Special Presentations -

“Parent Reading Night”
Presenters: Candace Hines, Reading Specialist, Hometown School
Linda Jaques, Principal, Hometown School

An overview of the Hometown Parent Reading Night was presented. The purpose of the event was to encourage reading. Families were offered informational packets, reading sessions of their choosing, baby sitting, pizza and a fun time.

“Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School Program Development Update”
Presenters: Paul Enderle, Assistant Principal, McGugan Jr. High Andrea Anderson, Principal, McGugan Jr. High

Commentaries regarding curriculum designs for grades 6, 7, and 8 were presented for the 36-week 2005-2006 school year; program concepts were outlined; academic “Core” and “Encore” designations were explained; and a daily schedule was provided. It was noted that the 6th grade will be housed on the third floor of the academic wing in the new middle school building, the 7th grade on the second floor, and the 8th grade on the first floor.

THE BOARD HEARD FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING:

• Buildings and Grounds Report
• Andrew McCall, school architect, gave a construction update report
• Fun Fair Recap - February 26, 2005 - Kudos to all volunteers
• Employment recommendation -- Assistant Superintendent -- Susan Haddick was in the audience and was introduced
• Staffing/vacancy update
• Recommended school calendar for 2005-2006
• Kindergarten program/enrollment update
• Procedures for mailing district information to parents of students with special needs
• Summer school update (will be housed primarily at Hannum School)
• Teacher Lane Changes

THE BOARD TOOK THE FOLLOWING ACTION:

• Approved the minutes of January 25, 2005
• Approved the closed session minutes of January 25, 2005
• Approved employment of certified personnel, 04-05
  Melissa Franzese, auxiliary teacher at Hometown School
• Approved employment of certified personnel, 05-06
  Susan Haddick, Assistant Superintendent
  Bridget Duffy, Speech Pathologist at Hometown School
  Beth Elliott, Social Worker at OLH Middle School
• Approved employment of educational support personnel, 04-05
  Mary Casey, teacher aide (.50) at Kolmar School
• Approved the resignation of Miriam Lopez, aide at Hometown School
• 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
• Approved Certification of Need For Fire Prevention and Safety Funds Request for Authorization for A.E.R.O. Special Education Cooperative Center
• Approved bid meeting specifications for a Food Service Delivery Truck from Hawkinson Ford in the amount of $39,834
• Approved Serious Safety Hazard findings for the new Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School and Kolmar School for the 05-06 school year
• Approved bid meeting specifications for the Hometown School roof replacement
• Approved bid meeting specifications for the demolition of Gasteyer School
• Approved Resolution and Application for Building Permits for the demolition of Gasteyer School and the reroofing of Hometown School
• Approved Oak Lawn Baseball lease
• Approved lease with Oak Lawn Montessori School for a portion of McGugan School
• Approved the list of bills as presented, the Fund Reconciliation Report, the summary financial reports, and the payroll in the amount of $3,119,346.98

The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, March 21, 2005, at the Administration Center, 4201 West 93rd Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois.