Will families return once five days in person is restored? I am passionate about increasing our ability as a district to reach all our students literacy, math and writing needs, and look forward to volunteering my experience and education towards achieving that goal. School lunch prices, by the federal nutrition guidelines, are required to increase by $0.20. phone: 845.255.3040. Term Expires: 2024, Roxanne Babcock Using our Services does not give you ownership of any intellectual property rights in our Services or the content you may access. Nominatedby New Paltz Central School District Are there trends by grade level? What's all the buzz in Christine Pallus' classroom? Click to find out! They could go right into the pantry and therell be food on shelves there will be a refrigerator, freezer they can access, too. PDF New Paltz Town Board Reorganizational Meeting January 6, 2022 Via Research indicates that the drop in enrollment is most noticeable at the kindergarten level. There is no way to always accommodate everyone, but by taking in information and data and a bit of problem-solving you can always find ways to better serve more groups of people. The impact on single-parent families and families with special needs has been especially profound. Nominated by New Paltz Central School District Member Since: 2005 Term Expires: 2025. By JUNO OGLE Sometimes their work got done, sometimes it didnt; sometimes they had supervision and sometimes they didnt. That does not mean we should not try; it is vitally important. State gives Onteora district $8 million to buy 21 electric buses, but will it be enough? If elected, my focus would be on the district as a whole, with additional emphasis on the students and families in our community who need extra support. Many students who participate in sports and extracurricular activities have not all had the opportunity to engage in their favorite activities this year due to pandemic health restrictions. 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The NPCSD is hiring a Food Services Helper to assist in preparing and serving food, cleaning kitchen equipment, and related work as required. I think that this is a tricky situation because there is no one right answer for everyone. Part-Time, $17.51/hour. All documents open in a new browser window), Statement of Non-Discrimination: The District condemns and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex. Member Since: 2014 PDF NEW PALTZ CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - Schoolwires The district must take it on themselves to reach out and gather information rather than just having the information coming in only from those able or willing to speak up. Even with so many new to the district or starting new positions, Spaletta said he was optimistic about the coming school year. The School Board has the right to direct Josefsberg as to how many days he must work in-district, and he must also maintain records of work conducted when working remotely. Mario Fernandez left that position in June, advising that he wanted to be closer to home near Albany for a variety of reasons. Everything we do that isnt improving education or directly mitigating risk is at cost to our school and our childrens education. Change is hard and I suspect if more districts around us shift their start times, public opinion may change as well. Early newsprint By MARCELA JOHNSON SAVE: Student Assessment and NYS Testing Program, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Resources, Student Computer Network and Internet Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), Frontline (Aesop, IEP Direct, My Learning Plan), PowerTeacher support (requires NPCSD Google login), Lenape Students Building Bridges to the Future, Middle School, Here We Come! Board of Education - Ulster BOCES If you believe that you have been discriminated against, you may make a claim that your rights have been denied. It is imperative, after having lost school as we know it for over a year, that our district proactively and thoroughly identifies all of our childrens needs with the help of the community so a plan can be made to address them to the best of our ability. I think that that was the biggest mistake that was made this year. It is wonderful when parents or caregivers can advocate for their child, but some children do not have someone that is able to effectively advocate for them, and those needs must also be met. Agendas and Board meeting minutes are posted online in our Board Meeting Portal. I have faith that our teachers and educational leaders are up to this task, and I want to be a part of keeping us headed in positive directions, but public education is a key part of why our society is more and more the haves v. the have-nots. The strain of the pandemic has highlighted areas that weve always needed to improve. On one hand, the temporary decline has allowed for teachers to give more attention to the students who are attending both in class and remote; by no means does this indicate teachers have less to do. I would probably want to look into staggered start times over a complete shift to accommodate the needs of more students and families. For 25 years as a public school educator I have been known as a fair, open-minded and zealous advocate of students. During my first term as a trustee I focused on improving district communications, supporting a safe and equitable learning environment and recommending