7:30

1. Public Convening of Board of Education
2. Pledge of Allegiance

7:35

1. Recognition:

• National History Day Competition, Second Place:
  • Thaddeus Bell, 7th Grade, Nyack Middle School
  • Robert Wisner, Advisor, Social Studies Teacher
• Journal News Player of the Year for Boys Basketball:
  • Nigel Morris
  • Coach Gary Gray
• Journal News Coach of the Year for Boys Basketball:
  • Gary Gray
• Journal News Scholar/Athlete for Girls Softball:
  • Sarah Himmelfarb
  • Coach Anthony Boffa
• NYS Scholar/Athlete Team Award - Girls Indoor Track:
  • Stephanie Abdel-Sater, Pooja Bendala, Mallory Dash,
  • Nora Kurtz, Christine Looser, Emma Martin, Caitlin Martin,
  • Christine Micucci, Barbara Palazzo, Hann Robinson,
  • Diana Schepens, Keenah Stewart
  • Coach Shulton Whitley
• NYS Scholar/Athlete Team Award - Girls Basketball:
  • Amanda Bower, Monica Calungcagin, Jenna DeLeonardis,
  • Beth Jackson, Jenna Konecni, Heather Soukas,
  • Aerin Sassano-Higgins
  • Coach: Darren Shepard
• NYS Scholar/Athlete Team Award - Fencing:
  • Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, Andrew Glikin, Cory Hunt, Jeremy Bursky,
  • Mike Colucci, Gabriella Stien-Della Croce, Kelsey Coughlin
  • Coach Ron Mason
• Girls Scouts of Rockland County Gold Awardee:
  • Christina Bean

7:45

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. Citizens' Proposals, Questions, and Concerns

8:15 WORKSHOP:

1. Public Hearing on Adopted Budget (Goals 1,2,3,4)

9:00

1. Examination of Student Government Recommendation on Changes to Dress Code for 2003-04, Policy #5300.20 (Goals 2, 3)

9:30

1. Instructional Program Update, Second Language (Goals 1, 2, 3)

10:00

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

10:30 ACTION:

1. Citizens' Comments, Questions, and Concerns on Action Items
2. Approval of Tax Anticipation Notes, 2002-03
3. Resolution to Dispose of Obsolete School Van #30
4. Resolution to Authorize Board President to Execute Rental Agreement with Nyack College
5. Resolution for Installment Purchase Agreement for Computer Equipment
6. Staff Resignation for Purpose of Retirement:

• Elda Zamparo, Clerk, Nyack Middle School, effective 6/28/02

1. Staff Appointment:

• Tanya England, Teacher Assistant

11:00

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.