I. Call to order and Roll Call – President Powers called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 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 (arrived after closed session began)
Also in attendance:
Dr. Ken Cull, Superintendent of Schools
Mrs. Catherine Seger, Recording Secretary
II. Closed Session – A motion was made by Mrs. McDonald and seconded by Mr. Maier that the Board of Education enter a closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel and property. The motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES NAYS
Mr. Powers
Mrs. DiCiolla
Mr. McCann
Mrs. Pawinski
Mr. Maier
Mrs. McDonald
The board went into a closed session at 6:33 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Maier and seconded by Mrs. McDonald that the Board of Education return to open session. The motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES NAYS
Mrs. McDonald
Mr. Maier
Mr. Powers
Mrs. Pawinski
Mrs. Zelenka
Mr. McCann
Mrs. DiCiolla
The board returned to open session at 7:29 p.m.
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 & Instruction
Mr. Charles Kapachinski, Director of Technology
Mrs. Catherine Seger, Recording Secretary
Members of the staff and community
II. Pledge of Allegiance – President Powers led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Powers stated that while in closed session, the board had discussed personnel and property and that no action was taken.
III. Welcome to Visitors – Mr. Powers welcomed all visitors to the meeting.
IV. Communications – No communications during the past month.
V. Agenda Addendum Items - No items added to the agenda.
VI. SuperintendentÕs Report - Dr. Cull reviewed his report, a copy of which is attached to these official minutes. The Tax Extension was issued and the initial extension looks really good with a 4.7% increase over the prior year. District #10 will receive half in the current fiscal year and half in FY2007.
Dr. Cull stated that the District Office summer hours would be 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 or 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This will allow the district to shut down and save on costs.
A special meeting regarding the budget workshop is scheduled for Thursday, April 26, 2006. A copy of the proposed budget will be out as soon as possible.
Mr. McCann, Mrs. Zelenka and Mrs. Pawinski volunteered to be members of the Salary Committee. Mr. Powers thanked them for their participation.
Mr. Maier asked how the change in summer hours will be communicated to the community. Summer hours will begin about mid-June until mid-August. We may close the entire district and we will make certain there is proper notification.
VII. Board Requests for Reports –
A. N.D.S.E.C. – Mrs. Pawinski reported that no meeting had been held and the next NDSEC meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 17, 2006.
B. Middle School - Dr. Nickisch, Principal of F.E. Peacock Middle School, reviewed his report, a copy of which is attached to these official minutes. He reported on graduation and the number of students ineligible for graduation as of April 6. The number has been reduced to 7. The number of students missing community service requirements was reduced from 65 to 30. Many of the 30 students are not deficient but just have not turned in their paperwork. He is confident there will be 100% student participation.
Dr. Nickisch invited all to attend the April 19th Fine Arts Fair to be held at Peacock. The Musical is being rehearsed and will be performed on Friday, May 5 and Saturday May 6. Schaumburg On Stage is producing the event. The parent perception surveys will be going out with the report cards tomorrow.
Mr. Maier asked about the range of shortage hours relative to whether students were very short the 18-hour requirement or short only by a few hours. Dr. Nickisch stated that very few students have all 18 hours to accomplish. Basically the 30 students are short only about 3-5 hours.
Mrs. DiCiolla asked about the perception surveys. She asked if some parents are uncomfortable returning the survey in the report cards. One of the ways that anonymity is maintained is that teachers collect the report cards and they are put in a pile. There is no identification mark. Mrs. DiCiolla believes that it may be a good idea to have an alternative method of returning the survey. This could be done through the mail. She felt it would be beneficial to offer both methods and parents could then respond any way in which they felt comfortable.
Mrs. Zelenka asked how the counselor contacts compared with last year as the numbers seem very high. Dr. Nickisch stated that at this time of year, issues escalate and that is a typical trend. Students feel a high level of comfort in going to the counselor. Peer mediators are excellent. They have done a tremendous job. The predominant number of peer mediators at Lake Park are Peacock students.
C. Curriculum - Dr. Tornatore, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, reviewed her report, a copy of which is attached to these minutes. She spoke about the Report Card Committee. They have a lot going on with the recommended changes and are already in Draft 1. There had been an outstanding presentation given earlier today.
Dr. Tornatore also discussed the ISAT tests. They have been returned. The tests were received on Friday. They had to have labels applied and all had to be out by 8:00 a.m. on Monday. She commended members of the staff who stayed until 7:00 p.m. getting the tests prepared for distribution. These members of the staff included Rose Zambetti, Janet Robertson, Susan West and Linda Purtell. Dr. Tornatore thanked everyone involved for getting the job done. Mr. Powers also thanked them for their help.
D. Technology Up-date – Mr. Kapachinski, Director of Technology, gave his report, a copy of which is attached to these official minutes. There have been some minor issues with regards to the voice and telephone systems but things are moving in the right direction. This is typical of a new deployment.
The new mail server will be implemented some time during the month of April. There has not been enough time to research and test. The district is bringing in a consultant to help out with this.
WeÕve completed testing on the patch management program
Mr. McCann asked if there had been any further developments on the laptop issues. Dr. Cull anticipated a recommendation for that at the budget meeting scheduled for April 27. Mrs. DiCiolla asked about receiving an outline of technology purchases prior to the budget workshop. Dr. Cull said he would provide some information.
E. Character Counts! - No Character Counts! Coalition meeting was held this month. The next meeting is scheduled to be held in May.
F. Freedom of Information – Dr. Cull reported that no requests had been received.
G. Opportunity for Community Input Regarding Board Requested Reports – No questions asked nor comments made by the community in attendance.
VIII. Consent Items – A motion was made by Mrs. McDonald and seconded by Mr. Maier that the minutes of the March 8, 2006 regular meeting, the April 6 special meeting and closed session, the expenditures for the month of March, 2006, and Sherrie KlintÕs request for leave of absence be approved. Following an opportunity for questions and further discussion, the motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES NAYS ABSTAIN
Mrs. McDonald Mrs. Zelenka
Mrs. DiCiolla
Mrs. Pawinski
Mr. Powers
Mr. McCann
Mr. Maier
IX. Action Items –
A. National TeachersÕ Day Proclamation – A motion was made by Mrs. Pawinski and seconded by Mrs. McDonald that the Board of Education approve Action Memorandum FY06-#16; National Teacher Day Proclamation. Following an opportunity for questions, discussion, and community input, the motion carried on the following VOICE VOTE: All AYES: NAYS none.
B. Amended 2005-2006 School Calendar – A motion was made by Mrs. McDonald and seconded by Mrs. Pawinski that the Board of Education approve Action Memorandum FY06-#17; Amended 2005-2006 School Calendar. Following an opportunity for community input, questions, and discussion, the motion carried on the following VOICE VOTE: All AYES: NAYS none.
C. Resolution Authorizing Notice of Non-renewal of Employment of Certain Probationary Teachers – A motion was made by Mrs. McDonald and seconded by Mr. McCann that the Board of Education approve Action Memorandum FY06-#18; Resolution Authorizing Notice of Non-renewal of Employment of Certain Probationary Teachers. Following an opportunity for discussion, questions, and community input, the motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES NAYS
Mr. Powers
Mrs. DiCiolla
Mr. McCann
Mrs. Zelenka
Mrs. Pawinski
Mr. Maier
Mrs. McDonald
D. Resolution Authorizing Notices of Dismissal to certain Educational Support Personnel – A motion was made by Mrs. McDonald and seconded by Mr. McCann that the Board of Education approve Action Memorandum FY06-#19; Resolution Authorizing Notices of Dismissal to certain Educational Support Personnel. Following an opportunity for questions, discussion, and community input, the motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES NAYS
Mrs. DiCiolla
Mr. McCann
Mrs. Zelenka
Mrs. Pawinski
Mr. Powers
Mr. Maier
Mrs. McDonald
E. Board of Education Fixed Meeting Days and Times – A motion was made by Mr. McCann and seconded by Mrs. McDonald that the Board of Education approve Action Memorandum Fy06-#20; Board of Education Fixed Meeting Days and Times. Following an opportunity for discussion, questions and community input, the motion carried on the following VOICE VOTE: All AYES: NAYS none.
F. Board of Education Policies First Reading – A motion was made by Mrs. DiCiolla and seconded by Mr. Maier that the Board of Education approve Action Memorandum FY02-#21; Board of Education Policies First Reading. Following an opportunity for further review, questions, discussion and community input, the motion carried on the following VOICE VOTE: All AYES: NAYS none.
X. Board Requested Reports – No new requests for board reports.
XI. Adjournment – There being no further business, President Powers adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
