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Coal City Community Unit School District #1 

Board of Education Meeting Minutes 

Monday, May 18, 2009 

President Hamilton called the meeting of the Board of Education of Coal City Community Unit School District 

#1 to order at 6:30 p.m. at the Coal City Middle School Community Room. Members answering roll call were 

Armand Bianchi, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Curtis Grove, Quint Harmon, Ken Miller, and Shawn Hamilton. 

Superintendent Kent Bugg, Director of Business Services Jason Smith, Director of Curriculum and Instruction 

Tammy Elledge, and Karen Vota, as well as, members of the press Mark Malone, Ann Gill and Josette Twait 

were in attendance. Parents and relatives of the Ag Jeopardy team and high school musician, as well as, staff 

members from the Master’s program were also in attendance. 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

President Hamilton led the Board of Education and others present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. 

CLOSED SESSION 

Ms. Gill moved and Mr. Grove seconded to go to closed session at 6:31 p.m. for the purpose of considering 

information regarding the review of closed session minutes; the appointment, employment, compensation, 

discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees; collective negotiating matters, potential 

purchase/sale of property, and imminent litigation. 

Ayes: Armand Bianchi, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Curtis Grove, Quint Harmon, Ken Miller, Shawn Hamilton 

Nays: 

Motion Carried. 

When the board returned to open session President Hamilton called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 

p.m. with the board members answering roll call present: Armand Bianchi, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, 

Curtis Grove, Quint Harmon, Ken Miller, Shawn Hamilton. 

ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION 

1. Ms. Gill moved and Mr. Emerson seconded to re-employ the educational support staff for the 2009-2010 

school year as listed. 

Roll Call. 

Ayes: Mary Gill, Jeff Emerson, Armand Bianchi, Curtis Grove, Quint Harmon, Ken Miller, Shawn Hamilton 

Nays: 


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2. Mr. Miller moved and Mr. Bianchi seconded to approve the employment of Kathleen Walker as .5 time PE 

teacher at the Intermediate School for the 2009-2010 school year, pending satisfactory completion of all 

state requirements. 

Roll Call. 

Ayes: Ken Miller, Armand Bianchi, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Curtis Grove, Quint Harmon, Shawn Hamilton 

Nays: 


3. Ms. Gill moved and Mr. Emerson seconded to approve the employment of Andrea Smith as special 

education teacher at the Middle School for the 2009-2010 school year, pending satisfactory completion of 

all state requirements. 

Roll Call. 


Nays: 


4. Mr. Miller moved and Mr. Harmon seconded to accept the resignation of Monica Perone as special 

education teacher at the Elementary School for the 2009-2010 school year. 

Roll Call. 

Ayes: Ken Miller, Quint Harmon, Armand Bianchi, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Curtis Grove, Shawn Hamilton 

Nays: 


5. Mr. Grove moved and Ms. Gill seconded to adopt the Resolution: Re: Janice Salerno Authorizing Notice of 

Nonrenewal, as presented and to waive the reading of the resolution. 

Roll Call. 

Ayes: Curtis Grove, Mary Gill, Armand Bianchi, Jeff Emerson, Quint Harmon, Ken Miller, Shawn Hamilton 

Nays: 


6. Mr. Miller moved and Mr. Bianchi seconded to approve the following extra-curricular assignments: 

7 th Grade ASAP Aide (due to #’s) – Jen Munsterman 

Roll Call. 

Ayes: Ken Miller, Armand Bianchi, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Curtis Grove, Quint Harmon, Shawn Hamilton 

Nays: 


7. Mr. Harmon moved and Ms. Gill seconded to approve the unpaid leave for Rich Monbrum from April 23 

through May 21, 2009, pending receipt of required documentation. 

Roll Call. 

Ayes: Quint Harmon, Mary Gill, Armand Bianchi, Jeff Emerson, Curtis Grove, Ken Miller, Shawn Hamilton 

Nays: 


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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA 

Mr. Grove moved and Mr. Bianchi seconded to approve the consent agenda including the minutes and closed 

session minutes from the Board Reorganizational Meeting of May 4, the Board Study Session of the Whole of 

May 4, the Special Board Meeting of May 11, the March Activity Fund Reports; March Treasurer’s Report, the 

April Monthly Manual Checks report; the April Payrolls, the May Accounts Payable and the following building 

usage request: 

Group Building Ins. Date 

VFW Post 1336 IS Yes 5/25/2009 

Coal City Soccer Club ES Yes 5/18/2009 

Roll call. 

Ayes: Curtis Grove, Armand Bianchi, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Quint Harmon, Ken Miller, Shawn Hamilton 

Nays: 


NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS 

1. Introduction/acknowledgement of guests. President Hamilton welcomed those in attendance. 

2. High School musician, Caitlyn Lewis, performed her music solo for the Board. 

3. The 4 th Grade Ag Jeopardy Team competed against other area schools in this year’s Ag Jeopardy 

tournament held on May 1 at Saratoga School. The team won the championship for the first time in 

school history. Principal Brovont recognized the following students for their participation on the Ag 

Jeopardy team, which is coached by Mrs. Jelm: Drew Pierce, Clayton Cash, Ashley Jackman, Alyssa 

Esposito, Kenady Clayburn, and Allison Norris. 

