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Mr. Larry Lobert, Director of Human Resources introduced various department chairs to present eleven new
faculty members for the 2008-2009 school year.
II. Communications
There was no one wishing to comment.
The Board Policy on Donations and Naming – First Reading was presented at this time.
(See Agenda Item VI.D.)
III. Special Orders of Business
A. Report from Campus Principals and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and
Instruction
Ms. Borja reported that the Northfield campus, while quiet, is working steadily on preparations
for next year’s freshman class. Senior Helpers and Adviser Chairs are organizing in anticipation
of the fall.
Dr. Stacey thanked all the staff for their support in assisting the senior class as they graduate and
expressed thanks to the Administration Services for all their work behind the scenes in bringing
the school year to an end. Summer School, administered by Chris Pearson and Peter Tragos, has
enrolled over 1800 students. . The Summer School Science Program alone has over 270
students participating. Dr. Stacey also wished to thank the Board for their patience in
recognizing the large group of Spring Student/Staff Awards.
Ms. Jaskowiak reported that indeed Summer School had 1,894 students and that number was
expected to continue to rise. She reiterated Dr. Stacey’s appreciation of the Board Recognition
Program and its importance in the academic experience.
B. Strategic Planning
Ms. Cindy Jaskowiak presented two strategic plans, the Deciles Proposal and the Optimal
Use of Time Proposal. Her summary of the Deciles Proposal Committee concluded that the
deciles ranking should be eliminated commencing with the 2008-09 school year. It was also
decided that a thorough revision of the High School Profile should occur for the 2008-09 school
year. Starting with the 2008-09 year, a weighted and unweighted GPA will appear on sophomore
transcripts. Ms. Jaskowiak invited committee members Jim Conroy, Matt Ottaviano and Tim
Dohrer to come forward and respond to Board members questions and comments. It was
determined that additional feedback would be forthcoming regarding the revised High School
Profile.
Mr. Ullman moved and Ms.Ducommun seconded the motion that the Board approve the Deciles
Proposal as presented. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the members voted as follows:
AYE: Ms. Noyes, Ms. Serrino, Mr. Ullman, Ms. Ducommun, Mr. Malkin, Mr. Merrick,
` Mr. Koch
NAY: None
The motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Jaskowiak reviewed a power point presentation about the Collaborative Time Proposal
and summarized the highlights. The presentation covered the need for more collaborative time
among staff and students as well as the benefits in improved instruction. The Committee’s
recommendation spans two years. For 2008-2009, the Committee recommends eliminating
the stand alone late start days, replacing these with four paired (Friday/Monday) altered
schedules of collaborative-instructional time, making internal adjustments to the sequence of
days to allow for appropriate science laboratory time. An evaluation will take place after the 3 rd
paired day schedule to make any needed adjustments for the following year. The second year,
2009-2010, would have seven paired collaborative-instructional days. The added three paired
days would assume an agreement by the New Trier Board of Education and the New Trier
Education Association of an increase of 2 days to the school calendar year. Ms. Jaskowiak
invited Committee members Gerry Munley, Greg Harris, Peter Tragos and Tim Dohrer to
respond to Board member questions and comments. Much discussion followed about loss of
instructional time, quality of instructional time, designated time on the calendar for analysis and
more. Mr. Koch suggested more time was needed to consider the recommendation in order to
come to a consensus decision. Mr. Koch asked the committee to return for the next regular Board
meeting at which time a decision would be made.
Communication – Citizens’ Comments was presented at this time. (See Agenda Item IX.).
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