MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

January 10, 2007            6:30 P.M.       Educational Services Center

 

The Board of Education of the Bloomington Public Schools, School District 87, McLean County, Illinois, met in Regular Session.

 

Ms. Marianne Clancy, Board Secretary, established a quorum and the following Members were present: Mrs. Janet Smith, Mrs. Cheryl Jackson, Mr. John Dirks, Mr. Michael Harrison, Mr. Joseph Butcher and Mr. Keith Davis. Mrs. Millicent Roth was absent.

 

Present from the administrative staff were Mr. David Wood, Mr. Barry Reilly, and Mrs. Teresa Hill.

 

      Ms. Linda Aschenbrener, Public Relations Facilitator, was also in attendance.

 

Present from the news media was Ms. Sharon Wolfe, The Pantagraph.

 

Mrs. Smith presented the Minutes for approval.  It was moved by Mr. Dirks, seconded by Mrs. Jackson, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education held on December 13, 2006 and the Minutes of the Closed Meeting of the Board of Education held on December 13, 2006 be approved.  Upon a roll call vote, Mrs. Jackson, Mr. Dirks, Mr. Harrison and Mrs. Smith voted “Aye”.  Mr. Davis and Mr. Butcher abstained as they were not in attendance at those meetings.  Motion carried.

 

National Board Certification was recently attained by: Irving School 5th grade teacher, Mr. Joe Ferguson; Bloomington Junior High School (BJHS) math teacher, Ms. Sandy Graham; BJHS special education teacher, Ms. Krystal Lewis; and Bloomington High School (BHS) English teacher, Mr. Michael Riley. Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Graham and Ms. Lewis were present for recognition by the Board.  This brings the total number of National Board Certified Teachers in Bloomington District 87 to twenty-two and ranks us 8th in the state for having the most National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) teachers on staff.  (This certification is achieved through a rigorous performance-based assessment by the NBPTS that takes nearly a year to complete. Through the assessment process, teachers document their subject matter knowledge; provide evidence that they know how to teach their subjects to students most effectively; and demonstrate their ability to manage and measure student learning. On average, each candidate spends approximately 200 hours preparing for certification, with approximately 47% of candidates meeting the strict certification standards.)

 

Mr. Reilly commended the group for their accomplishments.

 

Mrs. Smith congratulated the four teachers for their achievements and asked those present to come forward and receive personal congratulations from the Board.

 

Mr. Dirks stated that he and Mrs. Smith attended a Facilities Committee meeting to look at the renovation of the BHS student center.  He stated that Mr. Russell Francois, architect, presented some very interesting designs and ideas for this renovation and it looks very promising.

 

      Mr. Reilly presented the following Board of Education Policy for Second Reading: 6.320, High School Credit for Proficiency.  He asked the Board for any suggestions or comments on these policies.  There were none.  He stated

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that this policy will be brought back at the January 24, 2007 Board Meeting for Board consideration.   

 

Mrs. Cindy Helmers, BHS Principal, and Mr. Tim Moore, BHS Associate Principal, proposed the following textbooks to be adopted for the 2007-08 school year:     

 

Dept

Course

 

Text

English

Junior Literature

 

The American Experience

Foreign Lang.

AP French

 

En bonne forme Student Activities Manual

Foreign Lang.

Spanish IV

 

Workbook for Spanish Three Years

Foreign Lang.

AP Spanish

 

Triangulo a Proposito

Foreign Lang.

AP Spanish

 

Una vez mas

Math

AP Calculus

 

Calculus of a Single Variable

Math

AP Computer Science

 

JAVA Software Solutions for AP Comp. Science

Math

Applied Statistics

 

Statistics Through Applications by Yates

Math

Problem Solving w/CP

 

C# Software Solutions: Foundations for Prog.Des.

Math

Trigonometry

 

Trigonometry: A Graphing Approach

Science

AP Biology

 

Biology Student Edition

Science

Chemistry I

 

World of Chemistry

Science

Intro to Physical Science

Physical Science-Concepts in Action

Soc. Science

American History

 

The Americans: Reconst to the 21st Century

Soc. Science

American History F

 

The American Journey, Illinois Addition

Soc Science

AP Psychology

 

Psychology - AP Edition

Special Ed

Math 10

 

Life Skills Math Student Text

Special Ed

Pre-Voc Work Exp

 

Skills for Independent Living

Special Ed

Basic Physical Science

 

Physical Science

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Mr. Moore stated that BHS is on cycle for the Textbook Loan Program this year and therefore about one half of the total cost will come from the program.  The total cost for the textbooks and the supplemental materials will be $120,000 which is under budget.

 

     Mrs. Smith presented the Consent Agenda for Approval.  It was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Butcher, that the Consent Agenda (Human Resources Report, Bills, Payroll, Treasurer’s Report, Financial Summary, 2007 Audit Engagement and 2006-07 District 87 Crisis Plans) be approved.  Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye”. Motion carried. (See with Original Minutes, Attachment 1-10-07/1)

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Mr. Reilly stated that Dr. Nielsen was doing well after his shoulder surgery.

 

     It was moved by Mrs. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Harrison, that the Resolution: Amending Board Policies Manual: 5.280, Educational Support Personnel; 6.130, Services for Academically Talented Students; 6.340, Student Testing and Assessment Program; 7.060, Residence; 7.100, Health and Dental Examinations, Immunizations, and Exclusion of Students; 7.240, Conduct Code for Participants In Extra Curricular Activities; 8.030, Visitors to and Conduct on School Property; 8.090, Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs,

be approved.  Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye”. Motion carried. (See with Original Minutes, Attachment 1-10-07/2)

 

     It was moved by Mrs. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Butcher, that the 2007 Construction Projects be approved.  Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye”. Motion carried. (See with Original Minutes, Attachment 1-10-07/3)

 

      It was moved by Mr. Dirks, seconded by Mr. Harrison, that the 2007-08 Academic Calendar be approved.  Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye”. Motion carried. (See with Original Minutes, Attachment 1-10-07/4)

    

       It was moved by Mrs. Roth, seconded by Mrs. Jackson, that the Board go into Closed Session for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific

employees of District 87, including hearing testimony on a complaint

lodged against an employee to determine its validity.  Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye”.  Motion carried.

 

      There being no further business to come before the Board, Mrs. Smith adjourned the meeting.

 

 

APPPROVED:                          ATTEST:

 

 

 

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President                           Secretary