REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DARIEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DISTRICT #61 - DU PAGE COUNTY

DARIEN, IL

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

The Regular Meeting of the Darien Board of Education was called to order by President Katie Fujiura at 7:31 PM at Lace School.

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, Marty Casey, Joseph DeLaVan, two reporters and three citizens.

The Board received information on a Freedom of Information Request and Response.

The Board received a $7000 donation from representatives (Ed Boyle and Jeff Faron) from Wal-Mart for the playground at Lace School.

Joseph DeLaVan addressed the Board of Education on concerns as the owner of property adjacent to the public walkway by Lace School. Discussion of the issues continued and information was provided by Mr. Casey, Principal of Lace School, concerning behavior of students and parents. The Board thanked Mr. DeLaVan for his comments and concerns and indicated they are aware of the concerns and the administration is addressing the issues.

Cyndi Dahl moved and it was seconded by Matt Mostowik to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting of September 9, 2008.

Ayes: Chiaro, Dahl, Fujiura, Goldbranson, Ladd, Mostowik, Rzeszutko.

Nays: None.

Megan Stoltz, Business Manager, addressed questions related to the Treasurer’s and Investment Reports.

Cyndi Dahl moved and it was seconded by Matt Mostowik to approve the:

A. Payment of current bills in the following funds:

1. Education Fund - $192,560.76

2. Operations and Maintenance Fund - $44,908.24

3. Debt Service Fund (Bond and Interest Fund) - $4,733.60

4. Transportation Fund - $7,507.24

5. Construction Fund - $418,752.50

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B. Reimbursement of $1,978.44 and $286.00 to the Imprest Fund and to authorize the President and Secretary to sign the Report;

C. Payroll Report and to authorize the President and Secretary to sign the Report; and the

D. Student Activity reports from each school.

Ayes: Chiaro, Dahl, Fujiura, Goldbranson, Ladd, Mostowik, Rzeszutko.

Nays: None.

The Board received information on the Day Care Finance Report.

The Board received information on the following topics:

Monthly Safety Inspection Reports

ISBE Annual Inspection Report Form

Cyndi Dahl moved and it was seconded by Eric Goldbranson to approve the Employment Report.

Ayes: Chiaro, Dahl, Fujiura, Goldbranson, Ladd, Mostowik, Rzeszutko.

Nays: None.

The Board received information on the Cohort Survival Enrollment Statistics and Sixth Day Attendance.

Jim Ladd moved and it was seconded by Eric Goldbranson to approve the Application for the FY09 Library Grant.

Ayes: Chiaro, Dahl, Fujiura, Goldbranson, Ladd, Mostowik, Rzeszutko.

Nays: None.

The Board Members received the School Safety Plan and Emergency Information packets for each school. Several questions were asked and Warren Johnson stated that the complete District composite plan is being reviewed by the Citizens’ Advisory Committee and this update plan will be sent to the Police and Fire Departments for review.

Cyndi Dahl updated the Board on Legislative issues and the Penny Tax concept for DuPage County.

Cyndi Dahl also discussed the IASB Report to Membership for the 2008 Delegate Assembly Meeting in November.

The Board received information concerning the Eisenhower Music (Band and Choir) Department Trip: April 30 to May 4, 2009 to Hershey, Pennsylvania. The Board discussed their desire, in the future, to have a cost range associated with the proposal request.

Matt Mostowik moved and it was seconded by Bob Rzeszutko to approve the Eisenhower Music (Band and Choir) Department Trip: April 30 to May 4, 2009 to Hershey, Pennsylvania.

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Ayes: Chiaro, Dahl, Fujiura, Goldbranson, Ladd, Mostowik, Rzeszutko.

Nays: None.

There was no Finance Committee Report.

During the Building/Safety Committee Report Matt Mostowik stated he attended a rally at the College of DuPage and shared information about the Lace Green Roof.

During the Education Committee Report, Bob Rzeszutko shared ideas for future Roundtable meetings.

During the Policy Committee Report Cyndi Dahl updated the Board on the meeting held earlier in the evening. The next Policy Committee meeting will be held at 6:15 P.M. on October 14th at Lace School.

There was no Technology Committee Report.

During the Citizens’ Advisory Committee Report Dr. Carlo updated the Board on the September 29, 2008 meeting. Additionally, the CAC established November 12, 2008 as the next meeting date.

There was no Ad Hoc Vision Committee Report.

There was no Unfinished Business.

Under New Business Bob Rzeszutko shared an idea he saw on the cable station where the students could “adopt a house” to help seniors with various activities.

There was no Audience Participation.

There being no further business to come before the Board, Cyndi Dahl moved and it was seconded by Matt Mostowik to adjourn the meeting.

Ayes: Chiaro, Dahl, Fujiura, Goldbranson, Ladd, Mostowik, Rzeszutko.

Nays: None.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 P.M.

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President

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Secretary

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