A SYNOPSIS OF WHAT HAPPENED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE

OAK LAWN-HOMETOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT 123 BOARD OF EDUCATION.

 

The closed session convened at 6:32 p.m. Open session was held in the Training Center and called to order at 7:50 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Special Presentations - Chryll Johnson

Medallion School Partnerships

Ms. Chryll Johnson outlined the proposed Medallion Before and After School Enrichment Program. This is a parent-paid program that will not impact the #123 tuition preschool program -- it targets children ages 5-12.

Andrew McCall

Concept 3 Architects

Middle School Update - bid process & materials

Mr. Andrew McCall discussed various building materials for the new middle school. The cost of the Gasteyer demolition was explained (environmental mandates) and the bid process was discussed. Mr. McCall suggested breaking down the bids into nine (9) separate contracts to create more competitive bidding leading, hopefully, to lower construction costs.

THE BOARD HEARD FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING:

• Buildings and Grounds report - update on the Hannum and Kolmar gym construction

• Finance Committee of the School Board (ISBE recommendation)

• Golf Outing Recap (6/18/03)

Kudos to Mr. Craig and Mr. Kolb for their hard work in organizing the event.

• Reading Recovery Program Update/Annual Questionnaire

• Summer School Update

• Everyday Math Update

• ISBE Grant Approval Process

• "Model Classrooms Project" - John Samara

• Technology Team Proposal 03-04

• Staff Development Plan for 03-04

• McGugan Graduation

• FOI request - bids

• "Live ... from the Heart" Surgery - Museum of Science and Industry (6/18/03)

• McGugan Junior High School - Year in Review 2002-2003

• Change January Board meeting date from 1/26 to 1/27/04 to avoid conflict with AERO Governing Board meeting

Dr. Paziotopoulos introduced Mr. Harrison Carlysle "Lyle" Neal, the administration's candidate for the position of Principal at Covington School for the 2003-04 school year.

Public hearing of the amended 2002-2003 budget was conducted.

THE BOARD TOOK THE FOLLOWING ACTION:

• Approved the minutes of May 27, 2003

• Approved the closed session minutes of May 27, 2003

• Approved the resignations of Kari Capretz, 3rd Grade Teacher at Covington; Sarah Carlson, 2nd Grade Teacher at Sward; Kathleen Newton, Teacher Aide at Hannum; and Sheila O'Connor, Sp. Ed. Teacher at Sward, effective 6/6/03

• Approved leaves for Sharon Adams and Christine Cupiciotti for the 2003-04 school year

• Approved the employment of Harrison "Lyle" Neal as Principal of Covington School and Paul Enderle as Assistant Principal of McGugan Junior High School for the 2003-04 school year

• Approved the employment of four (4) certified Teachers, 2003-04

Denton-Calabrese, Tracey - Computer Education teacher at McGugan

Grund, Brian -Physical Education teacher at Kolmar

Terri, Lynn - Physical Education teacher at Covington, Hometown, and Sward

Priovolos, Sofia - Language Arts/Block teacher at McGugan

• Approved the employment of two (2) certified Auxiliary Teachers, 2003-04

Dunican, Mary Ann - Auxiliary Teacher at McGugan

Orlowski, Cheryl - Auxiliary Teacher for Hometown

• Approved the employment of one (1) Educational Support Personnel, 2003-04

Wolfenson, Mary Ann, - Part-time (.50) Nurse at Sward

• Approved the designation of a Finance Committee of the School Board

(Mr. Boyle and Mr. Stepp will serve on the committee)

• Approved the amended 2002-2003 budget.

• Approved one year lease agreement with Southwest/Oak Lawn Youth Football for a portion of Gasteyer School

• Approved Generic Resolutions for 2002 (taxes) PTAB matters

• Approved application for extension of time to complete Health/Life Safety work items at Brandt, Hometown, McGugan and Sward

• Approved membership in the Comprehensive Liability Insurance Cooperative (CLIC) for FY 03-04

• Approved Workers' Compensation coverage for FY 03-04

• Adopted resolution ascertaining the State of Illinois prevailing wage rate

• Adopted resolution to abate a portion of the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund, 2002-2003

• Adopted the Student Discipline Policy Handbook, 2003-2004

• Approved Medallion School Partnerships contract (before & after school care)

• Approved change in board meeting date from 1/26/04 to 1/27/04

• Approved the list of bills as presented, the Fund Reconciliation Report, the summary financial reports, and the payroll in the amount of $3,527,929

The closed session reconvened at 9:45 p.m. Returned to open session at 10:43 p.m.

THE BOARD TOOK THE FOLLOWING ACTION:

• Approved the salaries for the following District 123 Non-Bargaining Unit Employees:

Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent of Business

The meeting adjourned at 10:48 p.m.

The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, August 25, 2003, at the Administration Center, 4201 West 93rd Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois.

 

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