Board Minutes

ADDISON SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 – ADDISON , ILLINOIS

Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of March 20, 2007, in the Board Room at Indian Trail Junior High School. President Williams called the regular meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.

After a brief moment of silence, Mr. Langton led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll call showed the following individuals:

PRESENT : Lacni, Lullo, Ricamato, Ruffolo, Williams, Willis
ABSENT: Towns

A quorum was declared present.

Motion #1: Approval of Minutes

Motion by Mrs. Willis, second by Mr. Ruffolo to approve the Regular, ATA/Board and Closed Session Meeting Minutes of February 20, 2007 and Closed Session Minutes of March 12, 2007.

ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Lacni, Lullo, Ricamato, Ruffolo, Williams, Willis
ABSENT: Towns
NAY: None…Motion #1 Carried.

Motion #2: Approval of Accounts Payable for March, 2007

Motion by Mrs. Willis, second by Mr. Lullo to approve the Accounts Payable for March, 2007, as follows:

Education Fund $ 309,191.95
Building Fund $ 262,196.93
Transportation $ 140,003.32
Site & Construction $ 895,735.52
Total $1,607,127.72

Ms. Masterton addressed questions from the Board.

ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Lullo, Ricamato, Ruffolo, Williams, Willis, Lacni
ABSENT: Towns
NAY: None…Motion #2 Carried.

Motion #3: Approval of Payroll for the Month of February 2007

Motion by Mr. Ruffolo, second by Mr. Lullo to approve the Payroll for the Month of February, 2007, as follows:

Education Fund $1,681,741.30
Building Fund $ 32,909.00
Transportation $ 3,239.75
Total $1,717,890.05

ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Ricamato, Ruffolo, Williams, Willis, Lacni, Lullo
ABSENT: Towns
NAY: None…Motion #3 Carried.

Presentations:

Pay It Forward Recap: Mr. Jorge DeLeon and Ms. Courtney Yonke, adult sponsors of this event, along with students Rob Lyons and Katie DiLallo attended the meeting. They recapped the Pay It Forward events and reported that 160 8 th grade students from all over Addison attended the event, with approximately the same number of adult/student staff members present. The event allows the 8 th grade students to feel more comfortable with their soon to be new school, Addison Trail High School . This is achieved through such events as a scavenger hunt, dance and several small group meetings. The representatives from Addison Trail thanked the many members of the District 4 staff that assisted with the event and for the District's and Board's continued support.

ISAT Presentation – Mr. Frontier: Mr. Frontier reviewed the 2005-2006 ISAT data. He reported on the percent of Reading and Math scores that met or exceeded. He explained the rationale of the subgroup reporting and the affect on the individual school scores. Also, he shared the high percentage of students tested, their attendance rate, demographic information from 2001-2006 and the mobility rate for the school district. Mr. Frontier explained the initiatives instituted during the 2006-2007 school year. He wanted to especially recognize that the success experienced in this presentation could not be achieved without the dedication and energy of the staff to master these initiatives and implement them successfully into their classroom instruction.

What's Happening at Army Trail School : Dr. Lisa Black-Gomez thanked the Board for the gift to their school Library. All of the books purchased are catalogued and on the shelves.

Dr. Gomez discussed the various reading strategies implemented at Army Trail, the hands-on approach of the math curriculum and the success of the after school tutoring program. She stressed that the art, music and PE curriculum are all integrated parts of the total curriculum experience.

Dr. Gomez also highlighted the courtyard at Army Trail and the newly built playground coordinated through a grant from KaBoom!, with the assistance of personnel from SAP America , CAP Gemini and several members of the Addison community.

Dr. Gomez concluded her presentation with a picture of her staff. She indicated that because of the dedication and cooperation of her staff all of these great things are possible at Army Trail Elementary School .

Communication/Public Participation:

• Mr. and Mrs. Tony Navigato both addressed the issue of busing to and from the Stonehedge subdivision. They addressed the safety of students walking along Army Trail Blvd. to and from Indian Trail Junior High School . The Board and admin istration assured the Navigatos that they would again request a Safety Hazard Crossing analysis of this area. These studies take some time to complete. Historically, the school district has not provided busing for students in this area because they are within the 1.5 mile radius guidelines for busing.

