November 16, 2009 at 7:10 PM - Regular

1. Opening of Meeting: Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call

2. Agenda Approval

3. Comments and Suggestions from Audience

4. Commendations

4.A. Arbor View 4th grade student Frank Iacopelli was selected as a student presenter for the 27th Annual Chicago Business Hall of Fame presented by Junior Achievement of Chicago on Tuesday, October 1, 2009 at the Chicago History Museum. Frank had the distinction of being the youngest presenter at this event, and was commended for his outstanding speech as he introduced one of the three honorees. Congratulations, Frank, on this memorable experience!

4.B. Park View Principal Amy Warke wll be presenting a session entitled "The Complexity of Difference: A Conversation About Meeting the Needs of Marginalized and Minoritized Youth in American Schools " at the University Council for Educational Administration's National Conference on November 20, 2009.

4.C. On November 7, 2009, Pamela McDermott, Glen Crest Library Information Specialist, will be presenting a session entitled "Using Standards, Collaboration and Technology to Engage 21st Century Learners and Help Every Student Achieve!" at a conference for the American Association of School Librarians being held in North Carolina.

4.D. District 89 art teacher Helen Shafton presented a workshop at the Illinois Art Education Association conference on Saturday, November 7, 2009. The workshop was based upon the ideas she wrote in a manuscript recently submitted for publication on "Making Art Special: A Curriculum for Special Education Art".

4.E. November 15-21 is American Education Week. The Board of Education acknowledges the commitment to excellence District 89 employees bring to their schools each day, and appreciates the quality education you provide the children of this community.

4.F. In addition to recognizing the District 89 staff this week, we also wish to acknowledge the Board of Education for their outstanding community service for the benefit of the children in this community. You selflessly donate your time leading the District to continually strive for excellence in education. Thank you to Board President Lori Gaspar, Vice President Frank Zak and Members Gene Glaudell, Mary Kataura, Terry Lachcik, Mike Nelson and Jody Selenica for your collaborative spirit and willingness to serve CCSD89!

5. Board Reports

6. Consent Agenda

6.A. Approval of Minutes from the October 19, 2009 Regular Meeting, and the November 7, 2009 Special Retreat Meeting

6.B. Approval of Bills Payable and Acceptance of Financial Reports

6.B.1. Budget Status

6.B.2. Treasurer's Report

6.B.3. Payroll (Dates)

6.B.4. Bills Payable

6.B.5. Glen Crest Activity Report(s)

6.C. Approval of Administrative Recommendations - Personnel

6.C.1. Certied Staff Changes

6.C.1.a. Horizontal Advancements

6.C.1.b. New Hires

6.C.1.c. Resignations and Terminations

6.C.1.d. Retiress

6.C.1.e. Leaves of Absence

6.C.2. Non-certified Staff Changes

6.C.2.a. New Hires

6.C.2.b. Resignations and Terminations

6.C.2.c. Retirees

6.C.2.d. Leaves of Absence

7. Discussion Items

7.A. LEND Overview and IASB Resolutions

7.B. Professional Development Report

7.C. 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 Draft Calendars

7.D. School Library Per Capita Grant

8. Action Items

8.A. Approval of Resolution 552-09 Regarding Publication of Notice Setting Dates for Hearing and Adoption of 2009 Tax Levy

8.B. Approval of Bid Award for Maintenance Vehicle

9. Superintendent's Report

9.A. American Education Week, November 15--21, 2009

9.B. Draft Agenda Planning, for Monday, December 14, 2009 Board meeting

10. Comments and Suggestions from Audience

11. Future Events and Informational Items

11.A. IASA/IASB/IASBO Conference, November 20-22, 2009

11.B. Public Hearing on Tax Levy, Monday, December 14, 2009

11.C. Board of Education Meeting, Monday, December 14, 2009,

12. Closed Session

12.A. The Board will enter closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body as mandated by Section 2 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

13. Adjournment