Board of Education Meetings

2006	2006	2007
January 3, 2006	August 1, 2006	January 2, 2007
January 31, 2006	August 29, 2006	January 4, 2007
February 7, 2006	September 5, 2006	January 30, 2007
February 28, 2006	September 26, 2006	February 6, 2007
March 7, 2006	October 3, 2006	February 27, 2007
March 28, 2006	October 30, 2006	March 6, 2007
April 4, 2006	November 8, 2006	March 13, 2007
April 25, 2006	November 28, 2006	March 20, 2007
May 2, 2006	December 5, 2006	March 27, 2007
May 17, 2006	December 19, 2006	April 10, 2007
June 6, 2006		April 24, 2007
June 27, 2006		May 1, 2007
July 5, 2006		May 15, 2007
July 25, 2006		May 16, 2007
		June 1, 2007
		June 26, 2007

Board of Education Meetings 2006

Tuesday, January 3, 2006

Location: 2^nd floor, Board of Education Facilities, 2^nd floor, 515 North Avenue

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole (Edwina Carew Room)

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report

A. Special Education: Legislative Update

B. Westchester Arts Council Grant

8:30 P.M. Regular Monthly Meeting

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Location: Jefferson Elementary School, 131 Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session, Auditorium

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report

A. Jefferson School Musical Presentation: “Peace”

B. Interdisciplinary Study: Eco-Systems (Hewlett Packard Grant)

C. Grant Awards:

l Westchester Arts Council

l Smarter Kids Foundation

IV. Board/Community Informal Discussion

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Tuesday, February 7, 2006

Location: 2^nd floor, Board of Education Facilities, 2^nd floor, 515 North Avenue

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole (Edwina Carew Room)

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report

A. Columbus / Guidance Center: A Collaborative

B. Wellness Committee: Progress Report

8:30 P.M. Regular Monthly Meeting

Education Topic - Campus School: Building Community

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Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Location: George M. Davis, Jr. Elementary School (Auditorium), 80 Iselin Drive

7:30 p.m. Committee of the Whole Session

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report

C. Davis School Science Project:

Collaboration - Parents, School, Community

D. 2006-07 Budget Calendar

IV. Board/ Community Informal Discussion

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Tuesday, March 7, 2006

Location: 2^nd floor, Board of Education Facilities, 2^nd floor, 515 North Avenue

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole (Edwina Carew Room)

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report

A. Preliminary Budget 2006-2007

IV. PTA Nutrition Committee Report

8:30 P.M. Regular Monthly Meeting

Education Topic - Jefferson School: Beaumont Grant

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Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Location: William B. Ward Elementary School, 311 Broadfield Road (Auditorium)

7:30 p.m. Committee of the Whole Session

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report

A. Magna Award

B. Ward School: Waterford Reading Program

C. Albert Leonard Middle School: Grade Eight Interdisciplinary Research Project

IV. Board/ Community Informal Discussion

8:30 p.m. Special Meeting

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Tuesday, April 4, 2006

Location: 2^nd floor, Board of Education Facilities, 2^nd floor, 515 North Avenue

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole (Edwina Carew Room)

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report

A. New Rochelle High School: Middle States Accreditation

B. Grants 2005-2006: Update

C. Final Review 2006-2007 Preliminary Budget

8:30 P.M. Regular Monthly Meeting

Education Topic: New Rochelle High School: Scholar/Athletes

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Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Location – Daniel Webster Elementary School, 95 Glenmore Drive

7:30 p.m. Committee of the Whole session at Daniel Webster Elementary School – Auditorium

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Webster Magnet School: Studio Arts Sampler

IV. Board/ Community Informal Discussion

8:30 Special Meeting

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Tuesday, May 2, 2006

Location: New Rochelle High School, 265 Clove Road - Whitney M. Young Jr. Auditorium

7:30 P.M. Board of Education Committee of the Whole Meeting

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report

A. Magna Award Presentation

B. Grants Update

8:00 P.M. Regular Meeting

8:00 P.M. Public Hearing – Whitney M. Young Jr. Auditorium

Public Hearing on the Proposed 2006-2007 Annual Budget
of the City School District of New Rochelle.

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Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Annual School Board and Public Library Election & Budget Vote
Polls Open 7 A.M. to 9 P.M.

