July 10, 2007
RICH TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 227
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
MINUTES
JULY 10, 2007
The Board of Education of Rich Township High School District 227 met on Monday, July 10, 2007, in the Board Room at the District Administrative Center, Olympia Fields, Illinois.
Mr. Brunson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. He requested everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Brookins, Brunson, Imoukhuede, Moten, Norwood, Owens, Upshaw
Also Present: Ms. Dinwiddie, Ms. Baecher, Mr. Kaufmann, Ms. Janicki, Mr. Douglas, Ms. Ramey, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Dwyer, Ms. Green, Dr. Leak, Ms. High, Ms. Davis, Ms. Ramey, Ms. Bell, Ms. Varnardo, Dr. Colaire, Ms. Stobes, Ms. Turken, Mr. Veazey, Ms. Farr, Mr. Farr, Mr. and Mrs. Walker, Ms. Bassette, Ms. Dunley, Ms. Bouie, Ms. Ball, Mr. and Mrs. Milligan, Dr. Kirkwood, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Treichel, Mr. Hunigan, Dr. McDonald, Mr. Hampton
Recognition of Citizens Pertaining to Agenda Items
No citizens wished to be recognized pertaining to agenda items.
Special Presentations
Dr. McDonald and Mrs. Ramey presented Dr. Valeria Davis and Ms. Debra Anderson with a plaque and certificate for their work in facilitating the Instructional Assistant In-Service during the 2006-2007 school year.
Mr. Yolandus Douglas gave a presentation on a proposed trip to China for the Rich South band. The band will be playing in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The band would leave on June 11, 2008. Mr. Douglas introduced Ms. Rose Ramey, Vice President of the Band Boosters. Mr. Hunigan noted he is working very closely with Mr. Douglas. The District will be involved in the fundraising. - accounting for the dollars raised for the trip.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Mr. Brunson requested approval of the Consent Agenda. Mr. Hunigan asked Dr. McDonald to come forward to introduce the new staff members who were present. Dr. McDonald introduced the following individuals: Ms. Georgeann Davis, Ms. Sharon Green, Ms. Jennifer Janicki, Ms. Sheila Allen-Stokes, Mr. Will Dwyer, Ms. LRoselia Colaire. Ms. Teresa Jones Bell.
Mrs. Brookins moved and Mrs. Upshaw seconded the following:
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(08-01) It is moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda items as listed with the inclusion of Ms. L.Roselia Colaire as the Instructional Leader for Math at Rich South and Mr. Will Dwyer as the Assistant Principal for Student Activities/Athletics at Rich Central.
A. Approval of the minutes of the special meeting and closed session meeting of April 10, 2007, and the regular meeting, special meeting and closed session meeting of June 18, 2007, as distributed.
B. Approval of payroll and bills payable
It is moved that the Board of Education approve the payroll and bills payable dated July 10, 2007, as follows:
Payroll
Gross Payroll June 7, 2007 1,387,721.69
Gross Payroll June 22, 2007 3,770,568.05
Bills Payable
Education 311,045.12
Operation and Maintenance 12,294.43
Capital Project Fund 1,012.00
Special End of Year Bills Payable (June 27, 2007)
Education 384,411.75
Operation & Maintenance 91,916,84
Transportation 123,876.88
Site & Construction 26,083.57
C. Approval of payroll and bills payable for the Career Preparation Network
It is moved that the Board of Education approve the payroll and bills payable dated July 10, 2007, for the Career Preparation Network as follows:
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Payroll
Gross Payroll June 7, 2007 4,704.61
Gross Payroll June 22, 2007 4,704.61
Bills Payable
Education 5,516.83
D. Approval of classified and exempt personnel report
It is moved that the Board of Education approve the classified and exempt personnel report listing new hires, leaves of absences, promotions, resignations, retirements, terminations, and transfers, as presented by the Superintendent, provided all the requirements of the State of Illinois are met.
E. Approval of new teaching contracts
It is moved that the Board of Education approve teaching contracts as follows:
Full Time
Sheila Allen-Stokes Step 10, MA Lane
Nurse at Rich Central
Georgeann Davis Step 19, MA Lane
Special Education at Rich Central
Sharon Green Step 10, MA Lane
Physical Education at Rich South
Jennifer Janicki Step 12, MA Lane
Special Education at Rich Central
Teresa Jones-Bell Step 6, MA Lane
Special Education at Rich Central/Rich South
Early Bird Class (Semester 1)
Mark Adamczyk .1 of Step 3, BA Lane
AP Physics at Rich East
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Krystyna Dabrowska .1 of Step 10, BA Lane
Computer Aided Drafting Honors (CAD) at Rich East
Provided all the requirements of the State of Illinois and the North Central Association are met.
- Acceptance of administrative resignation
It is moved that the Board of Education accept the resignation of administrative staff member Greg Meyer effective June 30, 2007.
- Acceptance of resignations
It is moved that the Board of Education accept the resignations of certificated staff members Antoine Anderson, Bonnie Cameron, Keith Cucio, Kathleen Johnson, and Robert Staudacher effective at the conclusion of the 2006-2007 school year.
- Closed session minutes and audio tapes
It is moved that the closed session minutes and audio tapes of the closed session meetings from December, 2006, through May, 2007, remain closed to the public for privacy reasons, and that the audio tapes for the meetings prior to 18 months ago be destroyed.
