DATE:

Wednesday, October 13, 2004

LOCATION:

ITASCA VILLAGE HALL 550 West Irving Park Itasca, Illinois 60143

I. 6:30 P.M. Call to order and Roll Call – Mrs. Nolte




II. 6:31 P.M. Closed Session – ROLL CALL VOTES




III. 7:00 P.M. Recess to 7:30 p.m. for Board/Staff event




IV. 7:30 P.M. Pledge of Allegiance – Mrs. Nolte




V. 7:31 P.M. – Welcome to Visitors – Mrs. Nolte




VI. 7:33 P.M. – Communications




VII. 7:35 P.M. – Agenda Addendum Items

Enrollment Report (PDF)

VIII. 7:37 P.M. – Superintendent’s Report (PDF)




IX. 7:42 P.M. Board Requested Reports

7:43 P.M. – A. N.D.S.E.C. – Mrs. Zelenka




7:53 P.M. - B. Middle School – Dr. Nickisch (PDF)




8:03 P.M. – C. Lake Park Placement – Dr. Cull




8:13 P.M. – D. Curriculum – Dr. Tornatore (PDF)




8:23 P.M. - E. Testing Report – Dr. Tornatore




8:33 P.M. – F. Technology – Mr. Kapachinski (PDF)




8:43 P.M. – G. Character Counts! – Mrs. McDonald




8:53 P.M. – H. Traffic Study – Mrs. Dale




9:03 P.M. – I. Capital Outlay – Dr. Cull




9:13 P.M. – J. FY 04 Balances – Dr. Cull




9:23 P.M. – K. Freedom of Information – Dr. Cull (No requests received.)




9:23 P.M. – L. Opportunity for community input regarding board requested reports.

X. 9:28 P.M. – Consent Items – ROLL CALL VOTE




XI. Action Items

9:33 P.M. A. Character Counts! Resolution for National Character Counts! Week of October 18, 2004 – VOICE VOTE

RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board of Education adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, Character Counts! is a nationwide nonpartisan and nonsectarian initiative to strengthen the character of our next generation; and WHEREAS, Good character is based on six positive values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. By displaying these “Six Pillars of Character” in their daily lives, Itasca School District #10 students will contribute significantly to the future of our community; and WHEREAS, The week of October 18, 2004 has been designated as National Character Counts! Week; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT on the 13TH day of October, 2004 on behalf of the residents, parents and students, and especially members of the Board of Education, the week of October 18, 2004 is hereby proclaimed as National Character Counts! Week within Itasca School District 10 as a time to re-emphasize the importance of our shared values and to help make Itasca School District 10 “A GREAT PLACE TO LEARN.”

(Opportunity for Community Input)

9:35 P.M. B. Illinois Gas Cooperative Agreement Addendum VOICE VOTE

XII. 9:40 P.M. Board Requests for Reports




XIII. 8:58 P.M. Adjournment

__________________________ Maureen McDonald, Secretary Board of Education

__________________________ Susan Nolte, President Board of Education