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Upcoming Meetings
Roosevelt Middle School
Library Learning Center
2nd Floor
April 17, 2017
7:30 p.m.
Committee of the Whole Meeting/Town Hall Forum
May 1, 2017
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Board of Education
Meeting Highlights
Presented by:
Mr. Ralph Martire, District 90 Board President
Dr. Edward Condon, Superintendent
The Board of Education meeting was called to order by Board President Ralph Martire at 7:32 p.m. in the Roosevelt Middle School Library Learning Center.
Anne Gottlieb, Roman Ebert, Barb Hickey, Ralph Martire,
Rich Moore, and Stacey Williams were present.
David Latham was absent. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Below is a summary of the Board of Education meeting highlights. Board Packets containing meeting details are posted on the
District 90 website
prior to each meeting. Full meeting minutes will be posted on the website once approved.
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Recognize Visitors and Public Comments
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Approval of Agenda
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Board members approved the agenda.
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Communications
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Rich Moore read the formal notice that was submitted by River Forest Education Association (RFEA) co-presidents Amy McFarlane and Eileen Lewis requesting to begin the collective bargaining process.
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Freedom of Information Act Request
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District 90 responded to two Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. LocalLabs Media requested the list of candidate filings for the General Consolidated Election and the most recent filing of the District's treasurer's and budget reports. The District responded to the request within the legally mandated period of time.
An anonymous FOIA request sought a copy of the filing submitted to the Clerk of Cook County regarding the District's referendum question on the 2006 Primary Election Ballot. The District responded to the request within the legally mandated period of time.
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Charlotte, a 7th grade student at Roosevelt, provided an update about activities and classroom instruction at the school. For instance, she explained that 5th grade students read more than 660 books during the second quarter. Charlotte also described a number of classroom instructional activities, such as 5th grade students learning about adding and subtracting mixed numbers and immigration. Sixth grade students are learning about the weather and ratio, rates, and proportions. Seventh grade students are studying poetry and learning about invasive species, while 8th grade students participated in the annual Shakespeare Festival and learned about narrative writing.
Two 4th grade students at Willard, Nora and Seto, provided an update about the school's Blended Preschool Program and 2nd grade and 4th grade classes. Interwoven throughout their report was a PowerPoint presentation that complemented their update on classroom activities. They described the Buddy program, where 4th grade students are paired with students in the Blended Preschool Program. Nora and Seto played a video of several preschool students talking about their 4th grade "buddies." The pair of presenters explained that 2nd grade students received classroom instruction that blended reading with social studies and activities for Black History Month. Some 2nd grade students are participating in the District's math pilot. For 4th grade students, Nora and Seto described other instructional activities such as writing informational and/or opinion essays; studying Morse code while making basic telegraphs; and participating in the recent science festival.
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Consent Agenda
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Board members approved the Consent Agenda, which included Minutes from the
Committee of the Whole Meeting on February 7, 2017, Board of Education Meeting on February 21 and Closed Session; Payrolls; Orders Relating to Payrolls; Bills; and Treasurer's Report.
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Board Committees
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Education
Rich Moore reported about his meeting with Dr. Condon and Dr. Alison Hawley, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, regarding the math pilot, the Teacher Institute Day on February 21, and equity initiatives. Mr. Moore complimented the Technology Committee for its assistance to faculty members in their use of technology.
The Personnel Report would be discussed later in the meeting.
Policy
Stacey Williams stated that there were no new policies to discuss.
Finance/Equity
For finance, Ralph Martire reported that there was not a lot to report at this time. Board members recently approved District expenditures, which are slightly ahead of spending from last year. Mr. Martire also reported that the next meeting of the Equity Committee is April 18.
Facilities
Roman Ebert stated that there was nothing to report.
Communications
Barb Hickey reported that the Communications Report would be discussed later in the meeting.
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District Calendar Review
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Dr. Condon reported about several upcoming events and activities. The activities included the 3rd grade Recorder Concert at Willard on March 23; the end of the 3rd quarter at Roosevelt on March 24; Spring Break; and the Committee of the Whole Meeting on April 4 that will address Universal Design for Learning. A
dditional information can be viewed in the Board Packet.
