MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

FOR THE

BOARD OF EDUCATION

EVERGREEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 124

March 25, 2009

A Regular Meeting for the Board of Education of Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 was called to order at 7:06 p.m. on March 25, 2009 in the Multi-Purpose Room at Central Junior High School, Evergreen Park, IL.

The following Board Members were physically present at roll call:

Mrs. Kathy Rohan

Mr. Jim Flanagan

Mr. Terry MacDonald

Mr. Rick Schultz

Mr. Craig Miller

Absent: Mrs. Joan Boss, Mrs. Sue Ryan

The following staff members were present: Dr. Larry Weck, Superintendent; Mrs. Kathy Hatczel, Assistant Superintendent; Mrs. Fran LaBella, Executive Director of Business Services; Mrs. Teri Louer, Executive Director of Student Support Services, Mr. Bill Smith, Director of Buildings and Grounds; Mrs. Marcia Harroun, Director of Technology; Mr. Jeff Nightingale, Mr. John Stanton, Ms. Shaton Wolverton, Principals; Mr. Trayon Sallis, Assistant Principal and Mrs. Jan Stanton, Recording Secretary.

In the absence of Mrs. Boss, Mr. MacDonald volunteered to be Secretary Pro-tem.

Mr. Flanagan, Board President, led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and, thereafter, asked those in attendance to observe a moment of silence in the memory of Laura Fassl. Mr. Flanagan spoke to the audience about the impact that Laura made in the short time that she worked in Evergreen Park School District 124.

Consideration to approve the agenda was made by the Board. A motion was made by Mrs. Rohan and seconded by Mr. Miller to approve the agenda as presented. A voice vote was taken with the following results:

MOTION CARRIED ON VOICE VOTE (5-0)

Mr. Roland Hernandez and his son, Adam, were recognized by the Board of Education for their efforts during the recent fire at Central Junior High School. Mr. Flanagan told the audience that an electrical charge caused a fire that destroyed all the fiber optic cables and all telephone lines running into the building. Mr. Flanagan recognized Roland Hernandez and his son, who discovered the fire, for their quick response in fighting the fire and notifying the fire department.

Ms. Thomas spoke to the Board, on behalf of the staff, about Mr. Hernandez’s strong work ethic.

Dr. Weck recognized Fran, Bill and Marcia as well for their efforts during the fire and the aftermath.

Mr. Flanagan opened the meeting to the public. Hearing no comments, Mr. Flanagan continued with the remainder of the agenda.

Mr. Schultz provided the Board with a historical review of PRIDE Tuition Costs and explained how PRIDE rent is billed to Districts. A review of Gaddis Construction Costs, and the cost distribution to AERO Member Districts took place as well. Mr. Schultz noted that District 124’s Gaddis Construction Assessment will be $50,108.

A review of the District Review Team Meeting held on February 23, 2009 took place. Dr. Weck and Mr. Schultz updated the Board on the following items from the District Review Team Meeting:

¨ Technology

¨ RtI, noting that staff members are doing a wonderful job and are very receptive

¨ Strategic Planning – reviewing the process and inviting the District Review Team representatives to participate

Mrs. Rohan provided the Board with an overview of the Board Policy Committee Meeting and reviewed recommended policy changes. Mrs. Rohan reported that several of the recommended revisions were legislative changes being recommended to assure the district is current and in compliance. Additionally, Mrs. Rohan reported that Board Policies 6:60, 7:60 and 7:230 were under further discussion and would not be recommended for revision at this time.

Discussion took place by the Board to change the April Board Meeting from April 23, 2009 to April 29, 2009. The decision was made to add the April Board Meeting Change to the agenda as Action Item ‘H’.

Mrs. Ryan arrived at 8:04 p.m.

Dr. Weck reported that their will be more information at the end of the month regarding the Before and After School Report.

Data & Analysis - Report Card Data for District Improvement Plans/School Improvement Plans was presented to the Board. Action Plans were reported as follows:

District Improvement Plan

¨ To increase student achievement with implementation of a Multi-Tier Early Intervening Services model, including RtI for SLD identification

¨ Building scientifically based assessment systems for universal and individual screening and progress monitoring for reading, math, writing, and behavior in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.

¨ Insure the use of scientifically research based instructional practices and interventions at all three tiers in reading, math, writing, and behavior in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.

¨ Eligibility: Defining the RtI entitlement process for SLD determination.

¨ While our current achievement in Reading for Junior High students with disabilities is 40.7% meeting and exceeding on the ISAT, this subgroup will make AYP of at least 70%in 2009 and 77% in 2010 or Safe Harbor.

Central Junior High School

¨ To increase student achievement in Reading for students with disabilities.

¨ To increase student achievement with implementation of a Multi-Tier Early Intervening Services model.

¨ Building scientifically based assessment systems for universal and individual screening and progress monitoring for academics and behavior.

¨ Insure the use of scientifically research based instructional practices and interventions at the three tiers in reading, math, writing, and behavior in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.

¨ Eligibility: Defining the RtI entitlement process for SLD determination

¨ The Hispanic and Black sub-groups will increase their math scores by 7% or more at each grade level.

