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Report of the Superintendent Superintendent of Schools Dr. Edward Shine reported on the orderly opening of school on September 7 and reviewed preliminary enrollment. The current enrollment is 3,242, which already exceeds the projected enrollment by 38 students and is the highest enrollment the District has ever had. He noted that kindergarten, in particular, is over the projected number. |
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Gifts to the District The Board approved the acceptance of a gift for $8,640 from the Osborn School PTO for two SMARTBoards. |
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Field Repairs The Board accepted a resolution declaring the Nugent Stadium field and track repairs an emergency. The field and track suffered damage from Hurricane Irene, and since the meeting, the field experienced additional flooding from the extraordinarily heavy rains on the morning of September 8. Further updates will be provided once the field dries out and an evaluation is conducted. |
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Interim Assistant Superintendent Appointed The Board approved the appointment of Dr. Mary Anne Evangelist as Interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. The District welcomes Dr. Evangelist, who was introduced during the meeting. |
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Annual Professional Performance Review The Board approved required action to implement new educational laws and State Education Department regulations on Annual Professional Performance Review. |
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Space Options for the MS/HS
Dr. Shine presented a chronology of work on enrollment and space options since 2007 by the Board and administration. Following this summary, the District's recently appointed architects, KSQ Architects, presented a District Capital Planning Status Update. The presentation focused on the following:
- Advancement of Exterior Architectural Character
- Modern Science Lab Environments
- Field House Layout
- Regulation and Practice Field Layout
- Introduction to Traffic/Pedestrian Safety Study
- Overview and Status of SEQRA
- Administration Items (Soil boring update, overview of cost reconciliation process, schedule, other)
The full presentation and other information regarding space and enrollment options at the Middle School and High School can be viewed by visiting the Capital Project Central section of our District website. |
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Preliminary Debt Cost Impact
Kathleen Ryan, the District's Business Official, presented preliminary information about the projected budget impact of added new debt. |
