This is a summary of the actions of the Oak Park and
River Forest High School Board of Education at its last meeting on Thursday,
January 27, 2000.
| Recognition |
The Board commended Coach Jack Kaiser for being named “Coach of the
Century” by the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association; Michael
Ashford and Cecily Strong for being chosen to perform in the All-State
production of “Big River” and Sarah Amandes for being selected to perform
in the Opening Ceremonies “Festival Memories;” Logan Giulietti-Schmitt
for qualifying to compete in the 2000 US Junior Figure Skating Championships
through a first- and fourth-place in regional competition; Lucas Vriner
and Alexis Hoffstadter for qualifying to compete at the U.S. Figure Skating
Association’s National Championship in Cleveland by placing second in the
novice pairs competition at the 2000 Midwestern Sectional last December;
and former Board member Gerard M. Jacobs on his service to the Board of
Education.
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Board
Actions |
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approved the consent items: minutes of December 9 and 16,1999 and January
13, 18, and 20, 2000; personnel recommendations; financial reports; and
FDSE actions;
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appointed new Board member Carlotta Lucchesi to replace Board member Gerard
M. Jacobs;
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moved to approve entering into an agreement with West 40 ISC No. 2 on an
alternative school;
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accepted with gratitude a donation from Tom and Edith Kooyumjian of a Hewlett
Packard 659C color printer to the Technology Department and a donation
from Ron Heister of a Elenco Precision Power Regulator and a DeVry Electronics
Micro Processor Trainer donated in the memory of Joe Kelly;
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approved the sale of selected District artwork via auction held by John
Toomey Gallery;
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approved for first reading Policy 5199, Home-Schooled and Nonpublic School
Students;
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adopted Policy 3450, Investment of School District Funds;
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amended Policy 5125, Graduation Requirements;
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approved revision to the 2000-01 School Calendar noting that the school
year would begin August 25, 2000; and
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expelled student EXP 1/27/00-24 for second semester of the 1999-2000 school
year, but hold the expulsion in abeyance contingent upon completion of
enrollment and regular attendance in an Ombudsman program for second semester
of the 1999-00 school year and, upon the student’s return to school, proof
of three to five certifiable counseling sessions and contact with the school’s
Community Support Staff for counseling services.
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Textbook
Assignment |
Board member Peterson volunteered to review the textbook Careers
for the Special
Assignment Education Department.
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| Reports |
Superintendent’s Report—Dr. Bridge reported that Martin Luther
King, Jr. Assemblies were held back to back so that the entire student
body was able to participate. The speakers included senior Gianna
Baker and the former Oak Park Community Relations Director, Mrs. Sherlynn
Reid. Every faculty member attended a workshop on substance abuse
by John Williams of Youth Township Services and Jennifer Geis Benish of
the Community Support Program. On February 16 at 7:30 p.m., Districts
90, 97 and 200 will sponsor a program by nationally-renowned speaker, Milton
Creagh, on the struggles of substance abuse. Mr. Creagh will address
the entire student body on February 17.
Placement tests for incoming eighth graders were given on January 15
in mathematics, science and, for some, foreign language.
New Directions for incoming freshmen and their parents is scheduled
for Tuesday, February 1, and Board members are invited to attend.
Dr. Bridge reported that the Parent Visitation Day is scheduled for
February 11 which will allow parents to tour the school and visit classes.
Recruiters from 174 colleges met individually with 676 students first
semester.
Dr. Bridge reported that on Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day, Oprah Winfrey
featured World History teacher Monica Swope and students Christopher Lee,
Lauren Devitt, Kynyada Glasco, and Kelly Liebman. They were awarded
a grant from the National Council for Community and Justice to set up a
city-suburban exchange program to deepen students’ understanding of each
other’s lives.
Dr. Bridge congratulated Mr. Joe Hallissey on his appointment to Technical
Director for the 2002 State Theatre Festival.
Dr. Danes presented the Department Enrollment Trends and Staffing Projection
for 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 Report.
The Board Members reported on their various Board committee and liaison
representative responsibilities.
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| Personnel |
Certified Staff
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| Appointments |
Judy Dooley, part-time Special Education Teacher, effective
January 25, 2000 |
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Non-Certified Staff
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| Appointments |
Michelle Dotson, part-time Food Service
employee, effective January 3, 2000
Tuny Mokrauer, part-time Math Content Area Tutor, effective
January 25, 2000
Brian Holloway, Security Monitor, effective January 10, 2000
Lydia Lisa Novak, part-time Food Service employee, effective
January 5, 2000
Tashwanda Slaughter, part-time Food Service employee, effective
January 3, 2000
Elizabeth Tuerk, Academy TA/Vocational Coach, effective January
24, 2000 |
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| Resignations |
Brian Hurst, part-time Security Monitor, effective December
17, 1999
Rose Lane, On-Campus Program Teacher’s Assistant, effective
January 12, 2000
Antwanette Williams, part-time Food Service employee, effective
December 15, 1999
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Change in
Resignation
Date for
Non-Certified
Position |
Patricia O’Shea, Substitute Personnel Placement Position
resignation changed to June 30, 2000 |
The next regular Board Meeting will be on Thursday, February 24,
2000 at 7:30 p.m., Board Conference Room.
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