Board of Education Meetings 2007-08

2007	2008	2009
July 3, 2007	January 8, 2008	July 1, 2008
July 31, 2007	January 28, 2008
August 7, 2007	February 2, 2008
August 21, 2007	February 5, 2008
August 28, 2007	February 26, 2008
September 4, 2007	March 4, 2008
September 25, 2007	March 5, 2008
October 2, 2007	March 11, 2008
October 15, 2007	March 18, 2008
October 30, 2007	March 25, 2008
November 7, 2007	April 1, 2008
November 27, 2007	April 29, 2008
December 5, 2007	May 6, 2008
December 18, 2007	May 21, 2008
	June 3, 2008
	June 24, 2008

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Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Board of Education Facilities, Central Administration, 2nd Floor, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

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

I. Oath of Office Administered to Re-Elected Board of Education Member David Lacher and Newly Elected Board of Education Member Chrisanne M. Petrone

II. Board of Education Announcements

III. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

IV. Superintendent's Report

A. Demographics Study: Preliminary Update

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

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Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Board of Education Facilities, Central Administration, 2nd Floor, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

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. Review of Proposed 2007-2008 COW Sessions at Schools

B. “Green” Initiatives

C. Report: Summer School

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Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Board of Education Facilities, Central Administration, 2nd Floor, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

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. Veteran’s Recognition Activities Truancy Efforts

B. Ice Rink Update

C. Ward School Pilot Program – Kindergarten

D. “Green” Initiatives: Update

8:30 P.M. Regular Meeting ………………………(Edwina Carew Meeting Room)

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Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Board of Education Facilities, Central Administration, 2nd Floor, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

7:00 P.M. Special Meeting (Edwina Carew Meeting Room)
Meeting Notice The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss structural issues at New Rochelle High School.

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Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Board of Education Facilities, Central Administration, 2nd Floor, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

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. Management of Food Allergies

B. Universal Pre-K Program: Update

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Tuesday, September 4, 2007

LOCATION: New Rochelle High School (new wing), 265 Clove Road, New Rochelle, New York (entrance on Braemar Avenue – off North Avenue)

6:45 P.M. Audit Committee (Board of Education as a whole) will hold a meeting on in Room 425, House IV, New Rochelle High School (new wing). Members of the Audit Committee plan to convene immediately into Executive Session to discuss financial matters. Non-Audit Committee members are not expected to attend.

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session (Linda E. Kelly Theater, House IV)

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report:

A. School Opening: Update

B. Facilities Status Report

C. Accounts Payable Warrants

D. Translation Devices

8:30 P.M. Regular Meeting (Linda E. Kelly Theater, House IV)

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Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Board of Education Facilities, Central Administration, 2nd Floor, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

7:30 P.M. Committee Of The Whole Session ………………(Board Room)

I. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Presentation: M-PALS (Manhattanville Promotes Academics and Life-Long Success) Program

II. Board of Education Announcements………………….…(Edwina Carew Meeting Room)

III. Review of Draft Resolutions

IV. Superintendent’s Report

B. Facilities Update: New Rochelle H.S. Roof and Field

C. Attendance Efforts

D. 2007-2008 Goals and Objectives:

a. Superintendent of Schools

b. Assistant Superintendent – Business & Administration

c. Assistant Superintendent – Personnel

8:30 P.M. Special Meeting (Edwina Carew Meeting Room)

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Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Board of Education Facilities, Central Administration, 2nd Floor, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

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. New Rochelle H.S. Field: An Update

B. State Comptroller Audit: An Update

C. 2007-2008 Goals & Objectives:

· Dr. Korostoff – Elementary Education

· Mr. Regan – Ward School

· Mr. Harrell – Davis School

· Dr. Joseph – Columbus School

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

Educational Topic: Jefferson School Presentation: “Dream of Sushi”

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Monday, October 15, 2007

Board of Education Facilities, Central Administration, 2nd Floor, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

7:30 P.M. Special Meeting ………………(Edwina Carew Meeting Room)

Members of the Board plan to convene immediately into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters pertaining to a particular person.

