NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Board of Education

PUBLIC WORKSHOP MEETING

Tuesday, September 6, 2005

Administration 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           WORKSHOP:

  1. Department Information Updates

  • Human Resources/Pupil Personnel Services Updates

  • Special Education/IDEA Changes Relating to Learning Disability and Reading – Laverne Campbell - PowerPoint

  1. Citizens’ Proposals, Questions, and Concerns on Workshop Items

9:15           ACTION:

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

  2. Superintendents Report on Union Agreement

  3. Approval of Minutes, 6/21, 6/28 and 7/12/05

BUSINESS

  1. Rejection of District Wide Asphalt Repairs Bid
  2. Resolution to Accept Gifts
  3. Resolution to Authorize Lease Finance New Telephone System
  4. Resolution to Authorize Agreement for Verizon Telephone System

PERSONNEL

  1. Staff Unpaid Leave of Absence

  • Kim Marie Schroll – Teaching Assistant, Nyack Middle School, effective 09/01/05 through 06/30/06. 

  • Regina Ryan, Teaching Assistant, Upper Nyack Elementary, effective 09/01/05 through 06/30/05.

  1. Staff Resignation

  • Peter V. Dene – Science Teacher, Nyack High School, effective 06/30/05

  • Traci Liner – Teaching Assistant, Upper Nyack Elementary School, effective 06/30/05

  • Sheila Kimmel – Teaching Assistant, Valley Cottage Elementary School, effective 09/01/05

  1. Rescind Board Action

  • Marie Horowitz – Social Studies Department Chairperson, Nyack High School at the June 28, 2005 Board of Education meeting, effective immediately

  1. Staff Appointments

  • Martina Lynch, Leave Replacement Elementary Teacher, Valley Cottage elementary, effective, 09/06/05

  • Tricia Crafts, Special Education Teacher, Liberty Elementary, effective, 09/06/05

  • Morgan Jimerson, Teaching Assistant, Liberty Elementary, effective, 09/06/05  

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.