I. Call to order and Roll call:

The levy hearing was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by President Nolte with the following members present:

PRESENT Mrs. Dale Mr. Hervas Mr. McCann Mrs. McDonald Mrs. Nolte Mr. Powers Mr. Torii

ABSENT

Also present:

Dr. Kenneth Cull, 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 Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Mrs. Catherine Seger, Recording Secretary

II. Levy Hearing

Superintendent Cull reviewed the proposed 2001 levy with members of the Board of Education and the audience. A discussion ensued. An opportunity was given for questions or comments. No questions or comments were made.

President Nolte declared a 10-minute recess in order to begin the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.

III.Pledge of Allegiance:

The regular meeting was called to order and nother role call was taken following the levy hearing at 7:30 p.m. and all were present. Mrs. Nolte led everyone in the Pledge to the Flag.

IV. Welcome to Visitors:

President Nolte welcomed all to the meeting.

V. Communications:

Mrs. McDonald, board secretary, read communications received during the previous month.

VI. Agenda Addendum Items:

None

VII. Superintendent’s Report:

Dr. Cull reviewed his report, a copy of which is attached to these official minutes, highlighting several items including a request for a proposal included on this evening’s agenda. In addition, he discussed several meetings/conferences scheduled in the near future, asking board members to contact the Administrative Center if they are interested in attending.

VIII. Board Requested Reports:

A. N.D.S.E.C. – Mr. Torii reported on the recently held meeting and dinner. A copy of the N.D.S.E.C. minutes is attached to these minutes. A lengthy discussion followed as to a situation with respect to DuPage/West Cook Cooperative and Hinsdale’s hearing impaired classrooms needing renovation. That is, whether or not all members of DuPage/West Cook should cover the costs.

B. Curriculum – Dr. Tornatore reviewed her report, a copy of which is attached to these minutes. An opportunity was given for questions and discussion.

C. Middle School Report – Dr. Nickisch, principal of Peacock Middle School, reviewed the Middle School Report. A copy of his report is attached to these minutes. He updated members of the Board of Education on the Community Service Program at Peacock. An opportunity was given for questions and discussion.

D. Technology Up-Date – Dr. Cull reviewed the Technology Report that had been prepared by Mr. Kapachinski. He indicated that implementation of the Technology Plan approved in October is proceeding; however, it is going slowly due to the loss of total access to computers which the summer affords. A copy of his report is attached to these minutes.

E. Character Counts! - Mrs. McDonald, Character Counts! representative from the Board of Education, reported on the meeting held earlier this evening. Mrs. Kreutzer, Character Counts! coordinator for Itasca, has been involved in many activities including meeting with representatives from the Itasca agencies and planning for activities.

F. IASA/IASB/IASBO Conference – Mr. Torii and Dr. Cull attended the annual conference held in November. They reported on workshops they attended. Mr. Torii encouraged other board members to attend the conference next year.

G. Freedom of Information – Dr. Cull reported that no Freedom of Information Requests had been made during the previous month.

H. Opportunity for Community Input Regarding Board Requested Reports - None

VIII. Consent Items:

A motion was made by Mr. Torii and seconded by Mr. McCann that the minutes of the November 13, 2001 special meeting, November 14, 2001 closed session and November 14, 2001 regular meeting, and the expenditures for the month of October, 2001, be approved. Following an opportunity for further questions and discussion, the motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYESNAYS

Mr. Hervas
Mr. McCann
Mr. Torii
Mrs. Nolte
Mr. Powers
Mrs. Dale
Mrs. McDonald

IX. Action Items:

A. 2001 Levy

Motion made by Mr. Hervas and seconded by Mr. Powers that the following resolution be adopted:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Itasca School District 10, DuPage County, Illinois, approve the levy on the equalized assessed value of the taxable property of the School District #10, DuPage County, Illinois for the 2001 year as follows:


Education $5,822,491
Operations/Maintenance $ 873,270
Transportation $ 267,025
Illinois Municipal Retirement $ 68,500
Social Security $ 114,849
Tort Liability $ 24,200
Special Education $ 75,062

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amounts of the levy as set forth herein above shall be certified and submitted to the County Clerk of DuPage County, Illinois, and that the President and Secretary of the Board shall certify the tax levy as required by law.

