NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board of Education

EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING

Tuesday, May 30, 2006
ADMINISTRATION BOARD ROOM
7:30 P.M.

AGENDA

 

7:30 PM

  1. Public Convening of Board of Education

  2. Pledge of Allegiance

  3. Adjourn to Executive Session
         Personnel Issues

10:30 PM

  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 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.