PRESENT: Joseph Amado, Mike Federico, Linda Flanagan Vahl, James O Malley, Dan Risley and Travis Tuomey

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1 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF EDUCATION, OAK LAWN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, DISTRICT 229, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2007 The Board of Education of Oak Lawn Community High School, District No. 229, Cook County, Illinois, met in regular session at Oak Lawn Community High School, 9400 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn, Illinois, on Wednesday, July 18, Vice President Amado called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. PRESENT: Joseph Amado, Mike Federico, Linda Flanagan Vahl, James O Malley, Dan Risley and Travis Tuomey ABSENT: Stephen Trotto ALSO PRESENT: Dr. James Briscoe, Superintendent, Richard Hendricks, Asst. Superintendent-Business Roll Call Consent Agenda Joseph Amado, Mike Federico, Linda Flanagan Vahl, James O Malley, Dan Risley and Travis Tuomey were present. A motion was made by Mr. Risley and seconded by Mr. O Malley to approve the Consent Agenda, excluding Item F., Facility Rental Requests, which included the Monthly Financial Report, Regular Meeting minutes of June 20, 2007, accept the resignation of Mary Boyd, approval of extension of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical and Dental policy until September 1, 2008 at a 3.9% increase in premium. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Amado, Federico, Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Risley, Tuomey NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. Operation Bills The June final bill list was included in the pre-board meeting packets allowing the members the opportunity to review the bills in advance. The Board requested further clarification of legal fees in the future. A motion was made by Mr. Risley and seconded by Ms. Flanagan Vahl that the Education Fund bills in the amount of $347,092.07, Tort Immunity Fund bills in the amount of $103,210.97, Building Fund bills in the amount of $87,205.36, Transportation Fund bills in the amount of $12,178.03, and Salaries in the amount of $2,298, be approved as presented and the school treasurer be authorized to sign payment orders for these bills. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Federico, Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Risley, Tuomey, Amado NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. Appointment, Employment and/or Dismissal of Personnel A motion was made by Ms. Flanagan Vahl made and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to approve, pending satisfactory background check, the employment of Matthew Krogh as an Industrial Technology Teacher, at a salaried rate of $43,892 for the school year, as presented. Upon roll call the vote was as follows:

2 MINUTES JULY 18, 2007 Page AYES: Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Risley, Tuomey, Amado, Federico NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Ms. Flanagan Vahl and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to approve, pending satisfactory background check, the employment of Dana Steinecker as an Industrial Technology Teacher, at a salaried rate of $49,364 for the school year, as presented. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Risley, Tuomey, Amado, Federico NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. Facility Rental Requests A motion was made by Ms. Flanagan Vahl and seconded by Mr. Risley to authorize the administration to schedule gym space and related resources to St. Gerald s School in accordance with the Oak Lawn Community High School facility rental practices and policies. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: O Malley, Risley, Tuomey, Amado, Federico, Flanagan Vahl NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. Mr. Tuomey requested that Facility Rental Requests be an agenda item for the Committee of the Whole meeting on August 2, A motion was made by Ms. Flanagan Vahl and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to authorize the administration to schedule gym/field space and related resources to the Oak Lawn Outlaws Youth Football and Cheerleading programs in accordance with the Oak Lawn Community High School facility rental practices and policies. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Risley, Tuomey, Amado, Federico, Flanagan Vahl, O Malley NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Ms. Flanagan Vahl and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to authorize the administration to schedule the use of the stadium football field for St. Gerald s Youth Football in accordance with the Oak Lawn Community High School facility rental practices and polices and pending insurance waiver. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Tuomey, Amado, Federico, Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Risley NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. Public Hearing Modification Request Parent/Teacher Conferences Public Hearing Modification Request Driver Hearing opened at 8:13 p.m. There were no comments or questions. Hearing closed at 8:14 p.m. Hearing opened at 8:14 p.m. There were no comments or questions.

