Rye Recognition of Excellence Awards
The meeting began with a special presentation of Rye Recognition of Excellence Awards, a tradition initiated by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank Alvarez last year. Eighteen Rye High School students were honored for earning various distinctions through the National Merit Scholarship Program. Claudia Hentschel, Olivia Iles, and Elliot Meister were named National Merit Semifinalists, a status that goes to approximately 1% of students in the nation. The National Achievement Scholarship Program was established in 1964 to provide recognition for Black American students. Hannah Billingsley earned this honor. The National Hispanic Recognition Program identifies academically outstanding Hispanic/Latino students. Evan Miranda, Elizabeth Rodriguez, and Sebastian Saavedra are among approximately 5,000 recipients of this honor out of over 200,000 who were eligible. George Bryant, Samantha Carter, Ryan Costa, James Forster, Grant Janart, Daniel Keller, Phoebe Keller, Luke McGinty, Carolan Moses, Elizabeth Reynolds, and Sarah Schreib were all acknowledged as National Merit Commended Students, an honor given to a little over 2% of students nationwide. All of these distinctions are based on the students' PSAT scores from last year. Dr. Alvarez presented certificates to each of these students and applauded them for their academic achievements.
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Superintendent's Report
Dr. Alvarez provided a report to the Board and to the community, announcing the recent news that the Garnets Football Team was victorious in the annual Rye-Harrison game held on October 19. He congratulated the team members as well as Coach Dino Garr and his assistants, along with Director of Physical Education, Health and Athletics Mr. Robert Castagna and Rye High School Principal Mrs. Patricia Taylor. RHS student Connor Murphy was granted the Chris Mello Award during the game. Dr. Alvarez also shared that the National Honor Society inducted 111 students on October 17 and extended praise to these scholars as well. Dr. Alvarez reminded the public that on November 12, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Dr. Betty Ann Wyks will report to the Board on her analysis of the state test results.
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Retirement
Board President Mrs. Laura Slack expressed gratitude, best wishes and thanks to Mrs. Susan Cicelsky, Senior Office Assistant in the Special Education Department, for her many years of service to the District. The Board accepted Mrs. Cicelsky's retirement effective December 2013 on the agenda. Mrs. Cicelsky was first hired as a teacher aide at Osborn Elementary School 27 years ago, and held various positions as a teacher aide, teacher assistant, and receptionist before taking on her most recent role.
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Next Regular Meeting
November 12, 2013
8:00 pm
Rye Middle School Multipurpose Room
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Board Notes