2. The meeting was called to order at 7:39 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was said and the Ridgeland District 122 Mission Statement was read.

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1 1. Call to Order Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Ridgeland District 122, Cook County, Illinois Held at Kolb School 9620 S. Normandy, Oak Lawn, IL December 15, The meeting was called to order at 7:39 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was said and the Ridgeland District 122 Mission Statement was read. 3. Present: President McGraw, Vice-President Chigas, Secretary LaBuda, Member Craig, Member Sodaro, Member Rabah, Member Werner Absent: None Also Present: Dr. Kenneth M. Jandes, Superintendent Mrs. Julie Shellberg, Assistant Superintendent for Specialized Programs Mr. Paul O Malley, Director of Finance and Business Operations 4. Academic Spotlight Principal Porod presented Assistant Principal Lohse who presented Shelby Trybula, a 4 th grader at Lieb. Shelby took 1 st place in the State, for her grade level, in the Illinois Fire Inspector s Association s Fire Safety Poster Contest. Shelby was featured in the Bridgeview Chamber of Commerce Newsletter and the Bridge Views newsletter. Lieb teachers Laura Rogers, Becky Holstein, and Maggie Agnew presented the 4 th PLC question What do you do with students who already know it or have already learned it? Each teacher had a student present a project that was done in addition to the normal coursework. The teachers explained that they are working to create projects that give those students who already know the material an opportunity to learn more in-depth details about the topic. Dr. Jandes recognized Lieb school and congratulated them on their #1 ISAT performance. He also recognized Kolb for having 100% of their 3 rd graders meet or exceed the State mathematics standards and 95% of 5 th graders meet or exceed the State mathematics standards. Principal Porod was presented with a framed copy of the article from the Daily Southtown announcing their top ranking in all of South Cook County. 5. Comments from Visitors Steven Greene, 8712 S. Newland, thanked the Board for pursuing the plans to rebuild and remodel the schools. He informed the Board that his concerns have

2 Page 2 of 14 not changed regarding the library and circulation desk at Lieb. He asked for a response to what the plans are for the shelving and circulation desk in the Lieb library. Cynthia Greene, the Lieb PTA Vice-President, 8712 S. Newland, reiterated that she and her husband continue to wait for an answer. She told the Board they could contact her through Lieb. She asked the Board for guidance as to what she should tell parents who call her with questions concerning the library. Debbie Novak, 9118 Southfield Drive, presented the Board with digital pictures of the Lieb library. She also informed the Board of a missing electrical box that is preventing the use of the TV and Accelerated Readers. She told the Board that there has not been any hot water in Lieb since the beginning of the school year. She also informed the Board that if there is not a response inspectors will be contacted. Dr. Jandes informed Mrs. Novak that the water is warm enough for children to be in school and the valve problem that is limiting that temperature of the water would be addressed over the Christmas break. Luke Castrogiovanni, 9011 S. Natoma, questioned the Board as to whether or not there was any kind of answer to the questions regarding the Lieb library. President McGraw informed Mr. Castrogiovanski that the Board is only meant to listen to the public during the Board meeting, but to rest assured that the Board has been addressing the issue of the Lieb library. Mr. Greene asked the Board to include an answer in the January meeting agenda so that the Lieb parents would have a resolution. Dr. Jandes informed the audience that he attended a Lieb PTA meeting last fall and discussed the library. Dr. Jandes will provide a formal response to address the Lieb questions. Mrs. Greene asked the Board if Columbus Manor would be using the same library shelves and circulation desk, and if it was possible to order Lieb materials at the same time as Columbus Manor s. Principals: Dr. Crider informed the Board that Senator Collins visited Harnew School this past week to follow up on the grant that was awarded to the school last year. She was very pleased with the progress that has been made. Tomorrow is Zoo in the School presented by Harnew s 3 rd grade and an invitation was extended to the Board. Dr. Crider thanked Secretary LaBuda and Dr. Jandes for attending the Holiday Concert.

3 Page 3 of 14 Mrs. Benjamin informed the Board that she and Member Sodaro visited the new school today. The walls have all been put up and the pipes have been installed. The goal is to have the old CM down by the last day of school. Tomorrow is the Learn & Serve performance at the Senior Center at 9:30 a.m. Jennifer Martinek and Diana Brown, along with Kim Schmidt and Carrie Antokal have put together the program that includes both regular and special needs preschoolers. Mrs. Benjamin informed the Board that Rochelle at the Senior Center has retired. Mr. O Donnell thanked the Board and Administration for attending the Christmas Concert. 296 people attended the concert. Mr. Porod informed the Board that Stephanie Simon oversaw the Winterfest and Mrs. Cox directed the Art Show. A food drive was conducted this week. Mrs. Shaw, a crossing guard for over 30 years, is retiring. Mrs. Vera Lefoldt, the first Lieb principal, will be visiting the school on Monday, December 19, Mr. Connolly distributed materials for Character Counts! to the Board. He explained to the Board that the Character Committee would like to join the National Character Counts! Coalition. He provided background on where the program began and why it was important to join. Mr. Connolly explained to the Board that Character Counts! is meant to encompass all aspects of education, and should not become an additional subject. Final performances of Karen s Kitchen will be tomorrow at 9:15 am and 7 pm. 6. Public Hearings Mr. O Malley presented the Board with the proposed Tax Levy. He explained that the levy had to be between the Consumer Price Index and 5%. The Board was provided with a copy of the worksheet used to create the figures for the levy. Mr. O Malley asked if there were any questions. Mr. McGraw asked why Life Safety was not included in the levy. Mr. O Malley explained that the dollars for Life Safety are required to be ear-marked for specific projects. He further explained that by including that money in a different account, it was more accessible. Member Werner asked why the door repairs at Harnew could not be included as Life Safety. Dr. Jandes explained that the money is more accessible if not included as Life Safety as Life Safety is very restrictive. President McGraw explained that schools find it unnecessary to use a Life Safety account as it is extremely restrictive. 7. Approval of Consent Agenda