the implementation of restorative justice as an alternative to traditional approaches to disciplinary measures. Fortunately, there is a network of community members who have close connections and the ability to engage with many families. NEW PALTZ, N.Y. School board trustees have agreed to hire Stephen Gratto as superintendent under a three-and-a-half-year contract that starts at $207,000 beginning in January. The three candidates with the most votes will each serve for three years, beginning on July 1, and the fourth-place finisher will finish up the remainder of the term for which Sophia Skiles was elected, a seat which was vacated by early resignation. Not middle school, not high school, but third grade. Or at the younger level, how would this affect the parents workday? Where? This claim or grievance may be filed with the Director of Student Support Services Title IX Officer: New Paltz Central School District, 196 Main Street, New Paltz, NY, 12561, (845) 256-4046 New Paltz school district hires Stephen Gratto as superintendent We need engagement and input from all, but more importantly, the school board needs to listen and take all opinions into consideration. I felt that I had a skill set, and the experience, to help our district be its best. The New Paltz Central School District is owned by, and in service to, the people of the school district. Having a plan in place to open for the five-day school week in the fall is paramount. He will also receive a $25 per diem travel allowance for his commute from his home in northern New Jersey. At present time I would not suggest any drastic changes as I believe the decline in enrollment is temporary. Aug 23. Its often cleverly disguised, but in the end it is about the continued marginalization of the less fortunate, minority groups and economically unstable households of our society and right here in our own district. As of April 21, board of education meetings will be held in the high school auditorium. Box 1371 PDF New Paltz Town Board Reorganizational Meeting January 6, 2022 Via One who is new to the district is Erin Brown-Meeks, who was appointed principal at Cobre High School. In this context, public schools need to deliver high-quality education. Its important to remain committed to a simple principle: the district exists to serve all of our students. I would like to see families and staff reconnected as stakeholders. Term Expires: 2024, James Shaughnessy, vice president Last year we had our very first Summerfest, and we had 50 booths. For example, Id love to see all of the districts reading teachers trained in a science-of-reading program and institute small-group instruction to increase the reach and support provided to struggling readers across the district. They werent allowed to pod with the children of the haves because their families had too much exposure risk. As mentioned before, it is my priority to serve in the best interest of all students and their families. The pandemic has slowed things to a crawl, but we are moving in the right direction, where our focus is on the students. In consultation with some prior board members questions were prepared, and the candidates responses are presented here, in no particular order. PDF New Paltz Central School District Board of Education Business Meeting The New Paltz district includes many tight-knit groups of students and families focused on a common interest. Cobre school board meets new administrators - Silvercity Daily Press Fascination still abounds for the legends and myths surrounding the American West. What sorts of changes would you propose be made in the schools in light of that information? Term Expires: 2023, ROBERT CURRAN District Office: 1 Eugene L. Brown Drive, New Paltz, NY Mailing Address: 196 Main Street, New Paltz, NY 12561. Now is the time to plan not only for September, but also for the upcoming years, by setting policy to proactively and regularly assess needs, address learning and social/emotional challenges, improve communication, and support all of our children not only to recover but to thrive. Remember, K-12 education is a state constitutional right, and a public education counteroffensive is what we need right now. State gives Onteora district $8 million to buy 21 electric buses, but will it be enough? In preparation for seeking a term as BOE member in 2018, it was my goal to encourage the hiring of professional and qualified persons of color when the opportunity presented itself. What do you think of the public school experience, and how does it inform how you would serve in the coming term? The focus of its programs and activities is the commitment to measured excellence and continuous growth and development for all. If elected, it would be my duty to serve all students and their families, not just those with a common interest. This is achieved by listening to the needs, suggestions and concerns of the entire community. Science Research students from Grades 10-12 at the High School recently lined the school hallways to share the results of their research projects during the schools annual Science Research Symposium. We need to increase student programming. Additionally, I supported the wellness programs at the high school which included the C.A.F.E., a space for students to connect with each other and staff during lunchtime. The children of the have-nots have been pumped into day cares while their parents have gone off to low-paying