NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board of Education 

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

ADMINISTRATION BOARD ROOM
7:30 PM

AGENDA

 

6:00 – 6:02
Public convening of Board of Education

6:02 – 7:20
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. School Board Recognition
  3. Status Report on Code of Conduct & Bullying Prevention Committees
  4. NCLB Update

8:45 – 9:00     ACTION:

Citizens’ Comments, Questions, and Concerns on Action Items

GENERAL

  1. BOE Minutes 08/06

INSTRUCTION

  1. Committees on Special Education

  2. Special Education Hearing Agreement

BUSINESS

  1. Approval of Business Functions

a.  Treasurers Report, 07/06, 08/06, 09/06
b.   Budget Status, 07/06, 08/06, 09/06
c.  Revenue Status Report, 07/06, 08/06, 09/06
d.  Co-Curricular Activity Fund Report, 09/06
e.  Budget Transfers through 09/30/06
  1. Application for Refund of Real Property Taxes
  2. Application for Correction of Tax Roll

PERSONNEL

  1. Staff Appointments

    a.  Rachel Berlin, Part-time Teaching Assistant, Upper Nyack Elementary, effective 10/23/06
    b.      Regina Cappiello, Department Chairperson, Social Studies, effective 09/01/06-06/30/07
    c.      Meagan Dixon, Teaching Assistant, Middle School,  effective 10/23/06
    d.  Patricia Dwyer, Liaison Teacher, Special Education, High School, effective 09/01/06-06/30/07
    e.  Ruth Hartell, Teaching Assistant, Middle School effective  10/23/06
    f.   Jill Malowany, Teaching Assistant, Middle School, effective 10/23/06
     

  2. Co-Curricular Advisors – Middle School

a.   John Langone – Math League, effective 09/01/06
b.   Vincent Gabriele – National Junior Honor Society, effective 09/01/06

  1. Co-Curricular Advisors – High School

a.   Douglas Bish - Music, effective 09/01/06

 9:00     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.