3 MINUTES JULY 18, 2007 Page 3 Education Fee CNC Machine Bid Hearing closed at 8:15 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Risley and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to accept the $15, bid from Practical CNC, Inc. for a CNC machine. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Amado, Federico, Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Risley, Tuomey NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. Modification Request - Parent- Teacher Conferences A motion was made by Mr. Risley and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to direct the Superintendent to apply for a modification of the Illinois School Code provision relating to parent-teacher conferences. The modification would provide that 2 three and one half hour parent-teacher conference evening sessions would count as 1 full day of pupil attendance for the through school years. Upon roll the vote was as follows: AYES: Federico, Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Risley, Tuomey, Amado NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. Modification Request: Driver Education Fee A motion was made by Mr. Risley and seconded by Mr. Federico to direct the Superintendent to apply for a modification of the maximum fee allowed for driver s education behind-the-wheel instruction. The modified fee pending Board approval can be no higher than $ for the through school years. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Risley, Tuomey, Amado, Federico NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. Board Member Reports Mr. Tuomey expressed his desire to have the Board accomplish much more in the next two years. Mr. Risley inquired about the CNC Machine training for staff and students, requested to see the CNC machine and that the CNC machine and Print Shop should be mentioned in the next Oak Leaflet. Mr. Amado expressed his hope that OLCHS might host the Punt, Pass & Kick camp. Building Administrator s Report Superintendent s Report Mr. Hendricks gave an update on the failure to fulfill bid by International Floor Coverings for the Media Center carpet and will be contacting Vortex Enterprises who submitted a bid of $50,100. Dr. Briscoe reported on a letter received by Burt Odelson regarding a company that will do audits to save money spent on utilities and received suggested Board goals from Mr. Federico, Mr. Risley and Ms. Flanagan Vahl.

4 MINUTES JULY 18, 2007 Page 4 Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, it was moved by Mr. Risley and seconded by Mr. O Malley to adjourn this meeting. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: O Malley, Risley, Tuomey, Amado, Federico, Flanagan Vahl NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

5 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF EDUCATION, OAK LAWN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, DISTRICT 229, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2007 The Board of Education of Oak Lawn Community High School, District No. 229, Cook County, Illinois, met in regular session at Oak Lawn Community High School, 9400 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn, Illinois, on Wednesday, August 15, President Trotto called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. PRESENT: Joseph Amado, Linda Flanagan Vahl, Mike Federico, Stephen Trotto and Travis Tuomey ABSENT: James O Malley and Dan Risley ALSO PRESENT: Dr. James Briscoe, Superintendent, Richard Hendricks, Asst. Superintendent-Business Roll Call Consent Agenda Joseph Amado, Linda Flanagan Vahl, Mike Federico, Stephen Trotto and Travis Tuomey were present. A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Ms. Flanagan Vahl to approve the Consent Agenda, which included the Monthly Financial Report, Regular Meeting minutes of July 18, 2007, accept the resignation of Kathryn Migely, William Theisen and Elizabeth Allen, a facility rental request from Our Lady of Loretto and a facility rental request from the Oak Lawn Park District. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico, Trotto, Tuomey Operation Bills The July final bill list was included in the pre-board meeting packets allowing the members the opportunity to review the bills in advance. A motion was made by Mr. Trotto and seconded by Mr. Amado that the Education Fund bills in the amount of $529,332.53, Tort Immunity Fund bills in the amount of $8,845.50, Building Fund bills in the amount of $136,965.93, Transportation Fund bills in the amount of $11,751.25, Life Safety Fund bills in the amount of $153, and Salaries in the amount of $284, be approved as presented and the school treasurer be authorized to sign payment orders for these bills. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Flanagan Vahl, Federico, Trotto, Tuomey, Amado Appointment, Employment and/or Dismissal of Personnel A motion was made by Mr. Amado made and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to approve the employment of Michael Schuetz as a Full-Time Substitute Teacher/Internal Alternative Program Monitor, at the per diem rate of $ for the school year, as presented. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Federico, Trotto, Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl

6 MINUTES AUGUST 15, 2007 Page 2 A motion was made by Mr. Trotto and seconded by Mr. Tuomey, pending satisfactory background check, approve the employment of Angela Diggs as a School Psychologist, at a salaried rate of $48,823 for the school year, as presented. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trotto, Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Federico approve the employment of Robert Brida as a custodian, pending satisfactory background check, at a step 3 hourly rate of $17.33 per hour. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico, Trotto A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Ms. Flanagan Vahl approve the employment of Barbara Cieslak as a custodian, pending satisfactory background check, at a step 3 hourly rate of $17.33 per hour. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico, Trotto, Tuomey Tentative Budget A motion was made by Mr. Trotto and seconded by Mr. Amado to approve the tentative budget as presented and direct the administration to place the tentative budget on public display for 30 days prior to September 19, Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Flanagan Vahl, Federico, Trotto, Tuomey, Amado 1 st Reading Policy Nos. 6:240, 8:20, 6:160 and 7:70 A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to approve the 1 st reading of Policy Nos. 6:240, 8:20, 6:160 and 7:70. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Federico, Trotto, Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl President Trotto Bond Sale Mr. Trotto announced that he has signed an order for the Bond Issue Notification Act hearing to be held on September 6, A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Federico to approve the Resolution No declaring the intention to issue $12,500,000 of working cash fund bonds. Upon roll call the vote was as follows:

7 MINUTES AUGUST 15, 2007 Page AYES: Trotto, Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico Board Member Reports Ms. Flanagan Vahl was pleased to receive the exit report from Life Tracks, inquired about the mandatory training for board members, and is looking forward to the start of school. Mr. Amado expressed his excitement with the start of the new school year. Mr. Trotto expressed his excitement with the start of the new school year. Mr. Tuomey welcomed the new teachers, expressed that registration ran smoothly, requested a meeting to discuss facility rental requests, and expressed his concerns with Committee of the Whole meetings. Mr. Federico expressed his excitement with the start of the new school year. Building Administrator s Report Superintendent s Report Mr. McCurdy gave an update on registration and Homecoming activities. Mr. Riordan gave an update on the teacher induction program, the Freshmen family orientation, the teacher in-service day on August 17 th, AYP and the results of a Parent survey. Mr. Hendricks reported on the Revtrak Credit Card Company error and projects that were completed in the summer. Dr. Briscoe thanked Mr. Riordan and Mr. McCurdy on registration and the new teacher induction program running smoothly and reported that the Board will work on prioritizing academic and facility goals. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, it was moved by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Federico to adjourn this meeting. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico, Trotto NAYS: None. President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

8 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF EDUCATION, OAK LAWN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, DISTRICT 229, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 The Board of Education of Oak Lawn Community High School, District No. 229, Cook County, Illinois, met in regular session at Oak Lawn Community High School, 9400 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn, Illinois, on Wednesday, September 19, Vice President Amado called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. PRESENT: Joseph Amado, Linda Flanagan Vahl, Mike Federico, James O Malley, Dan Risley and Travis Tuomey ABSENT: Stephen Trotto ALSO PRESENT: Dr. James Briscoe, Superintendent, Richard Hendricks, Asst. Superintendent-Business Roll Call Closed Session Joseph Amado, Linda Flanagan Vahl, Mike Federico, James O Malley, Dan Risley and Travis Tuomey were present. A motion was made by Mr. Federico and seconded by Mr. Risley to go into Closed Session at 6:47 p.m. for the purpose of discussion to consider collective bargaining. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico, O Malley, Risley, Tuomey NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. Open Session A motion was made by Mr. O Malley and seconded by Mr. Federico to return and go into Open Session at 7:25 p.m. and continue the meeting. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Flanagan Vahl, Federico, O Malley, Risley, Tuomey, Amado NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. Closed Session A motion was made by Ms. Flanagan Vahl and seconded by Mr. O Malley to go into Closed Session at 7:29 p.m. for the purpose of discussion to consider legal matters. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Federico, O Malley, Risley, Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. Open Session A motion was made by Mr. O Malley and seconded by Mr. Federico to return and go into Open Session at 7:34 p.m. and continue the meeting. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: O Malley, Risley, Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried.

9 MINUTES SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 Page 2 Student Representatives Consent Agenda Mike Zero, Student Council, reported on the upcoming student council events. A motion was made by Mr. Risley and seconded by Ms. Flanagan Vahl to approve the Consent Agenda, which included the Monthly Financial Report, Regular Meeting minutes of August 15, 2007, approval of the final reading of policy nos. 6:160, 6:240, 7:70 and 8:20, the approval of the Application for Recognition of Schools, a facility rental request from Weber Irish Dance Organization, a facility rental request from Oak Lawn Baseball Association, a facility rental request from Olivet Nazarene University, a facility rental request from Covenant Athletic League and a facility rental request from Concordia University. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Risley, Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico, O Malley NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. Operation Bills The August final bill list was included in the pre-board meeting packets allowing the members the opportunity to review the bills in advance. A motion was made by Mr. Risley and seconded by Mr. Federico that the Education Fund bills in the amount of $517,839.73, Tort Immunity Fund bills in the amount of $2,759.88, Building Fund bills in the amount of $140,322.51, Transportation Fund bills in the amount of $13,850.97, Life Safety Fund bills in the amount of $117, and Salaries in the amount of $765, be approved as presented and the school treasurer be authorized to sign payment orders for these bills. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico, O Malley, Risley NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. Appointment, Employment and/or Dismissal of Personnel A motion was made by Mr. Risley made and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to approve the employment of Joseph Giglio, Jr. as second shift lead at an additional $1.00 per hour. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico, O Malley, Risley, Tuomey NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Mr. Tuomey and seconded by Ms. Flanagan Vahl, pending satisfactory background check, approve the employment of Tammy Mares as a 10- month secretary at a step six hourly rate of $ Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Flanagan Vahl, Federico, O Malley, Risley, Tuomey, Amado NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Mr. Risley and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to approve a childbirth leave of absence for Joyce Rafferty for the second semester of the school year under the provisions of the Agreement between Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 and Oak Lawn Teachers Union. Upon roll call

10 MINUTES SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 Page 3 the vote was as follows: AYES: Federico, O Malley, Risley, Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. Band/Choir Field Trip A motion was made by Ms. Flanagan Vahl and seconded by Mr. Federico to approve the proposed music field trip to Toronto, Canada on April 25-28, Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: O Malley, Risley, Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. Web Design Consultant A motion was made by Ms. Flanagan Vahl and seconded by Mr. Federico to authorize the administration to enter into agreement with AmericanEagle.com to provide website design, development, and consultation services to the district for an initial fee of $20,000. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico, O Malley NAYS: Risley. Vice President declared the motion carried Budget Hearing The hearing was open to the public at 8:00 p.m. There were no questions. The hearing was closed at 8:02 p.m Budget A motion was made by Ms. Flanagan Vahl and seconded by Mr. Risley to approve the budget, as presented. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico, O Malley, Risley NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. Bond Issue Resolution A motion was made by Mr. Risley and seconded by Mr. Federico to approve Resolution No providing for the issue of $12,500,000 of working cash fund bonds. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico, O Malley, Risley, Tuomey NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. Cleaning and Maintenance Bids A motion was made by Ms. Flanagan Vahl and seconded by Mr. Risley to reject all bids for custodian and maintenance services. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Flanagan Vahl, Federico, O Malley, Risley, Tuomey, Amado NAYS: None. Vice President declared the motion carried. Committee of the Whole Board Member Mr. Amado gave an overview of the Committee of the Whole on September 6, The next scheduled meeting is October 4, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Flanagan Vahl expressed that she hopes Homecoming week goes well, she will

11 MINUTES SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 Page 4 Reports be out of town for the next Committee of the Whole meeting and passing the budget was a positive thing for the school and community. Mr. O Malley expressed that scuba diving for the special education students was going very well and handicapped veterans attended. There will more events set up in the future. Mr. Federico expressed that the September Committee of the Whole meeting went well, is excited to meet the architect at the next committee meeting and hopes Homecoming week goes well. Mr. Tuomey reported that he attended the 1 st SIT meeting, expressed congratulations to everyone at Awards Night and attended the SEL meeting on the 12 th. Mr. Amado reported that he attended an AERO meeting and expressed that he hopes Homecoming week goes well. Building Administrator s Report Mr. Riordan gave a presentation and summary of Academic Data and Goals for Mr. McCurdy gave an update on Craig Scott, motivational speaker, and Homecoming activities. Ms. Morrin gave an update of the English/Foreign Language/Media Center Departments. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, it was moved by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Federico to adjourn this meeting. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Federico, O Malley, Risley, Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl NAYS: None. President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

12 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF EDUCATION, OAK LAWN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, DISTRICT 229, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2007 The Board of Education of Oak Lawn Community High School, District No. 229, Cook County, Illinois, met in regular session at Oak Lawn Community High School, 9400 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn, Illinois, on Wednesday, October 17, President Trotto called the meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. PRESENT: Joseph Amado, Linda Flanagan Vahl, Mike Federico, James O Malley, Stephen Trotto and Travis Tuomey ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Dr. James Briscoe, Superintendent, Richard Hendricks, Asst. Superintendent-Business, Michael Riordan, Principal Roll Call Closed Session Joseph Amado, Linda Flanagan Vahl, Mike Federico, James O Malley, Stephen Trotto and Travis Tuomey were present. A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Federico to go into Closed Session at 6:49 p.m. for the purpose of discussion to consider collective bargaining and student discipline. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey Open Session A motion was made by Mr. Trotto and seconded by Mr. Amado to return and go into Open Session at 7:54 p.m. and continue the meeting. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Flanagan Vahl, Federico, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Amado Student Representatives Consent Agenda Mike Zero, Student Council, reported on the upcoming student council events. A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Trotto to approve the Consent Agenda, which included the Monthly Financial Report, Regular Meeting minutes of September 19, 2007, Regular Meeting closed minutes of September 19, 2007, approval of resignation of Michael Lynch, teacher assistant, and a facility rental request from Al-Anon/Alateen. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Federico, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl Operation Bills The September final bill list was included in the pre-board meeting packets allowing the members the opportunity to review the bills in advance. A motion was made by Mr. Trotto and seconded by Mr. Amado that the Education Fund bills in the amount

13 MINUTES OCTOBER 17, 2007 Page 2 of $382,644.16, Tort Immunity Fund bills in the amount of $4,450.45, Building Fund bills in the amount of $109,616.70, Transportation Fund bills in the amount of $21,321.88, Life Safety Fund bills in the amount of $57, and Salaries in the amount of $1,052, be approved as presented and the school treasurer be authorized to sign payment orders for these bills. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico Appointment, Employment and/or Dismissal of Personnel A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to approve the employment of Edward Torba, Dean s assistant, pending background check, at a step six hourly rate of $ Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trotto, Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico, O Malley A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Federico to approve the employment of James Tanas as a custodian at a step 1 hourly rate of $15.06 per hour. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico, O Malley, Trotto A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Ms. Flanagan Vahl to approve a childbirth leave of absence for Dana Steinecker from November 13, 2007 through January 25, 2008 under the provisions of the Agreement between Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 and Oak Lawn Teachers Union. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey PPS Roofing Bids A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Trotto to accept the bid of Crowther Roofing and Sheet Metal for the PPS roof project in the amount of $21,973. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Flanagan Vahl, Federico, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Amado Student Discipline A motion was made by Mr. Trotto and seconded by Ms. Flanagan Vahl that in lieu of expulsion, student # will enroll in the RISE program for the remainder of the school year. Upon successful completion of the RISE program, the student may be eligible to return to Oak Lawn Community High School on the first day of the school year. Moreover, if the student does not enroll or follow the criteria of the RISE program, student # is expelled for the remainder of the school year. Additionally, the Board authorizes the Administration to allow student # to return to Oak Lawn Community High School at the start

14 MINUTES OCTOBER 17, 2007 Page 3 of the Spring 2008 semester on the condition that the student complies with established behavioral, attendance, and academic expectations. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Flanagan Vahl NAYS: Amado, Federico. President declared the motion carried. Resignation of Board Member A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to accept Dan Risley s resignation as a Board member of Oak Lawn Community High School District 229. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico Architect for Heating & Cooling A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Federico to approve the agreement between Plunkett & Raysich, architectural firm, and Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 to begin the process of considering a heating and cooling system for Oak Lawn Community High School District 229. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trotto, Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico, O Malley Increased Security with Present Security Firm A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to approve additional service with A&R Security Services, Inc. for weekday evenings at an hourly rate of $12.88 per hour. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico, O Malley, Trotto Committee of the Whole Board Member Reports Mr. Trotto gave an overview of the Committee of the Whole meeting on October 4, The next scheduled meeting is November 1, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Flanagan Vahl expressed her pleasure that the tax bills will be sent out soon and is looking forward to the November conference. Mr. Federico expressed his pleasure with the Homecoming activities and is looking forward to the November conference. Mr. O Malley expressed that scuba diving activities will be held in the OLCHS pool for handicapped children. Mr. Amado expressed his and OLCHS parents pleasure with the Homecoming activities this year and is looking forward to getting the heating & cooling systems done. Mr. Tuomey gave an update on the SIT and SEL committees. Mr. Trotto expressed his regret with Mr. Risley s resignation and suggested that

15 MINUTES OCTOBER 17, 2007 Page 4 candidates who are interested in being on the Board should submit a resume or bio to Dr. Briscoe or himself by Monday, October 22, A special meeting is set for Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss and possibly appoint a new member to the Board. Building Administrator s Report Mr. Riordan gave an update on his attendance at the Annual State Principal Conference, the Curriculum Committee and articulation with feeder schools. Mr. McCurdy gave an update on the Homecoming activities, Student Leadership Seminar, the Annual Blood Drive, the musical West Side Story, Parent/Teacher conference and the PTSA Craft Fair. Mr. Johnson gave an update of the Math/Science Departments. Mr. Hendricks gave a summary on the recent Bond Sale. Dr. Briscoe thanked the Board of Education for approval to begin the process with Plunkett & Raysich to consider a heating & cooling system for OLCHS. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, it was moved by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. O Malley to adjourn this meeting. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey NAYS: None. President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.

16 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, OAK LAWN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, DISTRICT 229, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2007 The Board of Education of Oak Lawn Community High School, District No. 229, Cook County, Illinois, met in special session at Oak Lawn Community High School, 9400 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn, Illinois, on Thursday, October 25, The meeting began at 7:42 p.m. PRESENT: Joseph Amado, Linda Flanagan Vahl, Mike Federico, Steve Trotto and Travis Tuomey ABSENT: James O Malley OTHERS PRESENT: Dr. James Briscoe, Superintendent Members Present Closed Session Joseph Amado, Linda Flanagan Vahl, Mike Federico, Steve Trotto and Travis Tuomey were present. A motion was made by Mr. Trotto and seconded by Mr. Amado to go into Closed Session at 7:44 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of appointment of Board member candidates for open vacancy. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Federico, Trotto, Tuomey Open Session A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Ms. Flanagan Vahl to return and go into Open Session at 8:37 p.m. and continue the meeting. Upon roll call the vote was as AYES: Flanagan Vahl, Federico, Trotto, Tuomey, Amado Appointment of Board Member to Fill Board Vacancy A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to appoint Kevin Casey to the Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 Board of Education, due to the resignation of Mr. Dan Risley, and to fulfill Mr. Risley s term. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Amado, Flanagan Vahl, Tuomey NAYS: Federico, Trotto. President declared the motion carried. Technology Consultant Hiring Development/Public Discussion on the need to hire a Technology Consultant. Discussion on the possibility of hiring development/public relations person.

17 Relations Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, it was moved by Mr. Trotto and seconded by Mr. Amado to adjourn this meeting. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Federico, Trotto, Tuomey, Amado, Flanagan Vahl NAYS: None. President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

18 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF EDUCATION, OAK LAWN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, DISTRICT 229, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2007 The Board of Education of Oak Lawn Community High School, District No. 229, Cook County, Illinois, met in regular session at Oak Lawn Community High School, 9400 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn, Illinois, on Wednesday, December 19, President Trotto called the meeting to order at 6:52 p.m. PRESENT: Joseph Amado, Mike Federico, James O Malley, Stephen Trotto and Travis Tuomey ABSENT: Kevin Casey, Linda Flanagan Vahl ALSO PRESENT: Dr. James Briscoe, Superintendent, Richard Hendricks, Assistant Superintendent-Business, Michael Riordan, Principal, Joseph McCurdy, Assistant Principal Roll Call Closed Session Joseph Amado, Mike Federico, James O Malley, Stephen Trotto and Travis Tuomey were present. A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Federico to go into Closed Session at 6:53 p.m. for the purpose of discussion to consider collective bargaining. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Amado, Federico, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey Open Session A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Federico to return and go into Open Session at 7:45 p.m. and continue the meeting. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Federico, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Amado Student Representatives Consent Agenda Mike Zero, Student Council, reported on the upcoming student council events. A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to approve the Consent Agenda, which included the Monthly Financial Report, Regular Meeting minutes of November 14, 2007, Regular Meeting closed minutes of November 14, 2007, approval of resignation of Chrystal Gryz effective January 6, 2008, and a facility rental request from Bally Total Fitness. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Amado, Federico

19 MINUTES DECEMBER 19, 2007 Page 2 Operation Bills The November final bill list was included in the pre-board meeting packets allowing the members the opportunity to review the bills in advance. A motion was made by Mr. Trotto and seconded by Mr. Amado that the Education Fund bills in the amount of $500,352.86, Tort Immunity Fund bills in the amount of $104,040.11, Building Fund bills in the amount of $81,150.78, Transportation Fund bills in the amount of $52,795.25, Life Safety Fund bills in the amount of $16, and Salaries in the amount of $1,038, be approved as presented and the school treasurer be authorized to sign payment orders for these bills. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trotto, Tuomey, Amado, Federico, O Malley Public Hearing 2007 Tax Levy Hearing opened at 8:07 p.m. There were no comments or questions. Hearing closed at 8:07 p.m. Appointment, Employment and/or Dismissal of Personnel A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to approve the employment of Dominic Passolano as a Special Education teacher, at a salaried rate of $21,946 for the second semester of the school year, as presented. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Tuomey, Amado, Federico, O Malley, Trotto A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Tuomey, pending satisfactory background check, approve the employment of Mary M. Kerrigan as an ESL teacher, at a salaried rate of $55,275 for the school year, as presented. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Amado, Federico, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Federico to approve the employment of Adrianne Gannon as a Dean s Assistant at a step one hourly rate of $9.98. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Federico, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Amado Approval of Tax Levy for 2007 A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Federico to approve the Resolution to Adopt Tax Levy for 2007 as presented. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Amado, Federico

20 MINUTES DECEMBER 19, 2007 Page 3 Approval of Property Tax Extension Limitation Act Resolution A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Federico to approve the Resolution Authorizing Reduction of Certain Fund Levies for the 2007 Levy Year as presented. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trotto, Tuomey, Amado, Federico, O Malley Advocate Christ Medical Center Lease Agreement A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to approve the Sixth Amendment to Lease Agreement with Advocate Christ Medical Center for use of the Spartan Athletic Complex parking lot during Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Tuomey, Amado, Federico, O Malley, Trotto ISIC (Illinois School Insurance Cooperative) Resolution A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to approve Resolution No. 3 stating the Board of Education s certification to extend the term of the Illinois School Insurance Cooperative for twelve years. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Amado, Federico, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey Scissor Lift Bid A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Federico to accept the $14, bid of National Lift Truck, Inc. to provide an electric scissor lift to Oak Lawn Community High School District 229. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Federico, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Amado Oak Lawn Chargers Baseball Fee Waiver Request for Facility A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to authorize the administration to schedule building space and related resources to the Oak Lawn Chargers Baseball Organization in accordance with the Oak Lawn Community High School facility rental practices and policies. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Amado, Federico Committee of the Whole Board Member Reports The next scheduled meeting is January 3, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Federico reported that he attended the unveiling of the Records Board in the Spartan Gym. He attended the IASB Conference in Chicago in November and encouraged all Board members to attend next year. Mr. O Malley wished everyone Happy Holidays!

21 MINUTES DECEMBER 19, 2007 Page 4 Mr. Amado wished everyone Happy Holidays and is looking forward to next year! Mr. Tuomey gave an update of the SIT meeting, the next SIT meeting is scheduled for , School Connect (Carol Gustafson), enjoyed the Holiday Social, thanked the local papers on their articles on Operation Santa Claus and Brenda Trotto s work on the Alumni Hall of Fame, the coaches are doing a great job, the Spartanite looked great this month and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Mr. Trotto is looking forward to the new OLCHS web page, the IASB Conference in Chicago was great and would encourage all Board members to attend at least one day next year and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Building Administrator s Report Sheila Wantiez, Kevin Walery and Kathleen Murphy (Deans) gave an update on building security, attendance, etc. Mr. McCurdy gave an update on the redesign of the OLCHS web page and reported that the Oak Leaflet is now online. Mr. Riordan gave an update on the R.I.S.E. program. Mr. Hendricks gave an update on Graphtech and the renovations in the IT area. Dr. Briscoe wished Mr. Tuomey a Happy Birthday, gave an update on an article in the Chicago Magazine and wished everyone a great Holiday. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, it was moved by Mr. Trotto and seconded by Mr. Amado to adjourn this meeting. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trotto, Tuomey, Amado, Federico, O Malley NAYS: None. President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

22 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF EDUCATION, OAK LAWN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, DISTRICT 229, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008 The Board of Education of Oak Lawn Community High School, District No. 229, Cook County, Illinois, met in regular session at Oak Lawn Community High School, 9400 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn, Illinois, on Wednesday, January 23, President Trotto called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. PRESENT: Kevin Casey, Mike Federico, Linda Flanagan Vahl, James O Malley, and Stephen Trotto ABSENT: Joseph Amado ALSO PRESENT: Dr. James Briscoe, Superintendent, Richard Hendricks, Assistant Superintendent-Business, Dr. Michael Riordan, Principal Roll Call Closed Session Kevin Casey, Mike Federico, Linda Flanagan Vahl, James O Malley, Stephen Trotto and Travis Tuomey were present. A motion was made by Mr. Trotto and seconded by Ms. Flanagan Vahl to go into Closed Session at 6:46 p.m. for the purpose of discussion to consider collective bargaining and employment and compensation of personnel. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Casey, Federico, Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey Open Session A motion was made by Mr. Trotto and seconded by Mr. Federico to return and go into Open Session at 7:51 p.m. and continue the meeting. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Federico, Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Casey Student Representatives Consent Agenda Mike Zero, Student Council, reported on the upcoming student council events. A motion was made by Mr. Trotto and seconded by Ms. Flanagan Vahl to approve the Consent Agenda, which included the Monthly Financial Report, Regular Meeting minutes of December 19, 2007, Regular Meeting closed minutes of December 19, 2007, a facility rental request from the Harnew School Parent Teacher Association and a facility rental request from Simmons Middle School. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Casey, Federico

23 MINUTES JANUARY 23, 2008 Page 2 Operation Bills The December final bill list was included in the pre-board meeting packets allowing the members the opportunity to review the bills in advance. A motion was made by Mr. Trotto and seconded by Mr. Federico that the Education Fund bills in the amount of $676,644.22, Tort Immunity Fund bills in the amount of $7,689.16, Building Fund bills in the amount of $129,388.67, Transportation Fund bills in the amount of $63,777.42, and Salaries in the amount of $1,050, be approved as presented and the school treasurer be authorized to sign payment orders for these bills. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Casey, Federico, Flanagan Vahl Appointment, Employment and/or Dismissal of Personnel A motion was made by Ms. Flanagan Vahl and seconded by Mr. Federico to approve the employment of Erin Duncan, pending satisfactory background check, as a BA teacher assistant, for the school year, at the step one hourly rate of $13.93 per hour. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trotto, Tuomey, Casey, Federico, Flanagan Vahl, O Malley Designation of Person Responsible for Preparation of Tentative Budget A motion was made by Ms. Flanagan Vahl and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 in the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that the Assistant Superintendent for Business is hereby appointed to prepare a tentative budget for the district for the fiscal year. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Tuomey, Casey, Federico, Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Trotto Establish Fiscal Year A motion was made by Mr. Trotto and seconded by Ms. Flanagan Vahl to adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 in the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that the next fiscal year for the district shall be established as July 1, 2008 through June 30, Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Casey, Federico, Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey Purchase Individual Procurement Card Program A motion was made by Ms. Flanagan Vahl and seconded by Mr. Federico to approve the Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Individual Procurement Cards. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Federico, Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Casey A motion was made by Ms. Flanagan Vahl and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to approve

24 MINUTES JANUARY 23, 2008 Page 3 Textbook Proposals the new textbook proposals, as presented. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Casey, Federico Three-Year Calendar A motion was made by Ms. Flanagan Vahl and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to approve the , and school calendars as presented. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Casey, Federico, Flanagan Vahl Early Start Time A motion was made by Ms. Flanagan Vahl and seconded by Mr. O Malley to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Oak Lawn Teachers Union regarding the start and dismissal times for the academic year. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trotto, Tuomey, Casey, Federico, Flanagan Vahl, O Malley Board Member Reports Mr. Trotto congratulated Mike Riordan on earning his Doctorate in Education Administration and congratulated everyone involved in the alumni basketball weekend. Ms. Flanagan Vahl congratulated Mike Riordan and inquired about exit interviews for board members. Mr. O Malley congratulated Mike Riordan. Mr. Federico congratulated Mike Riordan, expressed that he enjoyed the alumni weekend and is looking forward to completing the new heating and cooling system in OLCHS. Mr. Casey congratulated Mike Riordan and expressed his pleasure with the positive article in the Daily Southtown regarding the ACT program at OLCHS. Mr. Tuomey congratulated Mike Riordan. Building Administrator s Report Greg Meyer and Carol Gustafson gave a presentation on the Social and Emotional Learning program at OLCHS and gave an update on the Student Services Department. Dr. Riordan informed the BOE about the Paint the Gym Purple event at OLCHS on February 8, Dr. Briscoe inquired if any Board members would like to attend A Rally for Public Education in Lombard on February 27, 2008 and expressed Linda Flanagan Vahl s idea to highlight individual Board members each month in the principal s newsletter

25 MINUTES JANUARY 23, 2008 Page 4 and the Annual Report. Adjourn Open Session A motion was made by Mr. Trotto and seconded by Mr. O Malley to adjourn open 8:31 p.m. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Tuomey, Casey, Federico, Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Trotto Closed Session A motion was made by Mr. Trotto and seconded by Mr. Federico to go into Closed Session at 8:37 p.m. for the purpose of discussion to consider collective bargaining and employment and compensation of personnel. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Casey, Federico, Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey Open Session A motion was made by Mr. O Malley and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to return and go into Open Session at 9:30 p.m. and continue the meeting. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Federico, Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Casey Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, it was moved by Mr. O Malley and seconded by Mr. Tuomey to adjourn this meeting. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Casey, Federico NAYS: None. President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:39 p.m.

26 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF EDUCATION, OAK LAWN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, DISTRICT 229, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2008 The Board of Education of Oak Lawn Community High School, District No. 229, Cook County, Illinois, met in regular session at Oak Lawn Community High School, 9400 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn, Illinois, on Wednesday, February 20, President Trotto called the meeting to order at 6:49 p.m. PRESENT: Joseph Amado, Kevin Casey, Mike Federico, Linda Flanagan Vahl (arrived at 6:50 p.m.), James O Malley, Stephen Trotto and Travis Tuomey ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Dr. James Briscoe, Superintendent, Richard Hendricks, Assistant Superintendent-Business, Dr. Michael Riordan, Principal, Joseph McCurdy, Assistant Principal Roll Call Closed Session Joseph Amado, Kevin Casey, Mike Federico, Linda Flanagan Vahl, James O Malley, Stephen Trotto and Travis Tuomey were present. A motion was made by Mr. Trotto and seconded by Mr. Amado to go into Closed Session at 6:50 p.m. for the purpose of discussion to consider collective bargaining and employment and compensation of personnel. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Amado, Casey, Federico, Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey Open Session A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. O Malley to return and go into Open Session at 8:08 p.m. and continue the meeting. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Casey, Federico, Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Amado Student Representatives Consent Agenda Mike Zero, Student Council, reported on the upcoming student council events. A motion was made by Mr. Amado and seconded by Mr. O Malley to approve the Consent Agenda, which included the Monthly Financial Report, Regular Meeting minutes of January 23, 2008, Regular Meeting closed minutes of January 23, 2008, the resignation of teacher Margaret Darnell effective at the conclusion of the school year and approve the Title I e-plan.. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Federico, Flanagan Vahl, O Malley, Trotto, Tuomey, Amado, Casey