I. Call to order and Roll Call – The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Patrick Powers with the following ROLL CALL:
PRESENT ABSENT
Mrs. Nancy DiCiolla
Mr. Fred Maier
Mr. Jim McCann
Mrs. Maureen McDonald
Mrs. Debbi Pawinski
Mr. Patrick Powers
Mrs. Rose Zelenka
Also present:
Dr. Kenneth Cull, Superintendent of Schools
Mrs. Catherine Seger, Recorder
II. Closed Session – A motion was made by Mr. McCann and seconded by Mr. Maier that the Board of Education enter a closed session for the purpose of discussing negotiations and real estate. The motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES NAYS
Mr. McCann
Mrs. Pawinski
Mrs. McDonald
Mr. Powers
Mr. Maier
Mrs. Zelenka
Mrs. DiCiolla
The Board of Education entered a closed session at 6:32 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. McCann and seconded by Mr. Maier that the Board of Education return to open session. The motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES NAYS
Mr. Maier
Mr. McCann
Mrs. McDonald
Mrs. Pawinski
Mrs. DiCiolla
Mr. Powers
Mrs. Zelenka
The Board returned to open session at 7:31 p.m.
President Powers stated that while in closed session, the board had discussed negotiations and real estate and no action was taken.
Additional present:
Dr. Reinhard Nickisch, Principal, F.E. Peacock Middle School
Dr. Joanna Medwick, Principal, Elmer H. Franzen Intermediate School
Dr. Dawn Turner, Principal, Raymond Benson Primary School
Dr. Marcia Tornatore, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Mr. Charles Kapachinske, Director of Technolgy
Staff and community members
III. Pledge of Allegiance - President Powers led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. Welcome to Visitors – Mr. Powers welcomed all visitors to the meeting. He also welcomed and congratulated the newly elected board members.
V. Communications - Mrs. McDonald, secretary, read numerous communications received during the previous month.
VI. Agenda Addendum Items – Nothing added to the agenda.
VII. SuperintendentÕs Report – Superintendent Cull reviewed his report, a copy of which is attached to these official minutes. He stated that the tentative budget will be delivered to board members late next week. In addition, he reviewed the recently documented Technology audit. Itasca had received a very good review. If board members are interested, a representative will come to a meeting and interpret the report. The GoalsÕ session is planned for Friday, May 20th (6:30 p.m.) in the District Office. Dr. Cull suggested that it was necessary for Mr. Powers to make some committee and representative appointments to positions that had been vacated by board members who were no longer on the Board of Education. Appointments were as follows: Salary Committee – Mr. Powers, Mrs. McDonald and Mr. McCann; N.D.S.E.C. alternate – Mrs. Pawinski; Policy Committee – Mrs. DiCiolla and Mr. Maier.
Dr. Cull then acknowledged former member of the Board Mrs. Diann Dale for her service to the community and Itasca School District #10. Mrs. Dale was presented with a plaque. Mr. Powers thanked Mrs. Dale for all of her hard work and dedication.
VIII. Board Requested Reports
A. N.D.S.E.C. – Dr. Cull reviewed the April meeting minutes that were included in the board packet. He noted that N.D.S.E.C. is attempting to do a better job of getting more involved in the budget. Dr. Cull also reported that N.D.S.E.C. has a tentative agreement with the teaching staff.
Mr. Powers asked if a Technology Audit representative could make a presentation at the June meeting. Dr. Cull will make arrangements for someone to be at the June Board meeting.
B. Middle School Report – Dr. Nickisch, principal of F.E. Peacock Middle School gave his report, a copy of which is attached to these official minutes. He reported on plans for the June 1 graduation. On June 2, eligible students are going to Great America and are being chaperoned by the 8th grade staff. Then on Friday, a dance and banquet will take place at the Belvedere reception hall. Karen EngelÕs advisory has taken on a fund-raiser. They are trying to raise funds to support the needy families in Itasca. Bracelets are being sold for $3.00. One-hundred percent of the proceeds will go to the St. LukeÕs Needy Family Fund. This year, parent surveys were distributed a little differently than in the past. The envelopes were returned with about 32% participation. That is the highest percentage Peacock has had. Dr. Nickisch will present survey results at the June meeting. Two hour detentions are up due to student tardies.
Dr. Nickisch also reported on the Discipline and Medication Committee meeting that had been held on April 18. One of the topics discussed was the use of cell phones. While students may have cell phone, they Talked about cell are required to be turned off during school time.
They also discussed charging parents if studentÕs locks need to be repaired.
Mrs. Barchfeld, district nurse, was at the meeting to answer any questions board members might have regarding student requirements with health issues, dental, etc. Mrs. Barchfeld said that there will be diabetic screening available. She also stated that the District is in compliance with the AEDÕs. However, the District may need to look at the current budget because maintenance and training for the AEDÕs is costly. Some donations have already been made from the PTO. Nancy asked about the automated defibrillators. These AEDÕs are being maintained.
