extensive process including requests for proposals and subsequent interviews, intends to contract with the firm of Perkins Eastman for architect assistance, and the firm of T2C for construction management. The process of weighing needs for classroom space, considering alternatives, and actually building the new space, is expected to consume considerable time and attention in the new school year and beyond, with the goal of providing new space by September 2006. Meanwhile, both at Coman Hill and Wampus, a few portable classrooms will be utilized to keep pace with enrollment.

Staff Reports
Deputy Superintendent Jacquelyn Taylor reported on the District's over all progress in the hiring picture for 2003-04. Also discussed were the recent State difficulties around Regents examinations, including the Commissioner's decision to invalidate the results of the Math A Regents, and continuing concerns about the scoring formula for the Physics Regents.

Board Reports
Committee assignments for the new year were discussed by the Board, with an expectation that the assignments would be completed by the time of the Board's August 28 meeting. A decision was also made to hold a brief public meeting on July 17, following the work session on Athletic Facilities.

In keeping with its usual practice, the Board adjourned from the public meeting into executive session for discussion of personnel and legal matters.

JULY 17 WORK SESSION AND BUSINESS AGENDA
WORK SESSION: Athletic Facilities Project Update
Two consultants from The Thomas Group (Scott Hughes and Brad Newhouse) were present to dialogue with the Board about the latest developments in design details and schedule considerations. The discussion included design questions on the Wellness Center, the track and bleacher locations, and the location of a utility building.

The Board also discussed the evolving schedule for the facilities work, with the expectation that the field at Coman Hill and the tennis courts at the high school would be reconstructed in the fall of 2003. The larger parts of the project, including the major fields renovations at the high school, are scheduled for the spring and summer of 2004.

In keeping with the practice of Board work sessions, any decisions were deferred to the business meeting which followed.

BUSINESS AGENDA
A brief business meeting was held to allow for several staffing appointments, a security services bid, additions to the Board meeting calendar, and several decisions on the Athletic Facilities Project design details.

High School Assistant Principal Appointments
With thanks for his service, the Board accepted the resignation of Steve Garcia as assistant principal of the high school, and wished him well in his new position with the Harrison School District.

Mr. Garcia's move on from the assistant

principalship, along with that announced earlier for Mr. Andy Irvin, created two assistant principal openings for Byram Hills High School. The Board accepted with pleasure the recommendation of two Byram Hills teachers to those positions - Mr. Chris Borsari, until now a social studies teacher at H.C. Crittenden Middle School, and Ms. Melissa Stahl, until now a teacher of Spanish at Byram Hills High School.

Board Meeting Calendar
Pursuant to discussion from its last several meetings, the Board finalized its own meeting calendar for 2003-04, which will be shown in the
District master calendar to be mailed home during August.

Athletic Facilities Design Decisions
Summarizing the topics of discussion from the work session, the Board made decisions about the several design features under discussion:

• The concession stand/utility building to be located in a central area of the fields complex at the high school;
  
• Wellness Center 1200 square foot addition as an expansion of the existing space;
  
• Track/bleachers to be located to take advantage of the existing slope on the east side of the new multi-purpose field.

Again, a brief executive session on a single legal matter followed the public meeting.

JULY 31 WORK SESSION AND BUSINESS AGENDA
WORK SESSION: Athletic Facilities and Portable Classroom Project Updates
Continuing its review of design details for the Athletic Facilities Project, the Board turned its focus to the renovation