4 Page 4 of 14 It was moved by Vice-President Chigas, and seconded by Member Werner that the Board approve the following items as specified in the individual items: 8.a.) Regular Meeting Minutes of November 16, 2005; 9.a.) Current Bills with a hold on the auditor s bill; 9.b.) Franczek Sullivan Legal Bill; 9.e.) Township Treasurer s Report; 9.g.) Adoption of Resolution Numbers , Certificate of Tax Levy; , Truth in Taxation Act Resolution; , Resolution Allocating Tax Levy to Individual Funds of the District Property Tax Extension Limitation Law, as Amended; and , Levy of 2005 Taxes for the Working Cash Fund; 14.a.) First Reading of Footnote Added to Policy 2:40, Amended Policy 2:110-E, Amended Policy 2:200, Amended Policy 2:220, Non-substantive Changes in Policy 4:10, Amended Policy 4:170, Added Exhibit 4:170-E7, Amended Policy 5:30, Amended Policy 5:180, Amended Policy 5:250, Amended Policy 5:330, Amended Policy 6:60, Re-written Policy 6:130, Amended Policy 6:140, Amended Policy 7:60, Amended Policy 7:100, Amended footnote in Policy 7:170, Amended Policy 7:240, Amended Policy 8:30, Re-written Exhibit 8:30-E1, and Re-written Exhibit 8:30-E2; 14.b.) Adoption of Policy 7:261; 15.a.) Illinois District Report Cards; 15.c.) Character Coalition; and 15.e.) Release for Access to the Lake Property by the Oak Lawn Fire Department. AYE: Chigas, Werner, Rabah, Sodaro*, Craig, McGraw**, LaBuda NAY: None ABSENT: None The motion carried *Member Sodaro abstained on 8.a.) Regular Meeting Minutes of November 16, 2005 for a vote of **President McGraw abstained on 9.b.) Franczek Sullivan Legal Bill for a vote of Approval of Minutes a.) Under the consent agenda, the Board approved the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 16, Financial Report and Bills a.) Under the consent agenda, the Board approved the Current Bills with a hold on the Auditor s Bill. Member Craig informed the Board that she had found multiple errors in the audit. She also expressed to the Board that she felt it was unacceptable for the auditors to use a template from another district to conduct the audit for this district. She informed the Board that she found another error in the audit, but would not disclose the error until the auditors found it themselves.

5 Page 5 of 14 b.) Under the consent agenda, the Board approved the Franczek Sullivan Legal Bill. c.) The District 122 Summary Sheet for November 2005 was given to the Board. d.) The Technology Expenditures Report was given to the Board. e.) Under the consent agenda, the Board approved the Township Treasurer s Report, as prepared. f.) The Board was issued a copy of the RPA Account Summaries. g.) Under the consent agenda, the Board adopted Resolution Number , Levy of Taxes for the Year 2005; Resolution Number , Truth in Taxation Act Resolution; Resolution Number , Resolution Allocating Tax Levy to Individual Funds of the District Property Tax Extension Limitation Law, as Amended; and Resolution Number , Levy of 2005 Taxes for the Working Cash Fund. h.) The Board was provided a corrected copy of the June 30, 2005 Financial Report. The original report had an error stating that the District had taken a Tax Anticipation Warrant of $450,000 during FY However, the corrected copy also contains errors. 10. Reports of the Superintendent and Staff a.) Construction Update 1. Lieb TVs Barry looked at all of the cabinet measurements and created a summary of 4 different plans. Mr. O Malley would like to bring the plan to the finance committee for review prior to the Board taking action in January. Secretary LaBuda asked what happened to the TVs that were previously in the classrooms. Mr. Porod explained that there are currently 2 different types of TVs for a total of 12 or 13. The Board was informed that all of the classrooms will require a DVD player as well. The TVs that are purchased will be supplemental to the TVs already at Lieb. Secretary LaBuda questioned why stores such as Wal-Mart and Sam s Club were not included. Member Werner suggested looking at Grants. President McGraw suggested purchasing enough TVs to fill Columbus Manor at the same time. Member Craig explained that purchasing TVs prior to construction completion could result in TVs that do not fit the cabinets. Member Werner asked about making a future deal, in the future

6 Page 6 of 14 we will need x-amount of TVs. President McGraw recommended using Wal-Mart to find the best deal through the vendors. 2. The Board was provided a detailed construction update from John Pahlman. b.) Due to a scheduling overlap between District 122 Spring Break and the designated ISAT testing dates, the District received approval from the Illinois State Board of Education to conduct testing March 6-17, The Board was given a copy of the approval form. c.) Learn & Serve Program The first program will take place on December 16 th at 9:30 am at the Oak Lawn Senior Center. Mrs. Benjamin has been coordinating the program with Oak Lawn Village Clerk Quinlan. d.) The Board received an update regarding the Lake Property (6446 W 94 th Place). They were informed that the asbestos removal was successful and that pending Board approval of a release, the Oak Lawn Fire Department would have access to the property for training purposes. Demolition will be scheduled after the training is complete, pending receipt of all required certifications. e.) A copy of the fully executed contract for IASB s full maintenance policy updating service, PRESS Plus, was given to the Board. f.) President McGraw asked the Board to begin thinking about the Recognition Dinner scheduled for Friday, May 12, Reports of Standing and Special Board Committees a.) Finance Member Rabah updated the Board on the activities of the Finance Committee. 1.) Finance saw the Levy presentation and discussed the doors for Harnew. 2.) The Finance Committee asked Mr. O Malley to explain where his figure for the Consumer Price Index came from for the Levy calculations. Dr. Jandes explained that it was a 12 month Federal average. Member Craig directed Mr. O Malley to ask the Township Treasurer for the source of the CPI. b.) Building and Grounds 1.) Member Werner visited Kolb and Lieb.

