Sycamore Board of Education - Sycamore Community Schools

Sycamore Board of Education – Regular Meeting 8
June 20, 2012
Mrs. Adamec moved, seconded by Mrs. Staubach to allow Mrs.
Kirkpatrick an additional two minutes to address the Board on this issue.
Additional Time
to Address
Board
Item #12-154
Vote: Mrs. Adamec, aye; Mrs. Staubach, aye; Mrs. Cole, aye; Mr. Mercurio, aye;
Mr. Richter, aye.
Mrs. Adamec moved, seconded by Mr. Richter to approve the committee’s
decision to preserve the current name of the Sycamore High School
Auditorium.
Naming Facility
Proposal – HS
Auditorium
Item #12-155
Vote: Mrs. Adamec, aye; Mr. Richter, aye; Mrs. Cole, aye; Mr. Mercurio, abstain;
Mrs. Staubach, aye.
Naming Facility Proposal – Maple Dale Elementary School
Dr. James reviewed the proposal to name the new elementary school -Daniel Henke Elementary.
She reviewed Mr. Henke’s long record of service to the schools. Dr. James noted that the
committee recommends maintaining the name Maple Dale Elementary. There was concern that
Mr. Henke had no direct connection to Maple Dale and that the history and legacy of Maple Dale
should be preserved in the new structure.
Steve Imhoff spoke in support of naming the elementary school for Mr. Henke. He noted Mr.
Henke’s fifty-six year commitment to Sycamore as an employee and volunteer. He noted his
positive impact on Maple Dale staff and Maple Dale students when they attended the Junior High
and High School. (Note that the Board approved a resolution to allow Mr. Imhoff additional time
to address the Board.)
Mr. Richter agreed with the comments made by the various presenters about individual
contributions by these individuals and many staff members over the years. He stated that we
should seek additional ways to recognize and celebrate that great Sycamore legacy. He suggested
that the type of passion shown in the presentation is exactly what the Sycamore Alumni and
Friends Association (SAFA) needs and could be a great avenue for more recognition in various
ways which would demonstrate respect and gratitude to these individuals.
Mrs. Adamec moved, seconded by Mrs. Staubach to allow Mr. Imhoff five
minutes to address the Board on this issue.
Vote: Mrs. Adamec, aye; Mrs. Staubach, aye; Mr. Mercurio, aye; Mr. Richter, aye;
Mrs. Cole, aye.
Additional Time
to Address
Board
Item #12-156