NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board of Education

BUSINESS MEETING
 Tuesday, May 16, 2006
ADMINISTRATION BOARD ROOM
7:30 P.M.

AGENDA

 

7:30 PM

  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. Response to Prior Citizens’ Proposals, Questions, and Concerns

  9. Citizens’ Proposals, Questions, and Concerns

7:45    WORKSHOP:

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

  2. Review APPR Plan

9:00    RECESS TO WAIT FOR BUDGET VOTE RESULTS

9:45     ACTION:

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

  2. Acceptance Tentative Budget Results

          Business

  1. Treasurer’s Report, 04/06

  2. Business Functions:
    a.      Budget Status Report, 04/06
    b.  Revenue Status Report, 04/06
    c.  Co-Curricular Activity Fund Report, 04/06

  3. Approval of NSNA Grievance Resolution

          Instruction

  1. Adoption of Textbook
         a.   Economic Principles & Policy, Tenth Edition, AP High School
         b.   The McGraw Hill Reader – Issues Across the Disciplines, 11th Grade

  2. Recommendation of Committee on Special Education and Preschool.
         Personnel
  1. Staff Appointment
        a.  Victor Olmedo - Spanish Teacher, Middle School, effective, September 1, 2006.
        b.  Dina Gregory - JV Girl’s Lacrosse, Coaching Appointment, effective April 14, 2006.
        c.  Anna Calungcagin - Modified Girl’s Lacrosse, Coaching Appointment, effective April 14, 2006.
        d.  Tom Perry - Ecology Club, Co-Curricular Advisor, High School, effective March 28, 2006.
     
  2. Rescind Board of Education Action
        a.  Anna Calungcagin - JV Girl’s Lacrosse Coaching Appointment, effective April 14, 2006.
        b.  Marissa Broadley – Co-Curricular Advisor, Ecology Club, effective immediately.

  3. Revision of Previous Retirement Date
        a.  Marissa Steinberg – Special Education Teacher, Liberty Elementary, effective November 1, 2006.

  4. Staff Resignation
        a.  Richard Lauder – Elementary Teacher, Upper Nyack School, effective June 30, 2006.
        b.  Kristin Wendling – Social Studies Teacher, High School, effective June 30, 2006.
        c.  Cynthia Sandler – English Teacher, High School, effective June 30, 2006.

  5. Staff Resignation for Purpose of Retirement
        a.  Joan Golden – Elementary Teacher, Liberty Elementary,     effective June 30, 2009.

10:00

  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 pubic 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 – To challenge all students to reach their highest potential.

Goal 2 – Support students’ efforts  to learn and grow by ensuring a safe and caring environment in all buildings.

Goal 3 – Recognizing the diversity of the Nyack School District.

Goal 4 – Foster understanding of school programs and support of all of our students via a reciprocal communication process between staff and the community about District goals, programs and achievements.

Goal 5 – Invest fiscal resources responsibly and effectively to accomplish the District’s mission.

Goal 6 – Encourage ongoing professional development of staff.  Create development opportunities for staff members so that they may strive to be lifelong learners and grow as  positive educational role models.