NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board of Education

PUBLIC WORKSHOP MEETING

Tuesday, June 6, 2006
HILLTOP AUDITORIUM
7:30 PM

AGENDA

7:30 - 7:45

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 – 8:00

10. RECOGNITION
    Donna Ramundo, Nyack Teachers Association  President –
    NYSUT’s 2005-2006 Local Community Service Award for the NTA

          Thomas Burns, NHS English Teacher
    NYSUT’s 2005-2006 Individual Local Community Service Award Award

8:00 – 8:30

11. HONORING OF VOLUNTEERS

8:30 – 8:45

12. BREAK FOR RECEPTION

8:45 – 9:45

WORKSHOP

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

14. Middle & High School Departments’ Presentation
    Jacqueline Gonzalez, MS Principal and Phyllis Aliberto, HS Principal

15. Superintendent’s Summary Report on District Status

9:45-10:00

ACTION:

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

17. Resolution to Appropriate Revenue

18. Energy Management Policy – Second Reading and Resolution to Adopt

19. Internal Claims Auditor Report

20. Audit Committee

21. Internal Auditor Function

22. Audit Charter Resolution

23. Freshman Experience Advisors

Personnel

24. Staff Appointment
    a.      Robert Klie, Assistant Principal, Nyack Middle School effective 07/01/06
    b.      Sylvia Denise Hogg, Clerk-Typist 12 Month, Admin. Bldg. effective 06/07/06.
    c.      Adam Waterbury, Biology Teacher, Nyack High School  effective 09/01/06
    d.      Deanna Francois, Earth Science Teacher, Nyack Middle School effective 09/01/06
     

25. Staff Resignation for Purpose of Retirement
    a.      Laura Pakaln, Elementary Teacher, Upper Nyack School, effective 07/01/09
     

26. Staff Resignation
    a.      Mark Sutherland, Social Studies Department Chairperson, Nyack High School, effective 06/30/06

10:00

27. Adjourn to Executive Session

11:00

28. 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 – 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.