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Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Trinity Elementary School, 180, Pelham Road, New Rochelle, NY 10801

7:30 P.M. Committee of the Whole Session (Trinity Elementary School Auditorium)

This will be a joint meeting of Trinity Elementary School and Isaac E. Young Middle School.

AGENDA

7:30 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SESSION

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Superintendent’s Report:

A. School Board Recognition Week

B. Trinity Student Presentation:

· “Making of a TESCAT Morning Announcement”

C. IEYMS Student Presentation:

· IEYMS Emerald Knights

· Technology, Engineering and Robotics at IEYMS

D. 2007-2008 Elementary Education Goals:

· Patricia Lambert – Barnard Early Childhood Center

· Cynthia Slotkin – Jefferson Elementary School

· Joseph Williams – Webster Elementary School

· Richard McMahon – Trinity Elementary School

E. Fire Inspections: Update

F. Capital Projects: Update

III. Review of Draft Resolutions
IV. Discussion: Televised Board of Education Meetings
V. Board/Community Informal Discussion

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Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Board of Education Facilities, Central Administration, 2nd Floor, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

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. Updates:

· Ice Skating Rink

· Draft Demographics Study

· MRSA

· Facilities

· ARAMARK/Food Services

· Twin Lakes Walkway

B. 2007-2008 Secondary Goals & Objectives:

· Dr. Diane Massimo, Assistant Superintendent - Secondary Education

· Donald Conetta, Principal, New Rochelle High School

· William Evans, Principal, Albert Leonard Middle School

· Anthony Bongo, Principal, Isaac E. Young Middle School

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

Educational Topic:

NRHS Art Students Presentation: “Project Runway” – Lord & Taylor

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Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Location: Columbus Elementary School, Auditorium

275 Washington Avenue, New Rochelle

6:30-7:30 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SESSION ― EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board plans to make a motion to convene immediately into Executive Session to discuss a legal matter and the employment history of particular persons. The public segment of the

Committee of the Whole Session will convene at 7:30 P.M.

7:30 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SESSION

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Columbus School Student Presentation:
“School Wide Implementation of Calendar Math”

B. Demographics Study: An Update

C. MRSA Update

D. 2007-2008 Goals & Objectives:

• Dr. Diane Massimo – Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education

• Dr. Fred Smith – Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel & Curricular Services

III. Review of Draft Resolutions

IV. Board/Community Informal Discussion

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Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Board of Education Facilities, Central Administration, second Floor, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

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

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Superintendent’s Report

A. Independent Auditor’s Report – 2006-2007 School Year

III. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

IV. Superintendent’s Report (cont’d.)

B. Building Bricks – Museum of Arts & Culture

C. Announcements

D. WPSBA’s Legislative Priorities 2007 Worksheet

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

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Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Location: Linda E. Kelly Theater, House IV Wing, New Rochelle High School, 265 Clove Road, New Rochelle (Entrance on Braemar Avenue, off North Avenue).

7:30 P.M. Committee Of The Whole Session

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Superintendent’s Report:

A. PAVE Student Performance

● PAVE I Vocal - "Canon of the Bells" & "Bohemian Rhapsody"

● String Trio in G by Franz Josef Haydn - "Spiritoso"

B. Fall Sports Recognition Ceremony

● Varsity Football

● Varsity Cheerleaders

● Varsity Girls' Cross Country Team

III. Review of Draft Resolutions

IV. Board/Community Informal Discussion

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Board of Education Facilities, Central Administration, 2nd Floor, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

6:30 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SESSION …(Edwina Carew Meeting Room)

I. Call to Order

II. Motion to go into Executive Session in the matter of the Appeal of Student No. 2007-2008/6 and Student No. 2007-2008/10

III. Motion to reconvene the Committee of the Whole Session (Public Session)

IV. Board of Education Announcements

V. Superintendent’s Report

A. New CILA/Italian Program

B. Scoreboard Donation

C. Commissioner Mills, Regents Cohen & Philips Visit

D. Food Services Bid Update

E. BOCES Survey Re: Supervisory District

VI. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

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

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Monday, January 28, 2008

Location: Jefferson Elementary School, 131 Weyman Avenue, Auditorium

AGENDA

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

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Superintendent’s Report:

