Dr. Bridge reported 1) on the successful Homecoming parade and dance
and announced that the Village of Oak Park plans to use this parade as
the kick-off for its centennial celebration next year; 2) that Fine and
Performing Arts Division Head Boulware was named to the Museum of Contemporary
Art’s Teacher Advisory Committee, and Band and Orchestra Director Scotty
Jones will be the guest conductor at the Illinois Music Association Jazz
Festival and the University of Wisconsin’s Annual Honors Band Festival;
3) that in excess of 100 parents participated in the October 19 Parents’
Visitation Day; 4) that October 23-27 was designated as Red Ribbon Week;
5) that Milton Creagh will speak to parents and students on anti-drug use
November 9; 6) that students who increased their GPA 1.0 or more
over last semester were celebrated at the Plus One Award Breakfast;
and 7) that 19 teachers had been recognized for their teaching excellence
in the Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 2000.
Dr. Lebrecht announced that Oak Park and River Forest High School had
placed first in the corporate category of the “Makin’ Tracks” Race on October
14 and presented first-place medals to team members Bruner, McCulloh, Stewart,
Bridge, and himself.
Dr. Lebrecht reported that an agreement had been reached with Everest
Health Care Service and the high school on the sale of its property.
Mrs. Bennett reported on Triton College’s fall evening school housed
in the high school. Mr. Deptuch presented the “School Profile.”
Dr. Lebrecht reviewed the highlights on the school’s five-year financial
plan.
Mr. Edgecombe presented the Certified Staff Seniority List for 2000-01,
the Certified Personnel Profile for 2000-01, the Sabbatical Leave Report
of 1999-2000, the Educational Support Personnel Profile, and the School
Report Card.
Mrs. Stevens presented the Aid to Needy Children Report and the Student
Withdrawal Report.
Mr. Lanenga presented the October 1 statistics.
The Board Members reported on their various Board committee and liaison
representative responsibilities.
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