essential jobs, many breaking the bank to survive school closures and maintain employment. Are we actually responsive to the needs being voiced? In other business, the board approved a recommendation from the procurement department to reject bids for school psychology services. The New Paltz Central School District's Board of Education held a special meeting last week to affirm the contract of Dr. Bernard Josefsberg, who will serve as interim superintendent following the resignation of Angela Urbina-Medina. Crispin Kott was born in Chicago, raised in New York and has called everywhere from San Francisco to Los Angeles to Atlanta home. The Bayard City Council approved the appointment of a A man already in jail has now been charged with murder in the shooting death of Christian Challenge By JUNO OGLE The board also approved reposting several requests for proposals for services for the school year that did not receive any bids the first time around, and approved minor corrections to salary and stipend schedules passed earlier in the year. Of course I can have my personal opinions, but in the end as a board member, I have an obligation to represent public opinion. Susan Gilmore, president As such, families here and across the United States were less inclined to register their children for school. Indeed, this change has begun already. 1. As a Wilson certified dyslexia practitioner and a Center for Effective Reading Instruction-certified structured literacy dyslexia interventionist, I founded a private tutoring practice here in New Paltz where my staff and I work with students who need extra support to be successful learners due to learning disabilities. . Family Coordinator Villa also reported on Summerfest, the back-to-school event planned for July 29 at Cobre High. New Paltz school district's $71.43M budget approved That is a dialogue and approach I can be a part of and support. Occasional gigs as a substitute teacher in Jersey City, New Jersey led him along a career path which now brings him to New Paltz for the second time in the past few years. While I know some of the restrictions are out of our hands, I want to make sure the board is actively advocating at all levels for policy that makes sense at the local level. Students with learning disabilities are not the only children who seek additional support. Josefsberg will be paid $1,200 per day for all days worked, which will be prorated for any day where he works fewer than five hours. Many congratulations to the Class of 2023! Once we have our district resettled we should come back to this question and consider the adjustment of our schedules to match the biological development of our students. I think the middle school and the high school will be completely different buildings, he said. Term Expires: 2023, Marla Kaplan 5: 15 PM. If you believe that you have been discriminated against, you may make a claim that your rights have been denied. Board Meeting 5:15 PM Conference Center 1 ELL / MLL Professional Learning Network (PLN) 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Zoom 2 Hudson Valley Pathways Academy - Completion Celebrations George H. Freer Memorial Beach 3 4 5 Engaging Math: Activities and Routines that Promote Curiosity and Dialogue 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Zoom 6 CTE Exhibition of Learning The NPCSD is hiring a Food Services Helper to assist in preparing and serving food, cleaning kitchen equipment, and related work as required. Member Since: 2006 Minutes - Business Meeting - Board of Education - New Paltz Central High School - May 7, 2014 - 7:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM by Stephen Bagley, Board President. New Paltz Board of Education to meet in person Saugerties welcomes home Dr. Daniel Erceg, new superintendent of schools. Between his two stints in New Paltz, Josefsberg served as interim superintendent in the Ringwood School District, a northern New Jersey district that serves students in grades K-8. Click to find out! Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Josefsberg has a long history in public school administration, including serving as the interim superintendent in New Paltz for roughly six months between the departure of former Superintendent Maria Rice in December 2019 and the arrival of Urbina-Medina in the summer of 2020. I would like the opportunity to serve our town, and most importantly, our students. Josefsberg's interim contract, adopted by the New Paltz School Board at a special meeting on Tuesday . Trying to reach all families is always hard. That could mean a food pantry, distribution of family boxes or snack packs, or a free farm stand offering produce, he said. What I can say is that when I attended a rather large high school, start-time schedules for students looked something this: seniors/juniors start time 6:40 a.m. and end time 11:20 a.m., sophomore start time 10:15 a.m. and end time 3:20 p.m., freshman start time 11:20 a.m. and end time 4:30 p.m. What are the projects that will reach and support the most students across common interests? Urbina-Medina did not cite any specific reasons for her departure, but she referred to a trust issues and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. PDF CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT New Paltz - Schoolwires As a parent and teacher myself, I did not have an agenda, I just wanted to step up and gratefully contribute to the place I grew