PURPOSE:The purpose of the special meeting was to review the District Mission Statement.

The meeting was held at the Administrative Center, 200 North Maple, Itasca.

I.President Lynch called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. with the following roll call:

PRESENT

Mr. Chuck Hervas
Ms. Susan Lynch
Mr. Jim McCann
Mrs. Maureen McDonald
Mr. Patrick Powers
Mr. Neal Schawel
Mr. Dennis Torii

Also present:

Dr. Glenn Acksel, Superintendent
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 Superintendent
Mr. Charles Kapachinski, Director of Technology
Mrs. Catherine Seger, Recording Secretary
Staff members

II.Ms. Lynch led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

III.Ms. Lynch reviewed the procedure for the meeting.
Several reports would be made by members of the administration
with an opportunity for questions and discussion.
Following the reports, the District Mission Statement would be
reviewed and revised if necessary.

Superintendent Acksel reviewed the process for a Superintendent Search. He offered three alternatives - hire a private search firm; use the IASB as a resource to conduct the search; involve the current superintendent in the search. Discussion ensued. The board discussed the formation of a committee to investigate the vehicles which could be used to select a superintendent. This item will be further discussed when the goals are reviewed.
Dr. Medwick, who is responsible for buildings and grounds, discussed building security measures currently in place in District #10. Discussion ensued.

Dr. Nickisch explained the concerns in traffic patterns in front of each of the school buildings and various changes that have been made over recent years. Each building's problems have been unique to that building. An opportunity was given for questions and discussion. It was determined that a traffic consultant would be hired to review current traffic problems at both Peacock and Benson Schools.

Dr. Acksel reviewed the budgeting process with members of the Board of Education. He discussed the possibility of having some sessions with the Board explaining the process. Following some discussion, the consensus was that Dr. Acksel meet with Mr. Hervas and determine types of financial reports were being requested by the board.

Additionally, some members of the Board expressed a desire to meet with the superintendent and review the entire budgeting process in addition to special financial reports. Dr. Acksel and board president Lynch will discuss a way to plan these sessions.

Dr. Acksel discussed the current situation with the length of the school day at Peacock Middle School. The State has reviewed District 10 and the length of the school day on Thursdays at both Benson and Peacock is short. Benson's day has been re-organized to include 30 minutes of lunch and 20 minutes of planned physical activity. Peacock is still short 9 minutes and the administrators are trying to develop a solution to this problem.

Discussion continued regarding the possibility of lengthening the school day for the entire district. This would have to be a negotiated item with the Teachers' Union.

Ms. Esposito discussed procedures for the building alarm systems including both the fire and police. Discussion ensued regarding recent accidental tripping of the alarms.

Dr. Acksel reviewed the negotiations' process with members of the Board of Education. He stated that the teachers are currently in the second year of a three-year contract. The superintendent and board president meet, on an informal basis, with the union negotiator. Discussion ensued.

IV.The Mission Statement was reviewed and discussed. Some minor changes were made.

V.The revised Mission Statement for the 2000-2001 school year reads:
In a cooperative effort, the Board of Education, faculty, staff,
students, and community of Itasca School District 10 are dedicated
to academic excellence and the cultivation of individual strengths and
talents in a safe, supportive, democratic environment where individual
differences and respect for the rights of others guide school and community
behavior.

VI.Adjournment - There being no further business, President Lynch adjourned the special meeting at 8:17 p.m.

___________________________________ Neal Schawel, Secretary Board of Education

________________________________ Susan Lynch, President Board of Education