Itasca School District #10
Itasca, IL 60143
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
September 12, 2007
I. Call to order and roll call – The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President DiCiolla with the following ROLL CALL:
PRESENT ABSENT
Mrs. DiCiolla
Mrs. Hogan
Mr. Maier
Ms. Pawinski
Mrs. Dyra
Mrs. Miller
Also in attendance:
Dr. Kenneth Cull, Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Debora Mitsui, Recorder
Closed Session – A motion was made by Mrs. DiCiolla and seconded by Mrs. Dyra that the Board of Education enter into a closed session for the purpose of discussing negotiations. The motion carried on the following VOICE VOTE: All AYES: NAYS none.
II. The Board entered a closed session at 6:30 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Maier and seconded by Mrs. Dyra that the Board of Education return to open session. The motion carried on the following VOICE VOTE: All AYES: NAYS none.
The Board returned to open session at 7:30 p.m.
President DiCiolla stated that while in closed session, the Board had discussed negotiations and that no action was taken.
Also in Attendance:
Dr. Marcia Tornatore, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Dr. Dawn Turner, Principal, Raymond Benson Primary School
Dr. Joanna Medwick, Principal, Elmer Franzen Intermediate School
Dr. Reinhard Nickisch, Principal, F.E. Peacock Middle School
III. Pledge of Allegiance – Mrs. DiCiolla led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. Welcome to Visitors – Mrs. DiCiolla welcome everyone present.
Newly hired staff, Melissa Flanigan, 4th grade teacher at Franzen, and Patricia Nardi, K-5 Social Worker, were introduced to the Board and audience.
V. Communications – Mr. Maier read communications received during the past month.
VI. Additional Agenda Items – There were none requested.
VII. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Cull – Superintendent Cull reviewed the Superintendent’s report, a copy of which is attached to these official minutes.
The Board asked Dr. Cull to provide a “source and use” list for the bond-related expenditure and investments.
The 19th DuPage Fall Dinner at Wheaton/Warrenville is Wednesday, September 19th. Board members interested in attending were asked to inform Dr. Cull this evening. The North DuPage Special Education Cooperative (NDSEC) Annual Dinner is October 24th. The IASB-IASA-IASBO Joint Conference is scheduled for November 16-18, 2007. Please let Deb Mitsui know if you would like to attend either of these events.
Dr. Cull reviewed the following items from the Quarterly Financial Report:
· Revenue
· Expenditures
· Close of the FY07 Budget
VIII. Board Requested Reports
A. NDSEC – Ms. Pawinski, District #10 representative to N.D.S.E.C. reviewed the Operational Board Briefs.
B. Middle School Report – Dr. Nickisch, principal of F.E. Peacock Middle School, reviewed his report. A copy of his report is attached to these official minutes.
C. Curriculum – Dr. Tornatore, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, reviewed her report. A copy of her report is attached to these official minutes.
D. Technology Update – Mr. Kapachinski, Director of Technology, reviewed his report, a copy of which is attached to these minutes.
E. Character Counts!! – Mrs. DiCiolla, reported that there would be some restructuring of the Character Counts!! Coalition. Mrs. DeLuca has resigned her position as chairperson. The intergovernmental agencies will continue Character Counts!! participation in programs and events as in the past. The coalition will plan to meet again in March.
F. Finance Committee – Mrs. Miller reviewed the District 10 Finance Committee proposal that was presented at last month’s meeting. Discussion ensued. Next month, the Board will make a recommendation to establish a finance committee.
G. Parking Agreement with St. Matthew’s Church – Mrs. DiCiolla reviewed the draft agreement that had been provided to Board members after the last meeting. Recommendations for language changes were discussed. Mrs. DiCiolla will meet with St. Matthew’s councilmen. She will provide copies of the two agreements and the attorneys suggestions for each of St. Matthew’s councilmen. The district office will make those copies. Dr. Cull asked for clarification of his role regarding the parking lot agreement.
The Board is not asking for Dr. Cull to negotiate, but they may need his expertise of knowledge if the Board should decide to set a cap for fees.
H. School Board Vacancy – Mrs. DiCiolla reported that the Board of Education needed to fill a vacancy of a Board seat. The vacancy has been publicized and resumes from District residents who are interested in filling the vacancy are being accepted at the District office. After reviewing the applications, the Board may invite the prospective candidates for personal interviews to be conducted during duly scheduled closed meetings. The deadline for applications is Friday, September 14th, 2007. A closed session interview meeting has been scheduled for September 22, 2007 to begin at 8:00 a.m. The Board agreed to conduct the interviews in a round-robin atmosphere.
I. Superintendent Search Committee – Mrs. Dyra reported that the committee met and conducted search firm interviews on Saturday, September 8, 2007. Five firms participated in the interviews. Based on review of the proposals and individual interviews with each firm, the committee recommends that BWP Associates be hired as the Superintendent Search Consultant firm.
J. Freedom of Information – Dr. Cull – There were none received.
K. Opportunity for Community Input Regarding Board Requested Reports
Mr. Jack Boryzewski, 1091 Granville. Mr. Boryzewski asked the cost to the District for the Superintendent search. The search firm consultant fee is $14,900. There may be some variables that include travel expenses, printing expenses, etc. A contingency fund of approximately $32,000 in the educational fund will be used to cover Superintendent search costs.
Mrs. Megan Sheridan, 308 North Rush Street. Mrs. Sheridan asked if the Board is considering hiring someone from within the district. The Board responded that anyone who meets the criteria is welcome to apply for the Superintendent position.