A. "A Day In The Life of Jefferson" - Presentation & Video by Jefferson Students

B. Long Term Planning Study – Demographic Report: Bonnie Cap

C. Governor's Executive Budget: Preliminary Analysis

D. One City One Book - Participation for 2008-2009

E. Food Service Bid

F. Capital Projects Update

G. Isaac E. Young Middle School Award

H. State Comptroller's Audit

III. Review of Draft Resolutions

IV. Board/Community Informal Discussion

8:30 P.M. ………Special Meeting

Please note that the Committee of the Whole Session previously scheduled for Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at 7:30 p.m., is cancelled.

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Saturday & Sunday, February 2 & 3, 2008

Members of the Board of Education will attend at Professional Development Retreat Workshop on Saturday, February 2 from 8:45 A.M. until approximately 5:00 P.M., and Sunday, February 3, 2008, from 8:45 A.M. until approximately 3:00 P.M., at the Rye Town Hilton, 699 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, New York. Members of the Board plan to make a motion to convene into Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to the employment history of particular persons and legal matters.

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Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Location: Henry Barnard School, Auditorium, 129 Barnard Road, New Rochelle, New York

AGENDA

7:30 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SESSION

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Barnard Student Presentation: It’s A Small World – A Celebration

B. New Rochelle School District Founding Documents Presentation

C. Commissioner & Regents Visit

III. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

IV. Board/Community Informal Discussion

8:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING

At the conclusion of the Regular Meeting, the Board anticipates making a motion to convene immediately into Executive Session to meet with District counsel to discuss proposed collective negotiations.

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Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Location: George M. Davis, Jr. Elementary School, 80 Iselin Drive, New Rochelle, New York

AGENDA

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

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Davis Student Presentation: Broadway Comes to Davis

B. Planning for Full-Day Kindergarten Programs: An Update

C. English/Italian CILA Program

D. Personnel Job Fairs

E. Facilities Update

F. Budget Calendar

III. Review of Draft Resolutions

IV. Board/Community Informal Discussion

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Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Location: Alternative Campus School, Auditorium, 50 Washington Avenue, New Rochelle, New York

AGENDA

7:30 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SESSION

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Presentation of Campus School Program

B. Tour and Demonstration of Project SHAPE at Campus School

C. Presentation of the 2008-2009 Preliminary Budget

III. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

IV. Board/Community Informal Discussion

8:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING

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Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Location: New Rochelle High School – School Library

8:15 PM Overview of the Preliminary School District Budget for 2008-09

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Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Location: Board of Education Facilities, Central Administration, second Floor, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

8:00 PM Review of the Preliminary School District Budget for 2008-09 - General Support Areas

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Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Location: Board of Education Facilities, Central Administration, second Floor, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

8:00 PM Review of the Preliminary School District Budget for 2008-09 - Instructional Areas

8:30 P.M. Special Meeting

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Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Location: William B. Ward Elementary School, 311 Broadfield Road, New Rochelle, New York

7:30 P.M. Committee Of The Whole Session

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Ward Student Presentation: United Nations Initiative

B. Presentation of Certificates to Student Athletes

· Boys Swimming

· Wrestling

· Ice Hockey

C. Districtwide Physical Education Curriculum

D. Final Review 2008-2009 Preliminary Budget

III. Review of Draft Resolutions

IV. Board / Community Informal Discussion

8:30 P.M. Special Meeting

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Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Location: Albert Leonard Middle School Auditorium, 25 Gerada Lane, New Rochelle, NY

7:30 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SESSION

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Superintendent’s Report:

A. ALMS Student & Teacher Presentation: WISE (Workshop in Instrumentation Sensors & Engineering) Program at Polytechnic University