ADMINISTRATORS' REPORTS 

A. EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER REPORT 

Calendar of Events 

May5 PSO meeting, 6:30 

May 6 Early Release/Kindergarten Round-Up 

May 7 Mad Science 

May 8 Kindergarten Mother’s Day Celebration 

May 8 Mariachi Band 

May 11 LLT 5:30-7:30 

May 15 DRA completion date 

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May 18 

May 25 

June 2 

June 3 

June 4 

DIBELS week 

Memorial Day—No School 

Carnival Day 

Year End Teacher Institute 

Report card Day 

Personnel 

ECC staff has created a letter a day to celebrate until the end of the year. A—bring your favorite stuffed 

Animal; B—bring your favorite book; C—crazy hair day; D—everybody danced; E—exercise; F—red 

white and blue for our flag; G—Game Day; H—Wear a Hat; I—Teacher brings ice cream; J—bring a 

joke; K—Kick Ball; L—Teacher brings lollipops; M—Movie Day; N—Bring a New Word to share; O— 

Wear Orange; P—Wear your PJs; Q—Bring in a book for Quiet reading ; R—Race Day; S—Sandals and 

sunglasses; T—Favorite Team shirt; U—USA Day—wear red, white, and blue; V—Wear a visor W— 

Wish day; X—X-tra clean; (June) Y—Wear Yellow (June) Z—Zip up your back-pack and go home on the 

last day of school! (June). Each day something fun is attached to the alphabet letter. On “dance day” first 

graders were seen dancing the “ChaCha” all the way to the busses at the end of the day. Weather permitting 

we will Pledge the Flag on “F” day out in front before leaving on the busses. 

Pupil Personnel 

Due to a watchful parent participant on our Parent Advisory Council we have materials to teach about 

“Stranger Safety”. This program is introducing safety rules to our students in regards to strangers. It is 

being presented by our Social Worker, Erin Billie. 

Kindergarten Round-Up has brought forward 115 students for fall registration. We anticipate another 40-50 

before school starts in the fall. 

Coal City Early Childhood Center Student Services 

Student contacts during the month of April 

Responsive Services 77 

Guidance Curriculum K -154 + 154 + 154 + 77 + 77 

1 st – 159 + 159 + 159 + 81 + 81 

Total = 1,255 

Social Worker activities planned for the month of May 

Responsive Services 

Continue Social Skills Groups/final sessions 

Continue individual counseling with at-risk students (behavior and social/emotional 

issues)/final sessions 

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Guidance Curriculum 

Second Step with Kindergarten 

Finished Second Step with the first graders. Introducing The Safe Side with First 

Grade – personal safety program 

System Support 

Bi-monthly Student Services meeting 

The Safe Side letter home – First Grade 

The Safe Side DVD is being sent home with every first grader to watch and discuss 

with parents. 

Second Step letter home - Kindergarten 

Student Achievement 

ECC students have won awards for reading books over spring break, and writing about their moms. The 

awards were supplied by the Junior Women’s Club of Coal City. Ice cream and gift certificates were given 

to the winners. 

Many Moms were treated to a special celebration in the kindergarten classes. Stations were set up around 

the rooms to honor Mothers. Back massages, fingernail painting, flowers, bracelets, cards, and games were 

available for a Mother to share with her child. Pictures will be available on the website. 

Staff Recognition 

Teachers, aides, and preschool staff planned and put together the first “Family Night Out” evening activity. 

Approximately 112 families participated. With 2 to 5 family members represented, it was a great success. 

Donations came from the grant we received from the Streator Onized Credit Union, and Curtis Grove. We 

thank both parties for their generosity. PSO supplied ice cream. 

Teachers who planned and participated were: Todd Painter, Rachel Prendergast, Amy Gernenz, Carrie 

Tinucci, Tammy Salazar, Cindy Tira, Kathy Jiskra, Ann Kodat, Britt Harseim, Jennifer Johnson, and Tonya 

Best. 

Amy Gernenz made the assembly for science happen for ECC students. 

Mad Scientist Rick came to our building on May 7 th . Many experiments were demonstrated to students. 

Pictures are in our newsletter on the website. 

Carrie Tinucci is responsible for getting the Mariachi Band to perform for ECC students on May 8 th . 

Students clapped and wiggled to the lively music. 

Community Thank You 

ECC students and staff would like to thank the PSO, “D” Construction and Dibbles Trucking for their 

generous donations towards our Carnival Day on June 2. 

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B. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPORT 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 

May 4 – 8 Teacher Appreciation Week 

May 4 Board Study Session 

May 5 RRS Incentive Activity 

PSO Meeting – 6:30pm – CCES 

May 6 11:45am EARLY DISMISSAL 

School Improvement Day 

3 rd Grade Music Program – 7:00pm – CCHS 

May 8 Cinco De Mayo Celebration – Mariachi Band Performs 

May 11 LLT – 5:30pm 

May 15 Child Author Carolyn Crimi visits CCES 

May 18, 20 3 rd Grade Field Trip to Field Museum 

May 18 Board of Education Meeting 

May 19 2 nd Grade Field Trip to Brookfield Zoo 

RTI Follow-up Day at CCES 

May 20 3 rd Grade Step Up Day to CCIS 

May 25 NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day 

May 26 3 rd Grade Special Ed Step Up Day at CCIS 

May 28 3 rd Grade Picnic 

June 1 Board Study Session 

June 2 Carnival Day – Last Day of Student Attendance 

June 3 Teacher Institute 

June 4 Report Card Day – Summer Vacation Begins 

CCES 

Grade Teacher Males Females Total Special Needs 

Second Hausman 11 10 21 

Kaye 9 11 20 

Masters 12 9 21 

Petersen 9 11 20 

Provance 10 10 20 

Rutkowski 7 12 19 2 f, 1 m 

Terrel 8 12 20 2 f, 1 m 

Vironda 11 10 21 

Total 2nd = 77 85 162 

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Third Adkins 10 9 19 2f, 2 m 

Bernstein 10 11 21 

Doster 11 8 19 2 f, 1 m 

Feeney 10 10 20 

Hanley 11 8 19 

Skubic 11 9 20 

Watson 8 12 20 

Zafran 9 11 20 

Total 3rd = 80 78 158 

SN Cuchra 5 8 13 

Total 162 171 333 

PERSONNEL 

*Congratulations to Branden Petersen and his wife Stephanie on the birth of their second child. Stephanie 

and Branden had a little boy named Owen Keith and everyone is doing great. 

