NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Board of Education

BUSINESS MEETING

Tuesday, October 18, 2005

VALLEY COTTAGE SCHOOL

7:30 P.M.

AGENDA

7:30

  1. Public Convening of Board of Education

  2. Pledge of Allegiance

7:35  WORKSHOP:

  1. Valley Cottage School Presentation

9:00

  1. President’s Report

  2. Student Representative’s Report

  3. Board of Education Reports

  4. Board of Education New Business

  5. Auditing Committee Report

  6. Action on Prior Citizens’ Proposals, Questions, and Concerns

  7. Citizen’s Proposals, Questions, and Concerns

9:15  ACTION:

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

General

  1. First Reading Open Enrollment Policy.

Business

  1. Treasurer’s Report, 09/30/05
  2. Business Functions:

  • Budget Status Report, 09/30/05

  • Revenue Status Report, 09/30/05

  • Co-Curricular Activity Fund, 09/30/05

  1. Resolution to Accept Gifts.

Personnel

  1. Staff Appointments
  • Alexis Kooistra, Teaching Assistant, Upper Nyack Elementary.effective, 10/18/05.
  • Aline Filippone, Senior Clerk Typist, Bi-lingual, Administration Bldg. effective, 10/18/05

  1. Unpaid Leave of Absence

  • Felicia Thornton-McCord, Teaching Assistant, Nyack Middle School, effective 09/07/05 through 12/20/05.

  1. Rescind Board of Education Action

  • Dru Pluhowski, Co-Curricular Advisorship (Women’s Vocal Ensemble) at the October 11, 2005 Board of Education Meeting, effective immediately.

9:45

  1. 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.