Meeting of June 9th ,1999 regular Board of Education meeting

I.President Lynch called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following ROLL CALL:

PRESENT Ms. Susan Lynch Mr. James McCann Mr. Neal Schawel Mr. Dennis Torii

ABSENT Mr. Chuck Hervas Mrs. Maureen McDonald Mr. Patrick Powers

Also present:

Dr. Glenn Acksel, Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Reinhard Nickisch, Principal, F.E. Peacock Middle School
Dr. Joanna Medwick, Principal, Elmer H. Franzen Intermediate School
Ms. Dawn Esposito, Principal, Raymond Benson Primary School
Dr. Marcia Tornatore, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Catherine Seger, Recording Secretary

II.Motion made by Mr. Torii and seconded by Mr. McCann that the
Board of Education enter a closed session for the purpose of considering
information regarding the employment of personnel. The motion carried
on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYESNAYS

Ms. Lynch
Mr. Torii
Mr. Schawel
Mr. McCann

The board entered a closed session at 7:04 p.m.

Motion made by Mr. Torii and seconded by Mr. Schawel that the Board of Education return to open session. The motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYESNAYS

Mr. McCann
Ms. Lynch
Mr. Torii
Mr. Schawel

The board returned to open session at 7:29 p.m.

President Lynch stated that while in closed session, the board had discussed personnel and no action was taken.

Additional present:

Members of the staff, community, and press

III.The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

IV.Ms. Lynch welcomed all visitors to the meeting and asked
for any questions or comments. No questions or comments from
the audience.

V.Communications - Mr. Schawel, Board secretary, read
correspondence received during the previous month.

VI.Agenda addendum items - Dr. Acksel placed an additional
item on the agenda - namely, The State Gift Ban Act for first reading.
Following a motion made by Mr. McCann and seconded by
Mr. Schawel to approve the State Gift Ban Act for first reading,
a VOICE VOTE was taken. All AYES: NAYS none.

VII.Superintendent's Report - Dr. Acksel reviewed the
Superintendent's Report, a copy of which is attached to these
official minutes. He emphasized the dates for the July and
September Board meetings and reminded everyone that there
will not be an August meeting. Minutes and agendas are
currently being placed on District #10's web page.

VIII.Board Requested Reports:

A.N.D.S.E.C. - Representative Mr. Torii reported on the meetings held May 10, 1999. The employee insurance benefit plan has been changed from Gallagher Bassett to Great Western. Approval was given for renewal of Worker's Compensation plan coverage and insurance for teachers and aides. An appointment of the NDSEC Contract Negotiation Team was done. The team consists of Dr. Acksel, Mr. Torii, Ms. Conley and Mr. Morris with Ms. Burger serving as a fiscal information resource. A copy of the minutes is attached and made a part of these official minutes.

B.Middle School - Dr. Nickisch reviewed the Middle School Report, a copy of which is included with these official minutes. Graduation took place on June 3rd with only two students not completing requirements to receive diplomas. These students were recommended to attend summer school at Lake Park. Upon completion they are eligible to receive their diplomas in August. Teachers being recommended for hiring include Mrs. Nancy Krefetz for a science position and Mr. Patrick Coate for an 8th grade social studies position. Mrs. Mary Kabat will be transferring from the Intermediate Building to teach 6th grade social studies.

Dr. Nickisch reported that more than 110 Parent Opinion surveys have been returned. Survey results will be presented in July. He also presented a discipline profile of Peacock Middle School.

C.Assistant Superintendent - Dr. Tornatore reviewed the Assistant Superintendent's report, a copy of which is made a part of these minutes.

Dr. Tornatore introduced Ms. Linda Wit who reviewed the new science program. The committee will be looking for technology software during July. If a decision is made, software will be purchased and ready for the next school year. With Mary Kabat moving from 5th grade to 6th grade, the social studies series will be extended.

Early kindergarten entrance - Dr. Tornatore explained the process of early kindergarten entrance. This in done only for students who miss the cut-off date (September 1) by one month.

D.Mission Statement and Goals - President Lynch reported on the goals' sessions held May 21st and 22nd. She explained some of the changes made including the Character Counts program. She thanked the administrators for their important contributions.

