment:

• Shelley Group, Sr. Clerk Typist

10:55

1. Adjourn to Executive Session

11:30

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 - To challenge all students to reach their highest potential.
• Goal 2 - Use two-way communication between the schools and community to foster understanding and support.
• Goal 3 - To support students efforts to learn and grow by ensuring a safe and caring environment In all buildings.
• Goal 4 - To invest fiscal resources responsibly and wisely.