NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board of Education 

November 28, 2006

UPPER NYACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

7:30 P.M.

AGENDA

6:00 - 6:02 P.M.

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 - 8:00

RECOGNITION
2007 National Merit Scholarship commended students: Charles Basler, Thaddeus Bell, Caleb Cook, Daniel Gnoutcheff, Jessica Olsen and Cailin Slattery.

 

8:00 - 9:00

UPPER NYACK SCHOOL PRESENTATION

 

9:00 - 9:15

ACTION:

10. Citizens' Comments, Questions, and Concerns on Action Items

General

11. BOE Minutes, 09/06 - 10/06

Instruction

12. BOE Minutes, 09/06 - 10/06

Business

13. Approval of Business Functions

    a.  Treasurers Report, 10/06

    b.  Budget Status, 10/06

    c.  Revenue Status Report, 10/06

    d.  Co-Curricular Activity Fund Report, 10/06

    e.  Budget Transfers through 10/06

    f.  Application for Refund and Credit of Real Property Taxes

    g.  Applications for Corrected Tax Roll

    h.  Acknowledge Receipt of the Response to Management Letter for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006

    i.  Acknowledge Receipt of the Claims Auditors Report

    j.  Change Order on Old High School Heat Replacement Project

    k.  Approval on Change Order - Nyack Middle School Storm Drainage Replacement

    l.  Rescind Universal Pre-Kindergarten Agreements
    Approval of Universal Pre-Kindergarten Agreements

    m.  Award if Mid-day Shuttle Transportation Small Bus Contracts 2006-2007

    n.  Reject Extra Trip (In-District) & Extra Trip (Out-Of-District) Transportation Small Bus Bids 2006-2007
     

Personnel

14. Staff Appointments

a.  Team Leaders & Project SEE – Nyack Middle School, effective 09/0l/06-06/30/07:

1.     Flo Campione & Nina Labrada (Kappa)

2.     Linda Torosian-Dymond & Jennifer Johnson (Theta)

3.     Jack Titcomb (Omega)

4.     Mitch Crowne (Sigma)

5.     Pat Gayzur (Delta)

6.     Victor Myers – Project SEE

                       b. Thomas Caruso – Computer Network Specialist, District effective 12/11/06

                       c. Melinda F. Nealon – Special Education Teacher, Liberty Elem. effective 11/27/06

                       d.  Winter Coaches

VARSITY BOY'S BASKETBALL		GARY GRAY
JV BASKETBALL		MIKE RAMPONI
9TH BASKETBALL		ETHAN SMITH
MOD. BOY'S BASKETBALL		JOE DONALDSON
VARSITY GIRL'S BASKETBALL		DARREN SHEPARD
JV GIRL'S BASKETBALL		MARY EBNER
MOD. GIRL'S BASKETBALL		THERESE VonSTEENBURG
VARSITY HOCKEY		MICHAEL HUGHES
MOD. HOCKEY		ROBERT WISNER
VAR. INDOOR TRACK		SHULTON WHITLEY
ASS'T. INDOOR TRACK		TBA
ASS'T. INDOOR TRACK		MILES TAYLOR
VAR. WRESTLING		VIC MYERS
ASS'T. WRESTLING		GREG SIRICO
MOD. WRESTLING		PHIL KENNEDY
MOD. WRESTLING		JOE DEPALMA
WINTER STRENGTH COACH		JOSE ST. VICTOR

 15. Staff Resignations

                    a.  Christine Sher – Teaching Assistant, Liberty Elem. effective 11/08/06
 

16.  Staff Termination

a.  Regina Ryan – Teaching Assistant, Upper Nyack Elem. effective 06/30/06
 

17. Leave Replacement

          a.  Adam Beirlein – Elementary Teacher, Middle School, effective 02/01/07 through 06/30/07

          b.  Melissa Koblin – Reading Teacher, Middle School, effective 01/03/07 through 06/30/07

          c. Jennifer Ramundo – Elementary Teacher, Liberty, effective 11/20/06-02/02/07
 

18. Unpaid Childcare Leave of Absence

          a.  Kathleen Kearney – Elementary Teacher, Middle School, effective 02/01/07 through 06/30/07

           b.  Linda Pappalardo – Reading Teacher, Middle School, effective 01/03/07 through 06/30/07

           c.  Francisca A. White – Elementary Teacher, Liberty, effective 11/20/06-02/02/07
 

19. Corrected Agenda Item – BOE Mtg. 10/24/06

           a.   Rachel Berlin – Teaching Assistant (PT), Upper Nyack Elem. effective 10/23/06-06/30/07
 

20. Correction of Previous Co-Curricular Advisor Stipends- BOE Mtg. 10/03/06

           a.  John Hughes – Science Olympiad, Middle School

           b. Henry Komorowski – Science Olympiad, Middle School
 

 21. Co-Curricular Advisors – Middle School, effective 09/01/06

            a. Lucrisha Addison-Harris - Science Olympiad

            b. Mitchell Crowne – Science Olympiad

            c. Brooke Malloy – Drama Club

            d. Mark Stack – Drama Musical
 

 22. Co-Curricular Advisors – High School, effective 09/01/06    

             a.  Orande Daring – African American Club
 

 23. Tenure Award

             a.     Bridget Forkin – School Media Specialist (Library), Liberty Elem. effective 12/12/06
 

 24. Change in Retirement Date

             a.     Barbara Assalone – Date is changed from 02/28/08 to 01/20/07
 

 25. Approve medical examination pursuant to Education Law 913 for employee named in executive session
 

 9:15

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.