Members Present:

• Bryan Burrell, President (Trustee Burrell left the meeting at 9:15 PM)
• Don Hammond, Vice President
• Pierre Davis, Secretary
• Claudette Clarke, Trustee
• Vic Czajkowski, Trustee
• Fletcher Johnson, M.D., Trustee
• Michael Mark, Trustee
• Joe Patalano, Student Representative

Members Absent:

• None

Others Present:

• Roberta Zampolin, Superintendent of Schools
• Dr. Mary Anne Evangelist, Ass't Superintendent
• Gail Fleur, District Clerk
• Community Members

The meeting was called to order by President Burrell at 7:40 PM and began with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Tenure Awards

• Trustee Hammond moved and Trustee Czajkowski seconded to approve the attached tenure awards for District staff: Rudy Arietta, Sheri Blackman, Edna Janette Brooks, Allison Coberg, Orande Daring, Elaine Duddy, Yvette Flowers, Cori McAlpin, Amelia,McCaffrey, Kevin McLeod, Marie Montanez, Penny Parnther, Michael Phillips, Jeanie Pintaudi, Gloria Rameshar, Ellen Rechenberger, Carol Rubel, Karen Schneider, Tracy Smith, Mark Stack, and Francisca White.
• Principals of each building presented their staff for tenure, highlighting their qualities.
• Motion Approved (7-0)
• Board members and the Superintendent welcomed the newly tenured staff, commending them on their efforts for Nyack's students and stressing that the District only tenures those who are outstanding.

There was a break for a celebratory reception from 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

Discussion and Adoption of the Budget.

• The only change that had been made in the budget as a result of the workshops was a redefinition of how the $100,000 for technology in the budget was to be spent. There were no questions from Board members or the public in regard to the budget.
• Trustee Czajkowski moved and Trustee Mark seconded to adopt the 2002-2003 proposed budge:
• BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Education of the Nyack Union Free School District adopt the 2002-2003g Budget in the amount of $50,412,489 to be placed on the ballot as Proposition I $50,412,489.
• Motion Approved (7-0)

President Burrell left the meeting at this point (9:15 PM)

President's Report

• Vice President Hammond asked District Clerk, Gail Fleur, for an update on the Trustee race. She reported that the three incumbents, Bryan Burrell, Vic Czajkowski and Dr. Fletcher Johnson were running again and that the petitions of Amy Applebaum and Brenda Ross had been verified (36 signatures) and they too will be on the ballot. Earlier that evening all had drawn for their position on the ballot, as required by law, and the order on the ballot will be Amy Applebaum, Vic Czajkowski, Dr. Fletcher Johnson, Bryan Burrell, and Brenda Ross

Student Representative's Report

Joe Patalano reported that:

• Students have been discussing the dress code, since the weather became hot that week. They will make a presentation to the Board at the next meeting.
• The Spring Pep Rally was last Thursday and attendance was low but all went well.
• Memorial Garden plans will be discussed with students the next week.
• AP exams start the next week, so many students are preparing for them currently.
• The Senior Class is looking forward to the prom on May 24th.

Superintendent's Report

Mrs. Zampolin reported that:

• The District is progressing with the interview process for the Upper Nyack and Middle School principals. Upper Nyack is almost completed and the Middle School's is starting.
• There is nothing new on the State Aid issue.

Board of Education Reports

• Trustee Mark said he had attended the Nyack NAACP dinner with others from the District and it was a lively, enjoyable evening.
• Trustee Clarke said she attended the High School PTSA meeting on Internet Safety and it was very beneficial. She felt parents of all age groups would appreciate it and perhaps it could be done again.
• Trustee Czajkowski said at the PTSA meeting $3000 was allocated for the Memorial Garden.
• Trustee Davis attended the Liberty PTA meeting the previous week.

Workshop

• Update on Science Instructional Program: Presented by Dr. Anne Roberts (Director of Elementary Education) and Dr. Delores Febres (Science Department Chairperson). The goals, instructional initiatives, program effectiveness, program evaluation, and staff development components were discussed. They were thanked for the presentation and their hard work.

Citizens Comment on Action Items:

• Amy Applebaum questioned a District policy on not permitting a child having difficulty in school to have diagnostic tests. She felt it did not comply with the IDEA. Dr. Greene said District policies were recently reviewed and were all in compliance. Some procedures are not in the policy book and she will get them for Mrs. Applebaum as soon as possible. Trustee Hammond said the issue would be discussed by the Board.

Action Items

• issues but they are listening. She deeply resented the term slippery being used for her community and has been an outstanding team player
• Motion Approved (6-0)

Minutes

• Trustee Czajkowski moved and Trustee Davis seconded to approve the minutes of March 5, 2002.
• Motion Approved (6-0)

Treasurers Report

• Trustee Czajkowski moved and Trustee Mark seconded to approve the Treasurers Report from March, 2002.

Business Functions

• Trustee Czajkowski moved and Trustee Johnson seconded to take the functions in one motion.
• Motion Approved (6-0)
• Trustee Czajkowski moved and Trustee Davis seconded to approve the Budget Status, Revenue Status and Co-Curricular Activity Fund Reports for March, 2002.
• Motion Approved (6-0)

Approval of Committees on Special Education

• Trustee Davis moved and Trustee Marks seconded to approve the recommendations of the Committees on Special Education.
• Motion Approved (6-0)

Acceptance of Gifts

Trustee Czajkowski moved and Trustee Davis seconded to approve the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Education of the Nyack Union Free School District accept the following gifts:

• 20 computers for Valley Cottage Elementary School donated by the New York State Thruway Authority and arranged for by Tracy Miller, Valley Cottage Leave Replacement Elementary Teacher.
• 9 violins donated by Rockland County Community College for the music education program.
• Motion Approved (6-0)

Personnel

• Trustee Davis moved and Trustee Johnson seconded to approve taking the resolutions as one motion.
• Motion Approved (6-0)

Trustee Davis moved and Trustee Mark seconded to approve the following:

• RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Nyack Union Free School District accept the resignation of THOMAS P. BALKO, Coordinator of School Transportation, effective April 19, 2002
• RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Nyack Union Free School District accept the resignation of RUTHELMA CASE, School Health Aide, for the purpose of retirement, effective July 1, 2002.
• RESOLVED, that the resignation of MARLENE C. KERPE-HAYDEN for the purpose of retirement be accepted effective August 6, 2002.
• RESOLVED, ton the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that SHELLY GROUP be appointed to the Civil Service position of Sr. Clerk Typist (Provisional) effective April 24, 2002 at a salary of $24,575 ($4,608 pro-rated.)
• Motion Approved (6-0)

Trustee Mark moved and Trustee Davis seconded to adjourn to Executive Session for discussion of personnel matters at 10:20 PM.

Motion Approved (6-0)

Trustee Mark moved and Trustee Czajkowski seconded to reconvene to Public Session and adjourn at 11:45 PM.

Motion Approved (6-0)

Respectfully Submitted, Gail Fleur, District Clerk