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Gifts to the District
On June 18, the Board approved a $12,000 gift from the Niehaus Family for a scholarship and scholarship renewals. At the June 26 meeting, the Board approved a $2,703 gift from the Middle School PO to cover half the cost of a SMARTBoard and a HP Printer. Also approved was a $1,989 gift from the Osborn School PTO for a multi-battery charger, and a $6,000 gift from the Class of 2011 ($1,000 for the Elizabeth McKean Scholarship and $5,000 for the Class of 2011 Scholarship). |
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Policies
On June 18, the Board reviewed policies and the 2012 Code of Conduct. The Board further discussed policy revisions at the June 26 meeting, and approved the policies as amended through reviews. |
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Capital Project Update
The Board approved a resolution to use fund balance to fund initial referendum project costs. KSQ Architects and Triton Construction presented a status update on the RHS Science Classroom Addition Project Progress, noting that the plans are moving along productively. KSQ also shared a video illustrating the external facade of the building. The District will keep the community informed as further developments are made. |
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Special Recognitions
Board of Education President Laura Slack presented certificates to Josh Nathan and Ray Schmitt, who will both retire from their seats on the Board as of July 2. Mrs. Slack shared remarks about each of them, noting their contributions to the Board and District. She noted that Mr. Schmitt, who served as Vice President this past year, supported the District through the passing of the bond, the appointment of a new superintendent, and the development and approval of a below-tax cap budget. Mrs. Slack then announced that Mr. Nathan has served on the Board for nine years, three of which he was President, and two of which he was Vice President. In discussing Mr. Nathan's commitment to education in Rye, Mrs. Slack explained that he contributed to the addition of FLES and Mandarin, expansion of the performing arts curriculum, and changes to the math curriculum. He was also at the helm for many renovations, settling the Osborn litigation, and saw the District through many successful school years. |
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Contract Agreement
Mrs. Slack announced that the Board of Education and the Rye Teachers Association (RTA) Secretarial, Clerical, School Nurses and Computer Aides (SCSNCA) Unit have reached a new contract agreement. |
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Next Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 11
8:00 p.m.
Rye Middle School
Multipurpose Room
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Visit our District web site for complete information on Board of Education meetings, minutes, policies and actions.
www.ryeschools.org
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. |
Watch the video of Board of Education meetings on Cablevision channel 77 and
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Board Notes