Following an opportunity for further discussion, questions, and community input, the motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYESNAYS

Mr. Hervas
Mr. Torii
Mrs. Nolte
Mrs. Dale
Mr. Powers
Mr. McCann
Mrs. McDonald

B. Request for Proposal for Feasibility Study –

A motion was made by Mr. Hervas and seconded by Mrs. McDonald that the following resolution be adopted by the Board of Education:

WHEREAS, the Itasca School District #10 Board of Education desires to reduce the District’s energy and operating costs through an energy conservation project; and

WHEREAS, a feasibility study has been conducted by the District #10 administration, including a comprehensive process for implementing energy conservation measures as outlined in Article 5/19B of the Illinois School code; and,

WHEREAS, the preliminary study concludes that the cost of the proposed improvements would not exceed the operational savings likely to be realized over the next ten years; and,

WHEREAS, the energy conservation program is based upon criteria as set forth in Article 5/19B of the Illinois School Code, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Itasca School District #10, authorizes the Superintendent to participate in the process set forth in Article 19B of the Illinois School Code, and approves the following:

1. Itasca School District #10 to publicly Request Proposal(s) by posting a notice in the Local Paper on December 15, 2001;

2. Sealed proposal(s) to be received on or before December 28, 2001, not later than 12:00 p.m., followed by a public opening of the proposals;

3. The administration shall review the proposals and bring a recommendation to the Board January 9, 2002;

4. The Itasca School District #10 Board of Education shall issue the successful qualified provider a letter of intent on January 10, 2002;

5. Upon issuance of a letter of intent, the administration shall post a public notice identifying the successful provider and the board meeting where the final contract is to be endorsed.

And be it further RESOLVED, that the Itasca School District #10 Administration is authorized to investigate any an all documents required to fund the program and otherwise necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution.

Following an opportunity for community input, questions and discussion, the motion passed on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYESNAYS

Mr. Powers
Mr. McCann
Mrs. Dale
Mr. Torii
Mrs. McDonald
Mr. Hervas
Mrs. Nolte

C. Board Meeting Schedule –

A motion was made by Mr. McCann and seconded by Mr. Powers that the 2002 regular Board of Education meetings be held at 7:30 p.m. and preceded by a closed session meeting at 6:30 p.m., when necessary, in the Itasca Village Hall, 100 North Walnut Street, Itasca, Illinois,on:

January 9 May 15 October 9
February 13 June 12 November 13
March 13 July 10 December 11
April 10 September 11

Following an opportunity for questions, discussion, and community input, the motion carried on the following VOICE VOTE: All AYES: NAYS

D. Illinois School Board Association Governing Board Representative Appointment -

Motion was made by Mr. Torii and seconded by Mrs. McDonald that Mr. Chuck Hervas be appointed District #10 representative to the Illinois School Board Association Governing Board. Following an opportunity for discussion, questions, and community input, the motion carried on the following VOICE VOTE: All AYES: NAYS none.

E. Planning and Budget Calendar –

Motion made by Mr. Hervas and seconded by Mrs. McDonald that the FY2003 Planning and Budget Calendar be approved as presented. Following an opportunity for community input, questions, and discussion, the motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYESNAYS

Mrs. Nolte
Mr. McCann
Mrs. McDonald
Mr. Torii
Mr. Powers
Mrs. Dale
Mr. Hervas

F. Board of Education Policy #6:235 – Access to Electronic Network –

A motion was made by Mrs. Dale and seconded by Mrs. McDonald that Board of Education Policy #6:235 – Access to Electronic Network, be approved for second reading. Following an opportunity for questions, discussion, and community input, the motion carried on the following VOICE VOTE: All AYES: NAYS none.

X. Board Requests for reports:

It was requested that a progress report of the proposed After-School Program be given at the next meeting.

XI. Adjournment:

There being no further business, Mrs. Nolte adjourned the meeting at 9:16 p.m.

___________________________________ Mrs. Maureen McDonald, Secretary Board of Education

________________________________ Mrs. Susan Nolte, President Board of Education