This is a sumary of the actions of the Oak Park and River
Forest High School Board of Education at its last meeting on Thursday,
April 27, 2000.
| Reccognitions |
The Board members recognized and commended FCCLA members
Summer Edmonson and Diana Runnels for their “Stormy Nights” Fashion Apparel
Display, Melissa Talaber and Naomi Steckman for their Pre-school Storytelling
of the book “CinderEdna”; Christian Earl who received sixth place for creating
an outstanding memo in the Food Service Star Event; “Outstanding State”
Award winners Matthew Wetzel for his PowerPoint presentation entitled “Diabetes:
The Sweetless Disease”; Alix King for her presentation entitled “One Split
Second” on Spinal Cord injuries; and, Hester Kohl and Whitney Atkins for
their Skills for Life presentation entitled “Look Mom, I’m a Vegetarian.”
Special mentions were given to Quiana McJunkins for her receipt of a 4-year,
$40,000 scholarship from Johnson and Wales University, and to Alonzo Blunt
for being elected FCCLA’s State President. Matt Wetzel, Alix King,
Hester Kohl, Whitney Atkins and Quiana McJunkins have all advanced to national
competition this July in Orlando, Florida. Teacher and advisor Darlene
Kabat received the National Master Advisor Award.
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Board
Actions |
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approved the consent items: minutes of March 16, 23 and 29, 2000; personnel
recommendations; financial reports; and FDSE actions;
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approved the following textbooks for the Mathematics Division as follows:
Cord Bridges and Cord Geometry reviewed by Mr. Bruner; and
Algebra I reviewed by Mr. Stewart;
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approved Policy 4220, Non-Certified Professionals’ and Managers’ Retirement
Benefits;
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adopted the amended F’00 Budget;
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approved participation of Oak Park and River Forest High School in support
of the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Youth Interventionist Program
for FY 01 and FY 02;
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accepted with gratitude from Mitchell Cooper a 1989 Mercury Sable;
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approved Policy 5141, Physical Examination and Immunizations and Policy
6220, Tutoring and Therapy for first readings;
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approved the Substitute Teacher/Clerical Pay Rates for 2000-2001;
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approved the abatement of emergency days for 1999-2000
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| Reports |
Superintendent’s Report—Dr. Bridge bid adieu to outgoing Student Council
officers Ryan Farrell, President; Eileen Cowan, Vice President; Vicky Yeisley,
Secretary; Kate Harbour, Treasurer; and Amy VanAalst, Board Liaison and
welcomed the new Student Council Officers: Vicki Yeisley, President; Monique
Pirtle, Vice President; Paddy O’Connell, Secretary; Peter Griffith, Treasurer;
and Diane Collias, Board Liaison. Dr. Bridge also reported that Oak
Park and River Forest High School had received the “What Parents Want”
Award which is given to only 2,063 high schools in the country. It
also received the “2000 A+Bright” Award by SchoolSearch, an organization
that assists people in relocating. Oak Park and River Forest High
School is recognized not only by parents but also by corporations.
Another award program to honor students at the high school has been added
and is titled “Students of the Quarter.” Dr. Bridge is exploring
the idea of moving the graduation ceremony from a Thursday night to a Sunday
afternoon. In addition, Dr. Bridge reported on Oak Park and River Forest
High School’s continued involved in the Minority Student Achievement Network.
Barry Greenwald, President of the Board of Directors of the Oak Park
Regional Housing Center, gave a special interest report on diversity in
Oak Park.
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Textbook
Assignments |
Board members volunteered to review the following textbooks for the
following
Assignment Divisions—Special Education, Multi-Cultural Voices,
to be reviewed by Mrs. Leavy, and Mathematics Division—Visual Basic
6.0, to be reviewed by Mr. McCulloh.
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
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Neal Weisman, Mathematics Teacher, effective August
2000 |
Early Retirement
Request |
Edward Halstead, Science Teacher, effective June
8, 2001 |
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Non-Certified Staff
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| Resignations |
Lani Balch, Academy Tutor, effective 4/7/00
Linda Dlugi, Duplicating Room Secretary, effective May 3, 2000 |
The next regular Board Meeting will be on Thursday, May 25, 2000
at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Conference Room.
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