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Board
of Education
Official Proceedings Regular Meeting
The meeting was called
to order by the President, Daniel Sweeney, at 6:30 p.m. at the
Roll
Call
Present: Amy
Huntley, Michael Boeckman, and Daniel E. Sweeney; and
Absent: Carol S. Pancoast, William Selong
Dr. Sweeney led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
There was a moment of
silence for Zaki Touma and Mosa Shafik.
Guests: Forty-six
(46) guests
Dr. Sweeney welcomed the guests.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Class Size: ● A discussion was
held regarding class size especially at
● Saddler Road resident and kindergarten, 5th
and 6th grade parent Diane Aldridge
informed the Board that she emailed parents and is gathering support to express concern to the Board of
Education regarding the increasing class sizes in the
District especially at Normandy School and asked
what can be done as parents to address this issue.
● Mr. Keener addressed them with the following
information:
● Administration is gathering information and
getting input from Dr. McGlamery
and the teaching staff at
● Large enrollment in back to back years is a
concern of the Administration.
● Preliminary numbers for incoming
kindergarteners are lower than they were
at the same time last year.
● Middle School staff and administration are
committed to the team approach
of teaching students and adding an additional teacher to a grade level would be difficult.
● The District does monitor enrollment and is
watching for increases in student
enrollment as homes in
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Class Size: ● Administration is looking at
(cont.) kindergarten
classes.
● Average classroom size at Glenview is 600
square feet, compared to the
average classroom size of 1,300 square feet at
● There would be a cost for renovation of
● The District is also considering optional
full day kindergarten at
● Administration is looking at the physical
plant at
● Other parents expressed the following
concerns:
● The Glenview Day Care program is important to
the community and parents
should be surveyed.
● Distribution of students should be more
uniform within a grade level.
● The District needs a long term plan to
address enrollment issues now.
● Short term plans for the current second grade
need to be addressed now. ● Mr. Keener stated that he is talking to Mrs.
Cooper and a recommendation about the future third grade
will be made to the Board at
a later meeting.
● The increased number of special education
students is placing additional stress
on the teachers.
● The number of title students seems to be on
the increase.
● Has the District compared the progress of
students in large class versus those
classes with a small enrollment?
● Why was Forestview demolished and can the
District build on that site?
● Has the District considered addressing the
space issue with modular units?
● What is the timeline on when the decision
will be made regarding additional
classes at the first grade level?
● Could we consider large classes with two
teachers?
● Mr. Keener suggested that the District
complete a facilities study of the entire
District by 2010.
Math ● Sue Fisco, Jan DeVine, Carolyn Mercer and Beth Lally asked the
Board the
Curriculum: following questions regarding the
math curriculum:
● Has the District looked at the National
Mathematic Advisory Board and are they
still considering recommending the same textbooks?
● Will the curriculum identify when mastery of
mathematical topics should be met?
● They have asked that the Math Focus Group be
reconvened for the purpose
of discussion of the report.
● Mr.
Keener stated that he and Mr. Orrach would meet with the group, but
that he would not ask the teachers to be part of that meeting.
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STAFF REPORTS
Math Mr. Keener recognized Mrs. Derby
for her work on updating the website to include
Resources: links for parents to math resources.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
Technology ● The
study, being conducted by Doug Jones, The Edge Network Consulting
Meeting: Group, is ongoing.
● The report should be completed and Mr. Jones
will make a presentation to the Board
at the end of April.
Citizens ● The fact finding task has been completed and members of the CAC
are
Advisory reviewing the information.
Committee ● The
report will be presented at the first board meeting in May.
Meeting:
CONSENT
ITEMS
Consent Mrs.
Huntley moved and Mr. Boeckman seconded that the Board of Education
Items: approve
the following consent items:
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38A A. Minutes from the regular meeting of March 10,
2008.
38B B. Voluntary participation in student accident
insurance plan for the 2008-2009 school
year offered by Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Co. and serviced locally by Love Insurance Agency as shown in Exhibit A
(attached to original minutes).
