The Board approved tenure of eleven employees: Kim Colacioppo, Craig Dreves, Hillary Krane, Jennifer Magner, Bendis Mani, Joseph Mannozzi, Danielle Pizzuto, Bret Reilly, Brian Rodefeld, Katrina Smith, and Alexandra Soberon. Board of Education President Laura Slack congratulated these individuals, who will be recognized during a tenure reception on June 12 at 3 p.m. in the Middle School Multipurpose Room.

The Board approved the appointment of Angela Garcia as the new principal of Osborn School, effective July 1, 2012. Ms. Garcia will come to Rye from Byram Hills, where she has worked since 1999 at Wampus Elementary School. "I am thrilled and honored to be selected as the next principal of Osborn," she stated at the meeting. "I am very excited to work with the faculty, staff, parents and students and look forward to becoming part of the Osborn community." 

The Board approved another one-year interim appointment of Mary Anne Evangelist as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. Dr. Evangelist has held this role throughout the current school year, and Mrs. Slack expressed that the Board and Administration are pleased that she is staying in the District.

The Board of Education certified the 2012 election results. The proposed 2012-2013 budget passed with 1221 yes votes and 421 no. Nancy Pasquale and Chris Repetto were elected to the Board, and Laura Slack was re-elected. Superintendent Dr. Shine thanked District Clerk Elaine Cuglietto for successfully overseeing and organizing the regulations and procedures required to run an election.

The Board discussed a variety of policies as recommended by the Policy Committee.