

Glen Rock BOE Meeting Highlights
November 20th, 2023
Board of Education Readers Recognized!
The Board of Education recognized the following Byrd Elementary students who served as Board of Education Readers. They recited the Pledge of Allegiance, Mission Statement and shared with the Board and members of the public what they were learning so far this year at Byrd. Amaani also provided an update on her goals and aspirations as the School President. Great job by all.
- Bennett Seigle - Grade 1
- Cecilia Kim - Grade 1
- Amaani Dharia, School President - Grade 5
Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program
The Board of Education and Dr. Lauren Daniell, Director of Student Personnel Services recognized the following students for their achievement with the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.
- Jacob Cece - Grade 12
- Ethan Diamond - Grade 12
- Noah Lee - Grade 12
- Elizabeth Martin - Grade 12
- Peter Renga - Grade 12
- Andrew Vincenti - Grade 12
2023 New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Girls Tennis North 1 Group 1 Sectional Champions
The Board of Education, Mr. Frank Violante, Director of Athletics and Ms. Rebecca Stadlin, Varsity Girls Tennis Coach recognized members of the Girl's Tennis Team for winning the NJSIAA North 1 Group 1 Sectional Championship. Go Panthers!
- Lilian Cole - Grade 9
- Isabella Lin - Grade 9
- Keira Lin - Grade 10
- Kylie Campbell - Grade 11
- Ananya Sehgal - Grade 11
- Jessica Levine - Grade 12
- Ava Lazev - Grade 12
- Grace Lew - Grade 12
- Julia Scotti - Grade 12
- Lily Serebrenik - Grade 12
- Rachel Wedeen - Grade 12
- Eden Weisman - Grade 12
2023 New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Boys and Girls Cross Country North 1 Group 1 Sectional Champions
The Board of Education, Mr. Frank Violante, Director of Athletics, Ms. Stacie Gallo, Varsity Girls Cross Country Head Coach and Mr. Anthony Judilla, Varsity Boys Cross Country Coach recognized the following members of the Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams for winning the NJSIAA North 1 Group 1 Sectional Championship. Go Panthers!
- Jenna Yim - Grade 10
- Brianna Donatelli - Grade 10
- Amber Wang - Grade 10
- Callista Nonas - Grade 12
- Abigail Manley - Grade 12
- Abigail Mazin - Grade 12
- Lily McNair - Grade 12
- Colton Johnson - Grade 9
- Neil Saxena - Grade 10
- Devin Smith - Grade 11
- Ben Raser - Grade 12
- Ben Habler - Grade 12
- Ryan Wolfe - Grade 12
- Jacob Cece - Grade 12
- Ethan Reiman - Grade 12
The Board of Education recognized and congratulated Mr. Frank Violante, Director of Athletics for earning recognition as the best football coach in the history of the State of New York!
Congratulations Mr. Violante!
High School: Dobbs Ferry High School (Dobbs Ferry), Rye Neck High School (Mamaroneck), Somers High School (Lincolndale)
State Championships: 8 (1982-85, 1989, 1990, 2002, 2004)
Overall Record: 227-52-8 (.790)
Bottom line: Frank "Skip" Violante won all eight of his state championships in two different stints at Dobbs Ferry High. Hired in 1974, Violante didn't win his first state title until his ninth season and reeled off our state titles in a row from 1982 to 1985. Violante returned to Dobbs Ferry after coaching Somers High from 1994 to 1999 and won two state titles in his final three seasons. Dobbs Ferry went 13-0 in his final season in 2004 and became the first team from Section 1 to win state titles in two different divisions.
The Board of Education read and adopted the following polices after 2nd reading
Please find below the policies that were adopted at the November 20th, 2023 meeting.
The Board of Education adopted the following regulations
Please find below the regulations adopted at the November 20th, 2023 meeting.
The Board of Education read the following policy for 1st reading
Please find below the policy.
The Board of Education accepted the very generous donations from the Byrd HSA
Please find below the donations that were accepted by the Board of Education.
The Board of Education approved professional develop, conferences and workshops for staff in the amount of $8,107.65
Some the conference and workshops include:
- Scaffolding as an Essential Support
- Facilitating Mathematical Discussions
- Strategies for Effective Bystander Intervention
- Learning and the Brain Conference: Future Ready Brains
- Teaching Readers and Teaching Reading
- State of the Art Literacy Instruction
- Integrating Phonics and Vocabulary into Writing Instruction
The Board of Education discussed under New and Old Business the following topics:
- 2025-2026 Calendar
- ROD Grants
- NJSBA Workshop
- Safe Return to School Plan
Next Glen Rock Board of Education Meeting - Regular Meeting
School Cafeteria at Glen Rock HS/MS
Monday, Dec 11, 2023, 07:00 PM
620 Harristown Road, Glen Rock, NJ, USA
Dates to Remember
November 22, 2023 - Early Dismissal for Students and Staff
November 23-24, 2023 - Thanksgiving Weekend (Schools and Offices Closed)
December 6-7, 2023 - Early Dismissal for Elementary Students - Parent Conferences
December 11, 2023 - BOE Regular Meeting (6:00 pm Executive Session) (7:00 pm Regular Session)
December 22, 2023 - Early Dismissal for Students and Staff
December 25, 2023 - Christmas (Schools and Offices Closed)
December 26-29, 2023 - Winter Break (Schools and Offices Closed)
January 1, 2024 - New Years Holiday (Schools and Offices Closed)
January 8, 2024 - BOE Reorganization Meeting (7:00 pm Regular Session)
January 15, 2024 - MLK Holiday (Schools and Offices Closed)
Glen Rock Public Schools
Email: charlestonb@glenrocknj.org
Website: www.glenrocknj.org
Location: 620 Harristown Road, Glen Rock, NJ, USA
Phone: (201) 445-7700
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