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MAY 17 BUDGET VOTE
The voters in Byram Hills approved two propositions-one
for the 2005-06 operating budget of $59.5MM, and another
for the use of $1.6MM from reserves to complete the
Athletic Facilities Project. Two Board members were
elected for three-year terms-Ira Schulman (returning
for a third term), and Brett Summers (new to the Board).
The Board expressed great appreciation for the community's
support.
In This Issue..
| MAY 17 |
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| Budget
Vote / Board Election |
1 |
| MAY 24 |
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| Tenure
Candidates |
1 |
| Other
Appointments |
1 |
| HS
Grading System |
1&2
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| Facilities
Update |
2 |
| Kindergarten-2005 |
2 |
| Other
Business |
2 |
| Staff Reports |
2 |
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Board Reports
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2 |
| Foundation
Grant |
2 |
| Coming Attractions |
2 |
| Board Action Summary |
3 |
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24 BOARD MEETING
Tenure Candidates
Twenty-eight members of the professional staff were
recommended by the superintendent for tenure, a significant
milepost in their careers, and for Byram Hills. The
tenure nominees were honored at a reception before
the meeting, and recognized individually as the Board
acted favorably upon their tenure recommendations.
The appointment to tenure is a culmination of a careful
process in Byram Hills, which involves both formal
and informal observations and evaluations, and a structured
mentoring program for the support of probationary
staff. A list of those appointed is attached.
BUSINESS AGENDA
Other Appointments
Several new teachers were appointed by the Board,
along with other personnel actions summarized in a
box on page 3. Notable among these actions were two
administrative appointments: Angela Garcia as Assistant
Principal at Wampus, effective July 1; and Patrick
LaMaster, Science Chairperson 6-12.
High School Grading System
Dr. Donohue briefed the Board on proposed adjustments
in the high school
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