NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board of Education 

Tuesday, September 5, 2006

ADMINISTRATION BOARD ROOM 

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

AGENDA

6:00 - 6:02    Public Convening of the 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

7:45-8:15     ACTION

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

   General

  1. Minutes 06/20/06

  2. Districtwide Committee Structure

  3. Vote on NYSSBA Area 10 Director

    Business
  1. Authorize Tax Certiorari Settlements
  2. Appropriate Fund Balance to cover unanticipated Transportation Costs
  3. Middle School Storm Drainage Replacement - SED Project 50-03-04-03-0-004-005

  4. Appoint an Activity Treasurer

    Personnel

   Staff Appointments

  1. Regina Hill – Teaching Assistant, Valley Cottage Elementary School Part-time, effective 09/01/06 –06/30/07

  2. Marie Sheila Jeannot – French Teacher, Nyack Middle School effective 09/01/06

  3. Meagan Nestler – Mathematics Teacher, Nyack Middle School Part-time, effective 09/01/06 –06/30/07

  4. Viola Monus – Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Districtwide effective 09/01/06

  5. Larayne Peterson, Teaching Assistant, Liberty Elementary School Part-time, effective 09/01/06 – 06/30/07

  6. Sharon Simon – Social Studies Teacher, Nyack High School Part-time, effective 09/01/06- 06/30/07

  7. Dora Pizzoli – Clerk, Guidance Office, Nyack High School effective 09/01/06

   Staff Resignations

  1. Emmanuel Bobo – Teaching Assistant, Upper Nyack Elementary School effective 06/30/06

  2. Donnette Darling – English Teacher, Nyack Middle School effective 06/30/06

  3. Kim Marie Schroll – Teaching Assistant, Nyack Middle School effective 06/30/06

  4. Karen Walsh – Teaching Assistant, Upper Nyack Elementary School effective 06/30/06

   Leave Replacement

  1. Melissa Koblin – Reading Teacher, Nyack Middle School effective 09/01/06 –01/02/07

  2. Kathleen Krilow – Teaching Assistant, Liberty Elementary School effective 09/01/06 – 06/30/07

  3. Wanjiku Karumba – Teaching Assistant, Liberty Elementary School effective 09/01/06 – 06/30/07

8:15    Adjourn.

 

NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

 BOARD OF EDUCATION
BUSINESS MEETING

HILLTOP BOARD ROOM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
7:30 PM

 

ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA

ACTION

     BUSINESS

     17a.  Revisions to Policy #6830 Meal Reimbursement Policy

     PERSONNEL

     Staff Appointments

      24a.     Kerry Callaghan – Special Education Teacher, Nyack Middle School
                 effective 9/1/06

          b.    Debra Olsen – Speech and Language Teacher, Per Diem
                 effective 9/5/06 –1/2/07

          c.     Carol Curto, Science Teacher, Nyack High School
                  effective 9/1/06 – 6/30/07

          d.     Emily Dempsey, Physical Education, Nyack High School
                  effective 9/1/06

          e.     John Castellano, rescind appointment as Athletic Coordinator
                  effective 9/5/06 (for stipend correction)

          f.      John Castellano, appoint as Athletic Coordinator
                  effective 9/5/06 (stipend correction)

          g.     Jennifer Brusca, Clerk-Typist, Liberty School, (increase in hours)
                  effective 9/1/06

          h.     Steven Tesher, Fall Coaching Appointment (Modified Boys Soccer)
                  effective 8/22/06

           i.     Samantha Correa, Part Time Teaching Assistant, Upper Nyack School
                  effective 9/1/06
 

     Staff Resignation

      28a.      Andrea Ritter, Part Time Teaching Assistant, Upper Nyack
                  effective 6/30/06

     INSTRUCTION

      32.       Committee Recommendations for Board of Education Review 08/22/06

 

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.