Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 5/15/2019 - 7:00 PM
Category: BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Type: Action
Subject: 12.5 Induction of Linda Vitulli to the Teacher Hall of Fame 2018 - 2019
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Rationale: Induction of Linda Vitulli to the Teacher Hall of Fame 2018 - 2019
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Resolution: Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS, The Yonkers Kiwanis Club, Yonkers Board of Education Trustees and Mayor Mike Spano jointly sponsored the City's 2018-2019 Yonkers Public Schools Teachers of the Year Awards. Established by the Yonkers Kiwanis Club and the Board of Education in 1954, followed by the Board’s adoption of the Teacher Hall of Fame on July 13, 1978, the award celebrates Yonkers teachers who further excellence in education.

WHEREAS Linda Vitulli has been selected as Teacher of the Year 2018 - 2019 and shall be permanently honored in the Teacher Hall of Fame of the Yonkers City School District, and

WHEREAS Mrs. Vitulli joined the Yonkers Schools District in 2000 as a Special Education teacher at Lincoln High School where she continues to teach today, and since 2016 she serves as chairperson of the department.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That Linda Vitulli an outstanding educator and professional, a mentor and friend to students and teachers, be permanently honored as Teacher of the Year 2018 - 2019.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That it is with great pleasure that the Board of Education of the City of Yonkers joins the Kiwanis Club of Yonkers and Mayor Mike Spano in bestowing this honor on a truly dedicated teacher who works both in and out of the classroom to support high quality education for the children of Yonkers:

Linda Vitulli
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Board of Education - Office of the Board
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Original Motion
Member Pasquale Mondesando Moved, Member Edgar Santana seconded to approve the Original motion 'Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS, The Yonkers Kiwanis Club, Yonkers Board of Education Trustees and Mayor Mike Spano jointly sponsored the City's 2018-2019 Yonkers Public Schools Teachers of the Year Awards. Established by the Yonkers Kiwanis Club and the Board of Education in 1954, followed by the Board’s adoption of the Teacher Hall of Fame on July 13, 1978, the award celebrates Yonkers teachers who further excellence in education.

WHEREAS Linda Vitulli has been selected as Teacher of the Year 2018 - 2019 and shall be permanently honored in the Teacher Hall of Fame of the Yonkers City School District, and

WHEREAS Mrs. Vitulli joined the Yonkers Schools District in 2000 as a Special Education teacher at Lincoln High School where she continues to teach today, and since 2016 she serves as chairperson of the department.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That Linda Vitulli an outstanding educator and professional, a mentor and friend to students and teachers, be permanently honored as Teacher of the Year 2018 - 2019.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That it is with great pleasure that the Board of Education of the City of Yonkers joins the Kiwanis Club of Yonkers and Mayor Mike Spano in bestowing this honor on a truly dedicated teacher who works both in and out of the classroom to support high quality education for the children of Yonkers:

Linda Vitulli'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Dr._Ammir Rabadi     Yes
Andrea Brown     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Pasquale Mondesando     Yes
Edgar Santana     Yes
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes