I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL All Present
III. WELCOME BY BOARD PRESIDENT
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT None
V. COMMUNICATIONS
It was agreed that the Board needs to discuss emails sent by the community prior to responding.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Questions about bills should be submitted to Dr. Pingitore by noon on the Monday prior to Board meetings. The Consent Agenda was approved.
VII. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
A. Information Items
1. Communications Plan
Karin Sullivan and Marcia Sutter presented the 2011-2012 Communications Plan and samples of newsletters, postcards, and other materials including a list of press coverage. The Board requested monthly press coverage updates. The District received eight recognitions from INSPRA, Illinois Chapter of National School Public Relations Association.
2. Student Assignments/Intra-District Transfers
Dr. Hagerman solicited input on Board Policy 7:30 that requires students to change schools when their families move within the District.
3. Suzuki Strings Update
The current Suzuki Program is tuition based and takes place during the school day. The administrative team will continue to evaluate this situation and its future management.
4. Construction Update
All work in the schools, including flood mitigation, will be completed by opening day. Work in the District Office is on schedule with a completion date in November. The Buildings and Grounds staff were commended for their hard work throughout the summer particularly following the flood.
5. Financial Recognition
The Winnetka Public Schools earned Financial Recognition Status, the highest designation, from the Illinois Department of Education.
6. Budget Updates
Dr. Pingitore recommended paying additional vendors prior to Board meetings to avoid late fees and interest charges. She is in the process of reviewing District financial records. The Board asked to be provided with financial trend data.
7. Human Resources Updates
Contracts, compliance, and certifications are the current priorities of the Human Resources department. Mandated staff training will begin on Friday, August 26. The Safe Schools online program will be used. The department is working on a District HR handbook. The New Teacher Retreat took place this week.
8. Goal Discussion/Recap
The following broad goal areas for the 2011-2012 school year, which were set in the 5:30 P.M. Board meeting, were reviewed:
- Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction
- Reporting & Metrics
- Communication
- Human Resources
- Strategic Planning
Dr. Hagerman will work with Board members to synthesize the goals and capture additional details.
9. Board Policy Review
There are several policies that have not been adopted by the District and multiple policies that have not been reviewed in more than five years. The Board and Dr. Hagerman will work to review and update these policies.
10. Board Liaison Updates
NSSED - Matt Hulsizer reported that the North Shore Special Education District does good work and provides measurable outcomes.
A. Action Items
1. Apple Equipment Lease
After a discussion about where technology falls into the curriculum review process (initially during materials identification and throughout the monitoring phase) the lease was approved unanimously.
VIII. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
A. Summer Curriculum Work
Trisha Kocanda reported that the World Language Program recommendation will be presented to the Board by the end of the calendar year. The common writing assessment will be implemented this year, and the New Teacher Retreat was a great success.
IX. PERSONNEL REPORT
X. OTHER BUSINESS
Additional Board meetings will be set as needed.
XI. PUBLIC COMMENT
Community member Jeff Hoch addressed the Board.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
