NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board of Education 

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

VALLEY COTTAGE SCHOOL

7:30 PM

AGENDA

 7:30 P.M.

1. Public Convening of Board of Education

2. Pledge of Allegiance

 7:35

3. OPEN FORUM

 9:30

4. 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 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 6 – INVEST fiscal resources responsibly and effectively to accomplish the District’s mission.