NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board of Education

PUBLIC WORKSHOP MEETING

Tuesday, June 13, 2006
ADMINISTRATION BOARD ROOM
7:30 PM

AGENDA

7:30 - 7:45 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 – 8:45 PM

WORKSHOP:

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

11. Review Code of Conduct

8:45 – 9:15 PM

ACTION:

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

General

13. Nominate Area 10 NYSSBA Director

14. Reimburse new BOE member for attendance at new School Board Member Workshop, Mid-Hudson Study Council June 3, 2006

Business

15. Award Professional Ground Maintenance Services Contract for 2006-2007 School Year.

Instruction

16. Extension of Academic Intervention Services Plan

Personnel

17. Staff Appointment
    a. Erin L. Johansen - Science Teacher, Nyack Middle School
           effective 09/01/06
     

18. Unpaid Child Leave of Absence
    a. Dawn M. Dubiel - Mathematics Teacher, Nyack High School
           effective 09/01/06 through 01/29/07
     

19. Staff Resignation
    a. Danielle Donaire - Elementary Teacher, Valley Cottage Elementary
           effective 06/30/06
     

20. Co-Curricular Advisor – High School
    a. Anna Silverman – Freshman Experience Advisor
           effective 09/01/05
    b. Mary Ebner – Freshman Experience Advisor
           effective 09/01/05
    c. Lucia Pichardo – Freshman Experience Advisor
           effective 09/01/05
    d. Joshua Weinman – Freshman Experience Advisor
           effective 09/01/05

9:15

21. Adjourn to Executive Session

11:00

22. Reconvene to Public Session and Adjourn.

Agenda Archive:

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• 2002
• 2001
• 2000
• 1999

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.