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Phone: (845) 353-7171
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BUSINESS LAW

    

3 College Credit Class (STAC).  The course explores the U.S. legal system and dispute resolution, and their impact on business. The major content areas will include general principles of law, the relationship of business and the U.S. Constitution, state and federal legal systems, the relationship between law and ethics, contracts, sales, torts, agency law, intellectual property, and business law in the global context. The formulation, interpretation, and application of law to business as well as the study of ethical issues that arise in contemporary business settings, including professional conduct and corporate social responsibility are examined. Topics covered include legal regulation to which businesses are subject, including tort liability, contract law, partnership and corporate law, employment and labor law, intellectual property law, environmental regulation and sustainability, and financial regulation. Emphasis is placed on active, experiential application of legal reasoning and analysis and on the global and comparative dimensions of legal and ethical issues. Our Legal System, including the court system, criminal law & civil law will be explored as a preface to Business Law.

This course is designed to provide an understanding of the basic principles of law which affect the student, consumer, worker and citizen. Minors’ rights, employment law, contracts, business ownership, civil wrongs and crimes, functions of court and court procedures represent a few of the topics covered.  Guest speakers, mock trials, field trips and computer-based research via the Internet are incorporated in an effort to keep the subject current and vital in today's ever-changing legal environment.  This course can be used as the 5th credit in a social studies sequence.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • All schools in our district will conduct an annual early dismissal drill on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Please see the following details:

    As part of our ongoing commitment to school safety and in alignment with New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements, all schools in our district will conduct an annual early dismissal drill on: Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

    This annual drill is a proactive measure to ensure that students and staff are familiar with the procedures for an early release in the event of a true emergency, such as severe weather or a response to building conditions. Please note this drill will take place on the scheduled half day prior to Thanksgiving break and dismissal will occur 15 minutes earlier than the usual half-day dismissal time for our schools as follows:

    Adjusted Dismissal Times for Wednesday, November 26, 2025:

    • Elementary Schools: 11:30 AM
    • Nyack Middle School: 10:45 AM
    • Nyack High School: 10:15 AM

    We ask that all families make the necessary arrangements to pick up or expect your child at this adjusted time for November 26. We also encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of school safety drills. This helps everyone be prepared to follow directions in a calm and orderly manner. Although this is only a drill, the fire alarm will prompt the dismissal procedure in each school.

    Thank you in advance for your collaboration in making this early dismissal drill successful. It is an important preparedness exercise for us all.

    A LETTER FROM SUPERINTENDENT DR. LRG WAS SENT ON 11-10-25 TO DISTRICT FAMILIES, ATTACHED HERE IN English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

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  • MusicWorks is hosting the first Coffee House "open mic night" of the year, this week on Friday November 14th - 6pm in the cafeteria!

    Cost is $5 for students and $10 for adults.

    Food and beverages available for purchase.

    It's always a really fun evening, please feel free to attend!

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  • Seal of Biliteracy and Seal of Civic Readiness

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  • For the latest issue of The Spectrum click the link below.

    November Issue

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  • NOTICE from the BOE regarding the open Board seat. Please be advised of the following:

    We would like to inform you of an update regarding the discussion of the Board of Education vacancy. Earlier communication indicated that this item would be addressed at the Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

    To support the efficient and timely filling of the open Board seat, the Board will discuss its options regarding whether or not to fill this Trustee vacancy prior to the annual budget vote and trustee election in May of 2026. To ensure that the full Board can participate in this important discussion,  the Board has decided to move this discussion to a Special BOE Meeting on Friday, November 7 at 5:45 p.m.  Thank you for your understanding and continued engagement with our district.

    The following ZOOM link is provided for virtual viewing for the 11/7/2025 Nyack Special Board of Education Meeting:

    When: Nov 7, 2025 5:45 PM Eastern Time
     
    Topic: Nyack Special Board of Education Meeting - 11/7/2025
     
    Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://zoom.us/j/92465047258
     
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    Webinar ID: 924 6504 7258
     
    International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/adHNqnlQp2

    Thank you for your understanding and continued engagement with our district.

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  • 11-3-25 Letter from the Superintendent of Schools and follow up in response to a tragedy in our community -w/resources for parents/guardians

     

    November 3, 2025



    November 3, 2025

    Dear School Community,

    As we continue to process this tragedy in our school community, our district priority remains the safety, security, and wellness of our students and staff. We are focused on being present, offering support, and ensuring our schools remain safe and caring spaces for all.