• Mr. Sean St. John, Laidlaw Villa Park Branch Manager, apologized for the service provided to District 4 on February 5. He distributed a letter outlining his interviews with every principal in the district regarding the problems and goals for the future of Laidlaw in the district. Mr. St. John invited each Board member to stop in and look over his operation in Villa Park . The Board indicated that they are still evaluating the service from Laidlaw.

Superintendent's Report: Dr. Hendricks indicated that his items were in the Board packet.

Assistant Superintendent for Business Report: Ms. Masterton said that her items would be covered during the Discussion portion of the agenda.

Director of Curriculum Report: Mr. Frontier presented his information earlier during the ISAT presentation.

Motion #4: Acceptance of District 4 Staff Resignation Requests

Motion by Mrs. Willis, second by Mrs. Ricamato to accept the District 4 Staff Resignation Requests, as follows:

CERTIFIED STAFF - RETIREMENT
CHERYL LASKASKY , Retirement effective at the end of the 2006/07 school year (Assignment: Learning Center Teacher at Lake Park and Stone Elementary Schools )
JACQULYN VOGEL , Retirement effective at the end of the 2006/07 school year (Assignment: Librarian at Indian Trail Junior High School )

CERTIFIED STAFF RESIGNATIONS
JAMIE GROVES , effective at the end of the 2006/07 school year (Assignment: Special Education Resource Teacher - Fullerton Elementary School )
CHERYL HOEY , effective at the end of the 2006/07 school year (Assignment: 6 th Grade Reading Specialist - Indian Trail School )
ARLENE KELLY , effective at the end of the 2006/07 school year (Assignment: Learning Center Teacher - Army Trail Elementary School )
STACY PARRATORE , effective at the end of the 2006/07 school year(Assignment: Grade 3 Teacher - Army Trail Elementary School)
LOREDANA PINELLO , effective at the end of the 2006/07 school year(Assignment: 7 th Grade Science Teacher - Indian Trail Junior High School )
JENELLE PONTRELLI , effective at the end of the 2006/07 school year(Assignment: Speech/Language Pathologist - Army Trail and Lincoln Elementary Schools )
MARIA PRONSCHINSKE , effective at the end of the 2006/07 school year(Assignment: Bilingual Grade 1 Teacher - Wesley Elementary School )
AMY WEISS , effective at the end of the 2006/07 school year(Assignment: 6 th Grade Social Science Teacher - Indian Trail Junior High School)

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL - RESIGNATIONS
GRACE JIMENEZ , effective on March 1, 2007(Assignment: Bilingual (TBE) Aide - Army Trail Elementary School )
FRANCINE KAVOURINOS , effective on April 9, 2007(Assignment: 5 th Grade Instructional Aide - Lincoln Elementary School)
KELLY LISK , effective on April 5, 2007(Assignment: Bilingual (TBE) Aide - Lake Park Elementary School )

ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Ruffolo, Williams, Willis, Lacni, Lullo, Ricamato
ABSENT: Towns
NAY: None…Motion #4 Carried.

Motion #5: Approval of District 4 Staff Employment

Motion by Mrs. Willis, second by Mr. Lullo to approve the District 4 Staff Employment Requests, as follows:

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF EMPLOYMENT
JONATHAN HITCHO , effective on July 2, 2007 - Administrative Position(Assignment: Assistant Superintendent for Business)

CERTIFIED STAFF HIRED
MARY BETH FEHRMAN , effective on August 23, 2007(Assignment: Learning Center Part-time – Fullerton Elementary School )
KATHRYN KIELMINSKI , effective on August 23, 2007(Assignment: Learning Center Part-time – Wesley Elementary School )
DEBORAH SMITH , effective on August 23, 2007(Assignment: Learning Center – Part-time – Lincoln Elementary School )
PAULA DiBEASI , effective on August 23, 2007(Assignment: Grade 2 Teacher – Lincoln Elementary School )
MARGENE K. HALLEY , effective on August 23, 2007(Assignment: Title 1 Teacher – School to be determined)
NAOMI QUILES , effective on August 23, 2007(Assignment: Bilingual Grade 2 Teacher – Fullerton Elementary School )
ANGELICA ROJAS , effective on August 23, 2007(Assignment: Bilingual Grade 4 Teacher – Lincoln Elementary School )