7 Page 7 of 14 Kolb has a crack in the wall from the office to Mr. O Donnell s office. At Lieb she saw that the LRC has no electric box on the back wall and so the TV cannot be used. Member Werner passed out letters from Mrs. Wallace regarding items that were damaged in storage. If the damage was due to construction while the items were in storage, then Member Werner recommends these items be turned in to the insurance company. The hot water issue that Debbie Novak mentioned was reported in August. The LRC has no telephone. Overheads were severely damaged from construction dust and therefore are not usable by the teachers. There is no shelving for the reference books. A serious ice problem exists at the entrance by the office doors from the ice melting off of the roof. Member Werner questioned why the heat is not left on during evening events. Dr. Jandes informed the Board that principals should John Pahlman with requests to have the heat left on for evening events. Member Werner would like to discuss this further in Closed Session. 2.) Secretary LaBuda thanked the Administration for handling the problems at Simmons and Harnew. An odor remains at Harnew but is not always at the same location. Marty is looking at sewer gas as a potential cause of the odor. c.) SCOPE none d.) A.E.R.O. Vice-President Chigas updated the Board on the November meeting. The bus problems were addressed. Vice-President Chigas was informed that all drivers are in check. James Gunnell has a presentation about AERO and Special Education and is willing to attend the January or February Board Meeting. e.) Thanks for Making a Difference A certificate was presented to Jeff Summers for coming in on his own time over the summer to complete the Transportation Reimbursement forms to ensure the District received the funding for the buses. f.) Board Policy Committee Member Werner thanked the Board for adoption of the weather policy. Students will be brought indoors when the temperature and/or wind chill is 25 or below. g.) Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee & Behavioral Interventions Committee No Report 12. Notices and Communications a.) Media Articles were provided to the Board.

8 Page 8 of 14 b.) The Board was given a construction timeline for Lieb from Dave Paukner. c.) A report of follow-up to items from November building inspections was given to the Board. d.) Registration materials for the Franczek Sullivan P.C. 12 th Annual School Law Conference on Saturday, January 28, 2006 from 9 am 12:30 pm were given to the Board. There was discussion about having a meeting that evening. Member Craig questioned the Board about the effectiveness of starting a meeting at 10 pm and instead suggested meeting immediately after the Franczek Sullivan Conference for a lunch meeting. e.) An invitation to the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce 60 th Annual Installation of Officers and Directors on Saturday, January 21, 2006 was given to the Board. 13. Personnel a.) The topic of promoting Mary Beth Walsh to the position of Administrative Assistant for Finance and Human Resources was discussed in Closed Session. b.) The Board was informed that there are still 2 open positions Full time Title I Reading Instructional Assistant for Harnew and Kolb and a Part-time Reading Specialist at Lieb. 14. Unfinished Business a.) Under the consent agenda, the Board approved the first reading of the following amended policies: Footnote Addition to Policy 2:40, Board Member Qualifications; Amended Policy 2:110-E, Exhibit Waiver and Modification Request Process; Amended Policy 2:200, Types of School Board Meetings; Amended Policy 2:220, School Board Meeting Procedure; Non-Substantive changes to Policy 4:10, Fiscal and Business Management; Amended Policy 4:170, Safety; Added Exhibit 4:170-E7, Exhibit Annual School Safety Review; Amended Policy 5:30, Hiring Process and Criteria; Amended Policy 5:180, Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity; Amended Policy 5:250, Leaves of Absence; Amended Policy 5:330, Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves; Amended Policy 6:60, Curriculum Amended Policy 6:140, Education of Homeless Children; Amended Policy 7:60, Residence; Amended Policy 7:100, renamed Health and Dental Examinations, Immunizations, and Exclusion of Students; Amended Footnote to Policy 7:170, Vandalism; Amended Policy 7:240, Conduct Code

