At its Regular Meeting of October 17, 2006 the Board of Education conducted the following business:
President Williams called the regular meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
After a brief moment of silence, Ms. Masterton led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Board approved the minutes of the Regular and Closed Session Meetings of September 26, 2006.
Communication/Public Participation: Two blue cards were received. One card was received from a Stone parent and one card from a Fullerton parent. Both parents expressed concerns regarding high class sizes in specific grade levels. Dr. Hendricks and Mr. Williams listened to the concerns. Dr. Hendricks indicated that every effort is being made to hire teacher aides with teaching certificates to assist these classroom teachers. The District 4 administration and Board will be watching the enrollment figures closely.
PRESENTATIONS:
Audit and Annual Financial Report
Mr. Scott Klein of Klein, Hall & Associates, LLC, reported on the audited financial statements of District 4 for the year ended June 30 2006. Mr. Klein reported their study and evaluation disclosed no material weaknesses in the accounting system. Mr. Klein outlined a few areas to be addressed to make reporting more uniform. He complimented the business office staff on their efficiency and cooperation extended to the firm during the audit.
What's Happening at Stone School
Before Dr. Arduino, Principal of Stone School, began his presentation, Mr. Williams, School Board President, congratulated Dr. Arduino on obtaining his doctorate degree. Dr. Arduino highlighted several areas and presented examples of areas that Stone School is working on to achieve student success for all students at Stone School .
Construction Update
Mr. Bruce Bare, Project Manager, from Gilbane was introduced. At this time, Mr. Williams, indicated that Mr. Bare will be leaving Gilbane and the District would like to extend their thanks for a job well done on completing our construction project so the schools could be opened on time.
Mr. Williams presented Mr. Bare with two mementos from District 4. He received a District 4 sweatshirt and a picture of the new entrance to Indian Trail Junior High. Mr. Bare thanked the Board for their understanding and patience as the project reached completion. He reported that by the end of the month 99% of the punch list projects will be complete.
A brief recess was held at this point of the meeting.
Superintendent's Report: Dr. Hendricks asked the board to review the materials that he had included in their packet.
Assistant Superintendent for Business Report: Ms. Masterton reported that the District had received grants from the Illinois Department of Health that will be used to purchase two additional AED's (defibrillators) and buy additional supplies and cases for the other AED's already purchased. She also reported that the Wenbriar entrance will be paved this weekend, weather permitting.
Director of Curriculum Report: Mr. Frontier reported
Action Items:
Discussion Items:
• Regular Board of Education Meeting – MONDAY , October 30, 2006, 7:00 p.m., Board Room – Indian Trail Junior High School
• District 4 Educational Foundation for Excellence Brick Paver Information
Dr. Hendricks indicated on the south side of Indian Trail a new brick paver area will be installed. If anyone is interested in purchasing a brick, the cost is $100 or $150. Please see the district website for additional information.
• Renewal of FedEd Annual Dues
Dr. Hendricks explained that this is a group that supports legislative efforts at the Federal level. He suggested that we renew our membership for the 20062007 school year. Dr. Hendricks will check to see if LEND (Legislative Educational Network of DuPage County) work closely together with the FedEd group.
• Tentative Levy 20072008 School Year
The levy hearing will be held at the November 28 Board of Education meeting.
• Other - None
Miscellaneous/Unfinished Business:
Mr. Williams thanked Mrs. Jane Lee, owner of Lee's Mart at Lake Street and Rohlwing Road , for obtaining a $500 Exxon Mobil Education Alliance Grant, to be awarded to Army Trail School this year. If this grant is applied for and awarded, District 4 uses a rotation basis so each school has a chance to benefit from this grant.
Army Trail Playground: Mr. Williams thanked KaBOOM! for awarding the grant to build a playground at Army Trail and for coordinating this project. He also thanked Capgemini and SAP Americas for sponsoring the project, along with the help of many community volunteers. Mr. Williams reported at the conclusion of the playground build, the students came out and sang a song of thanks and distributed thank you cards to the volunteers.
Dr. Hendricks reported that Mrs. Terri Bresnahan, Education & Information Technology Director is on Family Medical Leave awaiting the birth of her baby.
The Board adjourned the Tuesday, October 17, 2006 Board of Education meeting at 8:28 p.m.
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