REMINDER: Join us for a Community Zoom Mtg with presentation by Dr. Montesano on the American Rescue Plan for Nyack Schools JUNE 8, 6:30 pm
We invite you to join us on Tuesday, June 8th for a Community Zoom Meeting with Dr. Montesano to find out more. The flyer is attached, below.
Here is the zoom link for June 8th Community Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94420400166
or Telephone: +1 646 558 8656
Webinar ID: 944 2040 0166
A letter from Dr. Montesano was sent to the community on May 24th and is included, below, in English, Spanish & Haitian Creole.
Here is a little background information on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA):
On March 11, 2021 President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 releasing nearly $8.09 billion to New York’s public schools including charter schools. The Nyack School District anticipates receiving approximately $3.4 million of federal aid to fund health and safety measures consistent with the CDC guidance and address the disruptions to teaching and learning resulting from the pandemic. The purpose of these funds are to help meet a wide range of needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic including reopening schools safely, sustaining their safe operation, and addressing our students’ social, emotional, mental health and academic needs resulting from the pandemic. School districts are required to seek public comment on the ARPA and take feedback into account in the development of each district's plan.
We will keep you posted as we continue to engage our school community in this important endeavor.
Nyack Public Schools
Message from the Superintendent for 2020-21: By all accounts has been one that presents unparalleled challenges and changes. We must be unwavering in our belief that all children are capable learners; that each and every child is of unique value and significant importance. We must remain relevant and rigorous in our pursuit of excellence in education because we know that every one in our school community matters. We must indeed continue to re-imagine schools as we put new and equitable systems into place. The vision for equity, innovation and optimism continues to guides us. Education is in fact the most optimistic of professions as we are in the business of preparing children for the future. Providing a mutually inclusive focus on our core competencies - Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Compassion, Content Mastery, Cultural Awareness - with a lens for social justice as a moral issue is imperative if we are to be successful. We must continue to “turn the mirror inward” and reflect on our collective human capacity and will to make a difference. When we understand that all children are our children and we see each child pursuing their full potential, we will see a brighter future. I can say with conviction that while we are not there yet, we are moving in the right direction. Please regularly check our 
