Superintendent Highlights, February 2003

	Glen Ridge Public Schools Superintendent’s Highlights – February 2003 Daniel Fishbein, Ed.D., Superintendent
G R P S F Y I	Message from the Superintendent: Over the past month, we have experienced nature’s strength in the form of a blizzard, as well as the threat of a code "orange" terror alert. While the snow will eventually melt, the state of the world in which we live may never be back to the way we knew it prior to September 11, 2001. Please be assured that the faculty, staff and administration have been trained in crisis management. We work closely with the Glen Ridge Police Department to make sure our children are safe, engaged in their learning and are our top priority while in our care. Unfortunately, there are many scenarios we cannot control, this is why we are trained and why we are in constant communication with law enforcement professionals who assist us. Please feel free to call me if you have concerns or questions. The final 2003-2004 Budget Presentation will take place at the regularly scheduled Board Meeting on March 24^th at 8 pm in the High School LGI room. The Board of Education has to finalize the budget that night so it can be prepared for the April 15^th vote. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: Building Projects The High School Construction Project is continuing to progress even with the wet and extremely cold weather we have been experiencing. The steel installation for the gym is complete and will be followed by masonry work. They will be completing the foundations and footings in the classroom wing, followed by steel installation. The Linden Avenue School wing, roof, window and door replacement bid was awarded to Tekton Development from Paterson, NJ. Both Forest Avenue and Linden Avenue repairs will take place this summer to be completed for the start of school in September 2003. *Administration* The Board of Education approved: The first reading of Policy 5512.01-Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying. *Business/Financial Reports* The Board of Education approved the following financial reports: Treasurer of School Money Reports – December 31, 2002 Secretary’s Report – December 31, 2002 Bills List through January 31, 2003 & February 21, 2003 Certification of Fund Balances – December 31, 2002 Budget Transfers for the Month of December 31, 2002 The Board of Education approved: Home instruction for a student who is hospitalized. For the 2003-2004 School Year: Occupational and Physical Therapy Services; Home Instruction Services; Child Study Team Services; Transportation Services with the Essex County Educational Services Commission. *PERSONNEL* The Board of Education approved the following appointments: Various substitutes, sixth period assignments, and coaches KEY DATES March 3^rd - BOE Meeting March 24^th - BOE Meeting April 14^th - BOE Meeting April 15^th - Budget Vote