THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234

 

 

 

TO:	Full Board
FROM:	Jean C. Stevens
SUBJECT:	Reappointment to the Roosevelt Union Free School District Interim Board of Education
DATE:	May 30, 2006
STRATEGIC GOAL:	Goals 1 and 2
AUTHORIZATION(S):

 

SUMMARY

 

Issue for Decision

 

Should the Board of Regents approve the reappointment of Edward McCormick to the Roosevelt Union Free School District Interim Board of Education position that expires on June 30, 2006?

 

Reason(s) for Consideration

 

Required by State statute.

Proposed Handling

 

The question will come before the full Board of Regents on June 20, 2006 for action.

 

Procedural History

 

Not applicable.

 

Background Information

 

Under Chapter 33 of the Laws of 2002, the Board of Regents is responsible for appointing members to the Interim Board of Education of the Roosevelt Union Free School District. A total of five Board members must be appointed, at least three of whom must be residents of the district and no more than two of whom may be non-residents.

 

Board members are appointed (and may be reappointed) for terms ranging from one to five years “so that an equal number of terms expire on June 30 of each year beginning on June 30, 2007” (Chapter 33, Laws of New York, 2002, Paragraph 2).  In May 2007, and for each consecutive year through 2011, the residents of the Roosevelt community who are qualified to vote may elect a candidate to fill one of the positions on the Interim Board for a term of three years.  In 2011, all Board positions will be filled with members elected by the community.

 

On July 21, 2005, the Board of Regents approved the appointment terms for the Interim Board of Education in the Roosevelt Union Free School District as follows:

 

·       Mr. Edward McCormick (President): July 1, 2004 – June 30, 2006

·       Ms. Mai Cortes (resident of Roosevelt): July 1, 2004 – June 30, 2007

·       Dr. Laval Wilson: July 1, 2004 – June 30, 2008

·       Mr. Glen Simmons (resident of Roosevelt): July 1, 2004 – June 30, 2009

·       Mr. Carl DeHaney (resident of Roosevelt): July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2010

 

Mr. Edward McCormick’s term on the Board of Education expires June 20, 2006.  Therefore, we recommend that he be reappointed to the Board and continue to serve as its President.  A copy of Mr. McCormick’s resume is attached.

 

Recommendation

 

VOTED:  That the Board of Regents approve the reappointment of Mr. Edward McCormick to the Interim Board of Education of the Roosevelt Union Free School District for the term of July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2011; and

 

VOTED:  That the Board of Regents approve the reappointment of Mr. Edward McCormick as President of the Interim Board of Education of the Roosevelt Union Free School District for the term of July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2011.

 

Timetable for Implementation

 

Mr. McCormick will begin his term on July 1, 2006.