STAFF RECOGNITION 

*On April 6 and 7, Coal City Building Administrators conducted interviews for the special education aide 

positions that will be available in the 2009-10 school year. 

*On April 21, CCES held a RTI Day to check the academic progress of students that are involved in the 

Response to Intervention process. We currently have approximately 17-18 students in RTI. 

MONTH IN REVIEW 

*On April 2, the CCES 3 rd grade students took the Otis Lennon Student Ability Test (OLSAT). 

*On April 7, PSO held their annual monthly meeting. Items discussed at the meeting included the updating 

of new officers, Fall Fundraiser – Market Day was selected as the fall fundraiser and Teacher Appreciation 

Week. 

*During the week of April 7, CCES 2 nd grade students took the Stanford Achievement Test (SAT). The 

students were tested in the areas of reading, math, language, spelling and environment (science, social 

studies). The students did great job during the testing process and I expect them to perform very well on 

these tests. The SAT is used to track student achievement from 1 st grade to second grade and is used in 

identifying students for the Accelerated/Enrichment program as well as for extra support services as well. 

Also special thanks to the 2 nd grade team for their efforts in teaching the students all year. 

*On April 8, LLT met at the Coal City Fire Station. State Representative Coreen Gordon was on hand to 

talk with the members of LLT. 

*CCES students celebrated the Easter Holiday on April 10 and 13. 

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*On April 15, the CCES 2 nd grade presented their 2 nd Grade Music Concert. The students did an 

outstanding job on their entire performance and I look forward to seeing them progress in their musical 

careers. Thanks to Ms. Bennett for all of her work with the students in getting the students ready for this 

performance. 

*On April 17, CCES held their annual Career Fair for the 2 nd and 3 rd grade students. The students were able 

to view many different careers that our CCES parents are involved in. We had a great day and the students 

really enjoyed the experience. I wanted to thank the Career Day Committee and especially Jane Provance 

for all of her work in organizing this event. 

*On April 20 and 22, 2 nd grade classes went on a field trip to the Joliet Junior College to the Planetarium. 

*On April 22, the Young Author Writing Contest Winners traveled to Grand Bear Lodge in Utica, IL for the 

Young Author Celebration. The students received an autographed book from child author Carolyn Crimin 

and attended a presentation by the author. 

Young Author Winners for CCES were: 

2 nd Grade 3 rd Grade 

Preston Johnson 

Destinee Barrus 

Ben Kreiger 

Collin Copfer 

Jordan Lee 

Ryan Elberts 

Olivia Skubic 

Zach Smith 

Alison Hall 

Bridget Kauzlaric 

Brenden Nevin 

*On April 22 and 23, CCES students celebrated Earth Day. CCES students cleaned the building grounds as 

well as North Park. CCES 2 nd grade students also planted a tree in the front of the building in honor of 

Earth Day. Jamie Thomas from Spring Grove Nursery came to CCES and talked with the students about 

*On April 23, the CCES 3 rd grade students visited the Grundy Area Vocational Center. The students visited 

all of the different classrooms at GAVC and GAVC staff members talked to the students about the different 

trades and classes that are available at GAVC. The students and CCES staff members really enjoyed the 

experience and I would like to thank Lance Copes and Deb Eungard at GAVC for making this opportunity 

possible for our students. 

*On April 23, CCES held their annual Grandparents Day. We had a great day weather wise and had a great 

turnout of grandparents for the event. 

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*In April CCES students had the opportunity to participate in the Grundy County TRASHformations 

Contest. CCES had 56 students entries for the contest. Winners of the CCES received a ribbon and a gift 

certificate to the Scholastic Book Fair. 1 st place winners had their sculptures move onto the County Wide 

Competition. CCES winners were: 

Individual Category 

1 st Place – Klare Aldridge, 2 nd Place – Gavyn Williams, 3 rd Place – Alexandra Hunter, 4 th Place – Russell 

Gomein 

Team Category 

1 st Place – Blacke Harseim, Blaire Harseim, Sean Micetich, 2 nd Place – Bridget Dudley, Darlynn Best, 

Miranda Ramirez 

We are also proud to announce that Klare Aldridge was the Grundy County winner also. This is the second 

year in a row that a CCES student has won the County TRASHformation Competition. Congratulations to 

Klare on this accomplishment and special thanks to Lori Watson (3 rd grade) for organizing this event for 

CCES. 

Coal City Elementary School Student Services 



Guidance Curriculum 2 nd – 102 

3 rd – 276 



Individual counseling with at-risk students (behavior and social/emotional 

issues)/final sessions 

Social Skills groups continued/final sessions 

Divorce groups continued/final sessions 


Second Step – Second Grade 

Steps to Respect – Third Grade 


Bi-monthly student services meeting 

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C. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL REPORT 

Calendar of Events 

May: “And Down The Stretch They Come!!” 