    Our clinicians, counseling staff and teachers are on site, alert in each school, to provide support for anyone in need. We are grateful for the continued assistance of our community partners, local officials, and law enforcement. 

    Importantly, we recognize the Center for Safety and Change and their 24-Hour Hotline (845-634-3344) for victims and survivors of domestic violence as a critical resource for our community. I am also including a tip sheet from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), for parents and guardians with tips on how to talk to children about violence. This resource was shared with families yesterday during the comfort gathering.

    We encourage you to remind all children in your care that, together we uphold kindness and compassion in the most difficult times. Thank you for your continued partnership in helping our students feel supported in the shelter of our beloved community.

    Yours in Education,

    Lizzette Ruiz-Giovinazzi

    Superintendent of Schools

     

    November 2, 2025

    Good Afternoon NPS Families,

    In response to a tragedy that has occurred in our community, I am writing to share news that we received early this morning of a devastating event that occurred last evening resulting in the death of two parents of a student here in Nyack Public Schools.

    Our immediate priority is to be available to our community students and families of students who are impacted by this tragedy. In response, we will be opening our high school from 2:00-5:00pm today to provide space for a comfort gathering in the Global Learning Commons (GLC). School clinicians and school counselors will be on hand today to offer support. Our clinicians and district school counselors will also be available to students throughout the day tomorrow, Monday, November 3.

    To the parents and guardians of all students within our community, I am providing information from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) on how to inform and guide children during this time. At a time such as this, our great community comes together and on behalf of all of us here in NPS, I extend our collective love.

    In sympathy and solidarity,

    Lizzette Ruiz-Giovinazzi
    Superintendent of Schools

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  • Announcement from the BOE and Superintendent Dr. Ruiz-Giovinazzi

    The following announcement was sent to District staff and families October 25, 2025 on behalf of the Nyack School Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools:

    Trustee Bryan Burrell has resigned from his position on the Board, effective immediately, due to family and health reasons.  We thank Mr. Burrell for his service.  At its meeting on November 18, 2025, the Board will discuss its options regarding whether or not to fill this Board Trustee vacancy prior to the Annual Budget Vote/Board Trustee Election on May 19, 2026.

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  • Parent Teacher Conferences

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  • Seal of Biliteracy

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  • We proudly welcome Mr. Joseph Simoni as our new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction.

    Nyack Public Schools welcomes the esteemed Joseph Simoni as the district’s new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. Mr. Simoni was appointed by the Board of Education on September 16, 2025 and will begin his work with us September 29. As we step into the second month of the school year, he brings a level of expertise that completes our leadership team and is vital to the Superintendent’s cabinet and district vision.

    With over two decades of experience in education, Mr. Simoni carries a proven record of leadership, innovation, and dedication to student success. Centered in his extensive resume, he seeks to serve in a school district with commitment, creativity, and compassion. Throughout his career and demonstrated success across New York State, Mr. Simoni has held roles that include Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services & Technology, and Director of Special Services. He has guided critical district-wide initiatives such as curriculum design aligned with the Science of Reading, implementation of instructional technology coaching, and expansion of social-emotional learning resources. In his new role here in Nyack, his vast understanding and development of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) will be a particular benefit.

    Mr. Simoni is widely recognized for being student-centered, approachable, and a deeply effective leader in supporting all learners. Colleagues describe him as innovative and forward-thinking. He began his career as a Special Education Teacher in the Wappingers Central School District and has since held leadership positions in Pine Bush CSD, Carmel CSD, and most recently in Pearl River School District. He has played key roles in district safety planning, pandemic response, and creating collaborative programs to support diverse learners.

    Mr. Simoni holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Mount Saint Mary College, a Master of Science in Teaching Reading from Mercy College, and Certificates of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership and The Science of Reading Microcredential through SUNY New Paltz. He has been a member of professional organizations including the New York State Council of School Superintendents (NYSCOSS) and continues to pursue professional development opportunities.

    Superintendent Dr. Ruiz-Giovinazzi is delighted that Mr. Simoni is joining the RedHawk Team. “I am confident that Joe’s bold and brilliant capacity in all he brings to the table will help advance the vision and mission of Nyack Public Schools. We will be working together, keeping it real, helping to ensure that our curriculum and instruction is relevantly strong for our students and staff. Please join me in welcoming Mr. Simoni into our school community.”

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