NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Board of Education

PUBLIC WORKSHOP MEETING

Tuesday, May 3, 2005

HILLTOP AUDITORIUM

7:30 P.M.

AGENDA

7:30

  1. Public Convening of Board of Education

  2. Pledge of Allegiance

7:35   ACTION:

  1. TENURE AWARDS:

  • MIRELA HADALLER, ESL TEACHER                                                  LIBERTY

  • NOREEN CUMMINGS, TEACHING ASSISTANT                                   LIBERTY

  • ANA VASQUEZ, ELEMENTARY TEACHER                                          UPPER NYACK

  • MURIEL SAMEDY, ELEMENTARY TEACHER                                      UPPER NYACK

  • AIDA SANABRIA, ELEMENTARY TEACHER                                        UPPER NYACK

  • MARY MARK, READING TEACHER                                                   UPPER NYACK

  • JENNIFER BOLTON, ELEMENTARY TEACHER                                   UPPER NYACK

  • CAMILLE BRICKMAN, TEACHING ASSITANT                                     UPPER NYACK

  • DONNA PRINCIPE, TEACHING ASSISTANT                                       UPPER NYACK

  • MARINA GALITZINE-ZVEREFF, TEACHING ASSISTANT                      UPPER NYACK

  • CHRISTINA ADAMS, TEACHING ASSISTANT                                      UPPER NYACK

  • JANICE BONNICI, ELEMENTARY TEACHER                                       VALLEY COTTAGE

  • HENRY KOMOROWSKI, TECHNOLOGY TEACHER                              MIDDLE SCHOOL

  • NORA QUINN, SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST                        MIDDLE SCHOOL

  • DAVID SHEEHAN, ENGLISH TEACHER                                            MIDDLE SCHOOL

  • JOHN HUGHES, SCIENCE TEACHER                                               MIDDLE SCHOOL

  • MARY BURKE, ART TEACHER                                                          MIDDLE SCHOOL

  • PATRICIA BOLAND, TEACHING ASSISTANT                                       MIDDLE SCHOOL

  • EMMANUEL BOBO, TEACHIING ASSISTANT                                      MIDDLE SCHOOL

  • DR. THERESA CUDDY, ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON       HIGH SCHOOL

  • KRISTIN CAPIO, SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER                                     HIGH SCHOOL

  • JESSICA ROSTAWANIK, BIOLOGY TEACHER                                    HIGH SCHOOL

  • CONNIE RUBI, SPANISH TEACHER                                                   HIGH SCHOOL

  • JOSEPH FUSARO, ART DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON                      HIGH SCHOOL

  • NELSON DIAZ, MATHEMATICS TEACHER                                         HIGH SCHOOL

  • LUCIA PICHARDO, SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER                                 HIGH SCHOOL

  • DENISE WILLIAMS, TEACHING ASSISTANT                                        HIGH SCHOOL

  • NICOLE SAIEVA, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL                                            HIGH SCHOOL

  • DR. ANNE ROBERTS, PRINCIPAL                                                       UPPER NYACK

8:15   BREAK FOR RECEPTION TO HONOR TENURED STAFF

8:30

  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. Action on Prior Citizen’s Proposals, Questions, and Concerns

  7. Citizens’ Proposal, Questions, and Concerns

8:45   WORKSHOP:

  1. Public Hearing on Adopted Budget

9:30   ACTION:

  1. Citizens questions or concerns on Action Items

  2. Second Reading Board of Education Policies:

  • #9170 – Meals and Refreshments
  • #8330 – Authorized Use of School-Owned Materials and Equipment
  • #6830 – Travel and Expense Reimbursement
  • #2521 – School Board Conferences, Conventions, Workshops
  • #8332 – Use of Cell Phone
  •              List of Cell Phones Authorized
  • #8334 – Use of Credit Cards
  •              List of Credit Cards
  • #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. Resolution to authorize financing for the Energy Performance Contract

  2. Deny Stage III Grievance Involuntary Transfer

  3. Staff Appointment:

  • Lauren Ackerman – Science Teacher effective 9/1/05

  1. Staff Resignations:

  • Kevin Sullivan – Social Studies Teacher, effective 6/24/05
  • LaToya Thompson – Special Education Teacher, effective 6/24/05

9:45

  1. Adjourn to Executive Session

10:30

  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 – 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.