The closed session convened at 6:30 p.m. Open session was held in the Training Center and called to order at 7:38 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

THE BOARD HEARD FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING:

• Buildings and Grounds Report

- Gasteyer, a new roof was being installed

- Brandt/Science Center, electrical problems were noted

- bid opening for Kolmar and Hannum gyms scheduled for 4/10/03

• Tentative groundbreaking for the new middle school is scheduled for October or November, 2003 with occupancy scheduled for the beginning of the 2005 school year.

• Early Childhood program, 2003-2004

Due to significant increase in enrollment, an increase in staffing is being considered -- half-time (.50) teacher and one full-time (1.00) aide

• Referendum remarks

Dr. Paziotopoulos thanked everyone who volunteered to secure the successful passage of the education tax rate referendum on April 1, 2003.

Canvass of the Election - April 1, 2003

School Board Members

The votes for the election held on April 1, 2003, were canvassed by the board. Total votes received for school board membership were as follows: Mary Grana - 4,184, Nancy Karr - 3,995, Alan Stepp - 2,826, Jean Doeslaere-Coffelt - 2,074, Alan White - 2,650.

The board approved the tally as set forth and declared Mary Grana, Nancy Karr, and Alan Stepp elected members of the Board of Education for full 4-year terms.

Tax Rate Referendum - 65¢ Increase, Passed

The board approved the canvass of votes and declared the result -- and the successful passage -- of the Education Tax Rate Referendum, as follows:

Referendum YES No

Education Tax Rate 3,820 2,721

Mr. White was acknowledged for his years of service as a board member (1999-2003). Dr. Paziotopoulos and Mr. Boyle paid tribute to Mr. White with personal reflections and Mr. White expressed his appreciation in his farewell remarks. Mr. Boyle administered the oath of office to Mrs. Grana, Mrs. Karr, and Mr. Stepp and the new board was seated. The election of officers was conducted as follows:

President Tom Boyle

Vice President Rich Smith

Secretary Jim Craig

THE BOARD TOOK THE FOLLOWING ACTION:

• Approved the minutes of March 24, 2003

• Rejected all student transportation bids previously received and publicly opened on February 28, 2003 and authorized the solicitation of new bids

• Approved the reappointment of Concept 3 as District 123 architects

• Established the regular meetings of the Board of Education on the fourth Monday of each month from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., or earlier. Closed sessions will be conducted between 6:00 and 7:30 p.m.

• Approved the regular board meeting dates from April, 2003 to March 2005

• Approved the retirement of Donna Hammonds, secretary at Covington School, effective June 13, 2003

• Accepted the resignation of Kathleen Raddatz, Wings teacher, at the conclusion of the 2002-2003 school year

• Adopted a resolution authorizing notice of non-renewal of employment (first, second, or third year probationary teachers)

• Adopted a resolution honorably dismissing educational support personnel

• Reappointed the law firm of Sraga and Engler, L.L.C. as District 123 legal counsel

• Reappointed the law firm of Scariano, Himes, and Petrarca as District 123 legal counsel - with limitations

• Appointed Ms. Andrea Anderson as principal of McGugan Junior High School -- soon to be a new middle school at the Gasteyer site - for the 2003-2004 school year

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

 

The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2003 at the Administration Center, 4201 West 93rd Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois.

 

Approved 4/7/03

Regular Board Meeting Dates from April, 2003 to March 2005

2003

April 28

May 27 + (Tuesday) (Memorial Day is 5/26/03)

June 23

July - No Meeting

August 25

September 22

October 27

November 24

*December 15

2004

January 26

February 23

March 22

April 26

May 24 (Memorial Day is 5/31/04)

June 28

July - No Meeting

August 23

September 27

October 25

November 22

*December 13

 

2005

January 24

February 28

March 28

 

*Changed from fourth Monday to avoid conflict with holiday

+Changed from fourth Monday to avoid conflict with AERO (a few date changes are pending)

 

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