Mr. Cuny called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

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1 7167 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 48, DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012 AT ALBRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL, VILLA PARK, ILLINOIS Call to Order Mr. Cuny called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Board Members Mr. Cuny, Mr. Jasek, Mr. Blair, Mr. Present: Kielminski, Mr. Van De Velde, and Mr. Downer Board Members Absent: Administrators: Staff/Visitors: Mrs. Aubry-Garrett Dr. Correll, Dr. Evans, Mr. Jackson, Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Bobrowski and Miss Fryzlewicz Anthony Lewicki, Fran Sebald, Al Reed, Carol Sammarco, Mrs. Tazeen Hussain and John Railing Approval of Meeting Agenda First Comments by Visitors Consent Agenda Superintendent s Report Principal Update: Albright Dr Correll noted that a revised Consent Agenda including the addition of an employment recommendation was distributed to the Board and visitors. Mr. Cuny inquired as to whether there were any other changes to the Board agenda and noted that there were none. Mr. Cuny requested a motion to approve the Revised Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Blair so moved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Downer and on roll call the following members voted aye: Mr. Blair, Mr. Jasek, Mr. Van De Velde, Mr. Cuny, Mr. Downer and Mr. Kielminski. Nays:. The motion carried Dr. Correll introduced Mr. Jackson and invited him to provide a review/highlights at Albright Middle School. Mr. Jackson first noted that Mrs. Ross, Miss Fryzliewicz and he have been reviewing the extensive number of applications the district has received following the uncommonly larger number of vacancies the district currently has posted.

2 7168 Mr. Jackson reiterated the highlights from the building tour conducted prior to the meeting that include: The Viking Pride showcase on the second floor that recognizes the various sports and clubs at Albright. The Student of the Week recognition initiative. Focus on Learning: Use of Heart Rate Monitors at Albright Mr. Jackson also noted that professional development has taken place at Albright with a focus on alignment of curriculum. He indicated that this has provided a great opportunity for the Albright teachers to articulate with the staff from Willowbrook High School utilizing common assessment tools and has proven to be very productive. Mr. Jackson noted that heart rate monitors were purchased for this school year with funds received from a PIE mini-grant as well as funding received from the 175 th Committee. He then invited the Board members, visitors and staff in attendance to follow him to the gymnasium for a presentation from the PE teacher and a demonstration by several Albright students. Mrs. Sebald and Mr. Lewicki presented information regarding the utilization of the heart rate monitors and directed the students to proceed to the various activity stations set up in a rotational setting. These stations include: Stationery bicycle Jumping rope Large Exercise ball Rowing machine One-on-one basketball The students rotate through these stations at two-minute intervals and their heart rate is monitored between rotations. Several students were also involved in the high ropes activities. FTC Update Dr. Correll introduced Mrs. Tazeen Hussain to provide an update on FTC activities, initiatives and support that include: School Supply Orders for TV Turn-Off Week activities for the week with the largest event being Science Night at Albright from 5-8 pm on April 24 Gulliver s Dine-Out is on April 26 and there will be giveaways available Oberwiess Dine-Out is scheduled for May 2 The Scholastic Book Fair will be held May 24 at Swartz School FTC will support the End of Year picnics for Salt Creek and Swartz Schools

