NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA

Monthly Business Meeting

Tuesday, August 23, 2005

HILLTOP BOARD ROOM-7:30PM

   

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  Board of Education Discussion

  1. Audit Committee Process

  2. Board of Education Meeting Calendar, 2005-2006

Recognition

  1. National School Public Relations Association’s District Awards

8:15   ACTION  

  1. Citizen’s Proposals, Questions, and Concerns on Action Items

  2. Approval of Minutes, 4/5, 19, 5/3, 17, 24, 06/07/05.

  3. Approval of Board of Education Meeting Calendar, 2005-2006

Business

  1. Treasurer’s Report,  06/05-07/05

  2. Business Functions:

  • Budget Status Report, 07/05

  • Revenue Status Report, 07/05

  • Co-Curricular Activity Fund Report, 06/05-07/05

  1. Establishment of Tax Rates for 2005-2006

  2. Resolution to rescind appointment of Internal Auditor

  3. Resolution to Appoint Claims Auditor

  4. Resolution to Authorize Lease Finance Agreement – Computers & Peripherals

  5. Approval of Universal Pre-Kindergarten

  6. Resolution to Award Bid for Upper Nyack Elementary School Storm Drainage Improvements – Phase I

  7. Approval of Change Orders Reconstruction of Nyack Old High School SED Project 3 50030403-0003009

  8. Approval of Policy Statement & Attachments Free & Reduced Price Meal Program

Instruction

  1. Adoption of Textbooks –Glencoe Literature, Understanding Psychology, Course Introduction to Psychology, Grades 10-12.

  2. Approval of Committees of Special Education and Pre-School Recommendations

Personnel

  1. Staff Appointments
  • Christina Halzack, Special Education Teacher, Upper Nyack Elementary School, effective 09/01/05.

  • Maire A. McGrail, Reading Teacher, Upper Nyack Elementary School, effective 09/01/05

  • Marissa A. Broadley, Leave Replacement Biology Teacher, Nyack High School, effective 09/01/05

  • Laurette Green, Leave Replacement Elementary Teacher, Liberty Elementary School, effective, 09/01/05.

  • Sol Bloch, Leave Replacement Music (Choral) Teacher, Nyack Middle School, effective, 09/01/05.

  • Tara Ross-Salman, Leave Replacement Guidance Counselor, Nyack High School, effective, 09/01/05.

  • Christine Tobin, Senior Clerk Typist, effective 09/01/05.

  • Linda DeCicco, Confidential Secretary to Superintendent of Schools effective, 08/15/05.
  • Harvey Cassuto, Technology Teacher, Middle School, effective 09/01/05.
  • Stephen Tesher, Leave Replacement English Teacher, Middle School, effective, 09/01/05.
  • Margot Simone Rodriquez, Earth Science Teacher, High School, effective 09/01/05
  • Lisa Rochford, Leave Replacement Elementary Teacher, Liberty Elementary School, effective 09/16/05-12/23/05     
  1. Staff Resignation for Purpose of Retirement
  • Eileen Persico, Clerk Typist, effective 07/01/08

  • Gail Gokey, Clerk Typist, effective 06/30/07

  • Alveda Pagliocca, Senior Clerk Typist, effective 09/30/08

  • Jeanetter Kautz, Senior Clerk Typist, effective 01/03/08

  • Patricia Williams, Secretary Typist, effective 07/31/06

  • Carol Brusca, Secretary Typist,  effective 08/31/08

  1. Staff Resignation for Purpose of Reassignment
  • Christine Tobin,  Clerk Typist,  effective 08/31/05
  1. Unpaid Leave of Absence

  • Lisa Madden- Elementary Teacher, Liberty Elementary School, effective 09/16/05-12/23/05.

  • Martin T. McCabe – Elementary Teacher, Liberty Elementary School, effective 09/01/05-06/30/06.
  1. Staff Resignation
  • Michelle B. Stiffler – Special Education Teacher, Liberty Elementary School, effective 06/30/05
  • Kathy Bothell Rattner – Leave Replacement English Teacher, Nyack Middle School , effective 06/30/05.
  1. Rescind Board Action
  • Tina Schwartz – Family and Consumer Science Teacher, Nyack Middle School at the 06/28/05 Board of Education meeting, effective immediately.

8:30   WORKSHOP

  1. Department Information Updates

  • Instruction – Walter Woodhouse

  • Curriculum & Professional Development – Gina Cappiello

  • Technology – Ahunna Akoma

9:30

  1. Adjourn to Executive Session

10:30

  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.