Northeast School

¨ To increase students’ reading achievement through the implementation of a Multi-Tiered Early Intervening Service model.

¨ Building scientifically based assessment systems for universal and individual screening and progress monitoring for academics and behavior.

¨ Insure the use of scientifically based instructional practices and interventions at all three tiers in reading, math, writing, and behavior at Northeast School.

¨ While Northeast students as a whole met/exceeded on the ISAT reading at a rate of 75.7% the economically disadvantaged subgroup performed at 65.8% meeting or exceeding. This subgroup will need to increase the number of student meeting/exceeding to at least 70%.

¨ Eligibility: Defining the RtI entitlement process for SLD determination.

¨ Improve the performance of ELL students on the reading and math portions of the ISAT test.

Northwest School

¨ Increase reading achievement for all students especially those students with disabilities and the economically disadvantaged.

¨ Increase math achievement for all students especially those students with disabilities and the economically disadvantaged.

¨ To increase all students’ reading achievement through the implementation of a multi-tiered early intervening services model, which includes Response to Intervention (RtI) for SLD identification.

¨ Building scientifically based assessment systems for universal and individual screening and progress monitoring for academics and behavior.

¨ Insure the use of scientifically based instructional practices and interventions at all three tiers in reading, math, writing, and behavior.

¨ Eligibility: Defining the RtI entitlement process for SLD determination.

Southeast School

¨ Increase student achievement in the area of reading for all students with the implementation of a Multi-Tiered Early Intervening Service Model, including RtI for SLD identification.

¨ Building scientifically based assessment systems for universal and individual screening and progress monitoring for academics and behavior.

¨ Increase student achievement for all students in the area of reading having no less than 70% meeting or exceeding in all subgroups on the 2009 ISAT.

¨ Provide a safe, supportive learning community by utilizing a systematic, multi-tiered approach to supporting positive student behavior.

¨ Increase student achievement in the area of math for all students including students with disabilities.

¨ Insure the use of scientifically research based instructional practices and interventions at all three tiers in reading, math, writing and behavior in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade.

¨ Eligibility: Defining the RtI entitlement for SLD determination.

Southwest School

¨ Increase reading achievement for all students including those with disabilities through a Multi-Tier Early Intervention system.

¨ Increase the percentage of students exceeding standards in reading and math.

¨ Ensure the use of research-based instructional activities and interventions.

¨ Eligibility: Defining the RtI entitlement process for SLD determination

¨ To increase student achievement with implementation of a Multi-Tier Early Intervening Services model, including RtI for SLD identification.

¨ Building scientifically based assessment systems for universal and individual screening and progress monitoring for academics and behavior.

Members of the Board thanked staff for their efforts.

Mrs. Hatczel reported that the Administration has discussed ‘bullying’ and that a Bullying Planning Committee will come together to look for consistency within buildings and look at all pieces that need to be addressed.

Mrs. Hatczel reported that the current reading series being used in District 124 is Scott Foresman (2000) and that based on the current research, and the age of the reading series, an evaluation took place utilizing tools from the University of Oregon and Florida Center of Reading Research. Thereafter, the Reading Committee spent time reviewing and evaluating three reading basal series and are currently looking at components that need to be included in a new series. Mrs. Hatczel reported that she will have a recommendation for the Board in April based on research and best practice.

Consent Agenda items 1 through 7 were reviewed by the Board and, thereafter, a motion was made by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. Schultz to approve the following items as recommended:

1. Approve Monthly Transaction Reports for February, 2009

2. Approve Fund Balance Report for February, 2009

3. Approve Expenditure Report and Projected Payroll Report for February, 2009

4. Approve Board Minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 18, 2009.

5. Approve Closed Session Minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 18, 2009

6. Personnel Recommendations

7. Approve Revision to 2009-2010 Calendar

FUND	EXPENSES March 20089	EXPENSES March 2009	IMPREST ACCOUNT	PROJECTED PAYROLL March 2009	TOTAL PROJECTED EXPENSES March 2009

EDUCA- TION	0.00	596,405.13	2,082.82	1,438,786.40	2,037,274.35
TITLE I	0.00	1,049.78	0.00	19,760.61	20,810.39
Pre-K	0.00	223.86	0.00	13,084.53	13,308.39
TPI	0.00	0.00	0.00	9,008.22	9,008.22
TITLE II	0.00	2,953.93	120.00	0.00	3,073.93
DRUG FREE	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
READ. IMPROV.	0.00	0.00	0.00	5,342.22	5,342.22
TITLE V	0.00	1,086.72	90.75	13,176.18	14,353.65
PL94-402	0.00	35.00	0.00	0.00	35.00
BUILDING	0.00	86,917.55	451.76	77,771.40	165,140.71
BOND/INT	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
TRANS.	0.00	110,876.90	0.00	0.00	110,876.90
IMRF	0.00	0.00	0.00	56,545.06	56,545.06
Const.	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
WK. CASH	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
FIRE PREV. & SAFETY	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00

TOTALS:	0.00	799,548.87	2,745.33	1,633,474.62	2,435,768.82

A roll call vote was taken with the following results:

Mrs. Kathy Rohan yea

Mr. Jim Flanagan yea

Mr. Terry MacDonald yea

Mr. Craig Miller yea abstain on #4 & #5

Mrs. Sue Ryan yea

Mr. Rick Schultz yea

MOTION CARRIED (6-0)

17. Consideration was made by the Board to approve the District and School Improvement Plans. A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald and seconded by Mr. Schultz to approve the District and School Improvement Plans as presented. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:

Mrs. Kathy Rohan yea

Mr. Jim Flanagan yea

Mr. Terry MacDonald yea

Mr. Craig Miller yea

Mrs. Sue Ryan yea

Mr. Rick Schultz yea

MOTION CARRIED(6-0)

Consideration was made by the Board to approve a Resolution authorizing the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Assessment Program. A motion was made by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. MacDonald to approve the Measures of Academic Progress Assessment Program. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:

Mrs. Kathy Rohan yea

Mr. Jim Flanagan yea

Mr. Terry MacDonald yea

Mr. Craig Miller yea

Mrs. Sue Ryan yea

Mr. Rick Schultz yea

MOTION CARRIED (6-0)

19. Consideration was made by the Board to approve the Resolution authorizing 2009 Summer School Program and Summer Band Program at the same band fee as in 2008. A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald and seconded by Mrs. Rohan to approve the Summer School Program and the Summer Band Program as presented. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:

Mrs. Kathy Rohan yea

Mr. Jim Flanagan yea

Mr. Terry MacDonald yea

Mr. Craig Miller yea

Mrs. Sue Ryan yea

Mr. Rick Schultz yea

MOTION CARRIED (6-0)

20. Consideration was made by the Board to approve the revised 2009 Graduation Date – Changing the date to June 8, 2009. A motion was made by Mrs. Rohan and seconded by Mr. Schultz to approve the revised Graduation Date to June 8, 2009. A roll voice vote was taken with the following results:

MOTION CARRIED ON VOICE VOTE (6-0)

21. Consideration was made by the Board to approve the first reading of revised Board Policies as reported on by Mrs. Rohan. A motion was made by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mrs. Ryan to waive the reading and approve the first reading of the following reviewed Board Policies: 2:105, 2:120, 2:2204:20, 4:50, 4:55,4:60, 4:70, 4:130, 4:170, 5:35, 5:90, 5:120, 5:150, 5:185, 5:240, 5:290, 5:310, 6:20, 6:120, 6:160, 6:230, 7:10, 7:20, 7:50, 7:100, 7:210, 7:290. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:

Mrs. Kathy Rohan yea

Mr. Jim Flanagan yea

Mr. Terry MacDonald yea

Mr. Craig Miller yea

Mrs. Sue Ryan yea

Mr. Rick Schultz yea

MOTION CARRIED(6-0)

22. Consideration was made by the Board to approve the Resolutions of Non-Renewal of Staff. A motion was made by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. Flanagan to approve the Resolutions of Non-Renewal. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:

Mrs. Kathy Rohan yea

Mr. Jim Flanagan yea

Mr. Terry MacDonald yea

Mr. Craig Miller yea

Mrs. Sue Ryan yea

Mr. Rick Schultz yea

MOTION CARRIED (6-0)

23. Consideration was made by the Board to change the April Board Meeting date from April 23 to April 29, 2009. A motion was made by Mrs. Rohan and seconded by Mr. Flanagan to approve the revised April Board Meeting date. A roll voice vote was taken with the following results:

MOTION CARRIED ON VOICE VOTE(6-0)

At 9:05 p.m. a motion was made by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. Schultz to recess to Closed Session to discuss recommendations of the Hearing Officer, a personnel concern, deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employee, and the Superintendent job description. A voice vote was taken with the following results:

MOTION CARRIED ON VOICE VOTE (6-0)

At 11:17 p.m., after returning from Open Meeting:

A motion was made by Mr. Flanagan and seconded by Mr. MacDonald to approve a Resolution supporting the Hearing Officer’s recommendation to:

1. exclude the student from school based upon non-resident status of Student A (3-25-09); and

2. charge the family a per capita tuition charge in accordance to the Illinois State Board of Education guidelines as it pertains to the Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 for the time period from the date of the student’s enrollment on August 25, 2008 to the date the student is excluded from school.

3. be it further resolved, the date of removal of A (3-25-09) from school and ending date for establishing tuition charges will be April 9, 2009.

A roll call vote was taken with the following results:

Mrs. Kathy Rohan yea

Mr. Jim Flanagan yea

Mr. Terry MacDonald yea

Mr. Craig Miller yea

Mrs. Sue Ryan yea

Mr. Rick Schultz yea

MOTION CARRIED (6-0)

Board Members were notified that the District had a Freedom of Information request made.

At 11:19 p.m. a motion was made by Mr. Schultz and seconded by Mrs. Ryan to adjourn the Meeting. A voice vote was taken with the following results:

MOTION CARRIED ON VOICE VOTE (6-0)

The next scheduled Regular Board of Education Meeting will be held on April 29, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room at Central Junior High School, Evergreen Park, IL.

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President Secretary

Jan Stanton, Recording Secretary