NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board of Education 

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

ADMINISTRATION BOARD ROOM

AGENDA

 

6:00 – 6:02
Public convening of 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     WORKSHOP
  1. Citizens’ Proposals, Questions, and Concerns on Workshop Items

  2. ELA Update

8:15 – 8:45     ACTION

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

Instruction

  1. Committee on Pre-School Special Education

Business

  1. Award of Elementary After-School Program Transportation
    Small and Large Bus Contracts 2006-2007

Personnel

  1. Staff Appointments

    1. Angela T. Bescher – Part-time Teaching Assistant, Valley Cottage Elem. effective 10/10/06.

    2. Jeanette Durfee – Part-time Teaching Assistant, Upper Nyack Elem. effective 10/10/06

    3. Patricia Jacobson – Lead Teacher, Upper Nyack Elem. School effective 09/01/06-06/30/07

    4. Keri Dugan – Teaching Assistant, Upper Nyack Elem. School effective 10/10/06

    5. Annie Oakley – Lead Teacher, Valley Cottage Elementary School effective 09/01/06-06/30/07

    6. Ellen Rechenberger – Lead Teacher, Liberty Elementary School effective 09/01/06-06/30/07
       

  2. Staff Resignation for Purpose of Retirement

    1. Mattie Rahim – Monitor, Nyack Middle School effective 12/22/06
       

  3. Staff Resignation
           a.   William Dellolio – Senior Audio Visual, Nyack High School effective 11/30/06
     

  4. Change in Hire Date
           a.  Marie Sheila Jeannot – Change in hire date at 09/05/06 BOE Mtg.
                   from 09/05/06 to new effective date 10/03/06

 8:45     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  respect  for diverse cultures, and lifestyles.

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