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL EMPLOYMENT
MEAGAN GORDON , effective on February 23, 2007 -Full-time ESP Aide Position (Assignment: Reading Improvement Aide - Lake Park Elementary School )
ANTOINETTE DeZUTTI , effective on February 26, 2007Full-time ESP Aide Position (Assignment: 5 th Grade Instructional Aide - Fullerton Elementary School )
YOLANDA LARA , effective on March 6, 2007 Full-time ESP Aide Position (Assignment: 5 th Grade Instructional Aide - Lincoln Elementary School )

ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Lullo, Ricamato, Ruffolo, Williams, Willis, Lacni
ABSENT: Towns
NAY: None…Motion #5 Carried.

At this time the Board welcomed Mr. Jonathan Hitcho, his wife, Rebecca and daughter, Paige. Mr. Hitcho will replace Ms. Masterton, as the Assistant Superintendent for Business on July 2, 2007. Mr. Hitcho currently serves in that capacity in Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95. He holds a Master's degree in School Business Management, a Chief School Business Official endorsement , a Type 75 educational certificate from Northeastern Illinois and a B.A., in Finance/Marketing from Loyola University in Chicago . Mr. Hitcho indicated that he is pleased to accept the position and is looking forward to beginning his job in Addison School District 4.

Motion #6: Approval of Reassignment of District 4 Administrators

Motion by Mr. Lullo, second by Mr. Ruffolo to approve the following admin istrative reassignment for the 2007-2008 school year:

•  Lisa Black-Gomez – Full Time Director of Bilingual/ESL Services (present assignment: part-time director of Bilingual/ESL and part-time Army Trail Principal)

•  Nicole Conaway – Principal, Army Trail Elementary School (present assignment: Assistant Principal of Army Trail School )

•  Christine Pfaff – Principal, Stone Elementary School (present assignment: Assistant Principal of Indian Trail Junior High School )

•  Chuck Wartman – Principal, Wesley Elementary School (present assignment: Principal of Ardmore School)

ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Williams, Willis, Lacni, Lullo, Ricamato, Ruffolo

ABSENT: Towns

NAY: None…Motion #6 Carried.

Motion #7: Approval to Extension of Administrative Contract

Motion by Mrs. Willis, second by Mr. Ruffolo to approve the extension of Terri Bresnahan's administrative employment contract from 11 to 12 months as the Director of Education & Information Technology.

ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Ricamato, Ruffolo, Williams, Willis, Lacni, Lullo
ABSENT: Towns
NAY: None…Motion #7 Carried.

Motion #8: Approval of Vendor to Replace Computers in Building Labs

Motion by Mrs. Willis, second by Mr. Ruffolo to approve CDI to replace 211 computers in building labs and other necessary areas of the school for a cost of $76,834.00

ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Lullo, Ricamato, Ruffolo, Williams, Willis, Lacni
ABSENT: Towns
NAY: None…Motion #8 Carried.

Motion #9: Approval of 10 Year Life Safety Facility Report

Motion by Mr. Ruffolo, second by Mr. Lullo to approve the proposal by STR Partners to complete the 10 Year Life Safety Facility Review in the amount of $44,322.00

ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Williams, Willis, Lacni, Lullo, Ricamato, Ruffolo
ABSENT: Towns
NAY: None…Motion #9 Carried.

Motion #10: Motion to Adopt the Resolutions Authorizing Dismissal of District 4 Part-time Certified Personnel, Full Time Certified Personnel and Educational Support Personnel

Motion by Mrs. Ricamato, second by Mr. Lullo to Adopt the Resolutions Authorizing Dismissal of District 4 Part-time Certified Personnel, Full Time Certified Personnel and Educational Support Personnel

ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Willis, Lacni, Lullo, Ricamato, Ruffolo, Williams
ABSENT: Towns
NAY: None…Motion #10 Carried.

Motion #11: Approval of Paperless Board Packet by Provider BoardDocs.com

Motion by Mr. Ruffolo, second by Mr. Lacni to approve that BoardDocs.com implement an electronic board packet software package at the purchase price of $2,700.00 per year.

ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Ruffolo, Williams, Willis, Lacni, Lullo, Ricamato
ABSENT: Towns
NAY: None…Motion #11 Carried.

Discussion Items:

•  Regular Board of Education Meeting – Tuesday, April 10, 2007 – 7:00 p.m., in the Board Room at Indian Trail

•  At this time, Dr. Hendricks stated that 5 adults and 10 students will be leaving for Italy for a two week student exchange program with Addison's Sister City, Triggiano, Italy. Dr. Hendricks and Mrs. Ricamato will be two of the adult chaperones on the trip.

•  Electronic Board Packet – BoardDocs.com: After a brief discussion it was decided to purchase this program, as reflected in the Action Item #11.

•  GCA Services Group Contract 07-08: Ms. Masterton indicated that the admin istration had gone over the contract with Mr. Mike Sostak, from GCA, and the contract seemed reasonable. The admin istration and GCA are still negotiating the number of staff needed to maintain the buildings.

•  PBIS Behavior Strategy – Junior High School: Mr. Bob Zanillo, Director of Special Education and Mrs. Terry Sliva, Principal of Indian Trail outlined the method and approach for training the staff on this strategy. This strategy is being implemented at Addison Trail High School in the fall and it is planned that Indian Trail will implement the PBIS Behavior Strategy at the same time.

•  At this time, Mr. Williams inquired about the effectiveness and time invested in the D.A.R.E. program. Mr. Frontier indicated that the Police Department has already modified the time spent on this program in the elementary buildings. A future discussion will take place on the effectiveness of this program.

•  Update on Voice Over IP Proposal Process: Mrs. Terri Bresnahan reported that Mr. Jerry Steinberg, Senior Consultant, Telesolutions Consultants, LLC, visited with each principal and some district office personnel to look at what telephone system best fits with District 4. The new phone system will be implemented over the summer, after the fiber has been laid and the new fiscal year begins.

•  2007-2008 Board Meeting Dates: These dates were approved as presented.

•  Statement of Economic Interest Forms: Dr. Hendricks indicated that if anyone did not receive a form or would like their form sent in by the District Office, to please give the forms to Maureen. By law, these forms have to be received in Gary King, DuPage County Clerk's Office by May 1, 2007.

•  COD Summer & Saturday Morning Classes: Dr. Hendricks said that COD and the Saturday Morning Outreach Program are interested in using Indian Trail Junior High over the summer. COD and the Outreach program coordinators will let us know if there is an interest in offering these programs in the summer. The district has checked with GCA, cleaning service, and they foresee no problem with offering these classes.

•  Kiwanis/Rotary “Meet the Candidates” Luncheon – March 21, 2007 – 12:00 Noon – Alta Villa: All four Board candidates for the April 17, 2007 election: Joe Lullo , Kelly Ricamato , Sergio Ruffolo and Dave Williams will be in attendance at this luncheon.

Miscellaneous/Unfinished Business

•  Dr. Hendricks explained the new law regarding canvassing of votes. This responsibility is solely at the County level. The district will reorganize the Board at the April 24, 2007 Board meeting.

•  Kathy Willis announced that on April 13 – the Addison Trail High School Theatre Boosters will hold their annual mystery dinner – “Murder at the Disco”. This will be held at Medinah Banquet Hall.

•  Dave Williams attended the LEND meeting and reported that there was a discussion on HB750 that will give more money to education but add an additional burden to the commercial taxing institution. He also said the House was considering another bill that would dictate that districts offer all the same benefits and wages of their regular employees to their contracted employees thus taking away the incentives to go to an outside agency for cost savings and that there is a bill that would require mandatory School Board training on ethics.

•  The art work in the Board Room was created by students from Lincoln School in grades 1-5, under the direction of Ms. Carrie Zatarski .

Motion #12: Adjournment

Motion by Mr. Ruffolo, second by Mrs. Willis to adjourn the Tuesday, March 20, 2007, Board of Education Meeting.

ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Lacni, Lullo, Ricamato, Ruffolo, Williams, Willis
ABSENT: Towns
NAY: None…Motion #12 Carried.

The regular Board of Education meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.

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Kathy Willis, Secretary                                Dave Williams , President

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