B. Presentation of Certificates to Student Athletes:

· Boys & Girls Winter Track

· Varsity Cheerleaders

· Junior Varsity Cheerleaders

· Modified Cheerleaders

C. Discussion of BOCES Trustees Nomination for the 2008-2009 School Year

D. Final Review 2008-2009 Preliminary Budget

III. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

IV. Board/Community Informal Discussion

8:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING

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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Location: Daniel Webster Elementary School, Auditorium

95 Glenmore Drive, New Rochelle

7:30 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SESSION

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Webster Magnet School Presentation: Celebrating 25 Years of Magnet programs:

● Conflict Resolution and Peer Mediation

● 5th grade Historical Perspectives through Literature

● Community Building Activities- Step Team, Start Serve, Reading Buddies

● Recognition of Past Magnet Principals

B. Science Research Presentation by Alex Yorke, 11th grade-NRHS

● "The Incidence of Ambrosia Horizon in NYS" selected for presentation at the Northeast Natural History Conference on April 18.

C. 2008-2009 Budget Update

III. Review of Draft Resolutions

IV. Board/Community Informal Discussion

8:30 P.M. ……….SPECIAL MEETING – BOCES Administrative Budget and Trustees

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Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Location: New Rochelle High School, Linda E. Kelly Theater, 265 Clove Road, New Rochelle, NY 10801 (Entrance on Braemar Avenue, off North Avenue)

7:30 P.M…. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SESSION

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

III. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Scholar-Athlete Presentation

B. HP Technology for Teaching Leadership Grant

C. 2008-2009 Proposed School Budget: Update

8:00 P.M. …. REGULAR MEETING

8:00 P.M. … PUBLIC HEARING

Public Hearing on the Proposed 2008-2009 Annual Budget of the City School District of the City of New Rochelle.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Location: Board of Education Offices, Central Administration, 515 North Avenue, Second Floor, New Rochelle, New York

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

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Superintendent’s Report:

A. High Performance/Gap Closing and Rapidly Improving Schools

B. Capital Projects Update

C. 2008-2011 Technology Plan

III. Review of Draft Resolutions

8:00 P.M. Official Canvass of the Votes Cast at the May 20, 2008 Annual School Board 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

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Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Location: Board of Education Offices, Central Administration, 515 North Avenue, Second Floor, New Rochelle, New York

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. Alcohol Abuse Prevention Award & 21st Century Award

B. 2008-2009 Draft Facility Fee Schedule

C. Filming at Schools

D. Trinity School Traffic Proposal

E. Commissioner Mills’ Moratorium on Retiree Waivers

F. “40 Under 40” Rising Star Award

G. Memorial Day Parade

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

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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Location: Board of Education Offices, Central Administration

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

I. Board of Education Announcements

II. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Board Members’ Certificate of Appreciation

B. State Comptroller’s Audit Report

C. Amendment of Reduction of Accounts Receivable - 1995-2005

D. Draft Summary Report – Culturally Responsive Professional Development – Conference Day, April 29, 2008

E. Pension Benefits Accrual

F. 2008-2009 Board of Education Meeting Dates

III. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

IV. Community-Board Informal Discussion

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

At the conclusion of the Special Meeting, members of the

Board of Education anticipate making a motion for Executive Session to discuss the employment history of particular persons.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Board of Education Facilities, Central Administration, 2nd Floor, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

6:00PM Committee of the Whole Session… (Edwina Carew Meeting Room)
Members of the Board of Education anticipate making a motion to go immediately into Executive Session to discuss the employment history of particular persons

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

I. Oath of Office Administered to Re-Elected Board of Education Member Mary Jane Reddington

II. Board of Education Announcements

III. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Donations and Grants

B. Capital Projects Update

IV. Review of Additional Draft Resolutions

V. Board-Community Informal Discussion

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

Clerk’s Note: At the Annual Reorganization Meeting, the order of business differs from that of a Regular Meeting. Because the Board is without a President until after the nomination and election, the School District Clerk will serve as Chairperson Pro Tem. After roll-call, the District Clerk will call for nominations for the office of President. Following the election, the new President will assume the Chair and call for nominations for the office of Vice President. The regular order of business will resume following the elections.

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