3 7169 Release of Executive Session Minutes Dr. Correll reported that the executive minutes review committee met in March and reviewed the unreleased executive session minutes. Following that review meeting, the committee is recommending the following minutes be released: January 11, 2010 August 9, 2011 December 13, 2011 Mr. Cuny requested a motion to release the executive session minutes as recommended by the review committee. Mr. Kielminski so moved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jasek and on roll call the following members voted aye: Mr. Blair, Mr. Jasek, Mr. Van De Velde, Mr. Cuny, Mr. Downer and Mr. Kielminski. Nays:. The motion carried Finance & Operations Report Status Update: Vendor Dr. Evans reviewed the listing of professional vendors the district Relationships has relationships with both currently and into the future. Status of Food Service Bid Award of Contract for Pavement Work Dr. Evans reported that he has been working with the ISBE Nutrition Division to develop a set of guidelines for food service bid documents. He reported that the district bid would be submitted to the nineteen food service companies in Illinois. Dr. Evans noted that the pre-bid meeting would be held on May 19 and indicated that if a contractor does not attend the pre-bid meeting, they will not be invited to the May 30 bid-opening meeting. He also noted that bids that are received by the district would be reviewed by ISBE prior to award and approval of a food service contract. Dr. Evans reported that the district has worked with SASED in a cooperative venture to obtain a contract for pavement work to be completed over the summer. He recommended approval of Maul Sealcoating to complete this work. Mr. Cuny requested a motion to approve and award a contract to Maul Sealcoating in the amount of $12, for seal coating, crack filling and painting pavement markings to be completed in July Mr. Blair so moved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Van De Velde and on roll call the following members voted aye: Mr. Blair, Mr. Jasek, Mr. Van De Velde, Mr. Cuny, Mr. Downer and Mr. Kielminski. Nays:. The motion carried Review of Budget Dr. Evans briefly reviewed the current school year budget with a little over two months left in the fiscal year.

4 7170 Unfinished Business New Business Retirement & Recognition Dinner - April 27, 2012 DuPage IASB Spring Dinner Meeting Second Comments by Visitors Dr. Correll reviewed the date and time for this event and noted that plans are being finalized for a large group of honorees for this year. Dr. Correll reviewed the specifics of this upcoming meeting to be held on May at Addison Trail High School and Mrs. Clarke polled the Board members to secure a final count to submit to IASB. Notices and Communications Future Agenda Items Executive Session Mr. Cuny requested a motion to adjourn to executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel issues and collective negotiating matters. He noted that action would be taken upon return to open session. Mr. Blair so moved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jasek and on roll call the following members voted aye: Mr. Blair, Mr. Jasek, Mr. Van De Velde, Mr. Cuny, Mr. Downer and Mr. Kielminski. Nays:. The motion carried The session began at 8:17 p.m. Return to Regular Session At 8:24 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Blair and seconded by Mr. Jasek, the Board returned to regular session. The motion carried Employment Recommendations Employment of Part-Time Mr. Cuny requested a motion to re-employ the following part-time Staff staff for the school year: Paula Zastrow, art teacher at Salt Creek and Swartz Leigh Becker, music teacher at Salt Creek and Swartz Mr. Kielminski so moved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jasek and on roll call the following members voted aye: Mr. Blair, Mr. Jasek, Mr. Van De Velde, Mr. Cuny, Mr. Downer and Mr. Kielminski. Nays:. The motion carried Employment of Second Year Probationary Staff second-year probationary status for the school year: Gerrie Aulisa, art/tech teacher at Albright Steven Hanus, PE teacher at Salt Creek and Swartz

5 7171 Natalie Fierce, special education teacher at Salt Creek Mr. Kielminski so moved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Downer and on roll call the following members voted aye: Mr. Blair, Mr. Jasek, Mr. Van De Velde, Mr. Cuny, Mr. Downer and Mr. Kielminski. Nays:. The motion carried Employment of Fourth Year Probationary Staff fourth-year probationary status for the school year: Danielle Grippo, science teacher at Albright Jennifer Zydlo, special education teacher at Albright Becky Vicicondi, 3 rd grade teacher at Stella May Swartz Nicole Fiore, speech/language pathologist Mr. Blair so moved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jasek and on roll call the following members voted aye: Mr. Blair, Mr. Jasek, Mr. Van De Velde, Mr. Cuny, Mr. Downer and Mr. Kielminski. Nays:. The motion carried Tenure Status for Staff continued employment following their fourth year of probationary status this year and grant tenure starting with the school year: Amy DeForrest, library teacher at Albright Brittany Potter, 2 nd grade teacher at Stella May Swartz Kristin-Simmon-Lowman, social worker Mr. Blair so moved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kielminski and on roll call the following members voted aye: Mr. Blair, Mr. Jasek, Mr. Van De Velde, Mr. Cuny, Mr. Downer and Mr. Kielminski. Nays:. The motion carried Other Business Adjournment As there was no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Cuny requested a motion to adjourn. Mr. Blair so moved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jasek and carried The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m. Secretary President