NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Board of Education

MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING

Tuesday, June 21, 2005

HILLTOP AUDITORIUM

7:30 P.M.

AGENDA

7:30

  1. Public Convening of Board of Education

  2. Pledge of Allegiance

7:35

RECOGNITION:

  1. Rachel Martin, Outstanding Instrumental Soloist at Azaela Festival

7:40

  1. PRESENTATION:  HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK

7:45

  1. HONORING OF RETIREES, AND STAFF SERVICE

  • Staff Service

    • John Pardy – 35 Years

    • Alan Pesner – 35 Years

    • Barbara Wisner – 35 Years

    • Karen Andreasen – 30 Years

    • Judith Dawson-Smith – 30 Years

    • Deloris Wilkes – 30 Years

    • Kristine Glaisek – 25 Years

  • Retirees

    • Louis Antonietti 

    • Tracey Cummings

    • Carol Curto

    • Judith Dawson-Smith

    • JoAnne DeGregory

    • Margaret DeSalvo

    • Kristine Glaisek

    • Andrienne Holmes

    • Robert Hommel

    • Claudette Jimerson

    • Janice Kanthal

    • Howard Kasen

    • Burton Katz

    • Diane Koteen

    • Debra Links

    • Nancy Marsanico

    • Maureen Nobile

    • John Pardy

    • James Quinn

    • Thomas Reynolds

    • Duncan Rogers Lee III

    • George Rotelli

    • Gail Royster

    • Thomas Saxton

    • Hope Schweizer

    •  Michael Smith

    • Roberta  R. Zampolin

8:30

  1. Mini Grants

9:00

  1. BREAK FOR RECEPTION

9:30

  1. President’s Report

  2. Student Representative’s Report

  3. Superintendent’s Report

  4. Board of Education Reports

  5. Board of Education New Business

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

  7. Citizens’ Proposals, Questions, and Concerns

9:45  ACTION:

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

  2. Treasurer’s Report, 05/05

  3. Business Functions:

  • Budget Status Report, 05/05

  • Revenue Status Report, 05/05

  • Co-Curricular Activity Fund Report, 05/05

  1. Approval of Committee on Special Education and Pre-School

  2. Approval of Extension of Service Contracts for 2005-2006

  3. Approval Award of Small Bus Contracts 2005-2006

  4. Approval of Resolution to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Nyack Civil Service Employees Association.

  5. Adoption of resolution to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Nyack Teachers Association to establish an Employer Non-Elective 403B Program.

  6. Adoption of resolution to increase the 2004-2005 school budget by Appropriating Tuition Revenue.

  7. Adoption of resolution to establish a Deferred Compensation Plan for Nyack Union Free in accordance with Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code

  8. Adoption of Textbooks

  • Biology AP 7th Edition

  1. Adoption of Resolution to Award Paint Removal Bid for the Reconstruction of Old Nyack High School.

  2. Staff Resignation for the Purpose of Retirement

  • Hope Schweizer, Secretary II, effective, 07/31/05

  • Maureen Nobile, Senior Clerk Typist, effective 08/31/05

  • Gail Royster, Secretary Typist, effective 08/26/05

  • George Rotelli, Assistant Deputy Treasurer (PT), 06/30/05

  1. Staff Appointments

  • Elizabeth Sheehan Boney, Business Education, effective 09/01/05
  • Joseph Donaldson, Health/Physical Ed., effective 09/01/05

  • Kathleen Kelly Kennedy, Special Ed., effective 09/01/05

  • Dee Leone, Physical Education, Part-time, effective 09/01/05

  • Burke Lokey, String Teacher, effective 09/01/05

  • Simona Moldovan, English, effective 09/01/05
  • Brian Senior, Physical Education, effective, 09/01/05

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  respectfor diverse cultures, and lifestyles.

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