New Paltz Central School District

The board discussed a variety of personnel matters, including the appointment of substitute teachers, a probationary music teacher, home tutors, coaches, and a new Director of Technology. Several resignations and requests for leaves of absence were addressed. The board also reviewed and approved student placements recommended by the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Pre-School Special Education. Additionally, the meeting included the formal acceptance of donations for school facilities and the creation of new full-time staff positions.

The Board conducted an executive session to discuss FERPA-protected student information, litigation, and personnel matters. The public session featured a curriculum spotlight on the high school physical education department and a capital project update. Key actions included the acceptance of the 2017-2018 external audit report, the approval of the 2018-2019 K-12 guidance plan, and various personnel appointments and resignations. The Board also approved Committee on Special Education recommendations, student placements, the creation of a student club, and accepted a donation from Google Inc.

The meeting included various personnel actions, such as tenure recommendations, recognition of retirees, and the approval of appointments, leaves of absence, and resignation requests. Key discussions involved the third reading of the Anti-Racism policy, the approval of Committee on Special Education recommendations, and the acceptance of grant funds. The Board also reviewed several supplemental memoranda of agreement with staff unions, adopted the 2021-2022 meeting calendar, approved the Response to Intervention handbook, and authorized security service contracts and student scholarship establishments.

The meeting featured superintendent reports and discussions regarding the COVID-19 vaccination status, the Lenape Amphitheatre, an APPR update, and the approval of the 2021-2022 School Calendar. The personnel consent agenda included the appointment of home tutors and a non-instructional substitute, as well as modifications to leave of absence requests and a resignation. Additionally, the board appointed a COVID-19 Safety Coordinator and approved recommendations and student placements from the Committee on Special Education.

The board meeting focused on several key agenda items, including updates on COVID-19 vaccinations and general educational matters. The superintendent and assistant superintendent presented the 2021-2022 budget. Committee reports were provided by the Audit, Policy, Facilities, and Racial Equity Initiative Advisory Committees. The board acted on numerous personnel items, including new appointments, leaves of absence, and resignations. Additionally, the board approved recommendations from the Committee on Special Education, established health and welfare tuition rates for the 2020-2021 school year, and authorized an agreement with the Institute for Family Health for clinical and medical services.