9 Page 9 of 14 for Participants in Extracurricular Activities; Amended Policy 8:30, Visitors to and Conduct on School property; Re-written Exhibit 8:30-E1, Exhibit Letter to Parent Regarding Visits to School by Child Sex Offenders; and Rewritten Exhibit 8:30-E2, Exhibit Child Sex Offender s Request for Permission to Visit School Property. b.) Under the consent agenda, the Board suspended the rules and approved the first and second reading for adoption of Policy 7:261, Early Entry of Student due to Extreme Cold or Inclement Weather Conditions, as presented. 15. New Business a.) Under the consent agenda, the Board approved the Illinois School Report Cards and 2005 Illinois School Profiles, as presented. b.) The Board was given the Superintendent s Self-Evaluation as well as the forms for Evaluation of the Superintendent by the Board. The evaluations from the Board need to be returned to Secretary LaBuda no later than January 5, c.) Under the consent agenda, the Board approved membership in the National CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition at a cost not to exceed $1,000 per calendar year. d.) It was moved by Member Rabah and seconded by Member Werner that the Board approve the proposal from Underland Architectural Systems, Inc, for the replacement of the remaining 3 pairs of doors in the cafetorium at Harnew School in the amount of $6,706.00, as presented. Member Rabah reminded the Board that the company that originally installed the doors is the same company that the Board is proposing to have re-install the doors. Member Rabah questioned why the Board would give more business to the company that improperly installed the doors the first time. Dr. Jandes informed the Board that the problem was not with the installation but rather with complying with ADA standards while trying to preserve the use of the courtyard. Vice-President Chigas questioned if a door exists that allows for the use of the courtyard while still complying with ADA standards. Dr. Jandes informed the Board that Dave Paukner has exhausted all options. Dr. Jandes asked Dr. Crider if the teachers use the courtyard. Dr. Crider informed the Board that the teachers do not use the area as the slope for the drain could be dangerous. Member Craig suggested planting prairie grass that would not require

10 Page 10 of 14 mowing, but would be aesthetically appealing. President McGraw asked if the Board was looking to put this out to bid, and Mr. O Malley informed the Board that it was put out to bid, and the Underland proposal of $6, was the most cost-effective bid. Member Rabah expressed to the Board that he did not feel the district should be responsible for replacing the doors since the doors are not functioning as a door properly should. Member Craig informed the Board that the floor has been repaired and not taking action on the doors could mean causing additional damage to the newly repaired floor. The Board questioned what the warranty would be on the new doors that Underland installs. Mr. O Malley informed the Board that he was unsure of what the warranty would be on the new doors, but he would confirm what it covered when he contacted Underland. AYE: Werner, Sodaro, Craig, Chigas, McGraw, LaBuda NAY: Rabah Absent: None The motion carried e.) Under the consent agenda the Board approved the Release for Access to the Property at 6446 West 94 th Place by the Oak Lawn Fire Department as presented. f.) Member Craig informed the Board that she looked very carefully at the reimbursement to Frank Lake. She informed the Board that all of the calculations were correct and the property stayed on the tax rolls because it was leased. It was moved by Member Chigas, and seconded by Member Werner that the Board approve the Reimbursement of Frank Lake in the amount of $2,853.89, as presented. AYE: Chigas, Werner, Craig, Sodaro, Rabah, McGraw, LaBuda NAY: NONE Absent: NONE The motion carried The Board informed Mr. O Malley that Mr. Lake would like to be present when the property is demolished. Member Craig asked if there was anything left in the house that could be

11 Page 11 of 14 salvaged for district use. An inventory and condition report will be prepared for the Board. The suggestion was made to donate any working appliances to a needy family. g.) Member Rabah asked if attending the NSBA Conference was in the budget. Mr. O Malley informed the Board that he would not have the exact amount of money left in the account until after the bills had been approved. Member Craig expressed her apprehension for attending another conference when there has not been a wrap-up from the Tri-I Conference. President McGraw would like to see a Tri-I wrap-up placed on the January agenda. Dr. Jandes will look into getting a daily rate for the NSBA Conference. All Board members agreed to table this item until January. h.) Member Sodaro asked for clarification on what the DuPage/West Cook Low Incidence Cooperative Oversight Committee was. Dr. Jandes informed the Board that it is for low-incidence special education that multiple cooperatives service. Mrs. Shellberg informed the Board that this organization serves our visually and hearing impaired students. Member Craig expressed her concern over why such a large document was included in the addendum and not in the original packet, then asked if there was a cost involved. Mrs. Shellberg informed the Board that the cost to the district is tuition per student. Member Craig informed the Board that it would be irresponsible to ask the Board to read a document of this size in the short period of time allotted between when it was received by the Board members and when it was to be acted upon. Board members agreed to table this item until January. i.) Member Sodaro asked for clarification as to what the Illinois Education Job Bank provided the District. Dr. Jandes informed the Board that this is a service the District uses to put job openings on websites to collect applications. Member Sodaro asked any other methods were used to collect applicants. Dr. Jandes informed the Board that Suburban Cook, advertising, and the District website are also used. It was moved by Member Rabah, and seconded by Member Werner that the Board approve payment in the amount of $ to extend the subscription to the Illinois Education Job Bank through December 31, AYE: Rabah, Werner, Chigas, McGraw, Sodaro, LaBuda NAY: Craig Absent: None

12 Page 12 of 14 The motion carried Comments from Visitors on New Business None 17. Comments from Board Members a.) Member Werner informed the Board that Mr. Napleton is requesting that the resident only parking sign be removed. She informed the Board that Mr. Napleton has shown disregard for the posted signs prohibiting test driving through the neighborhood as well as a disregard for the stop signs. Mrs. Werner would like the Superintendent to write a letter asking the Mayor to retain the resident only signs. Members Craig and Werner expressed that the most important issue is student safety. The Board would like the Superintendent to immediately send a letter covering the following points: student safety, danger of an obstructed view, danger while cars are being unloaded from the racks and employees parking up and down the street leaving children to potentially walk between cars. Member Werner commented that the Christmas program was well-attended throughout the entire performance as parents stayed to watch the whole program. b.) Member Rabah enjoyed meeting with the ELL committee. He also met with Senator Collins and he expressed to her that regaining the grant was very important to the District. He informed her of his personal success working through tutoring programs. He stressed to the Board that any problems that arise with items that may be under warranty should be handled immediately so as to avoid additional future costs. c.) Member Sodaro walked through the new Columbus Manor and was able to see the progress of the construction; stairs will be going up next week. He was also able to witness the difficulty in dismissing students. d.) Member Werner added that the teachers on the field trip did a fantastic job of making sure the children got in and out of the school safely. e.) Member Craig had no comments. f.) Member Chigas had no comments. g.) Secretary LaBuda saw 2 Christmas programs and saw that people were