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Location: 2^nd floor, Board of Education Facilities, 2^nd floor, 515 North Avenue

5:00 P.M. Canvass of Affidavit Ballots for May 16, 2006 by Poll Clerks of
Annual School Election / Budget Vote and Public Library Trustee Election / Budget Vote of the New Rochelle Public Library

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Food Service Management

8:00 P.M. Official Canvass of Votes of Votes Cast May 16 2006

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Tuesday, June 6, 2006

Location: 2nd floor, Board Offices, Central Administration, 515 North Avenue

7:30 P.M. Regular Monthly Meeting (Board Room)

I. Review of Draft Resolutions No. 06-261 & No. 06-262

II. Vote on Resolution No. 06-261
Vote on Resolution No. 06-262

III. Oath of Office Administered to Board of Education Member-Elect Sara M. Richmond

Motion to Adjourn the Regular Meeting to 8:30 P.M. and Convene the Committee of the Whole Session

7:40 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session (Edwina Carew Meeting Room)

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Audit Committee Meeting

III. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

IV. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Wellness Policy Overview

8:30 P.M. Regular Meeting (Continued) (Board Room)

Educational Topic:
Trinity Elementary School: Arts-In-Education DVD Project

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

7:00 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session (Edwina Carew Meeting Room)

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Code of Conduct – Proposed Changes Pertaining to IDEA Requirements

8:00 P.M. Special Meeting (Board Room)

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Wednesday, July 5, 2006

7:30PM Committee of the Whole Session (Edwina Carew Meeting Room

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent's Report

A. Excel State Aid: Capital Items

8:00PM Annual Reorganization Meeting of the Board of Education (Board Room)

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Tuesday, July 25, 2006

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session (Edwina Carew Meeting Room)

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Elementary and Secondary Summer Programs

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Tuesday, August 1, 2006

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session (Edwina Carew Meeting Room)

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

III. Public Hearing:

Public comment on the mandated revisions to the Code of Conduct, reflecting changes in the IDEA and state regulations applicable to discipline of students with disabilities.

IV. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Planning: New Testing Requirements

8:30 P.M. Regular Meeting (Board Room)

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Tuesday, August 29, 2006

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session (Edwina Carew Meeting Room)

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent's Report

A. Superintendent's Draft 2006-2007 Goals and Objectives

B. New Staff Orientation Program

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Tuesday, September 5, 2006

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session (Edwina Carew Meeting Room)

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Demographics Study – RFP

B. Opening Day Report

C. Tax Levy

D. Youth Empowerment Grant

8:30 P.M. Regular Monthly Meeting (Board Room)

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Tuesday, September 26, 2006

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session (Edwina Carew Meeting Room)

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent's Report

A. 2006-2007 Goals and Objectives:

· Superintendent of Schools

· Assistant Superintendent – Business & Administration

· Assistant Superintendent - Personnel

B. 2005-2006 ELA Assessment Results for Grade 3-8

C. 2005 Capital Improvements: Update

D.

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Tuesday October 3, 2006

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session (Edwina Carew Meeting Room)

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report

§ A. Dr. Smith – Pupil Personnel & Curricular Services

§ Dr. Korostoff – Elementary Education

8:30 P.M. Regular Meeting (Board Room)

Superintendent’s Report:

2006-2007 Goals and Objectives:

§ Mr. Harrell – Davis Elementary School

§ Mr. Regan – Ward Elementary School

§ Mr. Williams – Webster Magnet School

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Monday, October 30, 2006

Isaac E. Young Middle School, Auditorium, 270 Centre Avenue, New Rochelle

Joint Session: Isaac E. Young Middle School and Trinity Elementary School

6:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session - The Board anticipates meeting in Executive Session from 6:30 P.M. to approximately 7:30 P.M. to discuss matters pertaining to the employment history of particular persons.

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report

A. School Board Recognition Week

B. Italian-American Heritage & Culture Month Celebration at IEYMS: Plaque Presentation

C. Video Presentation: IEYMS New Rochelle Tourism Video

D. Elementary Education Goals: 2006-2007:

 Patricia Lambert, Barnard Early Childhood Center

 Yigal Joseph, Ph.D., Columbus Magnet Elementary School

 Cynthia Slotkin, Jefferson Elementary School

 Jacqueline Herman, Trinity Elementary School

IV. Board/Community Informal Discussion

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Wednesday November 8, 2006

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session (Edwina Carew Meeting Room)

I. Audit Committee Meeting

A. Independent Auditor’s Report and Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006

II. Board of Education Announcements

III. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

IV. Superintendent’s Report

A. CILA Report Update

B. 2006-2007 Secondary Education Goals and Objectives:

· Diane Massimo, Ph.D. – Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education

