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Meeting Date:
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9/18/2024 - 5:30 PM
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Category:
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BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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11.3 Naming of the Barack Obama School for Social Justice Library - "The Elaine Shine Memorial Library"
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District Goals:
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Funding:
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Resolution:
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WHEREAS a proposal has been submitted to the President of the Board of Education to name the Library at Barack Obama School for Social Justice "The Elaine Shine Memorial Library".
WHEREAS Elaine Shine was a devoted and beloved employee of the Yonkers Public School District.
WHEREAS Elaine Shine made invaluable contributions in distinct roles as ESOL teacher grades 6-8, Assistant Director of ESL, Assistant Director of School Improvement, Executive Director of School Improvement, My Brother’s Keeper, and My Sister’s Keeper.
WHEREAS Elaine Shine devoted significant time and expertise to Administration, Faculty, Staff and Students at Barack Obama School for Social Justice, where she spent countless hours supporting the school improvement work needed and implementing the My Sister’s Keeper initiative in the Barack Obama School for Social Justice library.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The Trustees have reviewed and affirm that the request meets the criteria set forth in Policy 7500 - Naming and Dedicating School District Property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Board of Education names the Library at Barack Obama School for Social Justice in memory of Elaine Shine to honor her service advancing school improvement districtwide, exemplary and unwavering contributions to My Brother’s Keeper, My Sister’s Keeper as well the Administration, Faculty, Staff and Students at Barack Obama School for Social Justice. Elaine’s dedication to the Yonkers Public Schools Community will forever be remembered.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Board of Education - Office of the Board
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Sheila Greenwald Moved, Member Kevin Cacace seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS a proposal has been submitted to the President of the Board of Education to name the Library at Barack Obama School for Social Justice "The Elaine Shine Memorial Library".
WHEREAS Elaine Shine was a devoted and beloved employee of the Yonkers Public School District.
WHEREAS Elaine Shine made invaluable contributions in distinct roles as ESOL teacher grades 6-8, Assistant Director of ESL, Assistant Director of School Improvement, Executive Director of School Improvement, My Brother’s Keeper, and My Sister’s Keeper.
WHEREAS Elaine Shine devoted significant time and expertise to Administration, Faculty, Staff and Students at Barack Obama School for Social Justice, where she spent countless hours supporting the school improvement work needed and implementing the My Sister’s Keeper initiative in the Barack Obama School for Social Justice library.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The Trustees have reviewed and affirm that the request meets the criteria set forth in Policy 7500 - Naming and Dedicating School District Property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Board of Education names the Library at Barack Obama School for Social Justice in memory of Elaine Shine to honor her service advancing school improvement districtwide, exemplary and unwavering contributions to My Brother’s Keeper, My Sister’s Keeper as well the Administration, Faculty, Staff and Students at Barack Obama School for Social Justice. Elaine’s dedication to the Yonkers Public Schools Community will forever be remembered.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 6 - 0 | | | | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Gail Burns | Yes | | Sheila Greenwald | Yes | | Lawrence Sykes | Yes | | Felix Rios | Yes | |
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