Fri. May 1 Ag Jeopardy Tourney @ Saratoga! 

Tue. May 5 PSO Mtg. @ CCES Café! 6:30 PM 

Wed. May 6 Early Dismissal (11:35 AM) PSO Lunch! 

Dept. Mtgs. & CCIS Initiatives! 

Thur. May 7 Art Buddies “Unveiling!” 3:30 PM 

Fri. May 8 Mariachi Band @ CCIS – 10:15 AM 

Teacher Appreciation (5/4 - 5/8 

Sun. May 10 Mother’s Day! Call Your Mother! 

Mon. May 11 Senator Dahl visits CCIS 

Tue. May 12 4 th Grade to Halpin’s Dairy Farm! 

Wed. May 13 Market Day @ CCIS Café ~ 4-5:00 PM 

Last Full Band (5/13) 

Thur. May 14 

Band Concert (5 th ) @ CCHS 7:30 PM 

“Blame it on the Wolf” (Play; 3 shows) 

Last Art Buddies (5/14) 

Fri. May 15 7 th Annual CCIS Career Fair (AM) 

5 th Grade to CCMS: (5/18 – 5/20) 

Tue. May 19 Assembly: Tom Sharpe – Music 1 PM 

Last ASAP (5/21) 

Thur. May 21 3 rd Grade Step-Up-Day (PM) 

Fri. May 22 4 th Grade “Growing Up” Movie (PM) 

Mon. May 25 Memorial Day – No School Today! 

Program Slated @ CCIS 10 AM 

Officer Ehrman (5/26 – 5/28) 

Tue. May 26 CCIS Talent Show! Evening Show! 

“Decision-Making” Sessions! 

Wed. May 27 Beginning Band Pizza Party (11:15 AM) 

CCMS Jazz Band @ CCIS ~ 2 PM 

Thur. May 28 CCIS Spelling Bee 

Fri. May 29 Olympic Day @ CCIS – GREAT! 

Mon. June 1 Teacher Activities / Competitions 

Tue. June 2… Skating @ Family Skate Center! 

Student Council Pizza Party! 

Yearbooks Distributed @ CCIS! 

Wed. June 3 No Students Today! Teacher Institute! 

Thur. June 4… Early Dismissal (AM); Report Cards! 

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Administration 

Bus Slips: 1 – Fantastic Year! 

School Rules: Parental Phone Calls! 

Recess Detentions! 

Pupil Personnel (May is “Making Good Decisions Month at CCIS) 

5 th Grade Step-Up-Week; New orientation to CCMS a benefit to students (3 days; 1-2:30 PM) 

Fifth Grade OLSAT Ability Tests(IQ) were sent for scoring (data = help w/placements)! 

Memorial Day Program slated for 5/25; 10 AM – 12; VFW; Flowers Planted @ Memorial. 

4 th Quarter Progress Reports were sent home with students on Friday, April 24 th . 

2009-2010 School Registration Information was sent home with studnts on Friday, April 24 th . 

2009-2010 Scheduling of classes will be “tentatively” completed in May (PowerSchool). 

5 th Grade Students took home important School Physical/Dental information on April 24 th . 

*All 2009-2010 6 th graders will need a Physical & Dental Examination this summer! 

Congratulations to this year’s 4 th Grade Ag Jeopardy Team! The following students competed against 

other area schools in this year’s tournament (5/1 @ Saratoga in Morris, IL – 6:30 PM). 

CCIS is PROUD of WINNING the CHAMPIONSHIP for the 1 st TIME in SCHOOL History! Drew 

Pierce, Clayton Cash, Ashley Jackman, Alyssa Esposito, Kenady Clayburn, & Allison Norris. The 

Region’s Championship Team was coached by Mrs. Jelm (Trophy Case Addition) 

Congratulations to the CCIS Trash-formation Sculpture Winners! The following 4 th grade students had 

their “trash-formations” qualify for the regional competition. The contest is sponsored by the Grundy 

County Solid Waste Management. The collaborative sculptures were made up of recyclable materials. 

Students entered the contest via Mr. Finkelstein’s Art Class. 

“Erase Away the Garbage” Abby Tabler, Clayton Cash, & Alex Adair 

“Wall-E” Macey Spencer, Mackenzie Bugg, Dylan Onsen, & Colin Erickson 

“Taking Down Trash” Katelynn Cullom, Jake Brnca, & Sean Grabowski 

“Blasting Away the Garbage” Reid Scott, Abby Spesia & Noah Bingham 

“Get Up and Save the World” Dana Royer, Xavier Estrada & Alex Michalak 

Congratulations to the students in Mrs. Stahler’s 5 th Grade Homeroom! They collected the most Box 

Tops for Education @ CCIS (PSO Sponsored). Earned a Pizza Party for their efforts. 

Congratulations to Carli McGinn (1 st ), Amanda Gill (2 nd ) & Stephanie Cherveny! They won the CCIS 

“Bullfighting” Poster Contest. They entered via Ms. Tinucci’s Spanish Class. 

Congratulations to Abby Olsen (5 th )! She worked as a “page” for Senator Dahl in April. She arrived in 

Springfield and really had quite a learning experience. As a result, Senator Dahl will visit Abby and her 

classmates on Monday, April 11 th @ 9:30 AM as a follow-up to Abby being a page. This is quite an 

honor! Prior to working with Senator Dahl, Abby was a “page” for Careen Gordon. Abby wants to be a 

lawyer and this experience was “really cool.” 

