More than $80,000 in grants were awarded in the fall 2003 cycle. Along with another $63,500 awarded in December 2003, from the collaboration between Soccer Fest and the Foundation, the total for Foundation awards in 2003-04 comes to more than $285,000.

Policy Reviews
Two policy drafts were discussed-5300 Code of Conduct, and 5310 Chemical Code of Conduct. The former, familiar to all as an existing policy, was adopted with minor updates. The latter policy, the subject of drafting efforts during much of this school year, prompted considerable discussion. Members of the district's Health Advisory Committee, the high school Site-Based Team, and others commented on the draft, offering extensive advice to the Board. Then, at length, the Board decided to table the policy draft, with the intention of returning to it once again on July 1, in search of a consensus direction.

The aim is to have the new policy in place for the 2004-05 school year, since it affects students participating in athletics, and may be extended to other extra-curricular activity as well.

Classroom Facilities Project: BHHS
Returning to the subject of classroom facilities expansion plans approved by the voters on March 30, 2004, the Board reviewed efforts by the district's consulting architects and construction managers to move the planning through "schematic design" for BHHS. Similar updated will follow at subsequent Board meetings, for the other three schools.

The latest draft plans for the high school additions, and some renovation, were presented by Perkins Eastman Architects, offering Board members the opportunity for clarifying questions and dialogue. The plans call for the addition of eleven regular classrooms, including four new science labs, additional classrooms for support services, art, music, and technology, along with partial renovations of existing music, special education, guidance, and kitchen facilities. Triton Construction, the Board's consultants for construction management, updated the schedule for the work, which is targeted for substantial completion by September, 2006. Subsequent meetings will also include Triton's update of cost estimate details.

Other Business
Administrative reports focused on the accomplishments of the year in the four schools, and previewed end-of-year celebrations including high school Graduation (6/21), 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony (6/23), and the 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony (6/21). Board President Ira Schulman, about to conclude his service in that role, thanked his Board colleagues and the administrators for their

cooperation and accomplishments, and invited all to join in the year-end celebrations, with particular attention to high school Graduation.

The Board also briefly discussed plans for its 2004-05 calendar, starting with the Reorganization Meeting on July 1 at 7:30 p.m. An executive session followed the public meeting, but due to the late hour, it will be continued on June 23, at 8:30 p.m.

Numerous appointments, contracts, and other personnel changes were confirmed in the consent agenda; these actions are summarized in an adjoining box.