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Superintendent's Report
At each meeting, the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Shine, provides a report to the Board and community. At this meeting, Dr. Shine reviewed the Back to School Night schedules for each building:
- Osborn - 9/21 6:30 p.m.
- Milton - 9/21 6:15 p.m.
- Midland - 9/14 6:30 p.m. for grades 3,4,5, and 7:30 p.m. for grades K,1,2
- RMS - 9/15 7:00 p.m. for grades 7,8, and 9/22 7:00 for grade 6
- RHS - 9/26 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Shine also reiterated the enrollment numbers he discussed during the September 7 meeting, noting that the current enrollment of 3,242 is over the projected number by 38 students and is the District's highest enrollment in history based on records going back to the 1960's. Additionally, Dr. Shine shared the status of Nugent Stadium field, which was flooded last week due to heavy downpours. Field repairs were underway since the weekend and it was restored and ready for use on the afternoon of September 14, meaning tonight's football game can be held as scheduled. |
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Extra Mile Award
The Extra Mile Award is a Rye tradition, presented only once or twice a year to exemplary employees who have gone above and beyond in their roles of service to the District. Board of Education Vice President Ray Schmitt presented Extra Mile Awards to six individuals during this meeting, commending their efforts and hard work in monitoring and minimizing flooding and damage to District facilities during Hurricane Irene. Facilities Service Director Noemi Santana, Assistant Facilities Director Ricky Evans, and head custodians Vito Lagani, Frank Mangiamele, Eddie Ruiz, and William Salisbury were each recognized and provided with gifts as tokens of appreciation for their dedication to the District. Applause and appreciation was shared with all RCSD custodians for their exemplary work. |
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Gifts to the District
The Board approved a gift of $4,000 from the Niehaus family for scholarship renewal. Board of Education President Laura Slack expressed appreciation to the Niehaus family for their extraordinary support to RHS graduates. |
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Enrollment and Space Issues at MS/HS
The Board and Dr. Shine continued their discussion of the enrollment and space issues at the Middle and High School campus. Dr. Shine presented a District Capital Planning Update based on that shared by KSQ Architects during the September 7 meeting, focusing on the aspects and highlights of the bond project that is being considered. KSQ Architects will provide an updated presentation during the September 27 Board of Education Meeting. All reports and information presented to date can be viewed by visiting the "Capital Project Central" section of the District website, www.ryeschools.org. |
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Next Regular Meeting
September 27, 2011
Rye Middle School Multipurpose Room |
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can be accessed on the District web site. Videos should be available 2-3 days after each Board meeting. Past meeting videos are also accessible. |
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Board Notes