NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board of Education

PUBLIC WORKSHOP MEETING

Tuesday, August 22, 2006
ADMINISTRATION BOARD ROOM

THE BOARD WILL ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 PM
AND RECONVENE FOR ITS REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING AT 7:30 PM

AGENDA

6:00 - 6:02 Public convening of Board of Education
6:02 - 7:30 Adjourn to Executive Session

7:30 - 7:45

1. Reconvene to Public Session
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
WORKSHOP:

10. Citizens’ Proposals, Questions, and Concerns on Workshop Items.
11. Recommend Changes to the Academic/Athletic ineligibility policy

8:00 - 8:45
ACTION:

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

General

13. Minutes – 05/06 – 06/16
14. Change in District Calendar: Superintendent’s Conference Day

Instruction

15. Resolution for Committees on Special Education and Pre-School

Business

16. Tax Warrant – Establishment of tax rates 2006-2007
17. Free and Reduced School Lunch Program Policy & Attachments
18. Transportation Request for Proposal
19. Transportation Study
20. Hourly Rates
21. Cleaning Contract – 2006-2007
22. Establishment of Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund
23 Internal Audit Risk Assessment Report
24. Non-union Employee Benefit Statement
25. Budget Transfers
26. Establish A Activity Treasurer for Special
27. Establish A Petty Cash Fund for Special Events Events
28. Resolution to Accept Gift
29. Award Summer School Emergency Transportation Contract for a Special Education Student. 30. Extension of Pupil Transportation Contracts – Small Buses, 2006-2007 School Year.

Personnel

31. Staff Appointments

a. Emmanuel Bobo – Elementary Teacher, Upper Nyack Elementary School, effective 09/01/06
b. Mary E. Foisy – Physics Teacher, Nyack High School, effective 09/01/06
c. Peggy Miklos – Elementary Teacher, Nyack Middle School, effective 09/01/06
d. Amy Roloff – Special Education Teacher, Upper Nyack Elementary, effective 09/01/06
e. Gina Sundvik – Teaching Assistant, Liberty Elementary School, effective 09/01/06
f. Stephanie Warren – Health Teacher, Nyack High School, effective 09/01/06

32. Fall Coaching Appointments

John Castellano – Head Var. Football
Jose St. Victor – Asst. Var. Football
Michael Ramponi – Asst. Var. Football
Michael Arias – JV Football
Scott Reynolds – JV Football
Phil Kennedy – Mod. Football
Lou Liggio – Mod. Football
Rob Wisner – Mod. Football
Miles Taylor – Head Var. Boys CC
Shulton Whitley – Mod. Boys and Girls CC
Alan Pesner – Hear Var. Field Hockey
Cheryl Eglin – JV Field Hockey
Dawn Brega – Modified Field Hockey
John Whisker – Head Var. Boys Soccer
Kevin Sullivan – JV Boys Soccer
Mitch Crowne – Mod Boys Soccer (A)
Gary Gray – Head Var. Girls Soccer
Joe Donaldson – JV Girls Soccer
Stephanie Warren – Mod. Girls Soccer
Anne Oakley – Fall Strength Coach
Michael Hughes – Head Varsity Girls Tennis
Joshua Weinman – JV Girls Tennis
Colleen Mannion – Head Var. Volleyball
Sheri Blackman – JV Volleyball
Victor Olmedo – Mod Volleyball
Edgar Perez – Var. Girls Swimming
Barbara Palazzo – Varsity Football Cheerleading

33. Security Appointments

Steve Alfieri – Upper Nyack Elementary School, effective 09/06/06
Daniel Borghoff – Nyack High School, effective 09/06/06
Harold Brewer – Nyack High School, effective 09/06/06
Daniel Burke – Nyack Middle School, effective 09/06/06
Robert Delorenzo – Nyack High School, effective 09/06/06
Thomas Devine – Nyack High School, effective 09/06/06
Karen Donaldson – Nyack High School, effective 09/06/06
Joseph Fajar – Valley Cottage Elementary, effective 09/06/06
Brian Gallagher – Nyack High School, effective 09/06/06
Robert Lavender – Liberty Elementary School, effective 09/06/06
Mark Mangan – Nyack High School, effective 09/06/06
Roseanne Samms – Nyack High School, effective 09/06/06
Harvey Singer – Nyack Middle School, effective 09/06/06
Robert Turner – Nyack Middle School, effective 09/06/06

34. Leave Replacement

a. Adam Beirlein – Elementary Teacher, Nyack Middle School, effective 09/01/06-01/31/07

35. Rescind Board of Education Action

a. Peggy Miklos – Leave Replacement, Elementary Teacher, Nyack Middle School, 07/18/06 BOE meeting

36. Rescind Tenure/Termination

a. Thomas Hanley, Teaching Assistant, Nyack Middle School
37. Staff Resignations
a. Marguerite Coffinet-Crean – French Teacher, Nyack Middle School, effective 06/30/06
b. Carol Sciscente – Teacher for the Visually Impaired, Nyack Schools ,effective 06/30/06
c. Brian Senior – Physical Education Teacher, Nyack Middle School, effective 06/30/06
d. Gregory Sirico – Director of Physical Education, Health, Wellness and Athletics, effective immediately
e. Gina Sundvik – Part-time Teaching Assistant, Liberty Elementary School, effective 06/30/06

8:45 PM. 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.