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Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Dr. Shine reported on recent activities and achievements throughout the District. For Midland School, he highlighted an Arctic lesson, a coupon donation effort, a coat drive, and the success of the Recess Committee. For Milton School, he shared the news of $4,900 raised for the Saint Jude's Children's Research Hospital through a Math-A-Thon as well as the recent Art Across America celebration. Osborn School's news included the recent Circus Arts program as well as the kindergarten play, "Goin' Buggy." For the Middle School, Dr. Shine discussed a recent science career project, and for the High School, he congratulated students who participated in and won awards in the Science Olympiad Competition. He also commended High School seniors Molly Jordan, Alexander Mun, Leo Neuringer, Celia Palmer, Claire Pfister, and Gwendolyn Wiegold for being recognized as National Merit Scholarship Program Finalists. Dr. Shine's report concluded with a brief summary of the Middle School and High School Winter Jazz Night, along with a mention of the Girls Squash Team's trip to the Pro Tournament of Champions at Grand Central Station. |
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Gifts to the District
The Board approved an anonymous gift of $10,000 for the Burke Scholarship Fund; a $2,000 gift from the High School PO for golf bags for the Boys Golf Team; a $15,000 gift from David and Anna Reno with $5,000 designated to each of the Midland School, Middle School, and High School; and a $3,248.10 gift from the Osborn PTO for new sound equipment, electrical writing and outlet repair work, and installation of new speakers at the Osborn School auditorium. |
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Bond Referendum Update
Armand Quadrini of KSQ Architects presented a summary of the District Capital Project Status Update, outlining the components of the bond referendum and the reductions that have been made since the December vote. Assistant Superintendent for Business Kathleen Ryan provided a presentation on financial information regarding the bond referendum. |
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Special Education Opportunities Review
Nate Levenson of the District Management Council presented a Special Education Opportunities Review, providing his report and recommendations to the Board of Education. |
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Next Regular Meeting
February 28, 2012
Rye Middle School Multipurpose Room
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