E.Character Counts - Representative Mr. Schawel extended invitations to the board to participate in the training scheduled for August 3, 4, and 5 as well as an opportunity to attend a community leader's reception to be held in Bloomingdale on July 26th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The guest speaker will be Michael Josephson, the founder of Character Counts.

F.Technology - Dr. Acksel reviewed the Technology Report for the month of May. A copy of this report is attached to these minutes. An opportunity was given for questions and discussion.

G.U.S. Shelter Property - Representative Mr. Torii reported that there was no meeting held in May. The next meeting is scheduled for June 17th which he will attend and make a report at the July Board of Education meeting.

H.Traffic Safety - Dr. Acksel reported on the Traffic Safety Study completed by the Northwestern University Traffic Safety Institute. The complete report is expected at the end of June. He stated that he has notified groups that will be impacted by the study - St. Peter's, St. Luke's PTO, IEPTO, Village President, police department, and the principals. He will meet with them and share the proposed changes. More information will be available for the July Board meeting. Discussion ensued.

I.Opportunity for Community Input Regarding Board Requested Reports - No comments or questions from members of the audience.

IX.Consent Items -

Motion made by Mr. Torii and seconded by Mr. McCann that the minutes of the May 12th, 1999 regular meeting, May 21st, 1999 ESP/Administrative Salary Committee Meeting and closed session; May 21st, 1999 Special Meeting, May 22nd, 1999 Special Meeting, and the May 27th, 1999 ESP/Administrative Salary Committee Meeting and closed session; the expenditures for the month of May, 1999; the employment of Tony Swingler as a custodian, Marie Agosta as a Nurse Assistant, and Catherine Maney as a nurse be approved. Following an opportunity for questions and discussion, the motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES NAYS

Mr. Torii
Ms. Lynch
Mr. Schawel
Mr. McCann

X.Action Items -

A. Mission Statement and Goals for 2000-2001 - Motion made by Mr. Schawel and seconded by Mr. Torii that the Mission Statement & Goals for 2000-2001 be approved. Following an opportunity for community input as well as questions and discussion, the motion carried on the following VOICE VOTE: All AYES: NAYS none.

B. Application for In-Service Program - Motion made by Mr. McCann and seconded by Mr. Schawel that the application for the In-service program for the 1999-2000 school year be approved. Following further discussion and an opportunity for community input, the motion carried on the following VOICE VOTE: All AYES: NAYS none.

C. Interest Transfer - Motion made by Mr. McCann and seconded by Mr. Torii that the interest accumulated in the O & M and Transportation Funds be transferred to the Education Fund. Following an opportunity for questions, discussion, and community input, the motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES

Mr. Schawel
Mr. Torii
Ms. Lynch
Mr. McCann

D. Hazardous Bus Routes - Motion made by Mr. McCann and seconded by Mr. Torii that the routes previously determined to be hazardous routes continue to be approved as hazardous. Following an opportunity for further discussion and community input, the motion carried on the following VOICE VOTE: All AYES: NAYS none.

E. Joint Prevailing Wage Resolution - Motion made by Mr. McCann and seconded by Mr. Torii that the Joint Prevailing Wage Resolution be adopted and approved. A copy of the Resolution is attached to these official minutes. Following an opportunity for community input and discussion, the motion carried on the following VOICE VOTE: All AYES: NAYS none.

F. ESP/Administrative Salaries - Motion made by Mr. Schawel and seconded by Mr. McCann that an increase of $1.00 be placed in the ranges of each Educational Support Personnel level; an increase of $40,263 be used for Educational Support Personnel salaries; an increase of $18,961 in Administrative salaries - be approved as recommended by the ESP/Administrative Salary committee. Following an opportunity for questions, discussion, and community input, the motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES NAYS

Mr. McCann
Mr. Schawel
Ms. Lynch
Mr. Torii

XI.Board Requested Reports - None at this time.

XI.Adjournment - There being no further business, President Lynch adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m.

___________________________________ Neal Schawel, Secretary Board of Education

________________________________ Susan Lynch, President Board of Education