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Month in Review (April = Poetry Month, National Library Week) 

On April 2 nd , Principals Monk & Brovont attended an administrators’ Academy in Joliet. 

On April 6 th , CCIS participated with a Mock Sheltering Drill – No Notice….Good Job! 

On April 7 th , the monthly PSO Mtg. took place! Box Tops for Education Contest Ends! 

CCIS participated with a Mock Evacuation Drill – No Notice……Good Job! 

On April 8 th , the Annual 4 th Grade Music Program took place at the CCHS Auditorium. 

*Crsip, clean, & no caffeine! Ms. Morris did a great job for her first effort! 

On April 9 th , 5 th Grade students took the OLSAT IQ Test! All 5 th graders = 1 st period of day! 

On 4/10 & 4/13, No Student Attendance = Easter Break 

On April 14 th – 17 th , National Library Week took place! Students visited the Public Library. 

*Student Council sponsored a week-long used book sale in the library. 

*The Gus Macker Mascot surprised students endorsing an upcoming basketball opportunity. 

On April 17 th , the CCIS School Store was Open! Last School Store…Great parent volunteers! 

On April 22 nd , the CCIS Student Council sponsored Earth Day Activities. 

The 5 th Grade Music Program took place at the CCHS Auditorium (Positive Night). 

On April 23 rd , Cabaret Night took place at CCHS (Briana Brovont sang a nice solo!) 

On April 24 th , CCIS celebrated Arbor Day by planting flowers at CCIS (Student Council). 

Coal City Intermediate School Student Services 



Individual Planning 136 

Guidance Curriculum 139 



Meetings with students at-risk (academic, attendance/truancy, 

behavior/suspensions, social/emotional issues) 

Meeting and collaborating with teachers, administration, and staff about students 

with immediate concerns. 

Work with families who are identified as homeless. 

Work with families who their children are having attendance issues. 


Second Step Curriculum for 4 th grade students. 

Look at Steps to Respect Curriculum and plan for end of this year/beginning of 

next year. 

Individual Planning 

Parent conferences with teachers in regards to student concerns. 

On-going individual counseling 

On-going groups: social skills, divorce, anger management, grief and student 

success skills. 

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Called parents and sent letter to students with 5-7 days absents and 5 or more days 

tardy. 

Co-coordinating the Art Buddies/Big Brother Big Sisters Program, meetings every 

Thursday, last meeting May 7th. 

Bi-monthly Student Services meeting. 

Attend NTTF meetings 

Attend Operation Snowflake monthly meetings 

Research RTI and PBSI and my role in assisting implementation 

D. MIDDLE SCHOOL REPORT 

Calendar of Events: 

May 13 Spring Chorus Concert at the H.S. – 7:30 p.m. 

May 14 Band Concert @ the HS @ 7:30 

May 15 8 th Grade Dance 

May 16 Track Sectionals 

June 1 8 th Grade Promotion Practice @ HS 

June 2 8 th Grade Class Trip to Great America 

6 th and 7 th Grade Awards Assemblies 

6 th and 7 th Grade Picnic Day 


June 4 Report Card Day 

June 5 8 th Grade Promotion @ HS @ 7pm 

Recognition: 

Salerno. 

April Students of the Month were: Amanda Moore, Keegan Robson, and Dominic 

Representing CCMS at the Conference Spelling Bee on April 21 st in Mazon were Tom Gillum, Becca Stiles, 

and Amy Popovich. Tom took 1 st place in 6 th grade and 3 rd place overall. Becca finished in 2 nd place in 7 th 

grade. The team placed 3 rd overall. 

Congratulations to the following track team members for finishing first in the IVC Conference meet at Reed 

Custer on April 22 nd : Allen Potter (200M); Emily Halliday (Long Jump); Alisha Johnson (1600M & 

800M); and Haley Collins (Discus). 

Congratulations to Mrs. McDowell for organizing a very successful Cabaret Night on April 23 rd . 

On April 24 th , CCMS observed Secretary’s Day. We are all very appreciative of the work that Sue Aichele 

and Vicky Ryan do for all of us. 

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Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl Team for capturing 1 st place in the IESA Regional competition at 

Morris Shabbona on April 29 th . 

Two middle school students were given computers donated by the the Professional Development Alliance. 

These students were chosen based upon financial need. Mrs. DePersia spearheaded this effort. 

Current Enrollment Figures as of May 8: 

6 th grade = 130 + 16 Sp. Ed. Students = 146 total 

7 th grade = 149 + 22 Sp. Ed. students = 171 total 

8 th grade = 160 + 17 Sp. Ed. students = 177 total 

494 total on campus (497 enrolled) 

3 Coal City Middle School students housed elsewhere. 

39 New Students, 31 Transfer students to date. 

April Discipline Report 

Aggressive Behavior 1 

Bus Misconduct 1 

Class Cut 2 

Disobedience of Class Rules 19 

Disobedience of School Rules 4 

Disrespect/Disorderly Conduct 2 

Disruptions in Hall/Class 6 

Electronic Device 1 

Insubordination 1 

Lying 2 

Safety Violation 1 

Tardiness 9 

TOTAL 49 

Action Totals 

In School Suspenion 1 

Lunch Detention 7 

PM Detention 34 

Verbal Warning 7 

TOTAL 49 

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Coal City Middle School Student Services 

Student contacts during April 




39 (Couns) +12 (SW) 

70 (couns) + 114 (SW) 

6 th -8 th gr. Peer Mediators(Did not have a Peer 

Mediation meeting in April) 

7 th grade WEB leaders Spring Play Day 

Counselor & Social Worker activities planned for May 


Meetings with students at-risk (academic, attendance/truancy, behavior/suspensions, 

social/emotional issues) 


Relational Aggression presentation to 8 th grade girls during PE 

Plan Internet Safety presentation (coming in May.) 