38C C. Approve the following appointments, changes and resignation:
Certified Personnel
Appointments
Not to Exceed 14
Hours
Martha Fisher
Supplementals
Luke
Kieffer, Track, Boys MS, Level 2.2//3 ($2,247) (N)
Brendan
Kilbane, Track, Boys MS, Level 1 ($2,115) (N)
Kathleen Lufkin, Team
Leader Grade 6, Level 1 ($1,397 prorated) (N)
Resignation
Kelley
Mitchell, MS Newspaper
William Goepfert, Track,
Boys MS
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CONSENT
ITEMS (continued)
38C
(cont.) Certified Personnel (continued)
Appointments (continued)
Pupil
Activity/Supplemental Contracts
*Jeffrey Petrulis, Track,
Boys Assistant, Level 1 ($3,290) (N)
*Shelley Brewer, Track,
Boys Assistant, Level 1 ($3,290) (N)
Danielle Burgess,
Volunteer Coach, Softball
Wild
Summer Reading Camp (July 21-August 15) paid at the summer school or
hourly rate of pay from the General Fund (Curriculum Budget)
Barbara
Marsh Coordinator maximum of 90 hours
Mark
Kevesdy Coordinator maximum of 90 hours
Debra
Brax Teacher maximum of 180 hours
Kerry
Lynch Teacher maximum of 180 hours
Suzanne
Ferio Teacher maximum of 180 hours
Jeani
Parr Teacher maximum of 180 hours
Jill
Svancara Education Aide maximum of 120 hours
Deborah Farver
Educational Aide maximum of 120 hours
Home
Instruction Teacher paid at the curriculum rate of pay from the General
Fund
Julie McArn
Change of Contract
Anita
Bauknecht, from F-10 to G-10 ($63,652)
William
Goepfert, from G-18 to H-18 ($76,854)
Jessica
Grealis, from E-7 to F-7 ($55,125)
Danielle
Harkins, from C-3 to D-3 ($43,603)
Denise
Knight, from F-24 to G-24 ($78,523)
Richard
Manderine, from D-7 to E-7 ($52,795)
Kelley
Mitchell, from F-11 to G-11 ($66,428)
Julia
Papcke, from G-17 to H-17 ($76,854)
Kristine
Ross, from F-9 to G-9 ($60,991)
Rachel
Amanda
Sfiligoj, from G-5 to H-5 ($52,338)
Kelly Underation, from
F-9 to G-9 ($60,991)
Resignation
For the purpose of
retirement effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year
Joseph D. Knap
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CONSENT
ITEMS (continued)
38D D. Approve the following appointments and change of contract:
Classified
Personnel
Appointments
*Mary Kramer, to substitute Glenview
Employee ($9.00/hr.) effective 2/21/08
Katherine
Passalacqua, to substitute secretary ($11.98/hr.) effective 3/13/08
Suzette Nau, to
substitute secretary ($11.98/hr.) effective 3/28/08
Change of
Contract
Karen
T. Ocampo, from Educational Aide (SEED) to substitute Educational Aide ($11.30/hr.) effective 4/3/08
Yes: Dr. Sweeney, Mr.
Boeckman, Mrs. Huntley
No: none
The President
declared the motion carried.
*pending clear FBI report and BCI
report
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Resolution Mrs.
Huntley moved and Mr. Boeckman seconded that the Board of Education
to Accept approve
a Resolution Accepting the Donation of $446,365 from Rockets
Donation: Association,
Inc. as shown in Exhibit B (attached to original minutes).
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Yes: Dr.
Sweeney, Mr. Boeckman, Mrs. Huntley
No: none
The President declared the motion
carried.
Future Board The
following are dates of upcoming meetings and events in the District:
Meetings and
Events: April
3, Curriculum Committee Meeting at 7:30 a.m. at the K. T. Allen
Building
April 8, Educational
Foundation Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the K. T. Allen
Building
April 9, Labor
Management Committee Meeting at 4:00 p.m. at the
April 14, Board of
Education Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the K. T. Allen
Building
April 17, CAC Meeting at
7:00 p.m. at the
April 28, Board of
Education Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the K. T. Allen
Building
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REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Rent
approve a rent increase
for the
Increase:
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Yes: Dr. Sweeney, Mr. Boeckman, Mrs. Huntley
No: none
The President
declared the motion carried.
Summer approve
the following rate increases for the Glenview Summer Elementary Program
Elementary effective June 6, 2008.
Program Fees:
41 - Daily rate increased from $31 to $32
- Minimum 3 day per week payment required
- No vacation credit is given to summer only
enrollees
- Walking fee to Bay Recreation activities
will remain $20 per activity
Yes: Mrs. Huntley, Dr.
Sweeney, Mr. Boeckman
No: none
The President
declared the motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Facilities The facilities usage schedule was discussed and the schedule
will be presented at a
Usage future
board meeting.
Schedule:
Executive Mrs. Huntley moved and Mr. Boeckman
seconded that the Board of Education of
Session: the
42 p.m. relative to:
X Personnel matters (individuals need not
be named)
X Appointment and/or employment
Dismissal
Discipline
Promotion or demotion
X Compensation
Investigation of charges and/or complaints
Purchase or sale of property
Conferences with legal counsel related to pending or
imminent court
action
Negotiations
Security arrangements
Matters required to be kept confidential by state or federal
law
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OTHER BUSINESS (continued)
42 (cont.) Yes: Dr. Sweeney, Mr. Boeckman, Mrs. Huntley
No: none
The President
declared the motion carried.
Recess Mrs.
Huntley moved and Mr. Boeckman seconded that the Board emerge from
Executive executive
session.
Session:
43 Yes: 3 No: 0
The President declared the motion
carried.
The Board emerged from
executive session at 9:49 p.m.
Administra- Mrs. Huntley moved and Mr. Boeckman seconded that the Board of
Education
tor Contracts: approve contracts of employment for administrators with all rights
and benefits
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by law, school district policy and as described in the
School
District Administrative Handbook (revised on August 1, 2005). All contracts approved will be for three year
terms from August 1, 2008 through July 31, 2011.
Sean
McAndrews Middle School
Principal Step 7 of the
adopted
salary schedule
Lawrence
Orrach Director of
Instruction Step 7 of the
adopted
and Curriculum
salary schedule
Daryl
Stumph Director of
Operations Step 7 of the
adopted
salary schedule
Yes: Mrs. Huntley, Dr. Sweeney, Mr. Boeckman
No: none
The
President declared the motion carried.
Adjourn- Mr.
Boeckman moved and Mrs. Huntley seconded that the meeting be adjourned.
ment:
45 Yes: 3 No: 0
The President declared the motion
carried.
The
meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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President
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Treasurer