AGENDA
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
WEST HIGH SCHOOL
1201 W. NEW YORK ST.
AURORA, IL 60506
HEALTH ACADEMY – ROOM A-206
Monday Evening August 20, 2007
7:00 P.M.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Recognition of Visitors
This section of the agenda allows for the recognition of any individuals or groups whose attendance should be appropriately acknowledged.
V. Recognition of Audience Wishing to Speak to an Agenda Item
Persons wishing to address the Board are requested to submit questions or proposals in writing. In order to encourage public participation, individuals wishing to address a specific agenda topic will be asked to indicate which topic and then will speak once the topic is introduced later in the meeting.
VI. Recognition of Audience Wishing to Speak to the Board
Any formal request to appear before the Board may be considered at this time. As of this writing, we have received no formal requests to address the April Board of Education Meeting. Persons wishing to address the Board are asked to sign up in advance of the meeting, indicating the topic which they would like to discuss.
VII. ACTION ITEMS
A. Teaching and Learning
1. Approval of School Improvement Plan for West High School
Under No Child Left Behind legislation, schools in School Improvement Status must submit to the Illinois State Board of Education their School Improvement Plan in the E-Plan format. West Aurora High School is required to submit their School Improvement Plan to the ISBE and it is also required that the plan be reviewed and approved by the School Board. Included in your backup material is a copy of West High School’s School Improvement Plan. The plan was reviewed at the August 6 meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education approve
the School Improvement Plan for West High School.
B. Financial Responsibility
1. Tax Increment Financing District Agreement
The Intergovernmental Agreement between District 129, District 131 and the City of Aurora regarding the Tax Increment Financing District was presented to the Board at the August 6, 2007 meeting. Approval of this Intergovernmental Agreement is requested. The Board of Education of East Aurora District 131 will be approving this agreement at their August 20 meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between District 129, District 131 and the City of Aurora relative to the Tax Increment Financing District.
2. Paper Bid
On March 19, 2007, the Board of Education entered into a joint purchase program with the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). Participation in this program allows the district the opportunity to utilize prices contracted by CMS. They have recently contracted with Unisource Worldwide for paper purchases and it is felt important that the District be a part of the CMS contract for the FY 08 purchase of paper. The Board will be asked to approve participation with CMS in the purchase of paper at the August 20, 2007 Board meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education approve participation with the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) for purchase of paper for School District 129.
VIII. Consent Agenda
- Approval of Minutes
- Approval of Bill Listings
- Personnel Report
- Appointments – Administrative Contracts
- Appointments – Certified Probationary – Full Time
- Appointments – Certified Probationary – Part Time
- Appointments – Educational Support Personnel
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education approve the items contained in the Consent Agenda for August 20, 2007.
IX. Action as a Result of Executive Session
X. Information and Discussion
A. Teaching and Learning
1. Presentation of West Aurora High School’s Revitalization Plan
Deborah Quinn and Pat Butler will provide background information on the West Aurora High School’s Revitalization Plan – An 8 Period Day – What It Means for You and Your Student. Included in your backup material is a copy of the plan.
2, District Title I Plan
The Illinois State Board of Education now requires school districts receiving Title I Federal funds to develop and submit a District Title I Plan on the Illinois Interactive Report Card Website. District 129’s plan is being brought forward for review. Approval will be recommended at the September 4 Board of Education meeting.
3. District 129 Job Postings
Included in your backup material is a listing of the job postings for the 2007-08 school year.
B. Safe Secure Facilities
1. Construction Update
Included in your backup material is an update of construction projects prepared by the District’s architect.
2. West High School Gym Floor Project
Mr. Carl Franco, President of the West Aurora Sports Boosters, will provide the Board with information regarding a proposed project for the sale of the floor.
The Board will need to pass a resolution for the disposal of the floor. This resolution is included in your backup material and action will be requested at the September 4, 2007 Board Meeting.
C. Financial Responsibility
1. Auditors Report - August 20
Representatives from the District’s Auditing firm will be present at the August 20 meeting to update the Board.
2. Treasurer’s Report – August 20, 2007
Mr. Jack Meyer, District Treasurer, will present the Treasurer’s Report to the Board on August 20, 2007.
D. Community Involvement
-- Superintendent’s Community Advisory Council
Included in your backup information is an updated listing of the members of the Superintendent’s Community Advisory Council.
E. Correspondence
1. Letter from City of Aurora
Included in your backup material is a copy of a letter from Alderman Mike Saville, informing the district of new improvements coming to the neighborhood around Hill Elementary School. These improvements come as a result of a request from Cindy Larry, Principal, the Hill PTO and neighbors, that sidewalks be installed south of the school.
2. Letter from the Superintendent
Included in your backup material is a copy of the letter to all staff along with the opening day agenda.
F. Article highlights to Aug. 10, 2007
GOODWIN
Included in your backup material are articles from:
July 22 Beacon photo of Goodwin Invention Convention.
HALL
Included in your backup material are articles from:
July 1 Beacon photo of student’s historical display.
HERGET
Included in your backup material are articles from:
July 22 Beacon photo of Herget heart fundraiser.
HILL
Included in your backup material are articles from:
July 8 picture of Sheriff Pat Perez’s visit with a first-grader.
HOPE WALL
Included in your backup material are articles from:
July 1 Beacon photo of graduation.
JEFFERSON
Included in your backup material are articles from:
July 15 Beacon photo of Jefferson show choir
McCLEERY
Included in your backup material are articles from:
July 15 Beacon story and photo on AAA Auto Insurance helping clean up the school.
WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Included in your backup material are articles from:
July 1 Beacon photo of the a capella choir at Hope Wall.
July 8 Beacon story on Spring Art Show winners.
July 10 Beacon story and pix on new principal.
July 10 Beacon story and pix on Sally Boynton.
July 22 Beacon photo of HOSA state champs.
July 29 Beacon photo of award-winning math team receiving board recognition.
Aug. 10 Beacon story and photo on Miss Saigon.
DISTRICT
Included in your backup material are articles from:
July 3 Chronicle article on public disclosure.
Aug. 8 Chronicle story on state budget.
Aug. 9 Beacon story on state budget.
XI. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION ITEMS
A. Dates to Remember
August 22, 2007 First Day of School for Students
September 4, 2007 Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
September 17, 2007 Board of Education Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
November 3, 2007 Alumni Association Hall of Honor @ West
November 16-18, 2007 Triple I Convention in Chicago
February 9, 2008 Fine Arts Festival
XII. Adjourn
- The next meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at West High School, 1201 W. New York Street, Aurora, IL in the Health Academy (Enter at Door #1).
CONSENT AGENDA FOR AUGUST 20, 2007
The Board of Education's Consent Agenda contains those motions or resolutions which are deemed routine and/or require little or no discussion. The use of the consent Agenda is intended to expedite the meeting by the elimination of repetitive roll calls and unnecessary discussions. A Consent Agenda item will be removed from the Consent Agenda prior to its passage upon the request of any Board member. The roll call of votes on the approval of the Consent Agenda shall constitute the roll call of votes on each and every Consent Agenda motion or resolution as if each were voted on individually.
VIII. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
Included with the Board's backup materials are the minutes of the Board of Education meetings held over the past month.
RECOMMENDATION: That the minutes of the Board of Education meetings held on August 4, 2007.
B. Bills for Payment
Board members were previously provided with listings of District Bills for review.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education approve and accept bill listings in the amount of $1,077,563.90 and $7,036,930.07; Hope Wall bill listings in the amount of $206,348.25 and $347,496.17 for the period ending August 20, 2007.
C. Payroll Authorization
Authorization is requested for payrolls for the month of September, 2007.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education authorize payrolls for the month of September, 2007 in an amount not to exceed $5,600,000.00.
D. Personnel Report
In the Personnel Report for August 20, 2007, we are advising of the resignations of Cheryl Andrade, Science @ Herget; Stephanie Diaz, Bilingual @ Washington; Mickie Kratochvil, Health Assistant @ Greenman; William Lange, West High Security; Megan Murphy, Para Professional @ Fearn; Danette White; Para Professional @ Jewel.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education
approve and accept the Personnel Report for August 20, 2007.
Staff members who taught in District 129 during the 2006-07 school year and are returning for the 2007-08 school year:
Tenured:
Jennifer Giese
Sergio Ros
Jerel Waide
Janet Willis
Mary Winchell
Probationary:
Laura Banks Shawn Barnett
Rubi Cortes Sara Barthelme Hovden
Michelle Galles (Arrocena) Elizabeth Murphy
Victor Perez Maureen Ryan
Patricia Sampson John Sierakowski
Patricia Skly Jeffrey Thompson
Sonia Villarreal
Part Time:
Robin Fisher
E. Appointments – Certified Probationary – Full Time
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following Certified Probationary Full Time personnel:
Shana Alex, Special Ed @ West High
Vicki Baughman, Reading 1st Coach @ Nicholson
Jeffrey Bratko, Language Arts & Science @ Jefferson
Nancy Brown, Special Ed @ West High
Tracy Clements, Special Ed @ West High
James Connolly, Special Ed @ West High
Nancy Harper, Reading 1st Coach @ Hill
Shannone Hernandez, Family & Consumer Science @ West Jason Reiff, Instrumental Music @ Jewel
Catherine Rotello, Special Ed @ West High
Tina Schertzer, Drama @ Jefferson
Courtney Stevenson, 4th grade @ Goodwin
Jessica York, 4th grade @ Fearn
Maya Chavez, Business @ West High
Judy Coenen, School Nurse, District
Elizabeth Freed, Language Arts @ Jefferson
Emily Garnett, Music @ Goodwin
Kara Gerstenkorn, Special Ed @ West High
Virginia Hardwick, Special Ed @ Herget
Katie Johnson, English @ West High
Megan Larson, Music, Lincoln & Nicholson
Robyn Ozelis, Special Ed @ Est High
Wayne Peterson, Industrial Tech @ Herget
Troidea Ringer, Special Ed @ West High
F. Appointments – Certified Probationary – Part Time
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following Certified Probationary Part Time personnel:
G. Appointments – Educational Support Personnel – Full
Time
Staff members who worked in District 129 during the 2006-07 school year and are returning for the 2007-08 school year.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education approve the appointments of the following Educational Support Personnel – part-time:
Grant Hooper, Custodian @ Washington
Jtolentiono Rodriguez, Custodian @ Washington
Jose Vazqquez, Custodian @ West High
Ken Apel, Bus Driver
Catalina Gomez, Bus Driver
Rosanja Price, Bus Driver
Sita Baichoo, Para Pro @ Schneider
Michael Fuller, Security @ West
Beth Gilfillan, Parent Program @ Todd
Susan Guevara, Parent Program @ Todd
Luann Manny, Para Pro @ Todd
Dawn Miller, Security @ West High
Jacqueline Vaughn, Security @ West High
Dee Sandra Williams, Para Professional @ McCleery
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education approve the recommendations contained in the Consent Agenda for August 20, 2007.
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