· Donald Conetta – Principal, NRHS

· William Evans – Principal, ALMS

· Anthony Bongo – Principal, IEYMS

8:30 P.M. Regular Meeting (Board Room)

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Tuesday November 28, 2006

Columbus Elementary School, 275 Washington Avenue, New Rochelle

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report

A. Columbus School: Summer Enrichment Program:
Problem Based Learning

IV. Board / Community Informal Discussion

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Tuesday, December 5, 2006

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session (Edwina Carew Meeting Room)

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Board Discussion of School Board Vacancy

III. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

IV. Superintendent’s Report

A. Lindamood-Bell Summer Programs

8:30 P.M. Regular Meeting (Board Room)

At the conclusion of the Regular Meeting, the Board plans to entertain a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to the employment history of particular persons.

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Tuesday December 19, 2006

New Rochelle High School, House IV Theater/ Auditorium
265 Clove Road, New Rochelle NY
(Entrance on Braemar Avenue, off North Avenue)

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report

A. Selected PAVE Student Performances

B. Student Recognition Awards

IV. Board / Community Informal Discussion

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Board of Education Meetings 2007

Tuesday January 2, 2007

7:30 PM Committee of the Whole Session (Edwina Carew Meeting Room)
I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Connect Ed Notification System: Update

8:30 PM Regular Meeting (Board Meeting Room)

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Thursday January 4, 2007

Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Board of Education Offices, Central Administration

515 North Avenue, Second Floor

6:30 P.M. Special Meeting … (Edwina Carew Meeting Room)

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Board Discussion of School Board Vacancy

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Tuesday January 30, 2007

Jefferson Elementary School, Auditorium, 131 Weyman Avenue

7:30 P.M. Special Meeting of the Board of Education

I. Review of Draft Resolution No. 07-166

II. Vote on Resolution No. 07-166

III. Oath of Office Administered to Mr. Martin Sanchez, pending appointment as Member of the Board of Education

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Jefferson School Presentation: “Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute!”

B. Westchester Magazine 2007 Survey Information: Update

C. A&S Spring Dinner, April 19, 2007: Announcement

IV. Board/Community Informal Discussion

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Tuesday, February 6, 2007

Location: 2^nd floor, Board of Education Facilities, 2^nd floor, 515 North Avenue

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole (Edwina Carew Room)

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report

A. “One Size Doesn't Fit All In Technology” – Dual Language Learners in Elementary Schools: An Update

B. Westchester Arts Council ARTS AWARD 2007: Announcement

C. Demographic Study: An Update

D. Isaac E. Young Middle School Student Presentations – “Journey Through African-American History” – Selected Excerpts

8:30 P.M. Regular Monthly Meeting

At the conclusion of the Regular Meeting, it is anticipated that the Board of Education will entertain a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to the employment history of particular persons.

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Tuesday, February 27, 2007

George M. Davis Elementary School, 80 Iselin Drive, New Rochelle

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report:

A. District-Wide Kaleidoscope Program: “Invention Convention at George M. Davis Jr. Elementary School”

B. Demographic Study: Update

C. Safe Route: “How Walkable Is Your Community?”

IV. Board/Community Informal Discussion

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Tuesday, March 6, 2007

Location: 2^nd floor, Board of Education Facilities, 2^nd floor, 515 North Avenue

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session (Edwina Carew Meeting Room)

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Economic Development in New Rochelle

B. Workforce Incentive Grant

C. Preliminary Budget 2007-2008

8:30 P.M. Regular Meeting (Board Room)

Educational Topic:

§ Pre-Kindergarten Literacy Efforts: Barnard School

§ Westchester County Arts Leadership Association Award

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Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Location: 2^nd floor, Board of Education Facilities, 2^nd floor, 515 North Avenue

8:00 P.M. Budget Workshop (Edwina Carew Meeting Room)

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Location: 2^nd floor, Board of Education Facilities, 2^nd floor, 515 North Avenue

8:00 P.M. Budget Workshop (Edwina Carew Meeting Room)

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Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Location: Albert Leonard Middle School, 25 Gerada Lane

7:30 p.m. Committee of the Whole Session

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent's Report

A. Ward Students: "Only Love Is Spoken Here" –Excerpts from First Grade Presentation

B. Ward Faculty: "Teachers As Learners": Best Practices in Reading/Writing

C. Albert Leonard Middle School Student Presentation: “The Bodies Exhibition/Student Newspaper” – “A Living Environment & Advanced English Interdisciplinary Project”

D. Student Athlete Recognition – Winter Sports

E. Science Olympiad Recognition

F. Final Review 2007-2008 Preliminary Budget

IV. Board/Community Informal Discussion

8:30 P.M. Special Meeting

At the conclusion of the Special Meeting, members of the Board intend to make a motion to go immediately into Executive Session to discuss a legal matter.

