October 2002

	Glen Ridge Public Schools Superintendent’s Highlights – October 2002 Daniel Fishbein, Ed.D., Superintendent
G R P S F Y I	*Message from the Superintendent:* As fall has the leaves turning colors, you are beginning to see some changes at the High School. The contractor has started excavation of the property and shortly you will see demolition of the stair tower. Before long you will see foundations being poured and steel being installed. Please check www.glenridge.org and 973-429-8300 ext. 4222 for updates. REMINDERS: On Monday, November 4^th at 7 pm, there will be a public presentation by a representative of the New Jersey School Boards Association on Strategic Planning. This year, we will revisit our district’s strategic plan for an important update. The entire community is invited to the Glen Ridge High School cafeteria for this presentation. On Wednesday, November 13^th at 7 pm, the New Jersey Coalition for Equity Education Funding will be hosting an information meeting in the Ridgewood Avenue School Auditorium. This group is comprised of members of the Borough Council, the Glen Ridge Board of Education and concerned citizens. Please plan to attend both of these important meetings. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: Building Projects The Board of Education approved: The professional services of U.S. Engineering Laboratories, Inc., for materials testing and inspections for the high school construction project. *Administration* The Board of Education approved: The Annual District Report on Vandalism, Violence and Substance Abuse for the 2001/2002 school year. The District’s Required Maintenance Activities Statement. The District’s Quality Assurance Annual Report for 2001-2002 as presented by the Superintendent. *Business/Financial Reports* The Board of Education approved the following financial reports: Treasurer of School Money Reports – August 31, 2002 Secretary’s Report – August 31, 2002 Bills List through August 31, 2002, October 25, 2002 Certification of Fund Balances – August 31, 2002 Budget Transfers for the Month of August 31, 2002 Capital Projects Bills List through October 14, 2002 The Board of Education approved: The District’s Three Year Maintenance Plan The acceptance, with thanks, of 102 rolls of color and negative film from Ravenwood Photographic of Glen Ridge (valued at $408). The acceptance, with thanks, of fans for various classrooms and the multi-purpose room at Linden Avenue School from the Linden Avenue Home and School (valued at $3000). Extended Day Services for a Special Education Student at the Alpine Learning Center. A rental agreement with the Persian Language Institute (PLI) for the use of the Ridgewood Avenue School. The Audit Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2002. The Corrective Action Pan for the recommendations outlined in the Audit Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2002. A professional services contract with Industrial Appraisal Company for Inventory and Appraisal Services, Annual Updating of the Fixed Assets, Land Research, and the purchase of Visual FACS Software Upgrades. *PERSONNEL* The Board of Education approved the following appointments: James Doran – Head Custodian – Linden Avenue Gerard Yannuzzi – Custodian – High School Various substitutes, sixth period assignments, advisors and coaches The Board of Education approved the following resignations: Shannon Campbell – LDTC/ Resource Room Teacher Marie Bernardo – 5^th Grade Ridgewood Avenue (Retirement 6/30/03) Linda Morris – Linden Avenue Instructional Aide (Retirement 6/30/03) *Curriculum:* The Board approved: The Board approved the 2001-2002 District-Wide Testing Report KEY DATES November 4^th – Community Presentation on Strategic Planning at 7 pm-Glen Ridge High School November 7^th & 8^th – Schools Closed-NJEA Teacher Convention November 11^th – BOE Meeting – High School Facility Walkthrough November 13^th – Equity in School Funding Program at 7 pm Ridgewood Avenue School November 25^th – BOE Meeting at the Forest Avenue School