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Outside Organization Meetings
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Council of Governments - Ralph Martire
Ralph Martire reported that the next meeting of the Council of Governments is scheduled for May 12.
OPRFHS Community Council - Rich Moore
Rich Moore reported that OPRFHS Supt. Pruitt-Adams is looking for volunteers for the newly created Imagine OPRF Work Group, which will focus on the high school's facilities. The Community Council meeting also addressed procedural changes in how adults can report sexual misconduct. There was also a presentation by the Special Education Department on programs and initiatives.The next meeting is scheduled for April 14.
Youth Network Council - Barb Hickey
Barb Hickey and Stacey Williams attended the Youth Network Council meeting. The discussion addressed the issues of equity and inclusiveness, immigration, and sanctuary cities. Both Board members indicated that the meeting presented a positive exchange of information.
The next meeting of the Youth Network Council will be April 13.
District PTO Council - Barb Hickey
Barb Hickey reported that the PTO Council's meeting in February was moderated by Dr. Alison Hawley, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, in Dr. Condon's absence. There was a lively discussion on the District's math pilot. Ms. Hickey indicated that parents want to help with the transition to new math instruction.
The next meeting of the PTO Council is April 21.
Inclusiveness Advisory Board - Anne Gottlieb, Stacey Williams
Anne Gottlieb reported that the March meeting of the Inclusiveness Advisory Board (IAB) covered several issues including enabling boys' and girls' free expression of their personalities, the IAB 2017 Inclusiveness Perception Survey, renewing the partnership agreement with the National Equity Project, and the upcoming
One Book, One District initiative. She also reminded Board members about the Town Hall Forum in May that will focus on equity. The next meeting of the Inclusiveness Advisory Board is scheduled for May 10.
River Forest Service Club - David Latham, Roman Ebert
There was nothing to report. The next meeting is scheduled for April 20.
Citizen Corps Council - Roman Ebert
There was nothing to report. The next meeting is still to be scheduled.
West Cook Governing Board (IASB) - Ralph Martire
Ralph Martire was unable to attend the last meeting. The next meeting of of the West Cook Governing Board (IASB) is scheduled for June 20.
ED-RED - Ralph Martire
Ralph Martire reported that the ED-RED meeting agenda addressed the possible property tax freeze legislation. The next ED-RED meeting is scheduled for June 2.
River Forest Subcommittee on Collaboration - Barb Hickey
Barb Hickey reported that the River Forest Subcommittee on Collaboration met on March 15. The discussion addressed the need to share information among the Subcommittee organizations in order to better ascertain what residents want and need to know about the groups. Ms. Hickey also reported that consultants from Jasculca Terman Strategic Communications are working with the Village. The consultants have proposed that Subcommittee organizations create a common calendar. She also indicated that the Township and Oak Park are conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment, and would like the District's help in getting information to parents. The date for the next meeting is still to be determined.
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District Meeting Agendas
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Dr. Condon reported that the February meeting of the Green4Good (G4G) Committee featured a discussion about the group's future role in schools. During May, G4G and the District will collaborate in a strategic visioning meeting to determine the Committee's direction and its sustainability efforts. Additional information can be viewed in the
Board Packet.
District 90 Inclusiveness Advisory Board
Dr. Condon reported about the March meeting of the Inclusiveness Advisory Board (IAB). The group reviewed an article about the types of support transgender students need from schools. There were discussions about
the IAB 2017 Inclusiveness Perception Survey, the upcoming One Book, One District initiative, and the upcoming Town Hall Forum in May that will focus on equity. Additional information can be viewed in the
Board Packet.
Superintendent Leadership Council
Dr. Condon reported that the Superintendent Leadership Council's (SLC) meeting on March 15 concentrated on standards-based progress reporting. Focus groups comprised of students, staff, and parents/guardians will be scheduled for three dates in April. The purpose of the focus groups is to solicit feedback about revising the grading system in District 90. Additional information can be viewed in the
Board Packet.
PTO Council
Dr. Alison Hawley, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, reported about the March PTO Council Meeting in Dr. Condon's absence. She indicated that the meeting covered several topics including an update on the spring student assessment schedule; upcoming focus groups on standards-based progress reporting; and an update on the math pilot. Additional information can be viewed in the
Board Packet.
Education Committee Meeting
Dr. Condon reported that the March Education Committee Meeting addressed several issues including an update on the math materials pilot; a followup to the February 21 Teacher Institute Day; and an update from the Instructional Technology Committee. Additional Information can be viewed in the
Board Packet.
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Superintendent's Report
Action Items
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Establishing the Fiscal Year and Appointing the Superintendent to Draft the Tentative Budget.
Dr. Condon presented the resolution that required the Board of Education to establish the District's fiscal year and direct the Superintendent to draft a District budget for the 2017-18 school year. The Board of Education approved the resolution that established the fiscal year and appointed Dr. Condon and his staff with the responsibility for drafting the tentative budget.
More information is available in the
Board Packet.
2017 Summer School Fees and Programs (Calendar)
The Board of Education approved the proposed fees, programs, and calendar for the 2017 Summer School. Dr. Condon complimented Dr. Alison Hawley, Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Caity Collins, Willard teacher and Summer School principal; and the other members of the Summer School planning team for their efforts in preparing an engaging and academically enriching program for Summer School. Additional information is available in the Board Packet.
Anthony Cozzi, Director of Finance and Facilities presented the proposed school fees for the 2017-18 school year. He reported that the there is a discount for early registration and a penalty for late registration. Mr. Cozzi also stated that the increased fees were tied to the Consumer Price Index. The Board of Education approved the proposed school fees for the 2017-18 school year. Additional information is available in the
Board Packet.
Board of Education Meeting Calendar, 2017-18
Dr. Condon presented the Board of Education's Meeting Calendar for the 2017-18 school year. The proposed calendar reflects the changes to an earlier version that was requested by Board members.
For the upcoming school year, all Committee of the Whole (COW) and Regular Board of Education (BOE) Meetings will start at 7:00 p.m. The new schedule for COW and BOE meetings will start in July 2017. The Board of Education approved the Meeting Calendar for the 2017-18 school year. Additional information is available in the
Board Packet.
Tri-Board Consortium Agreement-E-rate and Related Services
Dr. Condon presented the revised Tri-Board Consortium Agreement for E-rate and Related Services. T
he revised agreement reflects the language changes that were negotiated with OPRFHS District 200 and Oak Park District 97. The Board of Education approved the revised Tri-Board Consortium Agreement for E-rate and Related Services. Additional information is available in the
Board Packet.
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Superintendent's Report
Informational Items
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Enrollments
Dr. Condon presented an update on the District's enrollment statistics that included a comparison of 2017 and 2016 data. Current enrollment is close to the higher end projections for this school year that were provided by Demographer Dr. John Kasarda. Dr. Condon has contracted for another demographic study with Dr. Kasarda in order to acquire current enrollment data.
More information is available in the
Board Packet.
Instructional Staffing Plan
Dr. Condon presented a proposed instructional staffing plan for the upcoming 2017-18 school year. The proposed staffing plan is intended to accommodate the departure of several faculty members and the desire to maintain low teacher/pupil ratios. The plan includes requests for additional classroom faculty, an elementary assistant principal, and an additional art teacher. There was a robust discussion by Board members about the details of the proposed instructional staffing plan. Additional information is available in the Board Packet.
Dr. Condon presented the proposed pay rates for substitute teachers, teaching assistants, clerical staff, and nurses. Additional information is available in the
Board Packet.
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Personnel Report
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Board members approved several personnel actions. These actions included the appointment of a classified staff member, resolutions for the honorable dismissal of a certified employee and several teacher assistants, resolutions for the renewal of probationary teachers, re-employment of part-time teachers, and the employment of a part-time teacher. The Board also approved resolutions for the re-employment of a teacher assistant and the appointment of selected staff members for Summer School: the planning coordinator, principal, special education coordinator, school secretary, copier, and school nurse.
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