up in and chose to raise my own children. The focus of its programs and activities is the commitment to measured excellence and continuous growth and development for all. Law 2114, Commissioner's Regulations 1702) BE IT RESOLVED that the New Paltz Central School District Board of Education does hereby appoint Sandra Ermo as District Clerk for the 2021-2022 school year from July 7, 2021 through the Organizational Meeting of the Board of Education, July 2022. The past year has focused on stopgap measures to provide an education during this pandemic, while imparting enormous stress on our school staff and families. Haga clic aqu para obtener instrucciones sobre cmo traducir la informacin de este sitio web. Josefsberg was paid a salary of $900 per day during his previous stint as assistant superintendent in the NPCSD, and he received $750 per day in Ringwood. Recently, the committee has worked diligently to develop an anti-racism policy which is currently under review by the BOE and will be discussed at the meeting on May 5. District officials are figuring out how many people can be safely in attendance and how to control that number. Part-Time, $17.51/hour. As I understand it, the recent graduating classes were very large compared to the younger grades, which as theyre graduating from the district makes it look like we have a drop in enrollment. It would be my intention to continue to reach out to as many families while respecting their individual needs. Search results from our Services may contain copyrighted material and, if so, you may not use such content unless you obtain permission from its owner or are otherwise permitted by law. If elected to the board, these are the perspectives I will keep in mind while I serve. Term Expires: 2023, DONALD GREENE New Paltz Central School District - Schoolwires While science supports starting later as students need more rest, the common thread Ive heard and read about when I became aware of the discussion in this district was that sports is the issue of contention. New Paltz Central School District / NPCSD Homepage District Office; Diversity Committee Meeting Minutes; LINK: Contact Your Legislator; Local Assistance Plan (LAP) SAVE: Student Assessment and NYS Testing Program; School Committees; Social Emotional Wellness; . If I have the opportunity to serve a second term as a trustee, I will continue to focus on the work of the Racial Equity Initiative Advisory Committee. Click here to visit Superintendent Gratto's Communication page! Now, in the spring, communication has hardly improved and instead of planning ahead the district again has made last-minute decisions with little or no guidance for the families affected by them. According to the agenda, the board could take action after the closed session, potentially authorizing another outside investigation, writing a letter of expectations on any investigation, or any other action the board deems necessary including placing Spaletta on administrative leave. Board of Education; . This year we have tripled in size. Saugerties welcomes home Dr. Daniel Erceg, new superintendent of schools. Our Services may display content that does not belong to Emerald Data Solutions or its affiliates. The next meeting of the NPCSD Board of Education is scheduled for Wednesday, July 6. Some of the new employees are the result of Spalettas reorganization of the districts administration. Of utmost importance, as we look forward to returning to school in person full-time while still in the state of a pandemic, my focus will be the health and well-being of our students and staff; making sure that services are readily available for both. NEW PALTZ CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION WORKSHOP MEETING October 6, 2021 5:30 PM - Executive Session-Subject to Board Approval 6:30 PM - Middle School Auditorium CALL MEETING TO ORDER/LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT/ROLL CALL PLEDGE TO THE FLAG AGENDA CHANGES This number of changes has been exhausting for families struggling to maintain work and school schedules. If you believe that you have been discriminated against, you may make a claim that your rights have been denied. This claim or grievance may be filed with the Director of Student Support Services Title IX Officer: New Paltz Central School District, 196 Main Street, New Paltz, NY, 12561, (845) 256-4046, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). This has been a mostly white district with a bare minimum of people of color employed. Providing our reading teachers with additional training in a multi-sensory reading program, and expanding our reading support program to include small-group student support, would enable us to increase our ability to support more students without staffing changes. As a certified New York State general and special education teacher with 13 years of general and special education classroom experience, I am passionate about education for all children including those coming from circumstances that place them at a disadvantage. This content is the sole responsibility of the entity that makes it available. My experience was very positive, but I recognize that not every student or family has the same experience. 218 talking about this. We are not meeting this educational need in our district. Daily Press Staff Communications will continue to be a work in progress, as there will always be room for improvement. Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes. Recommendation - that the following resolution be approved: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the New Paltz Central School District approve the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE) recommendations and student placements: 15445, 13429, 10979, 14845, 14602, 14733, 15449, 15451, He also downgraded three director positions to coordinators. However, this has been a year of constant change for parents and students. Member Since: 2016 Trying to teach a five-year-old how to navigate online learning must be difficult. As a parent involved in special education, I understand the community is reeling having lost many of their childrens supports over the past year, including children at need going un-diagnosed or [education law section] 504 plans and individual education plans not having been created simply because the children were not in school to be identified, or children who were unable to follow through on their preschool education or services, who will now be coming into the district without having had that support in place, or without even having been identified as needing support. New Paltz Central School District / NPCSD Homepage The public school experience is fascinating and intricate. Thirty of Ulster Countys best and brightest students were recognized for their academic achievements and contributions to the school community on June 8 during the annual Ulster County Scholastic Achievement Breakfast, held at the Ulster BOCES Jane Bullowa Conference Center in New Paltz. New Paltz Central School District | 196 Main Street | New Paltz, NY 12561 | 845-256-4020. District Office: 1 Eugene L. Brown Drive, New Paltz, NY Mailing Address: 196 Main Street, New Paltz, NY 12561. Member Since: 2015 Where in the district is your attention focused now? There will be some new people learning [the job], but its definitely going to be a new attitude and focus. Bringing people and families together builds a shared understanding of everybodys issues and brings about understanding and most important empathy. Students from the Advanced Film and Video class at the High School have an annual tradition of creating an entertaining skit that enacts memorable moments from the school year. Hes also served in the same capacity in the Mount Arlington School District and Scarsdale Union Free School District in New York; and the Easton, Redding and District 9 School Districts in Connecticut, which is a pair of pre-K-8 districts and Joel Barlow High School, all under the same administrative umbrella. Imagine the five-year-old child in school and the child not being able to play with peers, a teacher not being able to comfort a crying child because of social-distancing. The Cobre Consolidated School District will start the new school Silver City Independent Publishing Co. LLC, Master Mata Ortiz artist to demonstrate painting technique, Author to discuss myths, legends of the American West, Trail shooting suspect charged with murder, Cobre school board meets new administrators. 5:30 PM proposed Executive session-subject to board approval. District Office: 1 Eugene L. Brown Drive, New Paltz, NY Mailing Address: 196 Main Street, New Paltz, NY 12561. Decreasing student enrollment a trend whose arc were not sure of given the pandemic should not mean cutting staff and just maintaining. Board approves new Broward Schools superintendent contract after 'no How are we collecting data? The virtual meeting format will be discontinued, but video of these live meetings is supposed to be posted the following day. Susan Gilmore, vice president Nominated by Highland Central School District Member Since: 2014 . Due to Covid and a decrease in population growth, it is unsurprising that we are seeing a decrease in enrollment. I am running for the school board because these are the issues I encounter in my work with kids, many of whom are here in our district, and I want to bring my experience as a dyslexia reading specialist to the table as part of the conversation in how we can better support all of our students in all of our schools. Comments (-1) Subscribe to RSS Feed - Board of Ed. If you believe that you have been discriminated against, you may make a claim that your rights have been denied. Boarddocs: Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes. Also important to note is that the pandemic has impacted the birth rate which ultimately will impact school enrollments moving forward. Rounding out the cabinet are Alma Grijalva, supervisor of food services; Norma Ramirez, coordinator of human resources; Theresa Villa, coordinator of family engagement; Katelyn Church, coordinator of technology; Erica Luckhurst, coordinator of special education; Michael Koury, director of special projects; Lisa Walton, director of operations; and Stephenie Snyder, executive assistant to the superintendent and board secretary. Sealed proposals will be received up until 9:00 AM on June 21, 2023 by Debra Kosinski or designee at the New Paltz Central School District Business Office, 1 Eugene L. Brown Drive, New Paltz, NY 12561, at which time and place all proposals will be publicly opened and read. Both will be located in portable buildings located behind the districts administration offices which were renovated as part of efforts to use up the districts 2017 bond money. Member Since: 2005 Tuesday's . Richland 2 school board votes Kim Moore new superintendent | The State