October 26 Official Minutes - Camden City Public Schools

INFORMATION REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLSALL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS ARE AT NO COST TO THE BOARD*Some school activities are funded at a minimum cost through StudentActivities Funds. (Monies raised through fund raising activities approved by theBoard)I. AdministrationA. 24 th Annual School Leader AwardThe Superintendent extends “Congratulations” to Ms. Gracelynn Johnson, Teacher ofScience, Camden High School. Ms. Johnson has been selected as a winner of the 24 th Annual SchoolLeader Award, NJ School Boards Association, for the Building Environmental Science Solutions (BEES).Ms. Johnson will receive a plaque and special recognition at the closing ceremonies ofWorkshop 2009, Atlantic City, NJ, October 30, 2009, 3:30 pm.B. Office of Communications1. Rotary Dictionary ProjectIt is recommended that the Board of Education approve the distribution of dictionaries to every3 rd grade student by the Rotary Club of Camden. This in the 6 th year the Rotary has sponsored thisproject. Distribution will take place on Monday, November 9, 2009, 9:00 am and 11:00 am.There will be no cost to the Board.2. Rutgers University Camden Press ConferenceIt is recommended that the Creative Arts High School Jazz Band be permitted to attend theRutgers University Camden Press Conference, Friday, November 6, 2009, 10:00 am-12:00 noon. Theband will perform and provide pre-event background music for the Walt Whitman House LiteracyLandmark kickoff.There will be no cost to the Board.Official Report 63October 26, 2009