Calls with Parents concerning possible retention/summer school 

Transfer students Constitution Test make-up 

Social Skills Groups 

Coping Skills Groups (final mtgs) 

Stress Management Group (final mtgs) 


Finalize Master Schedule for 2009-2010 school year 

Facilitate ASAP coordination 

Peer Mediation Follow-up 

CCMS Office Student Assistance Team meeting (implementing) 

Bi-monthly Student Services meeting 

Continue to work with secretaries/staff in the Student Management System and 

Gradebook program 

Monthly meeting with Operation Snowflake Committee 

Research RTI interventions and PBIS 

Research Second Step and Steps to Respect Programs and Ripple Effects in other 

school districts. 

Begin assisting in the planning of 8 th grade promotion 

Finalize Title IV Grant 

End-of-Year debrief with Intern 

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E. HIGH SCHOOL REPORT 

Calendar of Events: 

May 12 Scholarship Awards Night 7:00 auditorium 

May 14 Senior Picnic 11:15 

May 15 Senior Breakfast and Graduation Rehearsal 9:00 

May 17 Graduation of Class of 2009 @ 2:00 Processional 1:50 

May 18 Board Meeting 7:00 

May 20 Band / Chorus Spring Concert 7:00 auditorium 

May 29 th , June 1 st and 2 nd – Final Exams 


June 4 Report Card Day last day student attendance 

Recognition: On April 22 nd CCHS celebrated Secretary’s Day. We are all very appreciative of the 

work that Amy Skubic and Sue Blaine do for all of us at CCHS. 

The PSO awarded the following amounts for each classes accomplishments during Greek Games. 

Seniors $304, Juniors $228, Sophomores $152, and Freshman $76. We would like to thank the PSO for a 

very well run Greek Games on April 3 rd . 

Congratulations to Mrs. McDowell for organizing a very successful Cabaret Night on April 23 rd . 

April Director Award Winners from GAVC were T.J. Peters and Kyle Dearth. 

Joel Gotz and his Criminal Justice team represented GAVC at the State SkillsUSA Championships in 

Springfield. Katy Summers was on the Early Childhood Team and Mitchell Jessen, Tony Veronda, Glen 

Erickson, Kyle Dearth, and Michael Marchese were on the Welding Team 

Devon Bernard and Michelle Christensen qualified for the Health Occupations Students of America 

National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on June 23-27. 

On May 2 nd Coal City High School held their annual Prom at Willowbrook Banquet Center. 225 

students attended the prom and 229 attended the Promfest 2009 activities at the Brunswick Zone in 

Romeoville. Everyone had a good time. 

Month in Review: The last of the ACT Prep Workshops was held on April 15 th . We had 65 students 

who signed up for the 4 day workshop. 30 of the 65 students attended every class. The ACT Tests were 

taken by all Juniors throughout the state of Illinois on Wednesday, April 22 nd and the Work Keys on 

Thursday April 23 rd . This years classes were taught by CCHS staff members and those who attended felt as 

if the classes assisted them with this year’s PSAE tests. 

CCHS conducted an Evacuation Drill on April 24 th . All went well and everyone was evacuated from the 

building in 1 minute and 32 seconds. 

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Operations Prom conducted several activities throughout the week of April 27 th thru May 1 st . On 

Tuesday, April 28 th Secretary of State Jesse White spoke to the student body, on Thursday, April 30 th a 

multimedia presentation was presented on the realistic results drunk driving can have on teenagers and their 

lives. On Friday, May 1 st all students and staff witnessed a presentation from the Coal City Fire Department, 

the Grundy County Coroner’s office, and several other county agencies in a mock car crash and what takes 

place at the scene. What a great message was shared to CCHS students through this presentation. 

Student services in May will be finalizing student schedules for the 08-09 school year, completing test 

makeups, scholarship selection and distribution for seniors, notifying senior parents about graduation status, 

summer school notification, and school year closing activities. The counselors are preparing for the Annual 

Scholarship Awards Ceremony held on Tuesday, May13th at 7:00 in auditorium. 

Coal City High School Student Services 



Individual Planning 179 


Like Skills presentations in Health classes 116 

Transition presentations with 8 th grade 

students 

178 

A. Counselors & Social Worker activities planned for the month of May 


On-going meetings with targeted students (academic, attendance/truancy, 

behavior/suspensions, social/emotional issues) 

Outreach to new referrals 

Consultation with teachers and parents 


Life Skills presentations to freshmen in Health classes 

Information on COMPASS placement testing for students who will enroll in JJC 

courses 


Resolve scheduling conflicts with freshmen, sophomore & junior students 

Parent contacts with students in danger of not graduating 

Process applications/write recommendations as needed 


Student Services Department planning meetings (May 6) 

Organize and administer PSAE make up tests & package materials for shipping 

Monitor PSAE Special Accommodations testing & package materials for shipping 

Collect scholarship applications with May 1 deadline 

Scholarship selection committee meeting (May 5) 

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. 

