Special Presentation - Everyday Math
Sheila Lettiere, Sward School, updated the Board regarding the Everyday Math program. The 2005-2006 school year was the third year of Everyday Math in District 123.

Foreign Language Program DVD
A DVD created by the OLHMS foreign language teachers was shown at the meeting. The 2005-2006 school year was the first year of a dual foreign language program that offered students the option of learning either French or Spanish.

THE BOARD HEARD FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING:

• Buildings and Grounds report
• Medallion/KLC - end-of-year review/evaluation of child care program
• Student fees 2006-2007
• Educational Foundation Golf Outing - June 28, 2006
• Summer curriculum work
• Reading implementation
• Summer Science Sleuths - 4-day science camp at Illinois Benedictine
• Ambassadors of Excellence - Lori Gloodt and Sheila Lettiere were recognized for their work with the Everyday Math program.
• “Coffee with the Superintendent” recap
• IASB policy review dates
  - Tues. June 6, 2006: Review of Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8
  - Tues. June 13: Review of Sections 6 and part of 5
  - Mon. June 19: Review of remainder of Section 5 and all of 7
• Special board meeting on June 6 to approve an addendum to the collective bargaining agreement regarding retirement
• “Make a Wish” walkathon - OLHMS raised an amazing $33,000
• Sidewalk Art Festival at OLHMS
• Cinderella Confidential/Band Concert at OLHMS
• DARE Dancers - May 26, 2006
• Art of Hope
• Tri-Conference 2006 Carousel of Panels in Chicago - Presenters, Martha Sydanmaa & Marla Campos; and Lori Gloodt and Sheila Lettiere
• District Retirement/Recognition Dinner - Wed. May 24
• Graduation - first time at OLHMS - June 8

THE BOARD TOOK THE FOLLOWING ACTION:

• Approved the minutes of April 24, 2006
• Approved the closed session minutes of April 24, 2006
• Approved the resignations of:
  Kimberly Meder-Jendersak, Occupational Therapist
  Barbara Tamm-Nessinger, 5th Grade Teacher at Covington School
• Approved the employment of certified personnel, 2006-07
  Carmody, Elizabeth - PTP Teacher at Hometown School
  Jean, Annette - PTP Teacher at Hometown School
• Approved employment of educational support personnel (Summer help 2006)
• Approved 2006 summer school salaries
  Title I Band
  Special Education Sports Camps
  Wings Coordinator
  Reading Tutorial ESL/Read 180
• Authorized a public hearing of the amended 2005-06 budget on June 26, 2006 with the budget on public display beginning May 23, 2006 in the Administrative Center
• Adopted resolution setting the public hearing on June 26, 2006 for the transfer of monies from the Transportation fund to the Education Fund and to the Operations and Maintenance Fund
• Approved bid meeting specifications for custodial supplies for the 2006-2007 school year from Kranz/Bolotin in the amount of $25,548.82
• Approved student fees for 2006-2007
• Approved the AERO 2006-07 budget
• Approved the 2006-2007 salaries for the following District 123 Non-Bargaining Unit Employees:
  Assistant Superintendents
  Director of Buildings and Grounds
  Principals, Associate Principal, and Assistant Principal
  Director of Student Services
  Program Supervisor of Student Services
  Technology Coordinator
  School Psychologists
  District Office Personnel
  School Secretaries and Office Aides
  Other educational support personnel (bus & van drivers, teacher assistants, etc.)
  Nurses
  Substitute teachers ($90 per day/ $95-10 or more days/ $115-30 or more days)
  Homebound tutors (remain at $28 per hour)
• Approved the list of bills as presented, the Fund Reconciliation Report, the summary financial reports, and the payroll in the amount of $2,534,178.23

The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.

A special meeting of the Board of Education was scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2006 to approve an addendum to the collective bargaining agreement regarding teacher retirement.

The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, June 26, 2006, at the Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School, 5345 W. 99th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois.