Glen Rock BOE Meeting Highlights

April 8th, 2024

The Board of Education recognized the following students who served as readers for the meeting

Please find below students that were recognized:

BOE Readers - Richard Byrd Elementary School

River Elrom - Grade 2

Beatrice Tishco- Grade 2

Ryan Lauro - Grade 5

The Board of Education recognized Jake Rickett for winning the Wrestling District 2 NJSIAA Tournament and qualifying for the state finals

Special thanks to Mr. Frank Violante, Director of Athletics and Mr. Corey Fitzpatrick, Varsity Wrestling Coach for attending and honoring Jake and his family.

The Board of Education recognized members of the Robotics team for their success and achievements this year

Special thanks to Mr. Paul Cusack, K-12 Supervisor of Instructional and Educational Technology/Media Center and Coaches Mr. Rob Lockatell and Mr. Tim Mure for all their efforts this season. Please find below students that were recognized.

Craig Hillyer

Evelyn Hu

Katelynn Kim

Noah Lee

Alex Abova

Miguel Acero

Siddhant Aich

Luka Begic

Zoe Betz

Dima Ceres

Daniel Chin

Noreen Chu

Jonathan Disler

Selina Feng

Kakeru Haraguchi

Tamara Inbar

Ayaansh Jain

Mia Kawai

Andrew Kim

Juha Kim

Adrian Klug

Dylan Lee

Ryan Lee

Daniel Paek

Sara Quiroz

Pablo Quiroz

Neil Saxena

Benjamin Solomonov

Ethan Tsang

Zachary Yona

Joseph Yoo

Bryan Youngberg

Adhithya Yuvaraj

Arjun Yuvaraj

Special congratulations and recognition to Mr. Lockatell who was honored as the Coach of the Year!

The Board of Education presented an update on the Glen Rock Middle School Reimagine Plan

Special thanks to Ms. Michelle Giurlando, Mr. Greg DeRosa and Mr. Paul Cusack for presenting the update. Please click on the .pdf below to view the presentation.

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The Board of Education reviewed and reaffirmed the following policies:

The Board held a public hearing on issuing Energy Savings School Bonds

The Board of Education discussed the following topics:

Abolishing the Part Time Art Teaching Position
Job Descriptions - Abolish Outdated/Unneeded

District/BOE Webmaster
BOE Communication/Social Media Specialist
Supervisor of STEM/STEEM (K-12)

Phonics Pilot Update
Math Textbook Selection: Pre-calculus
MTSS and Appreciative Inquiry
Remaining Emergency Closing Giveback Day

The Board provided an update on goals as related to communication and security

The Board of Education provided an update on Capital Projects

Updates included the following:

ROD Grant Roofs
PK Expansion
Exterior Gym Stairs
Home Economics Room Renovation
Lower HS Field Renovations

Event Information

Next Glen Rock Board of Education meeting - Regular Meeting - Public Hearing on the 2024-2025 Budget

Glen Rock HS/MS Cafeteria

When?

Monday, Apr 29, 2024, 07:00 PM

Where?

620 Harristown Road, Glen Rock, NJ, USA

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Important Dates

April 29, 2024 - BOE Regular Meeting (6:00 pm Executive Session) (7:00 pm Regular Session)

May 6, 2024 - BOE COW Meeting (6:00 pm Executive Session) (7:00 pm Regular Session)

May 20, 2024 - BOE Regular Meeting (6:00 pm Executive Session) (7:00 pm Regular Session)

May 27, 2024 - Memorial Day (Schools and Offices Closed)

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Glen Rock Public Schools

The Glen Rock School District founded on principles of education, in partnership with a supportive community, provides an exceptional education to all students to cultivate resilient, responsible and engaged global citizens.

Email: charlestonb@glenrocknj.org
Website: www.glenrocknj.org
Location: 620 Harristown Road, Glen Rock, NJ, USA
Phone: (201) 445-7700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GRBOE
Twitter: @grpssupt