RICH TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 227
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
TO BE HELD AT RICH SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
5000 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
7:30 P.M.
A G E N D A
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
#1 Student Achievement
#2 School Climate
(Internal Learning Community)
#3 Community Relations
(External Learning Community)
Individuals who wish to address the Board must fill out a card before the meeting and hand it to the Board secretary. Board Policy 2.230 states that the President may deny an individual the opportunity to speak if the individual has previously addressed the Board on the same subject within the past 2 months.
Remarks by any individual addressing the Board which would reflect adversely upon the character or motives of any person are out of order. Attacks in the form of inferences, insinuations, and innuendos against the character or motives of any person are out of order, as well.
According to Board Policy 8.110, individuals who wish to file a complaint may fill out a complaint form. Forms are available at the District’s website or at the agenda table at Board meetings.
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Rich Central: Rich Central Band
Rich East: Mickietha Hampton
Rich South: Marlon Wade
Rich Central: Phil Crews
Rich East: Rich East ACT/PSAE Prep Teachers
Rich South: Mark Crawford
7. Student Representatives
A. Rich Central – Arielle Smith
B. Rich East – Mickietha Hampton
C. Rich South – Dallas Crain
8. Special Presentations
A. Update on Student Achievement (Rich Central)
9. Approval of Consent Agenda
Suggested Motion: It is moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda Items as listed.
A. Request for approval of the Budget and Finance/Property Committee meeting minutes of January 9, 2008; the Regular and Closed Session meeting minutes, the Personnel Committee and Personnel Committee Closed Session meeting minutes of January 15, 2008; the Technology Committee meeting minutes of January 22,
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2008; and the Special Meeting and Closed Session minutes of January 24, 2008; as distributed.
B. Request for approval of payroll and bills payable
Suggested Motion: It is moved that the Board of Education approve the payroll and bills payable dated February 19, 2008, as follows:
Payroll
Gross Payroll January 25, 2008 1,389,849.56
Gross Payroll February 8, 2008 1,421,472.92
Bills Payable
Education 1,088,174.39
Operation and Maintenance 292,986.88
Capital Project Fund 2,070,151.16
Transportation 210,523.89
Tort 10,025.50
C. Request for approval of payroll and bills payable for the Career Preparation Network
Suggested Motion: It is moved that the Board of Education approve the payroll and bills payable dated February 19, 2008, for the Career Preparation Network as follows:
Payroll
Gross Payroll January 25, 2008 4,859.64
Gross Payroll February 8, 2008 4,859.64
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Bills
Payable
Education 2,242.20
D. Request for approval of classified and exempt personnel report
Suggested Motion: 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. Request for approval of new teaching contracts
Suggested Motion: It is moved that the Board of Education approve teaching contracts as follows:
2007-2008 School Year (Second
Semester)
Errol Dice .2928 of Step 11, MA+30 Lane
Dean at Rich Central
Susan Halek .4254 of Step 1, BA Lane
Math at Rich East
6th Assignments
Brent Bronnenberg .1 of Step 15, MA Lane
Science at Rich Central
Dawn Bronnenberg .1 of Step 15, BA+15 Lane
Family Consumer Science at Rich South
Nicolette Gabrysiak .1 of Step 17, BA+15 Lane
Family Consumer Science at Rich Central
Hope Henderson .1 of Step 6, MA+45 Lane
Business at Rich Central
Provided all the requirements of the State of Illinois and the North Central Association are met.
F. Request for approval of Family and Medical Leave and Parental Leave
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Suggested Motion: It is moved that the Board of Education approve the Family and Medical Leave of Cynthia Morain for 60 school days of the 2008-2009 school year and the Parental Leave for Cynthia Morain for the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year.
G. Approval of Interim Associate Principal for Rich Central
Suggested Motion: It is moved that the Board of Education approve the hiring of John M. Jones as the Interim Associate Principal for Rich Central High School from February 25, 2008, through June 12, 2008.
H. Destruction of Audio Tapes
Suggested Motion: It is moved that the Board of Education authorize the destruction of audio tapes of closed session meetings which were taken prior to 18 months ago.
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10. Report of the Director of Fiscal Services
A. Alternate Construction Project for Exterior Lighting
Suggested Motion: It is moved that the Board of Education approve the “Alternate Construction Project for Exterior Lighting at Rich Central, Rich East and Rich South” in accordance with Business Office Memorandum 08-30.
B. Issuance of not to exceed $5,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds
Suggested Motion: It is moved that the Board of Education approve the “Resolution providing for the issuance of not to exceed $5,000,000 General Obligation Refunding School Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2008, of Township High School District 227, Cook County, Illinois,” in accordance with Business Office Memorandum 08-31.
C. Authorizing and Directing the Execution of an Escrow Agreement
Suggested Motion: It is moved that the Board of Education approve the “Resolution authorizing and directing the execution of an Escrow Agreement in connection with the issue of General Obligation School Bonds (Alternate
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Revenue Source), Series 2008, of Township High School District Number 227, Cook County, Illinois,” in accordance with Business Office Memorandum 08-32.
D. Request to approve Proposal from Revere Consulting Company
Suggested Motion: It is moved that the Board of Education approve the Proposal from Revere Consulting Company for a Technology Audit as attached.
11. Report of the Executive Director of
Teaching and Learning
A. Update on the Reading Consultants
B. Saturday Classes in Preparation for PSAE
12. Summary of Committee Reports
A. Summary of Technology Committee Meeting of January 22, 2008 (Brookins)
B. Summary of Budget/Property Committee Meeting of February 19, 2008 (Moten, Norwood)
C. Reminder: Personnel Committee Meeting, March 11, 2008, 6:00 p.m., District Office (Closed Session for Personnel Matters) (Owens)
D. Scheduling of Personnel Committee Meeting (Owens)
E. Scheduling of Policy Committee Meeting (Upshaw)
13. Report of the Superintendent
A. Ribbon-Cutting at Rich South for the New Cafeteria
B. Human Resources Audit
14. Report of the President
A. Reminder: Next Board Meeting March 18, 2008, Rich East High School, 7:30 p.m.
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B. Reminder: Rally for Public Education, Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 6:00 p.m., The Carlisle, Lombard
15. Unfinished Business
16. New Business
17. Recognition of Citizens
Individuals who wish to address the Board must fill out a card before the meeting and hand it to the Board secretary. Board Policy 2.230 states that the President may deny an individual the opportunity to speak if the individual has previously addressed the Board on the same subject within the past 2 months.
Remarks by any individual addressing the Board which would reflect adversely upon the character or motives of any person are out of order. Attacks in the form of inferences, insinuations, and innuendos against the character or motives of any person are out of order, as well.
18. Adjournment