NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Board of Education

BUSINESS MEETING

Tuesday, September 20, 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. Auditor’s Report for 2004-2005 – Larry Hecht.

2. Report on 2004-2005 Test Results.*

3. Review Variance for Passing Grade on Each New Resents Exam.*

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

*(Electronically Available)

9:15 ACTION:

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

Business

1. Treasurer’s Report, 06/05, 08/05

2. Business Functions:

• Budget Status Report, 06/05, 08/05

• Revenue Status Report, 06/05, 08/05

• Co-Curricular Activity Fund Report, 08/05

1. Approval of Tax Certiorari Settlement as recommended by our Legal Counsel.

2. Acceptance of Independent Auditors Reports for the Fiscal Year 2004-2005.

3. Approval of a Bond Resolution Authorizing the payment of a Real Property Tax refund Pursuant to Tax Certiorari proceedings.

4. Approval of Standard Mileage Rate

Instruction

1. Approval of Resolution on Variance for Passing Grade on Each New Regents Exam.

Personnel

1. Staff Appointments

• Marie Segura, Teaching Assistant, High School, effective 09/01/05.
• Mark Sutherland, Social Studies Department Chairperson, effective 09/26/05.
• Tara Yonta, Secretarial Typist, Middle School, effective 09/19/05.

• Danielle Donaire, Elementary Teacher, Valley Cottage, effective 09/26/05

1. Staff Resignation for Purpose of Retirement

• Barbara Assalone, Clerk Typist, Middle School, effective 02/28/08.

10:00

1. Adjourn to Executive Session

11:00

1. Reconvene to Public Session and Adjourn

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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.