7:30

1. Public Convening of Board of Education
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. RESOLUTION IN MEMORY OF STEPHEN J. FROMHOLZ, SR.

7:35

1. RECOGNITION:

• AP Scholars
• National Achievement Scholarship Program Semi-Finalist and Outstanding Participant Student
• National Merit Scholarship Program, Semi-Finalists and Commended
• Students
• Barbara Anderson, Music Teacher, Nyack Middle School - Recipient of Ross M. Burkhardt Middle Level Educator Award, presented by
• Thomas Kane
• Journal-News Scholar-Athlete: Julianne Marley, Volleyball
• Volleyball Coach: Cecelia Hickey
• Halloween Window Painting Coordination
• High School Art Staff: Deborah Alter, Mary Hohenberger, Donna Straw,
• Sean Sweeney, Ed Walsh
• Middle School Art Staff: Doris Fabian, Pat Gayzur

8:00

1. President's Report
2. Student Representative's Report
3. Superintendent's Report
4. Board of Education Reports
5. Board of Education New Business
6. Board Action on Prior Citizens' Proposals, Questions, and Concerns
7. Citizens' Proposals, Questions, and Concerns

WORKSHOP:

8:15-8:45

1. Instructional Program Update, English/Language Arts (Goal #1)

8:45-9:30

1. Action Plan 2001-02 - Dr. Mary Anne Evangelist (Goals #1,2,3,4)

9:30-10:00

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

10:00 ACTION:

1. Approval of Academic Intervention Service Plan
2. Approval of Natural Gas Bid
3. Approval of Hearing Officers
4. Staff Resignation for the Purpose of Retirement:

• Martin Fiedler, Principal, Nyack Middle School

1. Staff Resignations:

• Judy Wilson, Teaching Assistant
• Rita Scarcella, Teaching Assistant

1. Staff Appointments:

• Carolyn Monahan, Elementary Leave Replacement
• Teriann DeCarlo, Part-time Teaching Assistant
• Edward Ceccolini, Teaching Assistant
• Marina Zvereff, Part-time Teaching Assistant

1. Co-Curricular Advisorships
2. Winter Coaching Appointments

10:15

1. Adjourn to Executive Session

11:00

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 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 - To challenge all students to reach their highest potential.

Goal 2 - Use two-way communication between the schools and community to foster understanding and support.

Goal 3 - To support students efforts to learn and grow by ensuring a safe and caring environment in all buildings.

Goal 4 - To invest fiscal resources responsibly and wisely.