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Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Location: 2^nd floor, Board of Education Facilities, 2^nd floor, 515 North Avenue

7:30 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SESSION (Edwina Carew Meeting Room)

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Announcement: Westchester ARC 2007 Educational Partnership Award

B. Barnard Presentation: Pre-K Literacy Efforts

C. Speed Chess Exhibition

D. HSBC Parking Spaces Request

E. Full Day Kindergarten @ YMCA Request

8:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING … (Board Room)

Educational Topic: 21st Century – Gear-Up Presentation

Resolution approving the naming of the Museum of Arts and Culture located in the new wing at New Rochelle High School, House IV, as the “Donald Baughman Museum of Arts and Culture”

Resolution approving the naming of the theater located in the new wing at the New Rochelle High School, House IV, as the “Linda E. Kelly Theater”

It is anticipated that the Board of Education will entertain a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to the employment history of a particular person and a legal matter.

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Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Location: Daniel Webster Elementary School, 95 Glenmore Drive – Auditorium

7:30 P.M.

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Storm Damages in Schools: Update

B. Webster Student Presentation: “Family Programs”

IV. Board/Community Informal Discussion

Dedication Ceremony

Naming the auditorium at the Daniel Webster Elementary School as the

“Karen Sesky Propper Auditorium” in honor of longstanding

Board of Education Member Karen Sesky Propper who passed

away on November 29, 2006.

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Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Location: New Rochelle High School, 265 Clove Road - Whitney M. Young Jr. Auditorium

7:30 P.M. Board of Education Committee of the Whole Meeting

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report

A. Scholar-Athlete Presentation

B. WPSBA Proposed Position Paper on Testing & Assessment

C. Westchester Arts Council Annual Arts Award

8:00 P.M. Regular Meeting

8:00 P.M. Public Hearing – Whitney M. Young Jr. Auditorium

Public Hearing on the Proposed 2007-2008 Annual Budget
of the City School District of New Rochelle.

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Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Annual School Board Election and Budget Vote
Polls open from 7 A.M. to 9 P.M.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Location: 2^nd floor, Board of Education Facilities, 2^nd floor, 515 North Avenue

5:00 P.M. Canvass of Affidavit Ballots by Poll Clerks for the May 15, 2007
Annual School Election / Budget Vote of the City School District of New Rochelle, and Annual Public Library Trustee Election / Budget Vote of the New Rochelle Public Library

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session (Carew Room)

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Oath of Office Administered to Martin Sanchez as Member of the Board of Education, for a two-year term ending June 30, 2009, pending formal approval by the Board of Education on June 5, 2007 of the result of the canvass of votes cast at the Annual School Election / Budget Vote, Tuesday, May 15, 2007

III. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Westchester/Putnam Testing & Assessment Proposal

B. Grant Awards:

i. Model Transition Program Grant

ii. Carol M. White Physical Education Program Grant

C. Title I District Recognition: "Learning from Leaders" –
Title I High Performing Middle & High Schools

IV. Review of Draft Resolutions

8:00 P.M. Official Canvass of Votes Cast May 15, 2007

Annual School Election/Budget Vote of the City School District of the City of New Rochelle –and– Annual Public Library Trustee Election/Budget Vote of the New Rochelle Public Library

8:15 P.M Special Meeting (Carew Room)

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Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Location: Board of Education Offices, Central Administration
515 North Avenue, Second Floor, New Rochelle, New York
AGENDA
7:30 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SESSION …(Edwina Carew Meeting Room)

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report:
A. 2005-2006 District Report Card
B. Transportation Report
C. New Roc Ice Hockey Program

8:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING…(Board Room)
Educational Topic: Student Athlete Awards

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Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Location: 2nd floor, Board Offices, Central Administration, 515 North Avenue

7:30 P.M. Regular Monthly Meeting (Board Room)

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report:

A. New Roc Ice Rink Update

B. High School Graduation Data

C. Recognition – New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence

8:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING………………………(Board Room)

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