DARIEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DISTRICT #61 - DU PAGE COUNTY
DARIEN, IL
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
The Regular Meeting of the Darien Board of Education was called to
order by President Katie Fujiura at 7:32 P.M.
at Lace School on September 9, 2008.
Board Members Present: Mare
Chiaro, Cyndi Dahl, Katie Fujiura,
Eric Goldbranson, Jim
Ladd,
Matt Mostowik, Bob Rzeszutko.
Board Members Absent: None.
Others Present: Warren
Johnson, Bob Carlo, Megan Stoltz, David May, Char Cotuno.
The
following additions to the agenda were:
1. The Board may meet in Closed Session at
the end of the meeting to discuss the SuperintendentŐs Goals.
2. The Superintendent shared comments on:
a.
Darien Park
District Open house
b.
Eisenhower Junior
High SchoolŐs Band performance at DarienFest
c.
Preferred Meals
information on Zero grams Trans Fat in lunch products
3. Administration is working on a report
to address the Peanut Allergy issue.
The
Board received information on a Freedom of Information Request and Response
from District.
Cyndi
Dahl moved and it was seconded by Matt Mostowik to
approve the Closed Session Minutes of the Policy Committee of the Whole of
August 26, 2008.
Ayes: Chiaro, Dahl,
Fujiura, Goldbranson, Ladd,
Mostowik, Rzeszutko.
Nays: None.
Eric
Goldbranson moved and it was seconded by Matt Mostowik to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board of
Education Meeting of August 26, 2008.
Ayes: Chiaro, Dahl,
Fujiura, Goldbranson, Ladd,
Mostowik, Rzeszutko.
Nays: None.
Megan
Stoltz, Business Manager, conducted the Budget Hearing
for the FY2009 School Year. The
hearing began at 7:40 P.M. and ended at 8:12 P.M.
Bob Rzeszutko moved and it was seconded by Jim Ladd to approve
the FY2009 Budget as presented.
Ayes: Chiaro, Dahl,
Fujiura, Goldbranson, Ladd,
Mostowik, Rzeszutko.
Nays: None.
Cyndi
Dahl moved and it was seconded by Matt Mostowik to
approve the recommended employment for the 2008-09 school year of:
Emily
Becker, Eastern Illinois University, BA Step 1, $38,410, Kindergarten Teacher
at Mark DeLay School.
Ayes: Chiaro, Dahl,
Fujiura, Goldbranson, Ladd,
Mostowik, Rzeszutko.
Nays: None.
Cyndi
Dahl moved and it was seconded by Eric Goldbranson to
approve the Monthly Employment Report.
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Ayes: Chiaro, Dahl,
Fujiura, Goldbranson, Ladd,
Mostowik, Rzeszutko.
Nays: None.
Cyndi
Dahl moved and it was seconded by Jim Ladd to approve the Seniority List for
Certified Staff and the Seniority List for Educational Support Personnel.
Ayes: Chiaro, Dahl,
Fujiura, Goldbranson, Ladd,
Mostowik, Rzeszutko.
Nays: None.
The
Board received information on Student Teacher Placements for 2008-2009.
Cyndi
Dahl moved and it was seconded by Matt Mostowik to
approve the 2008-2009 Applications for Recognition of Schools.
Ayes: Chiaro, Dahl,
Fujiura, Goldbranson, Ladd,
Mostowik, Rzeszutko.
Nays: None.
Eric Goldbranson moved and
it was seconded by Matt Mostowik to approve the dates
of studentsŐ trips for 7th grade Eisenhower Junior High School students for
Springfield, October 17, 2008, and Washington D.C., June 1 – 5, 2009, for 8th grade students.
Ayes: Chiaro, Dahl,
Fujiura, Goldbranson, Ladd,
Mostowik, Rzeszutko.
Nays: None.
Cyndi
Dahl updated the Board on Legislative issues and the Penny Tax Concept fro DuPage County.
Upcoming
Dates:
1.
LEND Council
Meeting, September 23, 2008, 7:00 A.M., Glen Ellyn
2.
IASB 2008 Fall
Dinner Meeting, Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 6:30 P.M., Springwood Middle
School, 5540 Arlington Dr. E, Hanover Park, IL
3.
Annual LADSE
Dinner Meeting, Wednesday, October 29, 2008.
There
was no additional report from the Finance Committee as the Presentation on the
FY09 Budget was presented earlier in the meeting.
During
the Building/Safety Committee Report Matt Mostowik
shared a residentŐs concerns about the lights on the tennis court on the north
side of Lace School. The
Superintendent has talked with the citizen and adjustments are being made to
address the concern.
During
the Education Committee Report, Bob Rzeszutko
requested that Board members send him ideas for future Roundtable meetings.
During
the Policy Committee Report it was decided the next meeting will
take place at 5:30 P.M. at Lace School on September 30, 2008.
There
was no Technology Committee Report.
During
the CitizensŐ Advisory Committee Report the Board asked that the Budget
presentation be shared with members of the CitizensŐ Advisory Committee.
There
was no Ad Hoc Vision Committee Report.
There
was no Unfinished Business.
There
was no New Business.
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The
Board discussed the SuperintendentŐs goals for the 2008-09 school year. The goals are:
1.
Systematic and
Timely Handover of SuperintendentŐs Responsibilities
2.
Successful Negotiation of TeachersŐ Contract
3.
Proactively Address the Financial Condition of the
District with regard to Potential Budget Cuts and Revenue
Sources
4. Select a Highly
Qualified Candidate for the Open Administrative Position created by Maureen
KellyŐs
Retirement
There
was no Audience Participation.
Cyndi
Dahl moved and it was seconded by Eric Goldbranson to
adjourn the meeting. at 10:34 PM.
Ayes: Chiaro, Dahl,
Fujiura, Goldbranson, Ladd,
Mostowik, Rzeszutko.
Nays: None.
The
meeting was adjourned at 10:34 P.M.
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President
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Secretary
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