The closed session convened at 6:35 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 - Patrick Adams, 2003 Summer School

Patrick Adams presented a brief overview of the 2003 Summer School, which will be housed at Sward School. The length of the program for students will be June 16 thru July 24. A portion of Brandt & Hometown School will be used for the Oak Lawn Park District programs and McGugan Junior High for the sport camps.

Special Presentation - Andrew McCall, Concept 3 Architect

Middle School Update

Andrew McCall presented a comprehensive overview of the latest architectural drawings of the new middle school. The plan has grown to three stories and approximately 143,000 sq. ft. He reviewed the plans, floor by floor, wing by wing, and, in some cases, room by room. He discussed timelines. Ideally, the project should be put out to bid in August, 2003; with ground breaking November, 2003; and occupancy at the beginning of the 2005-2006 school year. Dr. Paziotopoulos commented that the vision of a new 123 middle school ... the signature project ... is becoming a reality ... it's ambitious ... and so exciting.

THE BOARD HEARD FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING:

• Buildings and Grounds report

• 2002 Levy Resolution

• FY 03-04 Budget (1st draft)

• Auditor services for FY 03-04

• Amended School Calendar 02-03

• School Calendar 03-04

• TPI new model 03-04

• Personnel update/Interview schedule

• Federal grant allocations for 03-04

• IDEA grant allocation for 03-04

• Update on state grants for 03-04 - some conflicting information from state

• Illinois Textbook Loan Program update for spring 2003 - Everyday Math

• Oak Lawn Park District After-School Programs

• Graduate Cohort Program Update for 03-04

(only 4 people interested, therefore we will not have one - must have 25)

• McGugan Band Concert--May 1, 2003 7:30 p.m.

• NJHS Senior Dinner--May 7, 2003 5:00 p.m.

• Science Center Night--May 13, 2003 6:30-8:00 p.m.

• "It's Tool-Time" - a science project whereby 6th grade students at Covington designed and built tools that solved pesky problems.

• Annual Retirement/Recognition Dinner -- Wednesday, May 21, 2003,

Oak Lawn Hilton, 6:30 p.m.

• Dist. 229 dedication of new baseball fields - ribbon cutting ceremony - May 2, 2003 at 5 pm

• Dist. 123 ground breaking ceremonies for gyms on Saturday, May 10, 2003

Kolmar at 9:30 a.m. and Hannum at 10:30 a.m.

• Parade for Educational Funding - Sunday, May 4, 2003 at noon

• Revisit "A Proposal for Expanded Educational Services & Programs"

1) No program implemented until new middle school is built.

2) If we spend x on new program, then we must cut old program by x so it's a wash.

 

THE BOARD TOOK THE FOLLOWING ACTION:

• Approved the minutes of April 7, 2003

• Approved the closed session minutes of April 7, 2003

• Approved the resignations of Mary Sullivan, Instructional Aide at McGugan, effective 4/17/03, and Marie Delaney, Teacher Aide at Kolmar, at the conclusion of the 2002-2003 school year

• Approved the amended 2002-2003 school calendar - the last day of school will be June 6, 2003

• Approved the student fees for 2003-2004

• Approved the rental agreement with AERO Special Education Cooperative to rent 8 classrooms (5 at Kolmar and 3 at Gasteyer) for the 2003-04 school year

• Approved the low bid meeting specifications for purchase of paper from Unisource in the amount of $45,918.50

• Tabled approval of low bid meeting specifications for Hannum and Kolmar gyms until the special meeting on May 7, 2003. Appointed Mike Keane to meet with low bid contractor prior to the May 7 meeting.

• Adopted Resolution Allocating Tax Levy to Individual Funds of the District-Property Tax Extension Limitation Law, as amended

• Approved the auditor services of McGladrey & Pullen for FY 2003-2004

• Approved the purchase of a 2003 Dodge Dakota Sport 4 x 4 pickup truck under the Illinois Department of Central Management Services Joint Purchasing Agreement

• Approved the list of bills as presented, the Fund Reconciliation Report, the summary financial reports, and the payroll

The meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm.

A special meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room.

 

The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday*, May 27, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. in the Training Center.

*Note the change from the usual Monday meeting to Tuesday in order to avoid a conflict with the Memorial Day holiday.

 

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