Sycamore Board of Education - Sycamore Community Schools

Sycamore Board of Education – Regular Meeting 2
June 20, 2012
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Richter moved, seconded by Mr. Mercurio to approve the agenda and
addendum as presented.
Vote: Mr. Richter, aye; Mr. Mercurio, aye; Mrs. Cole, aye; Mrs. Staubach, aye;
Mrs. Adamec, aye.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of
Agenda
Item #12-145
Mrs. Staubach moved, seconded by Mrs. Adamec to approve the minutes of
the meetings of May 16, May 24 and June 16, 2012 as corrected changing
starting time on May 24 minutes.
Approval of
Minutes
Item #12-146
Vote: Mrs. Staubach, aye; Mrs. Adamec, aye; Mr. Mercurio, aye; Mr. Richter, aye;
Mrs. Cole, aye.
Presentation – Sycamore Planning Commission/School Choice Subcommittee Report
Jean Bissell, Ella Mae Foster, Terri Torres and Jill Branham presented a report on behalf of the
Planning Commission School Choice Subcommittee. Greg Leader and Bob Seiple were also
members of the committee. The team studied the topic of school choice in the Sycamore
community, including why families choose private or public options, trends, etc. They shared
enrollment data including number by private schools, transition grade, as well as, survey results
noting reasons for selecting Sycamore or a private school as an educational option. The team
recommended that the district increase efforts to promote the high school to reduce transition to
other options at this level, to improve the tracking system for student withdrawal from the system
and to assess emerging trends. Mrs. Staubach and the Board thanked the team for their work on
this project.
Public Hearing for Input on Federal Grant Funds to Support Special Needs Students for
2012-2013
The Board of Education provided an opportunity for public comment concerning the federal grant
funds to support special needs students for 2012-2013. Mrs. Weber noted that Sycamore’s
allocation is approximately $1.15 million of which $116,000 is allocated to Moeller and Ursuline
for services. Dr. Angello noted that the majority of the grant is used for personnel to support
students with disabilities. Funds are also used for professional development, equipment and
supplies. There was no comment from the audience.
Resident Participation
None