Lindop School District 92 2400 South 18 th Avenue Broadview, IL 60155 Board of Education Regular Meeting March 20, 2012 MINUTES 7:00 PM Open Session 9:00 PM Closed Session A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting is called to order by President, Terri Sharpp B. ROLL CALL Members: Terri Sharpp, Carla Joiner-Herrod, Penny Williams-Wolford, Princess Dempsey (absent), Narvin Muhammad, Ida O Neal (absent), and Andrew Rouse (absent) C. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Copeland, asked the question, Would enrichment programs be offered this year? Dr. Moore, replied, Yes, the Principal and Vice-Principal have started the process of putting together summer school and summer enrichment programs. Details will be sent home soon. D. SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS 1st and 2nd Grade Students Ms. Christensen, Ms. Rubenstein and several students presented an overview of a 2 nd grade field trip which included a book entitled, If I Were in Charge of the World. The 2 nd graders explained what they would do if they were in charge of the world. Some of their changes would be: to have Christmas every day, put an end to bullying, add more plants, play the wii game everyday, go shopping everyday, no work for parents. Ms. Pechacek, Ms. Zinga and several 1 ST grade students presented an overview of what they learned during African American History Month. Here is a list of some of the individuals the students talked about: Martin L. King Jr., Wilma Rudolph, Michael Jordan, DeWayne Wade, Nelson Mandela, Oprah, and Jackie Robinson. Each student discussed the accomplishments of each individual with excitement. E. CORRESPONDENCE Our Principal, Dr. Sunil Mody, received a letter from Fenwick High School concerning one of Lindop s graduates Nia O Neal. The letter stated, Nia O Neal received Honors for being on the Honor Roll during 1 st quarter. 7:00 p.m. 7:01 p.m. 7:02 p.m. 7:18 p.m. Dr. Mody also received a letter from Loyola University expressing their gratitude for Troi Sharpp s performance in their program acknowledging Dr. Martin Luther King Jr s accomplishments.
F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (ACTION) 7:21 p.m. 1. Regular Board Meeting Minutes for February 21, 2012 Mr. Muhammad made the motion to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes for February 21, 2012 as presented. Motion was rescinded. Mr. Muhammad made the motion to approve the Amended Regular Board Meeting Minutes for February 21, 2012. Ms. Williams-Wolford seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. Three ayes, one abstained, and three absent. 2. Special Board of Education Meeting Minutes for February 23, 2012 Mr. Muhammad made the motion to approve the Special Board of Education Meeting Minutes for February 23, 2012 as presented. Motion was rescinded. No action taken. 3. Special Board of Education Meeting Minutes for March 12, 2012 Ms. Herrod made the motion to approve the Special Board of Education Meeting Minutes for March 12, 2012 as presented. Motion was rescinded. No action taken. G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Dr. Moore discussed the following : Enrollment Projections National Junior Honor Society H. BOARD PRESIDENT'S COMMENTS Ms. Sharpp discussed the following: NSBA 72 nd Annual Conference Boston, MA April 21st through April 23, 2012 Retirement dinner for retiring teachers Meeting with teachers to discuss the Climate Survey I. FOIA REQUEST 1. Mr. Matt Armstrong requested the policies on the use of the Lindop School District 92 facility. 7:28 p.m. 7:43 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 2. Ms. Wendy Murtha with INVO Services requested copies of the current contract and rates for the following positions: Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, School Psychology and School Social Worker. J. ACTION BY CONSENT 7:51 p.m. 1. Ratification of Bills Payable and Payrolls Ms. Herrod made the motion to approve the Ratification of Bills Payable and Payrolls as presented. Motion carried on a roll call vote. Three ayes, one abstained, and three absent.
2. Personnel Report (Appointments, Leaves of Absence, Separations, Retirements) K. FINANCIAL REPORTS 7:53 p.m. 1. Approve Activity Account Reconciliation Ms. Herrod made the motion to approve the Activity Account Reconciliation. Motion carried on a roll call vote. Three ayes, one abstained, and three absent. 2. Monthly Financial Report by Sonia Martinez 3. Financial Outlook by Dr. Craig Schilling Dr. Schilling distributed a report to the public and the Board of Education Members. L. OLD BUSINESS 8:03 p.m. 1. Update on the 7th and 8th grade trips, summer school, and graduation fees by Dr. Mody and Dr. Spaulding. 2. Recommendation to approve American Capital Company for leasing of the two new Xerox copiers. Mr. Muhammad made the motion to approve the American Capital Company for leasing of the two new Xerox copiers. as recommended. Motion Tabled. 3. Recommendation to approve the Town Hall Meeting dates of April 12, 2012 and May 10, 2012. 4. Resolution to approve the State Maintenance Grant for up to $50,000. Ms. Williams-Wolford made the motion to approve the Resolution for the State Maintenance Grant up to $50, 000 as recommended. 5. Recommendation to approve the Roofing Bid from Elens & Maichin Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. as the low total bid for the roofing project of $229,600 pending attorney review of the bid. Ms. Herrod made the motion to approve the Roofing Bid from Elens & Maichin Roofing & sheet Metal, Inc. as the low total bid for the roofing project of $229,600 pending attorney review of the bid as recommended. M. NEW BUSINESS 9:32 p.m. 1. Recommendation to approve the proposed summer school schedule of June 4, 2012 through June 29, 2012 Mr. Muhammad made the motion to approve the proposed summer school schedule of June 4, 2012 through June 29, 2012 as recommended. 2. Recommendation to approve the school registration dates of April 18, 2012, June 14, 2012, and July 12, 2012 Ms. Williams-Wolford made the motion to approve the school registration dates of April 18, 2012, June 14, 2012, and July 12, 2012 as recommended.
3. Recommendation to approve the school calendar for the 2012-2013 school year. Ms. Williams-Wolford made the motion to approve the school calendar for the 2012 2013 school year as recommended 4. Recommendation to approve E-Pay with the State of Illinois Treasurer s Office Mr. Muhammad made the motion to approve the E-Pay with the State of Illinois Treasurer s Office as recommended. Motion carried on a roll call vote. Three ayes, one nay, and three absent. 5. Resolution to approve the State Maintenance Grant for up to $50,000. This item was moved to L4. 6. Resolution to approve the Joint Purchasing Program Participation Application Ms. Herrod made the motion to approve the Joint Purchasing Program Participation Application as recommended. Ms. Williams-Wolford seconded the motion. 7. Recommendation to approve the Aesop Customer Agreement at a cost of $1,610 per year excluding a one time set up fee of $1,000. Ms. Williams-Wolford made the motion to approve the Aesop Customer Agreement at a cost of $1,610 per year excluding a one time set up fee of $1,000 as recommended. Motion denied on a roll call vote. One aye, three nays, and three absent. N. COMMITTEE REPORTS 8:29 p.m. 1. Technology Committee, Andrew Rouse No report absent. 2. Finance Committee, Carla Joiner-Herrod Ms. Herrod explained, the Finance Committee meeting discussed the following: possible budget reductions and concerns, and a reduction in staff in the amount of $367,000. 3. PAEC, Penny Williams-Wolford Ms. Williams-Wolford explained, she did not attend the regular monthly meeting at PAEC. However, she was informed of the items discussed. One of the items discussed was the Senate Bill 7 Bill. The State of Illinois will be providing workshops on Principal and Teacher evaluations and the West 40 Intermediate Center in Bellwood, Illinois. 4. Policy, Ida O'Neal No report absent. 5. IASB, Carla Joiner Herrod - Ms. Herrod discussed the Leadership Conference she attended February 24 and 25, 2012. Overall, they recommended services for IASB are: Two year Board Self Evaluation, Performance Matters, and Data First. 6. Social Emotional Learning, Narvin Muhammad No report 7. Negotiation Committee, Terri Sharpp Ms. Sharpp discussed the upcoming Negotiation Meeting with LTA on April 10, 2012 at 5 p.m. in the Lindop School
District 92 café. O. IMPORTANT DATES President reads important dates: March 23 - Early Dismissal (at 11:45 a.m.) No school for Pre-K students Pre-K Screening (9 a.m. until 3 p.m.) March 23 through March 30 - Spring Break April 4 - Kindergarten Round Up (6 p.m. until 7 p.m.) April 6 - No school (Good Friday) April 13 - Mid-Terms Reports Issued April 17 - Spring Ready for Kindergarten Classes (8:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m..,5:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.) April 21 - NSBA Cook Division Spring Dinner The Elmcrest in Elmwood Park, IL (Pre-Meeting Workshop Open Meeting Act Training at 4:30 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. dinner) P. CLOSED SESSION Ms. Williams-Wolford made the motion to enter into closed session at 10:26 p.m. While in closed session the board discussed the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of a specific employee and considered student disciplinary matters. Q. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION Mr. Muhammad made the motion to adjourn closed session at and return to open session at 1:13 a.m. R. FINAL ACTION No action taken. S. ADJOURN Mr. Muhammad made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 1:16 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Terri Sharpp, President Penny Williams-Wolford, Secretary
Lindop School District 92 2400 South 18 th Avenue Broadview, IL 60155 Board of Education Regular Meeting March 20, 2012 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES 7:00 PM Open Session 10:26 PM Closed Session A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting is called to order by President, Terri Sharpp B. ROLL CALL Members: Terri Sharpp, Carla Joiner-Herrod, Penny Williams-Wolford, Princess Dempsey (absent), Narvin Muhammad, Ida O Neal (absent), and Andrew Rouse (absent) C. CLOSED SESSION Ms. Williams-Wolford made the motion to enter into closed session at 10:26 p.m. 7:00 p.m. While in closed session the board discussed the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of a specific employee and considered student disciplinary matters. D. ADJOURN CLOSED Mr. Muhammad made the motion to adjourn closed session at and return to open session at 1:13 a.m. Motion carried on a voice vote. Four ayes and three absent E. ADJOURN Mr. Muhammad made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 1:16 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Terri Sharpp, President Penny Williams-Wolford, Secretary