C. Curriculum – Dr. Tornatore, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, delivered her report, a copy of which is attached to these minutes. She reported on English as a second language and that two more tests have been added. With regards to the Talented and Gifted program, the District meets with parents in the fall and in the spring. Currently, the end of the year meetings are taking place. Staff is meeting and discussing goals determined at the beginning of the year and they are reviewing what was done with respect to the goals.
D. Technology – Mr. Kapachinski, Director of Technology, gave the Technology Report, a copy of which is attached to these minutes. Technology team has been deploying a new virus system. Staff will be meeting with each of the schools. There will be a network black out from June 20 to August 22. The automated enrollment form has been completed. A couple of new upgrades for the financial management software and payroll upgrades have been added. The systems are very stable at this point. The Technology Team has been working on a plan to roll out the new student management system. Some time within the next couple of weeks, Mr. Kapachinski will have a schedule ready to be distributed. He will send a copy of the schedule to all involved including board members. Mr. Powers questioned Mr. Kapachinski about recurring charges. Mr. Kapachinski will respond to Mr. Powers about these charges. Mrs. Zelenka asked if Mr. Kapachinski will be able to get all the up-dates on the teachersÕ laptops quickly if the network is not brought up until August 22. He replied that last year, the District had done the same thing and everything had gone very smoothly.
E. Character Counts! - Mrs. McDonald had not attended the meeting held earlier this evening and Dr. Cull reported on the events of the meeting.
F. Freedom of Information – Superintendent Cull reviewed a Freedom of Information request that had been received during the previous month and had been complied with in a timely manner.
G. Opportunity for Community Input Regarding Board Requested Reports – No comments made nor questions asked.
Mrs. DiCiolla thanked Dr. Cull for providing the contract list she had requested.
IX. Consent Items – A motion was made by Mrs. McDonald and seconded by Mrs. Pawinski that the minutes of the April 13, 2005 Board of Education first closed session, regular meeting and second closed session; the minutes of the April 25, 2005 Special Board of Education meeting; the expenditures for the month of April, 2005; the resignations of Thomas J. Leakakos and Don Mattes; and the request for a leave of absence from Dawn Schwent be approved. Following an opportunity for questions and discussion, the motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES NAYS
Mr. McCann
Mrs. DiCiolla
Mrs. McDonald
Mrs. Zelenka
Mr. Maier
Mr. Powers
Mrs. Pawinski
X. Action Items
A. 2005-2006 School Year Paid Holidays for 12-month Employees – A motion was made by Mrs. McDonald and seconded by Mr. Maier that the Board of Education approve the paid holidays as listed on page 84 of the agenda packet. Following an opportunity for community input, questions and further discussion, the motion carried on the following VOICE VOTE: All AYES: NAYS none.
B. Auditor - A motion was made by Mr. McCann and seconded by Mrs. DiCiolla that the Board of Education approve Mathieson, Moyski, Celer and Co., LLP to conduct the FY05 Audit. Following an opportunity for further questions and discussion plus community input, the motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES NAYS
Mrs. McDonald
Mrs. DiCiolla
Mr. McCann
Mrs. Zelenka
Mrs. Pawinski
Mr. Powers
Mr. Maier
C. Treasurer/Bond/Depository of Funds – A motion was made by Mrs. McDonald and seconded by Mr. Maier 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 as Treasurer, whose mailing address is 418 South Home, Itasca, IL beginning 07-01-05. Her remuneration determined prior to this appointment was set at $2,700 per fiscal year payable in monthly installments of $225.00. The Board of Education has also designated the Itasca Bank and Trust Company, Itasca, IL, as the depository for school funds. Complying with the provision of Article 2 of the Illinois School Code, the bond for the treasurer has been fixed at $12,000,000 with said bond being and assurity bond. Following an opportunity for community input, questions and discussion, the motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES NAYS
Mr. Maier
Mr. Powers
Mrs. McDonald
Mrs. Zelenka
Mrs. Pawinski
Mrs. DiCiolla
Mr. McCann
D. Board of Education Policies – A motion was made by Mrs. DiCiolla and seconded by Mrs. McDonald that the Board of Education Policies #2:30 (Board Elections); #2:50 (Board Member Term of Office) #2:210 (Organizational School Board Meeting); #5:200 (Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal); #5:220 (Substitute Teachers); #5:240 (Suspension); #5:260 (Student Teachers); #5:270 (Employment At-Will, Compensation, and Assignment); #5:290 (Employment Termination and Suspension); #6:20 (School Year Calendar and Day); #8:30 (Visitors to and Conduct on School Property); and #8:50 (Visitors to the School) 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.
E. Student Teacher - A motion was made by Mr. Maier and seconded by Mr. McCann that the Board of Education approve Brenda Thinnes as a student teacher from August 29 through December 20, 2005. Following an opportunity for questions and discussion as well as community input, the motion carried on the following VOICE VOTE: All AYES: NAYS none.
XI. Board Requested Reports – None at this time except that a representative from the Technology Audit is requested to be at the June meeting.
XII. Adjournment – There being no further business, President Powers adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