- Approval of new administrative contracts
Suggested Motion: It is moved that the Board of Education approve the following new administrative hires beginning with 2007-2008:
Sabrina Freeman Instructional Leader for Special Education
Rich South
Codjhia Shelton Instructional Leader for Applied Arts
Rich Central, East and South
TBA Instructional Leader for Math
Rich East
LRoselia Colaire Instructional Leader for Math
Rich South
Will Dwyer Assistant Principal for Student Activities/Athletics
Rich Central
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Provided all the requirements of the State of Illinois and the North Central Association are met.
Results of the roll call vote were as follows:
Aye: Brookins, Brunson, Imoukhuede, Moten, Norwood, Owens, Upshaw
Nay: None
Motion 08-01 carried.
Report of the Director of Fiscal Services
No Report
Personnel Office Report
Dr. McDonald reported on that the Personnel Office is excited about its progress in hiring. She stated that the Board will have a completed recommendation package at the August 14 meeting.
Mrs. Moten asked how many new hires there are in the District this year. Dr. McDonald noted that she will get that information to her.
Summary of Committee Reports
Mrs. Norwood reminded the Board of the Properties Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, July 16, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at the District Administrative Center.
Mrs. Upshaw reminded the Board of the Policy Committee meeting to be held Monday, July 16, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. at the District Administrative Center.
Mrs. Brookins scheduled a Technology Committee meeting for July 25, 2007, at 6:00 p.m., at the District Administrative Center.
Special Reports
Mrs. Upshaw noted that the Olympia Fields Education Commission will meet on August 6, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. at the new Village Hall in Olympia Fields.
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Mr. Imoukhuede asked if copies of the information from the Olympia Fields Education Commission could be distributed to all members of the Board.
Report of the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
Dr. Leak requested approval of the Evans Newton, Inc. (ENI) proposal for Science Assessments. She noted ENI will be developing common assessments for all science classes. Mrs. Owens moved and Mrs. Brookins seconded the following:
(08-02) It is moved that the Board of Education approve the attached proposal from ENI
Science Assessments.
Results of the roll call vote were as follows:
Aye: Brookins, Brunson, Imoukhuede, Moten, Norwood, Owens, Upshaw
Nay: None
Motion 08-02 carried.
Dr. Leak requested approval of new textbooks – AP Psychology, Earth Science, and Honors Physics. She noted these are the last of the books to be approved. Mrs. Brookins moved and Mr. Imoukhuede seconded the following:
(08-03) It is moved that the Board of Education approve the new textbook recommendations for 2007-2008 as attached.
Results of the roll call vote were as follows:
Aye: Brookins, Brunson, Imoukhuede, Moten, Norwood, Owens, Upshaw
Nay: None
Motion 08-03 carried.
Dr. Leak noted the Board had received a copy of the restructuring plans for each of the campuses.
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Report of the Superintendent
Mr. Hunigan reported on the upcoming Mandatory Meetings. He noted that incoming freshmen and their parents/guardians are to attend one of six meetings scheduled from July 18, 2007, through July 26, 2007.
Mr. Hunigan reported on the opening of school. He noted that freshmen only would be attending school on August 15, 2007. Sophomores, juniors and seniors begin on August 16, 2007. Registration will take place July 31, August 1 and 2, from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Hunigan asked Mr. Hampton to give the Board an update on construction at each campus. Mr. Hampton noted that the contractors are running into problems at Rich East regarding asbestos. The asbestos has to be abated within 48 hours. Rich Central and Rich South are ahead of schedule in the completion of the construction work. Mr. Hampton noted the District will have $950,000 for extra projects. He will be bringing forth recommendations at the August meeting.
Mrs. Upshaw asked about the tour of the schools. Mr. Hunigan noted the tour is scheduled for August 6, 2007, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Mrs. Norwood noted the priority list for the extra projects will be discussed at the Property Committee meeting scheduled for July 16.
Mrs. Brookins asked about on-line registration. Mr. Hunigan noted that the District is very close to having on-line registration. He noted this is an item to be discussed at the Technology Committee meeting.
Report of the President
Mr. Brunson reminded the Board of the next Board meeting, which will take place on Tuesday, August 14, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. at the District Administrative Center.
Mr. Brunson noted that Mrs. Owens will serve as the Board’s representative on the Parent/Teacher Advisory Committee. Mrs. Moten will serve as the Board’s representative on the Behavioral Interventions Committee.
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New Business
Mrs. Moten congratulated the teachers who had received the A+ energy grant in the amount of $10,000.
Recognition of Citizens
Mr. Stewart was recognized. He asked the Administration to check into lunch supervision for next year. Mr. Hunigan noted he will get back to him.
Mr. Stewart noted that since school is starting early, he wanted to know where the students who are late will go when arriving at school.
Mr. Stewart asked if there was any change in the 2.0 GPA requirement. Mr. Brunson noted this would be referred to the Policy Committee.
Ms. Bassette was recognized. She stated she had concerns about her daughter’s reading material in Language Arts. She stated she felt the reading material was outdated.
Mr. Veazey was recognized. He asked about the investigation regarding the PTSO. He also asked about the process used to hire a new Athletic Director. Mr. Brunson noted the Superintendent will let him know about the process.
Mr. Walker was recognized. He asked about outreach to current eighth grade summer school students. Mr. Hunigan asked Mr. Walker to contact him.
Mrs. High was recognized. She reported on the upcoming “Jazz in the Park for Charity” concert at GSU on July 29, with the proceeds going to not-for-profit organizations in the south suburban area.
Sydney Milligan was recognized. She stated she was a student at Rich Central. She would like to see the campuses subscribe to “Speak” magazine. She noted that she writes for the magazine.
At 8:55 p.m. Mrs. Owens moved and Mrs. Brookins seconded the motion to adjourn. After a voice vote, Mr. Brunson declared the meeting adjourned.
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