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

PRESENT Mr. Chuck Hervas Mrs. Susan Nolte Mr. James McCann Mrs. Maureen McDonald Mr. Patrick Powers Mr. Dennis Torii

ABSENT Mr. Neal Schawel

II. Closed Session –

Motion made by Mrs. McDonald and seconded by Mr. Torii that a closed session be held to consider information concerning the employment of personnel. The motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYESNAYS

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

The board returned to open session at 7:37 p.m. President Nolte stated that while in closed session, the board had discussed the employment of personnel and no action was taken.

III. Budget Hearing

President Nolte stated that the budget hearing was now in session and asked Superintendent Acksel for comments. Superintendent Acksel discussed some minor changes made in the FY 02 budget and then opened the meeting for discussion. No questions were asked nor comments made. The budget hearing was concluded.

IV. Pledge of Allegiance – President Nolte led everyone present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

V. Welcome to Visitors – Mrs. Nolte welcomed all visitors to the meeting.

VI. Communications – Mr. Schawel, Board Secretary, was not in attendance so no communications were read.

VII. Agenda Addendum Items – Nothing added to the agenda.


VIII. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Acksel stated that copies of his report had been distributed to members of the audience.

He reviewed and highlighted a number of topics including the upcoming goals’ session as well as graduation which is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 6, 2001 at Lake Park East Campus. An opportunity was given for questions and discussion.

IX. Board Requested Reports –

A. N.D.S.E.C. – Mr. Torii, board N.D.S.E.C. representative stated that the next N.D.S.E.C. meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 14, 2001, as well as a finance committee meeting which is scheduled for Wednesday, May 16. A copy of the minutes from the April 9 Operational Board meeting is attached to these minutes.

B. Curriculum - Dr. Tornatore, district curriculum director gave the curriculum report, a copy of which is attached to these minutes. This report was distributed to members of the Board of Education and audience. She discussed the TAG and ESL programs.

C. Middle School - Dr. Nickisch, principal of F.E. Peacock Middle School reviewed his report that is attached to these minutes.

D. Technology – Mr. Kapachinski, Director of Technology, reviewed his report, a copy of which is attached to these minutes. He reported that the district Intranet continues to be updated. This is a human resource site that will be available to the entire district.

The Windows 2000 Pilot test in the Fine Arts Lab hasn’t been a success as yet but he hopes to have it working and being tested with students in a few weeks. He then introduced Michele DaVanon as the most recently hired technician.

E. Character Counts! - Dr. Acksel reported on this evening’s Character Counts! Community Coalition meeting. He is pleased to inform everyone that the Village has approved the budget which includes money for employing a part-time Character Counts! Coordinator. This person will probably be approved next week so advertising can begin for that position. Dr. Acksel hopes to bring a recommendation to the board in June and have the person in place prior to the end of June.

In addition plans are being made for the Memorial Day parade, Itasca Art Fair, and the Itasca Fest.

F. DAC Technology – Dr. Acksel complimented Dr. Tornatore on her role in working with the DAC Committee. He indicated that she has been a facilitator – someone who makes sure people are staying on track – and has done a good job in providing leadership. He introduced Dr. Tornatore. Dr. Tornatore indicated that this had been a good team effort. She then introduced Ms. Linda Schaschwary who explained how the plan had been put together from beginning to end. She discussed the entire process and how it was structured with teacher representatives from each grade level as well as department heads from Peacock. In addition, the media directors, Mr. Charles Kapachinski, Director of Technology, Mrs. Sue Ricciardi and Mr. Ron Putzell, community members, were on the committee together with Dr. Marcia Tornatore.

Teachers are the driving force of the plan. They set the foundation. They had met as a group 14 times this year. Small sub committees had gone to their buildings to meet with their staff to receive input.

During the first several meetings, a "mission statement" had been written and revised. From the vision statement there came an objective of how to advance students academically from technology. This was all teacher-based. Ms. Schaschwary explained Mr. Kapachinski and Dr. Tornatore’s roles. It was recommended that the plan be reviewed annually. In other words, where should the district go every year to achieve the main objective.

Mr. Kapachinski gave a brief history of the Technology Plan beginning with its inception in January, 1997. The initial inception was a 4-7 year plan. Mr. Kapachinski stated that he felt uncomfortable with a 7-year plan. In addition, he discussed hardware involved, explained the necessity of upgrades and discussed the hardware list for the tech plan. He reviewed the increasing amount of computers at Benson. Five computers will be added to the five currently at Benson. Both Peacock and Franzen have 10 computers. In addition, he discussed upgrading the e-mail accounts for teachers and replacing 40 laptops at Peacock together with an upgrade of the operating system.

The current wave is "wireless" technology to free up space.

A discussion ensued regarding additional money being requested.

Further discussion ensued regarding the new tech plan, what the vision of technology is in District #10, how many computers go into the classroom, etc. Questions and comments were made by members of the board, DAC team, and audience. Discussion also continued regarding funding for the plan.

G. Freedom of Information – None

H. Opportunity for community input regarding board requested
reports. No input.

X. Consent Items –

Motion made by Mr. McCann and seconded by Mrs. McDonald that the minutes of the April 9, 2001 special meeting, the April 11, 2001 closed session and regular meeting, the expenditures for the month of April, 2001, the employment of Michele DaVanon and the resignations of Sharon Knudsen and Jackie Crown be approved. Following an opportunity for questions and discussion, the motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:

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

XI. Action Items

A. Board of Education Policy Revisions – 2:120 Board Policy Development; 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedures; 6:110 Programs for Students at Risk of Dropping Out of School; 6:235 Access to Electronic Networks; 7:140 Search and Seizure; 7:190 Student Discipline.

Following the motion, discussion ensued regarding Policy #7:140 – Search and Seizure. Mr. Hervas stated that he would like to see some type of parent notification in the case of the child. Mr. Hervas made a motion to amend Policy #7:140 to read notification of parent when a child is physically searched. Mr. Torii seconded the proposed amendment. Further discussion continued to this policy including comments and questions made from Mrs. Diann Dale, 325 South Princeton. The motion to amend was passed on the following VOICE VOTE: ALL AYES: NAYS None.

Following a further opportunity for community input, questions and discussion, the entire motion passed on the following VOICE VOTE: All AYES: NAYS none.

B. FY 2002 Budget

This budget was tabled to next month as budgets were distributed late to members of the Board of Education.

C. Treasurer/Bond/Depository of Funds –

Motion made by Mr. McCann and seconded by Mr. Hervas that the Board of Education of Itasca School District #10, DuPage County, has this day in compliance with the provisions of Article 8-1 of the Illinois School Code, appointed Shirley Ketter, whose mailing address is 418 South Home, Itasca, IL 60143, as school treasurer for a term of one year beginning 07-01-01. Her remuneration determined prior to this appointment was set at $2,400 per fiscal year payable in monthly installments of $200.00. The Board of Education has also designated the Itasca Bank and Trust Company, Itasca, IL, as the depository for school funds. Complying with the provisions of Article 2 of the Illinois School Code, the bond for the treasurer has been fixed at $12,000,000 with said bond being an assurity bond. Following an opportunity for questions, discussion, and community input, the motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYESNAYS

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

XII. Board Requested Reports - None at this time.

XIII. Adjournment

There being no further business, Mrs. Nolte, Board President, adjourned the meeting at 9:24 p.m.

___________________________________ Neal Schawel, Secretary Board of Education

________________________________ Susan Lynch, President Board of Education