NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board of Education

PUBLIC WORKSHOP MEETING
 Tuesday, May 23, 2006
ADMINISTRATION BOARD ROOM
7:30 P.M.

AGENDA

 

7:30 PM

  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. Response to Prior Citizens’ Proposals, Questions, and Concerns

  9. Citizens’ Proposals, Questions, and Concerns

7:45    WORKSHOP:

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

  2. School Report Card

  3. Report on Open Enrollment Process

9:00     ACTION:

  1. Citizens’ Comments, Questions, and Concerns on Action Items.

  2. Approval of Annual Professional Personnel Review Plan 2006

  3. Approval of 2006 Verified Referendum & Trustee Election Results

          Business

  1. Approval of Tax Anticipation Notes Resolution for the 2006-07 School Year

  2. Approval of a Bond Resolution Authorizing The Payment of a Real Property Tax Refund

  3. Energy Management Policy - First Reading
         Personnel
  1. Staff Appointment
        a.  Laurette Green, Elementary Teacher, Liberty Elementary, effective 09/01/06
        b.  Gregory Sirico, Director of Physical Education, Health, Wellness and Athletics, effective 07/01/06
     

  2. Staff Resignation for Purpose of Retirement
        a.  John Lovaglio, Custodian I, effective July 30, 2006.
     

10:00

  1. Adjourn to Executive Session

  2. 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 pubic 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.