Mrs. Sheridan voiced her concerns regarding the service
dog to be placed with a student with special needs at Benson Primary School. Discussion ensued. Dr. Cull asked that Mrs. Sheridan put her concerns in writing.
IX. Action Items -
A. Consent Items – A motion was made by Mr. Maier and seconded by Mrs. Miller that the Board of Education approve Action Memorandum FY08-#07; the Consent Agenda.
· Approval of Minutes:
August 8, 2007 Closed Session
August 8, 2007 Regular Meeting
August 27, 2007 Special Meeting (Superintendent Search Committee)
· Approval of Expenditure Reports, August, 2007
· Approval of the placement of Kelly McBride, Student Teacher at Benson and Franzen
· Acceptance of the resignations of Jean Cinatl (Building Tech, Benson); Tracy Schwarz (Benson aide); and Kerri Lomax (Benson aide).
· Approval of hiring Debra Guidotti (Building Tech, Benson); Kimberly Abatangel, Stefanie Dagostino, and Tammy Schlitter (All aides at Franzen); and Jennifer Haerle (aide at Peacock).
Following some discussion, corrections and/or deletions/additions were made on the original minutes and the motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES NAYS ABSTAIN
Mrs. Miller
Ms. Pawinski
Mrs. Dyra
Mrs. Hogan
Mr. Maier
Mrs. DiCiolla
B. A motion was made by Mrs. DiCiolla and seconded by Mrs. Hogan that the Board of Education approve Action Memorandum FY08-#08; Application for Recognition for the 2007-2008 School Year.
Following a further opportunity for questions, discussion, and community input, the motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES NAYS ABSTAIN
Mr. Maier
Ms. Pawinski
Mrs. Dyra
Mrs. Miller
Mrs. Hogan
Mrs. DiCiolla
C. A motion was made by Ms. Pawinski and seconded by Mr. Maier that the Board of Education approve Action Memorandum FY08-#09; the Superintendent’s Goals for 2007-2008.
Following a further opportunity for questions, discussion, and community input, the motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES NAYS ABSTAIN
Ms. Pawinski
Mrs. Dyra
Mrs. DiCiolla
Mrs. Hogan
Mrs. Miller
Mr. Maier
D. A motion was made by Mrs. Dyra and seconded by Ms. Pawinski that the Board of Education approve Action Memorandum FY08-#10; Hiring a Search Firm for the Superintendent’s Replacement.
Following a further opportunity for questions, discussion, and community input, the motion carried on the following ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES NAYS ABSTAIN
Mrs. Hogan
Mrs. DiCiolla
Mrs. Miller
Ms. Pawinski
Mrs. Dyra
Mr. Maier
X. Board Requested Reports – There were none requested.
XI. Closed Session
Closed Session – A motion was made by Mr. Maier and seconded by Mrs. DiCiolla that the Board of Education enter into a closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel. The motion carried on the following VOICE VOTE: All AYES: NAYS none.
The Board entered a closed session at 9:50 p.m.
A motion was made by Ms. Pawinski and seconded by Mrs. Dyra that the Board of Education return to open session. The motion carried on the following VOICE VOTE: All AYES: NAYS none.
XII. Adjournment – There being no further business, President DiCiolla adjourned the meeting at 11:05 p.m.
_______________________________ _____________________________
Fred Maier, Secretary Nancy DiCiolla, President
Board of Education Board of Education
BOE Action Memorandum FY08 - #7
Consent Agenda
September 12, 2007
Included in the consent agenda:
August 8, 2007 Closed Session
August 8, 2007 Regular Meeting
August 27, 2007 Special Meeting (Superintendent Search Committee)
- Approval of Expenditure Reports, August, 2007.
- Approval of the placement of Kelly McBride, Student Teacher at Benson and Franzen
- Approval of the resignations of Jean Cinatl (Building Tech, Benson); Tracy Schwarz (Benson aide); and Kerri Lomax (Benson aide).
- Approval of hiring Debra Guidotti (Building Tech, Benson); Kimberly Abatangel, Stefanie Dagostino, and Tammy Schlitter (All aides at Franzen); Jennifer Haerle (aide at Peacock).
The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the consent agenda.
September 12, 2007
This is an annual, routine action required of each school district in Illinois.
The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the Applications for Recognition for all District 10 schools.
September 12, 2007
These goals were discussed and tentatively approved at the August 8, 2007 meeting. This action simply formalizes the process.
The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the Superintendent’s 2007 – 2008 Goals as presented and discussed at the August 8, 2007, Board meeting.
September 12, 2007
At a special meeting of the Board of Education held on August 27, 2007, the Board established a Superintendent Search Committee. The first responsibility of that committee was to entertain proposals from Superintendent search consultants. Five consulting groups were notified of the Board’s interest. Each was asked to prepare and submit a proposal to the committee by September 4, 2007. The committee reviewed the proposals and has scheduled interviews with each group for September 8, 2007. Since this packet was delivered to each Board member on September 7, 2007, the specific recommendation of the committee is not included. The administration will carry in the official recommendation of the committee via a revised Action Memo FY08-#10 on the night of the September Board Meeting.
The Superintendent Search Committee recommends that BWP & Associates be hired and a fee not to exceed $14,900, plus expenses, to perform the services outlined in their proposal in support of the Board of Education’s hiring of a Superintendent for the 2008 – 2009 school year.
