NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Board of Education

SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING

Tuesday, June 28, 2005

HILLTOP BOARD ROOM

7:30 P.M.

AGENDA

7:30

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

  9. Citizens’ Proposals, Questions, and Concerns

7:45

  1. RECOGNITION:

  • Danny Wallace-Periac, Division I State Championship in the 800 meters & the Golden West Invitational Track Meet

  • Gersinio Thelismond, Division I State Championship in the Triple Jump

  • Miles Taylor, Coach

8:00 WORKSHOP     

  1. Instructional Program Update – Elementary ELA, Science, Math and Social Studies

  2. Citizens’ Comments, Questions, and Concerns on Workshop Items

8:45  ACTION:

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

  2. Approval of School Lunch Prices

  3. Award of Summer School Contracts for Pupil Transportation for the 2005-2006 school year.

  4. Award of Summer School Pupil Transportation Service for the 2005-2006 school year.

  5. Extension of Pupil Transportation Contract for Large Buses, 2005-2006 school year.

  6. Extension of Pupil Transportation Contracts  for Small Buses, 2005-2006 school year.

  7. Staff Resignation for the Purpose of Retirement
  • Ellen Rix, Teaching Assistant, effective, 06/30/05

  • Judy Fitzpatrick, Monitor, effective,  06/30/05

  • Susan Korn, Senior Clerk-Typist, effective 8/31/05

  • Karen Pesner, Special Education Teacher, effective 6/30/08

  1. Staff Resignation
  • Jeanette Hyman, Teaching Assistant, effective 6/30/05

 9:00

  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  respect for diverse cultures, and lifestyles.

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