MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

March 22, 2006            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 Hanson and Mr. John Dirks, Board President.  Mrs. Millicent Roth, Mr. Uvaldo Herrera and Mr. Keith Davis were absent.

 

Present from the administrative staff were Mrs. Sally Tucker, Mr. David Wood, Mr. Barry Reilly and Dr. Robert Nielsen.

 

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

 

      Present from the news media was Mr. William Barker, The Pantagraph and Ms. Nora Cushing, TV 10.

 

Mr. Dirks presented the Minutes for approval.  It was moved by Mrs. Jackson, seconded Mr. Hanson, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education held on February 22, 2006 and the Minutes of the Closed Meeting of the Board of Education held on February 22, 2006 be approved.  Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye”.  Motion carried.

 

Mrs. Jackson reported that on March 7, 2006, she, Mr. Dirks and Dr. Nielsen attended the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) Cornbelt Division Meeting dinner in Pontiac.  She stated that it was very nicely done.

 

Mrs. Jackson reported that on March 10th and 11th she attended the IASB Leadership Conference in Chicago.  The meeting was designed to discuss IASB Board of Director Goals.  She stated that unfortunately no other Cornbelt officers were present.  She would like to see more of them attend this meeting.  Updates received at the meeting included information about the letter from the Schaumberg Township School District.  Mrs. Jackson stated that she would be glad to discuss this letter with other Board Members.

 

Mrs. Jackson reported that she attended an Insurance Committee Meeting on March 13. That afternoon the committee interviewed the District’s current broker and two others to see what services are available and at what cost.  She stated that we are now waiting for pricing information on those services before a recommendation can be made.

 

Mr. Dirks reported that he attended the Beyond the Books Educational Foundation monthly meeting.  He stated that the grant requests have been submitted by teachers in District 87 and Unit 5 and the Foundation is in the process of screening them and should have an announcement next month on recipients. 

 

Mr. Dirks reported that he and Dr. Nielsen attended the first meeting of the Achievement Gap Taskforce yesterday.  He stated that there was a very good presentation by McKinsey Consulting Group.  There was some good discussion some factual background presented on the subject which will help with the planning of future meetings. Mr. Dirks stated that April 26 is the next meeting.

 

Mrs. Jackson reminded the Board that the Statements of Economic Interests for public officials are due soon. 

 

 

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Dr. Nielsen reported on the administrative changes for District 87 that will take effect July 1, 2006.  In summary, his presentation included:

 

·         In the past, all  summer school programs were at Bloomington Junior High School (BJHS)

·         Due to construction we are modifying the program

·         For 2006:

·         Special Education and BJHS Summer School will be at BJHS

·         Elementary Summer School program will be at Sheridan

 

2006-07

·         Oakland and Washington will offer full day kindergarten to all students

·         Bent, Irving, Sheridan and  Stevenson are presently full day programs

 

With the retirement of Mrs. Sally Tucker, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, effective June 30, 2006, the following administrative changes are proposed for 2006-07:

 

·         Mrs. Teresa Hill, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

·         Dr. Mary Kay Scharf, Oakland Principal

·         Mr. Rich Stempinski, Irving Principal

·         Mrs. Debora Armendariz, Bent Principal

·         Ms. Lisa Martinez, BHS Assistant Principal (Previously a Dean at Champaign Central High School)

 

Dr. Nielsen stated that we will be bringing more recommendations to the Board in April. 

 

      It was moved by Mrs. Jackson, seconded by Mrs. Smith, that the Consent Agenda (Human Resources Report, Bills, Payroll, Treasurer’s Report, Financial Summary, IHSA Membership Renewal, District #87 2006 Floor Covering Work Bid Recommendation, District #87 Waste Collection 2006-2009 Bid Recommendation, District #87 2006 School Renovation Work Bid Recommendation, BHS Office & Hallway Asbestos Abatement Work Bid Recommendation, BJHS Classroom Furnishings Bid Recommendation, Irving School Paving Work Bid Recommendation, Washington School Paving Work Bid Recommendation, District Custodial & Maintenance Supplies Bid Recommendation, BHS HVAC Work Bid Recommendation and the Instructional Materials Bid Recommendation) be approved.  Upon a roll call vote, all Members present, voted “Aye”.  Motion carried. (See with Original Minutes, Attachment 3-22-06/1)

 

      Mrs. Jackson stated that she and the other Board Members are very sorry to see Mrs. Tucker leaving the District.

 

      Mr. Dirks thanked Mrs. Tucker for her years of service to the District.  He stated that she has been a tremendous resource and that he has always been impressed with the knowledge that she brings to what we do as a Board. 

 

      Mrs. Tucker stated that she will always be the biggest cheerleader for District 87.  She stated that it is a phenomenal experience to be part of a learning organization that really has children at the center.  She stated

 

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that she is extremely pleased to leave her office to such a gifted administrator as Mrs. Hill.      

 

      Dr. Nielsen introduced the new administrative appointees. He then asked  Mrs. Tucker to come forward and receive congratulations from the Board, followed by the new appointees and any family members present.  

 

It was moved by Mrs. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Hanson, that the Resolution: Review of Verbatim Tapes of Closed Sessions, be approved. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present, voted “Aye”.  Motion carried. (See with Original Minutes, Attachment 3-22-06/2)

 

It was moved by Mrs. Jackson, seconded by Mrs. Smith, that the Resolutions for Dismissals, be approved. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present, voted “Aye”.  Motion carried. (See with Original Minutes,

Attachment 3-22-06/3)

 

It was moved by Mr. Hanson, seconded by Mrs. Jackson, that the Automated Substitute Calling & Internet System, be approved. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present, voted “Aye”.  Motion carried. (See with Original Minutes, Attachment 3-22-06/4)

 

It was moved by Mrs. Jackson, seconded by Mrs. Smith, that the SHOR 0506-4, be approved. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present, voted “Aye”.  Motion carried. (See with Original Minutes, Attachment 3-22-06/5)

 

It was moved by Mr. Hanson, seconded by Mrs. Smith, that the Resolution: Judge John M. Scott Vocational Education Trust, be approved. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present, voted “Aye”.  Motion carried. (See with Original Minutes, Attachment 3-22-06/6)

 

      It was moved by Mrs. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Hanson, 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, Mr. Dirks adjourned the meeting.

 

 

APPPROVED:                                ATTEST:

 

 

 

                                   

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President                                 Secretary