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Meeting Date:
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3/16/2022 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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10.4 Naming of School 9 Library - "The John Grillo Jr. Memorial Library"
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District Goals:
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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Funding:
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N/A
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Resolution:
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WHEREAS a proposal has been submitted to the President of the Board of Education to name the Library at School 9 the John Grillo Jr. Memorial Library, and
WHEREAS John was born in the Bronx and raised in both the Bronx and Yonkers. John was a devoted and beloved employee of the Yonkers Public School District’s Technology Department since June 2003, and
WHEREAS John Grillo Jr. made invaluable contributions in his role as Personal Computer Technician for over sixteen years providing professional technical support to various schools throughout the District, and
WHEREAS John Grillo, Jr. devoted significant time and expertise to Administration, Faculty, Staff and Students at School 9, where he spent many years as the Technician assigned to that school, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: the Trustees have reviewed and affirm that the request meets the criteria set forth in Policy 7500 - Naming and Dedicating School District Property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Board of Education names the Library at School 9 "The John Grillo Jr. Memorial Library" in memory of John Grillo Jr. dedicated to honor his service advancing technology at School 9 and his exemplary contributions to the Administration, Faculty, Staff and Students at School 9 as well as Mr. Grillo's dedication to the Yonkers Public Schools Community.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Dr. Edwin M. Quezada - Superintendent of Schools
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | Member Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio Moved, Member Dr. John Castanaro seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS a proposal has been submitted to the President of the Board of Education to name the Library at School 9 the John Grillo Jr. Memorial Library, and
WHEREAS John was born in the Bronx and raised in both the Bronx and Yonkers. John was a devoted and beloved employee of the Yonkers Public School District’s Technology Department since June 2003, and
WHEREAS John Grillo Jr. made invaluable contributions in his role as Personal Computer Technician for over sixteen years providing professional technical support to various schools throughout the District, and
WHEREAS John Grillo, Jr. devoted significant time and expertise to Administration, Faculty, Staff and Students at School 9, where he spent many years as the Technician assigned to that school, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: the Trustees have reviewed and affirm that the request meets the criteria set forth in Policy 7500 - Naming and Dedicating School District Property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Board of Education names the Library at School 9 "The John Grillo Jr. Memorial Library" in memory of John Grillo Jr. dedicated to honor his service advancing technology at School 9 and his exemplary contributions to the Administration, Faculty, Staff and Students at School 9 as well as Mr. Grillo''s dedication to the Yonkers Public Schools Community.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Lawrence Sykes | Yes | | Amjed Kuri | Yes | | Rosemarie Linton | Yes | | Dr. John Castanaro | Yes | | Gail Burns | Yes | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | |
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