NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Board of Education

MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING

Tuesday, May 17, 2005

Administration Board Room

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

  9. Citizens’ Proposals, Questions, and Concerns

7:45 WORKSHOP:

  1. Instructional Program

  • Art, Joe Fusaro

  • Music, Doug Bish

  • Physical Education and Health, Joe LaPorte

8:30

  1. Town of Clarkstown – Communication Tower

9:15 ACTION:

  1. Citizens’ Comments, Questions, and Concerns on Action Items
  2. Treasurer’s Report, 04/05
  3. Business Functions:
  • Budget Status Report,  04/05
  • Revenue Status Report,  04/05
  • Co-Curricular Activity Fund Report,  04/05

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

  2. Approval of Tax Anticipation Notes Resolution for 2005-06

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

  4. Approval of Bids 2005-2006

  • Art & General Supplies

  • Athletic Supplies

  • Audio Visual Supplies

  • Computer Supplies

  • Custodial Supplies

  • Fine Art Supplies

  • Health Supplies

  • Home & Career Skills Supplies

  • Library Supplies

  • Physical Education Supplies

  • Science Supplies

  • Technology Education and Lumber Supplies

  1. Award of Old High School Masonry Bid
  2. Acceptance of Donated Gifts
  3. Amendment to Superintendent Contract
  4. Approval of Roberta R. Zampolin Scholarship
  5. Continued Unpaid Child Care Leave of Absence
  • Lynn Sweeney, English Teacher, effective 9/1/05-6/30/06

  1. Staff Unpaid Leave of Absence

  • Sarah Lantigua – Music Teacher, effective 9/1/05-6/30/06

  1. Staff Appointments

  • Maggie Gershonovitz, Guidance Counselor, effective 9/1/05

  • Marissa Guijarro, Guidance Counselor on Special Assignment as Chairperson,  effective 07/01/05

  • Nina Labrada, Elementary Teacher, effective 9/1/05

  • Tracey Schumacher, Elementary Teacher, effective 9//1/05

  • Rebecca Walker, Elementary Teacher, effective 9/1/05

  1. Staff Resignation
  • Marissa Gregg, Teaching Assistant, effective, 6/30/05
  1. Acceptance of Tentative 2005-06 Budget Referendum and Trustee Election Results

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 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 – CHALLENGE all students to reach their highest potential.

Goal 2 – ENCOURAGE ongoing professional development of staff.  Create development opportunities for staff members so that they strive to be lifelong learners and grow as positive educational role models.

Goal 3 - SUPPORT students’ efforts to learn and grow by ensuring a safe and caring environment in all buildings.

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

Goal 5 - NURTURE a climate that encourages harmonious relationships among all school district constituencies, as well as  respect for diverse cultures, and lifestyles.

Goal 6 - INVEST fiscal resources responsibly and effectively to accomplish the District’s mission.