Process letters for scholarship winners 

Organize and prepare for Senior Awards Night on May 12 

Prepare graduation line up & seating arrangements for graduation ceremony on May 

17; Assist with senior cookout, breakfast, and graduation practice 

Finalize master schedule for 2009-10 & determine room assignments 

Current Enrollment Figures 

9 th Grade = 148 

10 th Grade = 159 

11 th Grade= 160 

12 th Grade = 140 

Total = 607 + 29 out of district = 636 Coal City students 

April Discipline Report 

Bus Misconduct 1 

Disrespect 1 

Driving infraction 0 

Parking infraction 0 

Class or Detention Cut 12 

Electronic Device 17 

Gross misconduct 0 

Fighting 0 

Forgery/Lying 0 

Harassment of others 1 

Insubordination 16 

Inappropriate materials 3 

Truancy 1 

Removal from Class 5 

Theft 1 

Smoking 0 

Drug 0 

Tardiness 5 

Total 63 

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F. CURRICULUM REPORT 

Department Information: 

Departments are making plans for summer work. Each department in the district will be working in 

some capacity this summer. Fine arts and CTE will begin the curriculum writing process. Physical 

Education/health/driver’s education will be writing assessments. Foreign language will be rewriting 

curriculum (since all students will now have a year of Spanish completed) and they will be starting the 

process of assessments at specific grade levels. Social studies, language arts, mathematics, and science 

will be working on assessments and finalizing curriculum from some classes. Special education will be 

continuing work on all curriculum and assessments not completed. 

Sandy Rakes, director of special populations, assisted with interviewing candidates for the special 

education department chair positions. We had three excellent candidates apply for the position. 

Grants: 

We are currently working collaboratively with the public library on two competitive grants. One grant is 

for a community wide reading initiative. The second is for a “getting a job seminar” for high school 

students. 

Testing: 

All Standardized Testing has been completed for the year. We expect preliminary data at the end of this 

month. 

We have secured AIMSweb to pilot in grades 2 and 6 for the remainder of the school year. AIMSweb 

will be instrumental in benchmarking, strategic monitoring and progress monitoring of our students K-8 

in the RtI process. We will be testing grades 6 and 2 later this month. 

Professional Development: 

The last early dismissal will be May 6 th ; we will hold K-12 department meetings, National Board 

Certification information meetings as well as building level activities that day. The schedule was 

reviewed. 

There were 31 teachers that participated in web building classes in March and April. The sessions were 

held in the morning from 6:50 until 7:50 and after school from 3:30 until 4:30. Teachers had the option 

to learn web basics using Microsoft Office products as well as a new web editing software called 

Expressions Web. The teachers were able to earn CPDUs for the training sessions. Several teachers have 

now created their own websites and are now maintaining their sites, offering even more information to 

students and parents. 

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The secretaries and administrators in the district were trained on Microsoft Excel on April 15 and 16. 

The 3-hour session covered basic formatting, formulas, functions, saving, charting, fills, printing and 

views in Excel 2007. 

Web Site Information: 

Hits to our site are shown in the table below: 

Unit CCHS CCMS CCIS CCES CCECC Vacancy Board 

Main Main Main Main Main Main 

August 1200 4807 4532 2129 2076 2135 872 92 

September 1062 7719 4419 1763 1755 1702 601 69 

October 912 7286 3251 1538 1467 1452 626 72 

November 774 5968 2944 1774 1264 1203 567 77 

December 712 4884 2205 1383 1017 972 533 48 

January 1510 7421 5595 2586 1021 1841 1205 64 

February 1154 6336 3891 2103 1561 1344 1302 68 

March 1318 6606 2846 1302 1158 1013 1484 93 

April 1686 7560 3263 1641 1664 1194 2033 72 

G. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 

Dr. Bugg reported on: 

1. A letter of recognition has been received from the Illinois State Board of Education. The 2009 School 

District Financial Profile, based on the 2008 school year financial data, places our school district within 

the Financial Recognition range. This is the highest category obtainable. Given the economic 

difficulties school districts are facing, the State Board realizes that this is a significant accomplishment. 

(Enclosure) 

2. On Wednesday, June 3, 2009, there will be a Board hosted end-of-year breakfast for District employees. 

Individuals are recognized when retiring or leaving the district. Individuals to be recognized include: 

RETIRING POSITION YEARS OF SERVICE 

June Boyd 4 th Grade 35 

Terry Hamilton-Triner 8 th Grade 33 

Bonnie Kaye 2 nd Grade 33 

Linda Klepp Reading Recovery 30 

Marty Magnuson IS PE 24 

Kathy VanDuyne 1 st Grade 25 

LEAVING POSITION YEARS OF SERVICE 

Marcie Gerdes HS Business Ed 3 

Kristine Lanier MS/HS Social Studies 3 

Mary McCollough MS Lunchroom/Study 1 

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3. Dr. Bugg informed the Board about a FOIA request for the Annual Financial Report, requested by Polly 

Byrne. 

4. Enclosures 

A. Monthly student enrollment figures 

DATES TO REMEMBER 

May 17 High School Graduation – 2 p.m. 

June 2 8 th Grade Trip to Great America 

June 3 Teacher’s Institute/Board of Education hosted staff breakfast @ 8 a.m. in the MS Cafeteria 

June 4 Last Day of School – shortened day for report card pickup 

June 5 MS Promotion – 7 pm in HS Gym 

H. SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE REPORT 

Mr. Hamilton reported: 

1. Approved a change to the Cooperative billing practice from a student tuition basis to a per staff billing 

for LD services. 

