• We will be sending out a Construction Chronicle shortly with specifics. We are still scheduled to go out to bid during the early summer and begin construction before the start of school at the high school. The roof, windows and door projects at Forest and Linden will be done during the summer of 2003.

• The Board approved the Glen Ridge Educational Foundation as the lead partner to work with the Mayor and Borough Council on exploring the feasibility of renovating the Ridgewood Avenue School Auditorium.
• The Board approved that the Glen Ridge Board of Education work in concert with the Mayor and Borough Council to study and evaluate various means of property tax relief.
• At the April 29^th Reorganization Meeting, the following were appointed/approved for the 2002/2003 school year:

• Treasurer of School Moneys – John Calavano
• School and Team Physicians – First Care Medical Group
• Auditor –Nisivoccia & Company
• General Board Counsel – Anthony Sciarrillo, Esq. of Lindabury, McCormick & Estabrook
• Architect –David Pease of Design Resources Group
• AHERA Program Manager – John Dubuque
• Affirmative Action Officer; 504 Coordinator; ADA Coordinator - Barbara Gemza
• Custodian of Records – Peter Caprio
• MOCESCOM as the Workers’ Compensation Insurance
• Insurance Broker of Record – Grinspec Consulting
• Open Public Meetings Act and the Calendar of BOE Meetings
• Banking Institutions; Depositories and Signatures
• GRBOE Bylaws and Policies
• PreK-12 Curriculum
• Textbooks
• Individuals Responsible for Petty Cash

The Board of Education approved:

• Regular Board Meeting Minutes for February 4^th, February 11^th, and February 25^th, 2002
• Executive Session Minutes for February 4^th, February 11^th, and February 25^th, 2002

• Regular Board Meeting Minutes for March 11^th & March 25^th, 2002
• Executive Session Minutes for March 11^th & March 25^th, 2002

• The Board approved:

• Capital Projects Bills List – April 8, 2002 & April 29, 2002
• Special Bills List - April 29, 2002
• Bills List through March 31, 2002 & April 12, 2002
• The Board approved contracts with:

• Ron’s Refrigeration for the installation of air conditioning in the High School Communications Studio.
• COBRA Elec to administer services related to COBRA and retiree participants.

• The Board accepted a grant from the Glen Ridge Educational Foundation, for half the cost of the installation of air conditioning for the Communications Studio at the High School.

• Approved the Facilities Construction and Financing Act Sections 15 Grant Agreement.
• Authorized the Delegation of Authority to the SBA/BS for the supervision of the addition and rehabilitation projects at the High School, Forest and Linden.
• Accepted Glen Ridge Educational Foundation Spring 2002 Mini-Grants totaling $3,929.
• Approved the Requisition for Taxes Schedule for the 2002/2003 school year.

The Board of Education:

• Appointed Jamie Ruffilo as an English teacher at the High School for the 2002-2003 school year.
• Accepted Jennifer Miele’s resignation as a 1^st grade teacher at Linden effective June 30^th.
• Extended the Superintendent’s Contract through June 30, 2005.
• Approved salary adjustments for confidential employees not covered in the GREA Agreement.
• Approved various substitutes and co-curricular positions.

May 13^th - Board of Education Meeting

May 18^th - Linden Spring Fling

May 20^th - Board of Education Meeting

May 24^th-28^th - Schools Closed (Memorial Day weekend)

June 25^th - Last Day of School (half-day)

June 28^th - Graduation