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D. Board Policy on Donations and Naming – First Reading
Dr. Yonke introduced members of the Policy Committee, John Neiweem; John Graetinger
Jr., community member and former Board of Education member; Mary Ann Breen, New Trier
Educational Foundation Director; Jan Wishart, President of the New Trier Booster Club; Susan
Noyes and Steve Malkin, current School Board members. Dr. Yonke stated that the committee’s
work emanated from a request for Staff Research. The Committee developed policy guidelines
around four main areas – donations, naming, advertising, and tribute gifts. While welcoming
donations to support district-established priorities, the District seeks to have an appropriate
buffer between the school and the donor to avoid any conflict of interest created by the donation.
Much Board discussion followed with committee members responding to questions and
comments. The Committee will reconsider the issues of permanent membership of the Booster
Club and the New Trier Foundation to the Donation Policy Committee and the recognition of
Memorial Honorees and their Donors and bring a recommendation to the July Regular Board
Meeting.
VII. Business Reports
Financial Reports for May 2008
Mr. Goers reviewed the financial reports for May 2008 and responded to Board member questions.
VIII. Board of Education
- Calendar of Events
Dr. Yonke reported that the Facilities Steering Committee and the Open Community Meetings were
scheduled for June 11 th . There will also be a Special Board of Education Meeting next Monday, June
16 th at 7 p.m. in Room C234.
- Board Members’ Requests for Information and Staff Research and Suggested Agenda Items
There were no requests for staff research.
IX. Communications – Citizens’ Comments (This item was presented earlier on the agenda)
Mr. Todd Warnock, New Trier parent, addressed the Board regarding the Strategic
Planning Initiative and its assessment. There were no other citizens wishing to comment.
Adjournment
Mr. Koch asked for a motion to adjourn. Upon a voice vote being taken the motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lou Anne Kelly, Secretary James B. Koch, President
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