2. Extended School Year services for eligible students will be hosted at Coal City Early Childhood Center, 

White Oak in Morris, Minooka Junior High and Minooka High School. Anticipated service dates will 

run from Monday, June 8 th through Thursday, July 2 nd . 

3. Approved the opening of the following new positions for 2009-2010. 

1.0 FTE instructor at Minooka #111 to meet enrollment limits 

1.0 FTE instructor in REACH Program at Minooka #111 to meet program needs. 

0.6 FTE Vision Itinerant for Grundy County Schools 

1.0 FTE instructor in STARTS Program 

1.0 FTE instructor in EMH/TMH 

4. Accepted the resignation of the following personnel: 

Carol Leininger—Program Coordinator 

Kelly Thompson—Classroom Instructor 

Cindy Goossens—Classroom Instructor 

5. Approved the employment of the following personnel: 

Cameron Findlay—Program Assistant 

Janina Krincich—Program Assistant 

Christine Del Re—School Psychologist 

Nicole Blankenship—School Psychologist Intern 

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6. Approved the Honorable Dismissal of the following Program Assistants 

Cameron Findlay Nicole Packley 

Janine Krincich Sara Hurt 

Celeste Sheridan Brian Grega 

Laura Hajduk Amanda Peterson 

Megan Todd 

Lisa Khatib 

Carolyn Johnson Vicki West 

Kallan Gutierrez 

I. GRUNDY AREA VOCATIONAL CENTER REPORT 

Mr. Hamilton reported: 

1. Approved HOSA students and sponsors to attend the national competition held June 23-27 in Nashville, 

Tennessee. 

2. Approved an agreement to share the services of the Director of Technology position with Morris High 

School for the 2009-2010 school year. 

3. Accepted the resignation of Jack Countryman, Automotive Assistant. 

4. Approved the FY 2010 master schedule. 

5. Approved the recommended changes to the 2009-2010 student handbook. 

6. Approved the lowest responsible bid for paper from Midland for $165,194.90. 

7. Discussed a possible new contract for the Director. 

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR 

1. In regard to agenda items – none. 

2. In general (Limited to 5 minutes per person.) – none. 

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OLD BUSINESS 

A. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON BID AWARDS FOR CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES AND MS SITE WORK 

Bids were opened on Friday, May 8, 2009 for custodial supplies and Middle School site work. A legal bid 

advertisement was published in the Coal City Courant on Wednesday, April 22. 

Custodial Supply Bid – 7 companies responded; Ecolab Inc., HP Products, Pyramid School Products, 

RicMar, Tri-K, Unipak Corp. and ZB Supply Company 

MS Site Work Bid – 5 companies responded; “D” Construction, American Asphalt Co., Fatlan Trucking & 

Excavating, R&W Clark Construction and Stip Bros. Excavating, Inc. 

Mr. Harmon moved and Mr. Grove seconded to accept the lowest bid unit costs for individual items of 

custodial supplies from five (5) vendors as presented. 

Roll Call. 

Ayes: Quint Harmon, Curtis Grove, Armand Bianchi, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Ken Miller, Shawn Hamilton 

Nays: 


Ms. Gill moved and Mr. Emerson seconded to accept the lowest responsible bid for Middle School Site 

Work 2009 Project from “D” Construction with a base bid amount of $5,236 as presented. 

Roll Call. 


Nays: 


NEW BUSINESS 

A. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 

The Student Services Committee met and has made recommendations regarding scholarship recipients. 

Ms. Gill moved and Mr. Harmon seconded to accept the following students as recipients of the scholarships 

for 2009: 

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Ruth Kaplan Scholarship ($1,200 each) Fred W. Anderson Scholarship ($1,500) 

Julia Hancock 

Brittany Hastings 

Caitlin Hankovcak 

Kristi Korilko Ed Rashke Scholarship ($500) 

Kelsey Mikula 

Justin Anderson 

Sydney Sherman 

Aubrey St. Cin 

Allison Vigna 

Freeman Trotter Scholarship ($500) 

Dan Marlin 

Roll Call. 

Ayes: Mary Gill, Quint Harmon, Armand Bianchi, Jeff Emerson, Curtis Grove, Ken Miller, Shawn Hamilton 

Nays: 


B. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON SUMMER HELP 

Director of Business Services, Jason Smith recommended to authorize the superintendent to employ 

groundskeepers and summer custodians. 

Mr. Miller moved and Mr. Emerson seconded to authorize the superintendent to employ groundskeepers for 

up to 2,000 hours of summer grounds maintenance and summer custodians to work up to 1,450 hours at a 

rate of $8 per hour during the summer months. 

Roll Call. 

Ayes: Ken Miller, Jeff Emerson, Armand Bianchi, Mary Gill, Curtis Grove, Quint Harmon, Shawn Hamilton 

Nays: 


C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON SUMMER DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS 

The administrative office traditionally works a restructured work week during the summer. On Monday 

through Thursday, the district office employees work from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Fridays from 7:30 

a.m. to 12 p.m. The district office summer hours would begin June 8, 2009 and go through August 7, 2009. 

The Board tabled action on approving the summer hours and will discuss this further at the June Board 

Study Session. 

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D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON HS STUDENT ATTENDANCE AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE 

Coal City High School students Devon Bernard, Andrea Bippus, and Michelle Christensen have been 

invited, through GAVC, to attend a National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The 

competition for Health Occupations Students will be held June 23-27, 2009. The Board has a past practice 

of contributing $250 to students to help defray costs of these types of school related activities. 

Mr. Bianchi moved and Mr. Grove seconded to approve sponsoring Devon Bernard, