Bond Proposal Update

March 30 is the vote date on the district's Bond proposal for additional classroom facilities, so Board members Wendy Gardner and Gail Reese commented on the communications efforts of the Board and volunteers such as the PTSA. They emphasized the hope that the district's voters will turn out on 3/30.

BHTA Contract Extension
The Superintendent recommended, and the Board moved unanimously to approve, a one-year extension of the district's contract with the Byram Hills Teachers Association. The chief feature of the extension is a base salary increase of 3.6%, which is in keeping with other teacher contracts in the region. Dr. Taylor and Mr. Chambers emphasized the good news of the continuing cooperation and mutual respect between the Teachers Association and the district.

Board Reports
Rick Kaplin and John Grimes, also members of the Byram Hills Education Foundation board, reported on the great success of the Foundation's benefit Gala, held on 3/19. While final figures were not yet tallied, Mr. Kaplin said that the Gala appeared to be a more successful event than ever before. Thanks were extended to the members of the Foundation board and other volunteers who worked so heard on the event, and to all those who support the Foundation's efforts.

Executive Session
On both 3/22 and 3/23, the Board conducted executive sessions on personnel, negotiations, and legal

matters.