MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
August 23, 2006 6:30 P.M. Educational
The Board of Education of the
Ms. Marianne Clancy, Board Secretary, established a
quorum and the following Members were present: Mr. Keith Davis, Mr. Joseph
Butcher, Mrs. Cheryl Jackson, Mrs. Janet Smith, Mr. John Dirks and Mr. Uvaldo
Herrera, Board President. Mrs. Millicent
Roth was absent.
Present from the administrative staff were Mr. David
Wood, Mr. Barry Reilly, Mrs. Teresa Hill and Dr. Robert Nielsen.
Ms. Linda Aschenbrener, Public Relations Facilitator, was also in attendance.
Present from the news media was Ms. Sharon Wolfe, The Pantagraph and Mr. Eric Stock, WJBC Radio.
Mr. Herrera presented the
Minutes for approval. It was moved by Mr.
Davis, seconded by Mrs. Jackson, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Education held on August 9, 2006 be approved. Upon a roll call vote, Mr. Davis, Mrs. Jackson, Mr. Butcher and Mrs.
Smith voted “Aye”. Mr. Dirks and Mr. Herrera “Abstained” as they did not attend
that meeting. Motion carried.
Mrs. Smith reported that she attended two
McLean County Regional Planning Commission meetings. She stated that she has the comprehensive
plans for
Mrs.
Smith stated that she was at the high school yesterday and that it is absolutely
gorgeous.
Mr.
Dirks reported that there was a Board Retreat for Beyond the Books Educational
Foundation to kick off the new school year recently and everyone is ready for
the upcoming year.
Mr.
Dirks reported that the Achievement Gap Taskforce has been working this
summer. There was a great brainstorming
session in June and three subcommittees were formed based on the group
considered were priorities. They
are: 1. After School Programs, 2. Ideas to increase parental involvement
3. Data Modeling and Reporting (how to
get information quickly and directly to teachers and administration) Mr. Dirks stated that everyone is very
enthusiastic about the progress that is being made.
Mr.
Herrera stated that he attended the New Teacher Orientation. He stated that he had the opportunity to have
a tour of Bloomington Junior High School (BJHS) and that it was interesting to
see the amount of work that has gone into the new addition. Mr. Herrera said it is great to see some of
the policies and decisions that the Board has made taking form in the District.
Mr. Jim Cooper, Sheridan School Principal, reported on the 2005 - 2006
Bloomington Public Schools - District 87, kindergarten through fifth grades,
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Summer School which was held at
Summer
School (K-5) 2006 Report
|
Grade
Level |
Students
Initially Enrolled |
Students
Who Attended |
Student
Attendance Rate |
#
of Students Who Met Requirements |
Students
Reading Near, At or Above Lexile |
|
Kindergarten |
36 |
32 |
85.60% |
22 |
|
|
First |
44 |
42 |
90% |
33 |
|
|
Second |
34 |
32 |
92.10% |
28 |
|
|
Third |
27 |
23 |
93.20% |
10 |
10 |
|
Fourth |
25 |
24 |
92.50% |
21 |
13 |
|
Fifth |
16 |
12 |
93.30% |
11 |
6 |
|
Multi-Level Bilingual |
30 |
21 |
88.70% |
16 |
|
Mrs. Vickie Slagell, Stevenson School Principal,
reported on the 2005-06 Bloomington District #87 Junior High Summer
School/Special Education Extended School Year.
In summary:
The 2005-06 Bloomington District #87 Junior
High Summer School/Special Education Extended School Year was held at
OTHER SERVICES
Speech
and language therapy was provided for 26 students whose I.E.Ps identified these
services. Thirteen students were provided with physical therapy, and 17
students received occupational therapy services. Nursing services were
available throughout the entire summer school program.
TRANSPORTATION
Bus
service was provided for every child whose family designated the need for
transportation. One bus transported all junior high students. Five busses
provided door-to-door service for children enrolled in all special education
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classes.
One out-of-district van transported one student to our extended school year
program.
Summer School/Extended School Year
Summary Report 2005-2006
|
Education
Level |
Grade/Program |
Number
of Students Who Initially Enrolled |
Number
of Students Who Completed Program |
Number
of Students Who Met Requirements |
|
Jr. High (2 groups of multiage) |
Grade 6 |
9 |
9 |
7 |
|
|
Grade 7 |
20 |
19 |
19 |
|
Jr. High (2 groups of multiage) |
Grade 8 |
11 |
11 |
11 |
|
Transitional Special Education (T.S.E.) |
Primary |
11 |
10 |
7 |
|
E.M.H. Instructional Special Ed |
Primary |
4 |
4 |
2 |
|
L.D./B.D. |
Primary |
9 |
8 |
8 |
|
L.D./B.D. |
Intermediate |
8 |
7 |
5 |
|
D.D. |
ECE |
26 |
22 |
21 |
|
D.D. |
Primary |
10 |
9 |
6 |
|
D.D. |
Secondary |
5 |
5 |
5 |
|
Totals |
|
113 |
104 |
91 |
|
Music Program |
|
117 |
116 |
|
Totals:
Staff: 33
# of Students Who Initially Enrolled:
% of Students Completing the Program: 92%
% of Students Who Completed the
Requirements: 81%
Students retained because they did not
complete the requirements:3
Dr. Nielsen
stated that this is the second reading of Board of Education Policy 7.193:
Surveillance of Facilities and Grounds. The
word “should” in the second line of the policy was omitted upon Mr. Davis’
request. There was no further input from
the Board for changes. Dr. Nielsen
stated that the Resolution for this policy is under Board Action A this evening
for Board consideration.
Mr. Colin Manahan, Director of Facilities
Management, presented a Summer Construction Facilities Update. In summary:
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We have completed 3rd Year of our Major
Capital Improvement Program. Projects
completed:
Air Conditioning Basement Hallway,
Air Conditioning First Floor Hallway, Air Conditioning Second Floor Hallway,
New Heat Distribution System, New Windows in
Reconstruct Playground, Landscaping & Fencing, Air Condition Kitchen,
Marker board skins have been added to approximately 50% of the classrooms.
Renovate
Classrooms #1, #2, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, and #23
Renovate
Kindergarten Hallway, Renovate Cafeteria/Multipurpose Room, Renovate Office
Complex, Renovate Nurse’s Area, Renovate Teacher’s Lounge, Paint Computer Lab,
Sheridan Elementary School
Air Conditioning Kitchen, Air Conditioning Cafeteria, Renovate Rooms 101-111,
202, East Wall Exterior Water Proofing, Bleacher inspection completed. Gym
floor preventive maintenance. Renovate Classrooms 120-122, 124, Add Sink to
Classroom 123, Replace All Exterior Doors (in progress)
Reconstruct Playground, Landscaping & Fencing,
Renovate Teacher’s Lounge
Renovate
First Floor Hallway, Renovate Second Floor Hallway, Bleacher inspection
completed.
Finish
Replacing Carpet in Office Area, Replace Carpet on Stage & Stairs, Paint
All 8th Grade Classrooms and six restrooms, Renovate IT Computer Lab, Renovate
Nurse’s Area, Renovate Additional Art Room, New Music Room Addition, New Locker
Rooms Addition, New Public Area/Restrooms Addition, New 7th Grade Classrooms
101-104, New Computer Lab Room 105, New Resource Room 106, New 8th Grade Classrooms
201-205, New Resource Room 206, New Boilers, New East Gym, Preventive
maintenance west gym.
Bloomington High School
Replaced West Stairs - South Gym, Replaced East Stairs - South Gym, Repaired
& Painted West Canopy, Repaired & Painted East Canopy, Repaired &
Painted West & North Exterior Columns & Windows, Replaced 23 Electrical
Panels, Renovated Wood Shop into Health Fitness, Replaced Floor Coverings in
Office Area, Replaced Floor Tile – First Floor Hallway, Added Air Conditioning
– Art Rooms, Added Air Conditioning – Rooms 156/157,158, 160, 161, 162, 163,
164, Driver’s Education Room, North Gym West Classroom, New Tennis Court
Surface with City of Bloomington – In Progress, Reconstruct South Courtyard,
Reconstruct South Courtyard, Bleacher inspection completed, Preventive
maintenance of north gym floor.
Bent,
l
Cleaning of
buildings
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l
Fire and security
alarm systems have been tested.
l
Preventive maintenance
of heating and cooling equipment.
l
Basketball
standards inspection completed.
Mrs. Hill presented the Bloomington Public
Schools Professional Development Plan.
In summary:
Goals
n
Enhance teacher
expertise in district goal areas.
n
Develop leadership
and teaching skills, attitudes and behaviors necessary for the elimination of
the achievement gap.
n
Prepare educators
to provide effective intervention and special services for individual students.
n
Develop educator
capacity to improve student achievement through the meaningful use of
instructional technology.
n
To support the
induction and training of new teachers in the district.
Basic Premises
n
Long-term
professional development is necessary for meaningful change in instructional
practices.
n
Professional development opportunities should
be made available for professionals in all capacities relating to student
instruction and/or student services.
n
District-wide professional development should
be planned to meet district student achievement goals and the common needs of
schools.
n
District-wide
professional development funds from all sources should be allocated
strategically to produce improved student achievement at all levels.
n
The professional
development emphasis should be sustained for a period of 3 to 5 years to
produce measurable achievement gains.
Professional Development Strands
Long-term professional development opportunities will
be provided in four strands. These
strands will also be woven throughout workshop offerings and grade level
meetings. The strands apply to all grade
levels and subject areas.
n
Differentiated
Instruction
n
Standards Aligned
Classrooms/Assessment
n
Intervention/Special
Services
n
Meaningful Use of
Technology
Differentiated Instruction
Includes effectively assessing students and using
information from assessments to plan and implement differentiated lessons that
motivate students and cause each student to learn in the way he/she learns
best.
Standard Aligned Classrooms/Assessment
Includes developing assessment literacy, understanding
and effectively using the Illinois Learning Standards to plan quality
instruction and working collaboratively to articulate the curriculum.
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Intervention and Special Services
Includes providing students with effective small
group and individual instruction and short-term intervention in core areas as
well as meeting the individual needs of students with a wide range of special
needs.
Meaningful Use of Technology
Includes developing ways to integrate current technology
into quality instruction in a meaningful way while maintaining the focus on
raising student achievement.
Other Services
n
Professional
Development Menu
n
Curriculum &
Instruction Website
n
Grade Level
Meetings (K – 5)
n
New Teacher PDS (K
– 5)
n
Administrative
Seminars
n
Other Requests
Mr. Herrera presented the Consent Agenda for
Approval. It was moved by Mr. Dirks,
seconded by Mr. Butcher, that the Consent Agenda (Human Resources Report, Bills,
Treasurer’s Report and the BJHS Additions and Renovations Occupancy Application
Permit) be approved. Upon a roll call
vote, all Members present, voted “Aye”.
Motion carried. (See with Original Minutes, Attachment 8-23-06/1)
Dr. Nielsen stated that we will welcome students back tomorrow and it looks like we are off to a good start.
It was
moved by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mrs. Jackson, that the Resolution: Board of
Education Policy 6.050: School Wellness; Board of Education Policy 7.193:
Surveillance of Facilities and Grounds be approved. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present,
voted “Aye”. Motion carried. (See
with Original Minutes, Attachment 8-23-06/2)
It was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mrs. Smith, that the
Board go into Closed Session for the purpose of considering an action against,
affecting or on behalf of the District that has been filed and is pending
before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the District finds that an
action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall
be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting; and to consider
collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or
their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or
more classes of employees. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted
“Aye”. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Herrera adjourned the meeting.
APPPROVED: ATTEST:
______________________ ___________________________
President Secretary