The closed session convened at 7:00 p.m. Open session was held in the Training Center and called to order at 7:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Special Presentation - 2002 Summer School Recap - Patrick Adams

Discussion of 3rd Draft of the 2002-2003 budget

THE BOARD HEARD FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING:

• Building and Grounds Report

• Ventilation replacement and asbestos removal work at Gaddis - the bids came in much higher than expected, so the architects are recommending that the projects be postponed

• The two proposed Resolutions for the November 5, 2002 election

• Apple Calendar 2002-2003 - Mrs. Gloodt was acknowledged for her efforts

• Engaged Learning Conference, June, 2002 dealing with research-based instructional strategies which support student achievement

• Personnel/Staffing update 2002-2003

• Registration update - registration went well, but there were a few residency problems

• New Teacher Orientation, August 21, 2002

• Mentoring Program - will consider developing a "teacher induction" program

• Reading Recovery update - Mrs. Wiora is the new teacher leader/trainer

• 2002-2003 Professional Development Calendar

• Revision of Curriculum Renewal Plan, 2002-2007, Science will be the next core curricular area for review instead of Language Arts

• Administrative Program Responsibilities/Evaluations

• Handwriting Program - the Bowmar/Noble handwriting program from McGraw-Hill has been purchased for grades K-4

• K-2 Literacy Initiative - on March 10, 2003, Michael Ford is coming to District 123

• Operation K-IDs - a joint program sponsored by the Oak Lawn Police Department and the Village of Oak Lawn

• Dr. Paziotopoulos was very pleased with the 8/23 Institute Day; he sensed a real connection among the staff members present.

THE BOARD TOOK THE FOLLOWING ACTION:

• Approved the minutes of June 24 and August 12, 2002

• Approved the closed session minutes of June 24, 2002

• Approved the resignations of Karen Adent, Eveleen B. Autrey, Kimberly Gorak, Lois Oman, and Julie Safranski

• Approved the employment of

New Certified Teachers

Brady, Cynthia - Speech/Language pathologist at Kolmar School

Ciraulo, Joy - Social worker at Sward School

Doran, Mary - Math/Block teacher at McGugan Junior High School

Ellingsen, Barbara - General Music teacher at Hannum School

Harrington-Dace, Kathleen - 6th grade teacher at Sward School

Khoury, Carol - Science teacher at the Science & Environmental Center

Kijek, Dorothy - 5th & 6th Grade French teacher (.4) at Kolmar and Hannum Schools and (.6) Auxiliary teacher

Lazinek, Virginia -6th grade teacher at Kolmar School

Matejka, Lori - 4th grade teacher at Covington School

McKittrick-Mesco, Carol - 2nd grade teacher at Hometown School

Retired Teachers:

Darlene Carlson - Retired Art teacher hired as a part-time (.6) Art teacher at Kolmar

Marie Urso - Retired R.R. teacher/trainer hired as a part-time R.R. teacher leader to provide continuing contact hours

Certified Auxiliary Teachers:

Dunican, Mary Ann - Aux. Teacher for collaboration at McG, Kol and Sward

Janociak, Jaime - Aux. Teacher at Sward School

Legieza, Jennifer - Aux. Teacher for collaboration at Cov, Han and Hmt Orlowski, Cheryl - Aux. Teacher for Hometown School

Riley, Tracy - Aux. Teacher at Covington School

• Approved the employment of educational support personnel, 2002-2003

Berg, Kristin - Instructional Assistant in the (PTP) at Hometown

Fordice, Stephanie - Instructional Assistant in the Sp Ed Program at Covington

Jean, Annette - Instructional Assistant in the (PTP) at Hometown

Sabadosa, Regina - Instructional Assistant at Sward

Waller, Susan - Instructional Assistant in the (PTP) at Hometown

 

• Adopted resolution providing for and requiring the submission of the proposition of increasing the existing tax rate for educational purposes (a 65¢ rate increase from the current $2.20 to $2.85) to the voters of School District Number 123, Cook County, Illinois, at the general election to be held on the 5th day of November, 2002

• Adopted resolution providing for and requiring the submission of the proposition of issuing School Building Bonds in the amount of $25,006,420 to the voters of School District Number 123, Cook County, Illinois, at the general election to be held on the 5th day of November, 2002

• Approved IRS Section 457 Code Revisions

• Failed to approve the bid for 2002 Ventilation Replacement and Asbestos Removal work at Gaddis School due to the greater than expected costs

• Approved application for Closing the Gap ISBE Technology Grant Program

• Approved the FY '03 AERO Special Education Cooperative annual budget

• Approved the list of bills as presented, the Fund Reconciliation Report, the summary financial reports, and the payroll in the amount of $802,376.75 and $858,355.41.

The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2002 at the Administration Center, 4201 West 93rd Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois.

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