13 Page 13 of 14 tripping over legs of tables. She also saw the Art Show at Lieb and informed the board that Mrs. Cox was able to get the children s artwork on display at the Oak Lawn Public Library. Simmons parent night was great and she applauds Mr. Connolly for involving parents. h.) President McGraw enjoyed the Academic Spotlight and being able to see how PLC actually unfolds into the classrooms. 18. Closed Session Topic(s) Allowed Under the Open Meetings Act* It was moved by Member Werner and seconded by Member Rabah that the Board enter into Closed Session to consider collective bargaining matters or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more employees, to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of a specific employee or employees, to discuss pending, probable or imminent litigation before a court or administrative tribunal, and to discuss the purchase of real property. There be no objection to the motion, all members present voted AYE. The motion carried President McGraw declared the meeting in Closed Session at 10:15 p.m. Member Sodaro left at 12:05 a.m. It was moved by Member Werner and seconded by Member Craig that the Board return to Open Session. There being no objection to the motion, all members present voted AYE. The motion carried The meeting was declared in Open Session at 1:00 a.m. It was moved by Member Craig and seconded by Member Werner that the Closed Session Minutes of December 15, 2005 be approved. There being no objection to the motion, all members present voted AYE. The motion carried Action After Closed Session It was moved by Member Craig and seconded by Member Werner that the Board approve employing Mary Beth Walsh as the Administrative Assistant for Finance and Human Resources pending final review of her contract by the Board of Education. AYE: Craig, Werner, Rabah, Chigas, McGraw, LaBuda NAY: None Absent: Sodaro The motion passed Future Business

14 Page 14 of 14 The next regularly scheduled Board Meeting is Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the District Office. 21. Adjournment It was moved by Member Werner and seconded by Member Craig that the meeting be adjourned. There being no objection to the motion, all members present voted AYE. The motion carried The meeting adjourned at 1:01 am. President Secretary

15 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Ridgeland District 122, Cook County, Illinois Held at Donald R. Johnson/Robert L. Olcese Administration Center 6500 West 95 th Street, Oak Lawn, IL January 19, Call to Order 2. The meeting was called to order at 7:06 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said and the Ridgeland District 122 Mission Statement was read. 3. Present: President McGraw, Secretary LaBuda, Member Craig, Member Sodaro, Member Rabah, Member Werner Absent: Vice-President Chigas Also Present: Dr. Kenneth M. Jandes, Superintendent Mrs. Julie Shellberg, Assistant Superintendent for Specialized Programs Mr. Paul O Malley, Director of Finance and Business Operations 4. Academic Spotlight Students of Jason Pascavage and Carrie Antokal, 6 th grade teachers at Columbus Manor, presented their work in designing models of the planets in our solar system. 5. Comments from Visitors Mr. James Gunnell, Director of A.E.R.O., addressed the Board regarding several Special Education issues. Principals: Mrs. Benjamin thanked the Board for purchasing the mulch to control the mud at Columbus Manor. She informed the Board that the OLSAT and IMAGE staffs are getting ready for testing. The staff walked through the new building and she will get pictures for the Board. Mr. Connolly discussed the upcoming ISAT and IMAGE tests. He told the Board that excitement over the construction is spreading through Simmons. He reported that numerous teachers are working on their Masters Degrees and Type-75 Certificates. He also informed the Board that Simmons has enrolled 10 new students since the start of the new year. Member Craig asked for an update regarding the student who was affected by the fire. Mr. Connolly reported that the family and student are doing well. Mr. O Donnell updated the Board regarding ACCESS testing for screening ESL students. Due to the many restrictions for administering the ACCESS test, one

16 Page 2 of 10 classroom teacher at each grade level will be trained to administer a portion of the test, and give the test for one day, a retired teacher will give the speech portion and an ESL teacher will give the written portion. Dr. Jandes informed the Board that District 122 is head and shoulders above other districts because of the work of Mr. O Donnell. Dr. Crider invited the Board to Family Movie Night on Friday, January 20, She informed the Board that the PTA will be showing Madagascar on the new, big screen, projector TV that the PTA donated. Dr. Crider also informed the Board that she made personal contact with the families affected by the fire. She informed the Board that Mrs. Wierzbicki has gone above and beyond to help the families affected by the fire and the student who lost her father before Christmas. The school is getting geared up for ISAT testing and planning what needs to be done to ensure success. Dr. Crider invited the Board to the Harnew awards assemblies on January 31 st at 10 am and 1:45 pm. Mr. Porod informed the Board about his day at the Flexible Delivery In-service at A.E.R.O. He also informed the Board that Kelly Wojtowicz, a tenured teacher on-leave for the year, will be moving back to the area and is capable of serving in the capacity of Reading Teacher. He reported that a Study Skills Club is being formed to provide students an opportunity to spend additional time at school studying. Lieb has registered 11 students since the start of the new year, with up to 15 by the end of next week. Over winter break, another doorway was put into the old gym and the basketball hoops were installed in the new gym. 6. Public Hearings None 7. Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by Member Craig and seconded by Member Werner that the Board approve the following items as specified in the individual items: 8a.) Regular Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2005; 8b.) Special Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2005; 9a.) Current Bills; 9b.) Franczek Sullivan Legal Bill; 9d.) Township School Treasurer s Report; 13b1.) Child Rearing Leave Deborah Milosovic; 13b2.) Child Rearing Leave Marjorie Olson; 14a.) Second Reading for adoption of amended policies; 14c.) DuPage/West Cook Low Incidence Cooperative Oversight Committee Revised Articles of Agreement; 15b.) Application for Recognition of Schools; 15c.) Dental Insurance Renewal; 15d.) Simmons Science Lab and 15e.) Simmons Office.

17 Page 3 of 10 AYE: Craig, Werner, Rabah, Sodaro, McGraw*, LaBuda NAY: None Absent: Chigas The motion carried *President McGraw abstained on 9b.) Franczek Sullivan Legal Bill for a vote of Approval of Minutes a.) Under the consent agenda, the Board approved the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 15, b.) Under the consent agenda, the Board approved the Special Meeting Minutes of December 15, Financial Report and Bills a.) Under the consent agenda, the Board approved the Current Bills. b.) Under the consent agenda, the Board approved the Franczek Sullivan Legal Bill. c.) The District 122 Summary Sheet for December 2005 was given to the Board. d.) Under the consent agenda, the Board approved the Township Treasurer s Report, as prepared. e.) The Technology Expenditures Report was given to the Board. f.) The Board was issued a copy of the RPA Account Summaries. g.) The Board was issued a copy of the 2005 Tax Levy filing report. 10. Reports of the Superintendent and Staff a.) The Board was given a detailed construction update from John Pahlman that included information regarding the boiler at Simmons. b.) The Board was issued a report from John Pahlman regarding a car that drove over the grass at Columbus Manor leaving muddy tracks through the property.

18 Page 4 of 10 c.) The Board was informed that the first Learn & Serve program took place on December 16 th at the Oak Lawn Senior Center. Pre-school, second grade and sixth grade students, along with their teachers, met with seniors in an intergenerational interaction. d.) The Board was informed that the ROE issued permits for the demolition of the house on the former Lake property. These permits were signed and returned to the ROE for final processing. e.) The Board was informed that OLSAT testing will be during the 3 rd and 4 th weeks of January and test students in grades 2-7. f.) The Board was reminded about the Franczek Sullivan School Law Conference on January 28, 2006 from 9 am until 12:30 pm. The Board was invited to dinner with Ares and Darcy from Franczek Sullivan on Friday, January 27, g.) The Board was informed that the doors at Harnew would be replaced January 27 th if it is a one-day project or February 17 th and 20 th if it is a two-day project. The project time frame will be determined when the parts arrive on January 24 th. h.) The Board was informed that the rugs in the Harnew LRC were repaired over the winter break. i.) The Board was given a Simmons construction update from Dave Paukner regarding several issues that require additional design consideration. The Board was informed that the overall expanded timeline of the project would not be affected. Two different phasing plans for the Simmons construction were given to the Board for review. Also, in order to keep the students at Simmons while construction is going on, the 6 th graders will not be able to transfer to Simmons until the school year. j.) A copy of the letter sent to Mayor Heilmann regarding the removal of the resident only parking signs around Kolb School was given to the Board. k.) The Board was given a copy of the preliminary budget for the school year for review. l.) The Board was given a memo from the school nurses in reference to food allergies. 11. Reports of Standing and Special Board Committees No reports were given.

19 Page 5 of 10 President McGraw requested that all Standing and Special Board Committees submit reports for the Board Packet rather than providing an update at the Board Meeting. 12. Notices and Communications a.) The Board was given a copy of the Building Inspection Report from December 15, 2005 with a copy of the Harnew IAQ Walk-Through Report. b.) The Board was given thank you cards from Ellen Bell and Phil Shellberg. c.) The Board was given a thank you card from Barry Zakes. d.) The Board was given a letter from the Harnew Union Representatives. e.) The minutes from Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 were available for review. f.) Copies of The Networker and The Oak Leaflet were available for review. 13. Personnel a.) The Board was informed that there are still 2 open positions: a Full-time Title I Reading Instructional Assistant for Harnew and Kolb and a Part-time Reading Specialist at Lieb. b.) Child Rearing Leave 1.) Under the consent agenda, the Board approved a child rearing leave for Deborah Milosovic beginning on or about January 24, 2006 returning to her position on or about Thursday, March 9, 2006 per Article XIV, Section 3 of the Agreement between the Ridgeland Council of Local 943 American Federation of Teachers AFL-CIO. 2.) Under the consent agenda, the Board approved Marjorie Olson s use of thirty (30) sick days for maternity leave, beginning February 6, 2006 plus an additional 2 personal business days for March 23 rd and 24 th, returning to her position Monday, April 3, c.) The Board was issued a letter from Kate Hellmer explaining her surgery on January 6, 2006 and the projected recovery time.

20 Page 6 of 10 d.) Retirement It was moved by Member Craig and seconded by Member Sodaro that the Board table items 13d1.) Retirement of Karen Pursley, 13d2.) Retirement of Vicki Greene, 13d3.) Retirement of Christine Bailey, 13d4.) Retirement of Sandra Rybka, 13d5.) Retirement of Terry Pauly and 13d6.) Retirement of Karen Gregory. There being no objection to the motion, all members present voted AYE. The motion carried with a vote of e.) Resignation 1.) It was moved by Member Werner and seconded by Member Rabah, that the Board accept, with regret, Joyce Yurko s letter of resignation dated January 12, 2006 with an effective date of January 27, There being no objection to the motion, all members present voted AYE. The motion carried f.) Employment 1.) It was moved by Secretary LaBuda and seconded by Member Craig, that the Board employ Kelly Wojtowicz as the Part-Time Reading Specialist at Lieb at a salary not to exceed $15,000 as per the Agreement between the Board of Education Ridgeland School District 122 and the Ridgeland Council of Local 943 American Federation of Teachers AFL-CIO.. AYE: LaBuda, Craig, Rabah, Sodaro, Werner, McGraw NAY: None Absent: Chigas The motion carried Unfinished Business a.) Under the consent agenda, the Board approved the second reading for adoption of the following amended policies: Footnote Addition to Policy 2:40, Board Member Qualifications; Amended Policy 2:110-E, Exhibit Waiver and Modification Request Process; Amended Policy 2:200, Types of School Board Meetings; Amended Policy 2:220, School Board Meeting Procedure; Non-Substantive changes to Policy 4:10, Fiscal and Business Management; Amended Policy 4:170, Safety; Added Exhibit 4:170-E7, Exhibit Annual School Safety Review; Amended Policy 5:30, Hiring Process and Criteria; Amended Policy 5:180, Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity; Amended Policy 5:250, Leaves of Absence; Amended Policy 5:330, Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves; Amended Policy 6:60, Curriculum; Amended Policy 6:140, Education of Homeless Children; Amended Policy 7:60, Residence; Amended Policy

21 Page 7 of 10 7:100, renamed Health and Dental Examinations, Immunizations, and Exclusion of Students; Amended Footnote to Policy 7:170, Vandalism; Amended Policy 7:240, Conduct Code for Participants in Extracurricular Activities; Amended Policy 8:30, Visitors to and Conduct on School Property; Re-written Exhibit 8:30-E1, Exhibit Letter to Parent Regarding Visits to School by Child Sex Offenders; and Re-written Exhibit 8:30-E2, Exhibit Child Sex Offender s Request for Permission to Visit School Property. b.) No action was taken regarding the NSBA 66 th Annual Conference in Chicago as no Board Members will be attending. c.) Under the consent agenda, the Board approved the DuPage/West Cook Low Incidence Service Agreement Articles of Agreement as presented. d.) It was moved by Member Craig and seconded by Member Rabah that the Board approve the purchase of 20 Toshiba 27A45 TVs at a cost of $222 per TV and 24 Toshiba DVD/VCRs at a cost of $94 per DVD/VCR from Best Buy for a total cost of $6, AYE: Craig, Rabah, Werner, Sodaro, McGraw, LaBuda NAY: None Absent: Chigas The motion carried New Business a.) No discussion occurred regarding the Tri-I Conference. b.) Under the consent agenda, the Board approved the Application for Recognition of Schools for Columbus Manor, Harnew, Kolb, Lieb and Simmons. c.) Under the consent agenda, the Board approved the renewal of Delta Dental as the district s dental coverage for as presented. d.) Under the consent agenda, the Board approved the Alternate Science Area Plan for Simmons Middle School as presented. e.) Under the consent agenda, the Board approved Office Scheme C for Simmons Middle School as presented. f.) Member Craig suggested Mr. O Malley s name and title be put in place of Mr. Smigiel s on the plaques for Columbus Manor and Lieb to reflect the current administration upon completion of the projects.

22 Page 8 of 10 It was moved by Member Craig and seconded by Member Rabah that the Board approve the plaques to be placed at Columbus Manor and Lieb as amended. AYE: Craig, Rabah, Sodaro, LaBuda NAY: Werner Abstain: McGraw Absent: Chigas The motion carried g.) The Board was informed that mulch was delivered from Schroeder Material on January 17, 2006 to cover the muddy surface at Columbus Manor. h.) The Board was informed that the Illinois State Board approved two additional English Language Learner grants for Tom O Donnell worked very hard to procure the money and a copy of his description was given to the Board. i.) Member Craig informed the Board that the Oak Lawn Fire Department told her that the wall-mounted defibrillator package was a better option for the district to select as it sets off an alarm and flashing light when in use to attract additional attention. She also recommended that the Board make sure both the adult and the pediatric pads are purchased. In addition, she suggested purchasing 5 packages and using the defibrillator that Lieb currently has as a portable defibrillator for the district to use on field trips. It was moved by Member Craig and seconded by Member Werner that the Board approve the purchase of 5 defibrillators in Package B at a cost of $1289 each, plus 5 additional adult pads at a cost of $55 each, plus 5 signs at $30 each for a total of $6,870. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYE: Craig, Werner, Sodaro, Rabah, McGraw, LaBuda NAY: None Absent: Chigas The motion carried j.) It was moved by Member Werner and seconded by Member Craig that the Board approve an AERO Purchase Service Request to continue to employ Lisa Poe as a 0.2 AERO Supervisor for the school year.

23 Page 9 of 10 Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYE: Werner, Craig, Sodaro, Rabah, McGraw, LaBuda NAY: None Absent: Chigas The motion carried Comments from Visitors on New Business None 17. Comments from Board Members a.) Mr. Rabah thanked the Board for their flexibility with his new school schedule. b.) Mrs. Craig thanked the Board for the mulch at Columbus Manor. She informed the Board that Debbie Pleviak s memorial service was wonderful and there was a strong outreach from the staff. c.) Mrs. LaBuda reported that she attended the Learn & Serve Program and had a great time. The seniors and children all enjoyed the day. She told the Board that she holds to her initial opinion that the preschoolers are too young to take part in the program. She also informed the Board that she and Mrs. Werner took part in National Popcorn Day at Harnew. d.) President McGraw reported that he spent time with the Lieb administration, the engineers, and the district architect to envision a new environment for the LRC at Lieb. 18. Closed Session Topic(s) Allowed Under the Open Meetings Act* It was moved by Member Craig and seconded by Member Sodaro that the Board enter into Closed Session to consider collective bargaining matters or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more employees, to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of a specific employee or employees, to discuss pending, probable or imminent litigation before a court or administrative tribunal, and to discuss the purchase of real property. There being no objection to the motion, all members present voted AYE. The motion carried President McGraw declared the meeting in Closed Session at 9:10 pm. Member Rabah left at 11:30 pm.

24 Page 10 of 10 It was moved by Member Werner and seconded by Member Sodaro that the Board return to Open Session. There being no objection to the motion, all members present voted AYE. The motion carried The meeting was declared in Open Session at 11:38 pm. It was moved by Member Craig and seconded by Member Werner that the Closed Session Minutes of January 19, 2006 be approved. There being no objection to the motion, all members present voted AYE. The motion carried Action After Closed Session It was moved by Member Craig and seconded by Member Werner that following the review of Closed Session Minutes from January 2005 through December 2005, no Closed Session Minutes will be released. There being no objection to the motion, all members present voted AYE. The motion carried Future Business The next regularly scheduled Board Meeting is Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 7:00 pm at the District Office. 21. Adjournment It was moved by Member Craig and seconded by Member Werner that the meeting be adjourned. There being no objection to the motion, all members present voted AYE. The motion carried The meeting adjourned at 11:39 pm. President Secretary

25 Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of Education Ridgeland District 122, Cook County, Illinois Held at Donald R. Johnson/Robert L. Olcese Administration Center 6500 West 95 th Street, Oak Lawn, IL February 9, Call to Order 2. The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. 3. Present: Secretary LaBuda, Member Craig, Member Sodaro, Member Rabah, Member Werner Absent: President McGraw, Vice-President Chigas Also Present: Dr. Kenneth M. Jandes, Superintendent Mrs. Julie Shellberg, Assistant Superintendent for Specialized Programs Mr. Paul O Malley, Director of Finance and Business Operations 4. President ProTem It was moved by Member Werner and seconded by Member Rabah that Mrs. LaBuda serve as President ProTem. There being no objection to the motion, all members present voted AYE. The motion carried It was moved by Member Rabah and seconded by Member Sodaro that the Board approve the payment of $77, to the Illinois School Insurance Cooperative. Upon roll call, the vote was as follow: AYE: Rabah, Sodaro, Craig, Werner, LaBuda NAY: None Absent: McGraw, Chigas The motion carried It was moved by Member Craig and seconded by Member Rabah that the Board approve Kim Schmit s use of thirty (30) sick days for maternity leave, beginning on or about March 26, 2006, returning to her position on or about May 15, There being no objection to the motion, all members present voted AYE. The motion carried It was moved by Member Werner and seconded by Member Craig that the Board approve the employment of Miss Katie Martin as a Special Education Teacher Assistant at Lieb School on Lane 1, Step 1 and prorated on the 2005/2006 salary schedule on the Agreement between the Board of Education Ridgeland School District 122 and the Ridgeland Council of Local 943 American Federation of Teachers AFL-CIO for the remainder of the 2005/2006 school year. Upon roll call, the vote was as follow: AYE: Craig, Sodaro, Rabah, LaBuda, Werner NAY: None Absent: McGraw, Chigas The motion carried

26 Page 2 of 4 8. It was moved by Member Werner and seconded by Member Sodaro that the Board enter into Closed Session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the district, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. There being no objection to the motion, all members present voted AYE. The motion carried Secretary LaBuda declared the meeting in Closed Session at 7:09 pm. 9. It was moved by Member Craig and seconded by Member Rabah that the Board return to Open Session. There being no objection to the motion, all members present voted AYE. The motion carried The meeting was declared in Open Session at 11:55 p.m. 10. It was moved by Member Craig and seconded by Member Rabah that the Closed Session Minutes of the February 9, 2006 Board of Education Special Meeting be approved. There being no objection to the motion, all members present voted AYE. The motion carried It was moved by Member Craig and seconded by Member Rabah that the Board table the release of Jason Pascavage from his contract effective March 15, There being no objection to the motion, all members present voted AYE. The motion carried It was moved by Member Craig and seconded by Member Rabah that the Board approve a contract with Suzanne Botana, a bilingual Spanish-speaking psychologist, to conduct Spanish-speaking, bilingual, psychological evaluations at a rate of $800 per evaluation. Upon roll call, the vote was as follow: AYE: Craig, Rabah, Sodaro, Werner, LaBuda NAY: None Absent: McGraw, Chigas The motion carried It was moved by Member Craig and seconded by Member Rabah that the Board table the three (3) new English Language Learner teaching positions for the school year. There being no objection to the motion, all members present voted AYE. The motion carried It was moved by Member Craig and seconded by Member Rabah that the Board table the position of Differentiated Instruction/Gifted and Talented Facilitator for the school year. There being no objection to the motion, all members present voted AYE. The motion carried It was moved by Member Craig and seconded by Member Rabah that the Board table the replacement of the LRC Director at Lieb School with a Media Curriculum Technology Coordinator. There being no objection to the motion, all members present voted AYE. The motion carried