reserve funds with other savings. Proposition 2 is also explained further in the 16-page budget booklet mailed to all households.

Board and public discussion concluded with a reminder of the May 17 voting date, at the
H.C. Crittenden Middle School, from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

BUSINESS AGENDA
Program Report: Progress on Board Goals
Board discussion focused on assessing progress on the four goals articulated for the 2004-05 school year:

• Staff recruitment and retention
  
• Facilities management
  
• Financial support for the schools
  
• Curriculum support.

Generally positive comments about progress on the goals notwithstanding, the Board agreed to take stock once more, in the June meeting.

Policies
Continuing in its quest to review the entire policy book, the Board reviewed some 18 policies pertaining to students, and adopted the entire set with a few modest revisions.

The Board Policy Committee promised still more review in the coming weeks.

Other Business
Looking to the 2005-06 calendar, the Board discussed adjustments, including a tentative date for Board Reorganization, July 1, 2005.

Deputy Superintendent
Dr. Jacquelyn Taylor reported on Staff Recruitment and Retention,

including the 4.0 FTE positions included in the new budget. Assistant Superintendent Gregory Carlson updated the Board on the two facilities projects currently underway, one for Athletics and the other for Classroom and Core Space additions to all four schools.

Board reports included very positive news about the success of the Byram Hills Education Foundation recent Gala event, and the prospects for an ambitious spring grant cycle. Also noted was the recent success of the Science Olympiad Team on their trip to the State Championship in Rochester.

The Board adjourned from the public meeting to discuss several items appropriate to executive session.

COMING ATTRACTIONS
Budget Vote:
Tuesday, May 17-
6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., HCC