REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DARIEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DISTRICT #61 - DUPAGE COUNTY

DARIEN, IL

OCTOBER 28, 2008

The Regular Meeting of the Darien Board of Education was called to order by President Katie Fujiura at 7:02 P.M. at Lace School.

Board Members Present: Mare Chiaro, Katie Fujiura, Eric Goldbranson, Matt Mostowik.

Board Members Absent: Cyndi Dahl, Jim Ladd, Bob Rzeszutko.

Others Present: Warren Johnson, Bob Carlo, Megan Stoltz, Maureen Kelly, Char Cotuno, Mary Lang, Amy Brundage, Maureen Kelly, Mary Swenson, Michelle DeLira, Kim McShea, Amy Whitt, Marty Casey, Mike Fitzgerald, Joel Filas, Julie Kowalski, Richard Lofgren, cross-country students Sebastian Pique and Kelly Flemm, family members of the students recognized, and a reporter.

The following additions to the agenda were:

1. Student Enrollment Report was distributed.

2. Warren Johnson shared a Thank You note from Girl Scout Troop #102.

3. Two new CAC member recommendations were added as item F.3.

Under Audience Participation, Communications, Notices, and Announcements the following was shared:

Mr. Mike Fitzgerald, Principal of Eisenhower Junior High School, recognized the performance of two members of the 2008-09 Eisenhower Junior High cross-country team:

1. Sebastian Pique, 8th grade, IESA Boys AA State Title Champion

2. Kelly Flemm, 6th grade, 39th Place out of 235 runners.

Both students received a certificate from President Katie Fujiura.

Katie Fujiura announced that a Freedom of Information request had been received by the District and that the request and response were included in the board packet.

Eric Goldbranson moved and it was seconded by Matt Mostowik to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting - October 14, 2008.

Ayes: Chiaro, Fujiura, Goldbranson, Mostowik.

Nays: None.

Warren Johnson, Superintendent, addressed a question on the list of bills concerning the repair of a refrigerator at Eisenhower Junior High School.

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Eric Goldbranson moved and it was seconded by Matt Mostowik to approve the:

A. Payment of current bills in the following funds:

i. Educational Fund - $138,322.88

ii. Operations and Maintenance Fund - $34,420.35

iii. Debt Service Fund - $4,733.60

(Bond and Interest Fund)

iv. Transportation Fund - $34,592.83

v. Construction Fund - $189,487.25

B. Reimbursement of $930.33 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, Fujiura, Goldbranson, Mostowik.

Nays: None.

There were no questions on the Day Care Finance Report.

Under the Superintendent’s Report the following items were shared:

A. Monthly Safety Inspection Reports for each building

B. Employment Report

C. Teacher Absence Report

D. Student Enrollment Report

E. November School Calendars

F. Annual LADSE Dinner Meeting, October 29, 2008

G. Hinsdale District #86 Board Feeder District Dinner Meeting, November 13, 2008

H. IASB/LEND/Legislative Update

I. IASA/IASB/IASBO Annual Conference in Chicago, November 21-23, 2008: Board members were asked to bring the resolution booklet to the next Board meeting.

Eric Goldbranson moved and it was seconded by Matt Mostowik to approve the Employment Report as presented.

Ayes: Chiaro, Fujiura, Goldbranson, Mostowik.

Nays: None.

Under the Finance Committee Report, Megan Stoltz, Business Manager, indicated that on November 11, 2008, there will be a discussion of the 2008 Tax Levy.

Under Building/Safety Committee Report Matt Mostowik indicated that the placement of a garbage can at Eisenhower Junior High School by the stands has improved the situation with the amount of garbage on the fields.

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Warren Johnson indicated that the plaques for the additions have arrived and are going to be installed at DeLay and Lace Schools, He further indicated that the date for the student assembly for the Green Roof has not yet been set.

Under the Education Committee Report Warren Johnson shared feedback from the administration on possible Roundtable topics. The following topics were:

1. At Risk Preschool and review of Special Education

2. Writing Committee Presentation

3. RtI Update - Process and Progress

4. Teaming aspect of Grade Level Centers

The Board received the Curriculum and Assessment update which is posted on the District website.

Under the Policy Committee Report Eric Goldbranson moved and it was seconded by Matt Mostowik to approve the policies as presented:

a. 4:150 Operational Services (Facility Management and Building

Programs)

b. 5:190 Highly Qualified

c. 6:30 Organization of Instruction

d. 6:50 School Wellness

e. 6:170 Title I

f. 6:210 Instructional Materials

g. 6:240 Field trips

h. 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities

i. 7:15 Student and Family Privacy Rights

j. 7:30 Student Assignment

k. 7:100 Health, Eye, And Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and

Exclusion of Students

l. 7:190 Student Discipline - Bullying

m. 8:25 Advertising and Distributing Materials in Schools Provided by

Non-School Related Entities

n. 8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property

o. 8:40 Spectator Conduct at School Events

Ayes: Chiaro, Fujiura, Goldbranson, Mostowik.

Nays: None.

The following policies were recommended for first reading:

a. 2:105 Ethics & Gift Ban Act: remain as is and update date

b. 2:120 Board Member Development: remain as is and update date

c. 4:50 Payment Procedures: Adopt the new policy from I.A.S.B.

d. 4:170 Safety: remain as is and update date

e. 6:20 School year Calendar and Day: remain the same and update date

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There was no Technology Committee Report.

Under the Citizens’ Advisory Committee Report, Bob Carlo stated the next meeting will be held on November 12, 2008, at 7:00 P.M. at Lace School. Draft minutes from the September 29, 2008 meeting were shared with the Board.

Eric Goldbranson moved and it was seconded by Matt Mostowik to approve the recommendation to appoint the following individuals as new member of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee:

1. Mrs. Cindy Bowman

2. Mr. Ray Conniff.

Ayes: Chiaro, Fujiura, Goldbranson, Mostowik.

Nays: None.

There was no Ad Hoc Vision Committee Report.

There was no Unfinished Business.

Under New Business, Bob Carlo presented the Annual District Assessment Report on the State Report cards. Student performances on the Illinois Standards Achievement Tests administered in March of 2008 were shared.

There was no additional Audience Participation.

There being no further business to come before the Board at the present time, Matt Mostowik moved and it was seconded by Mare Chiaro to adjourn the meeting.

Ayes: Chiaro, Fujiura, Goldbranson, Mostowik.

Nays: None.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 P.M.

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President

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Secretary

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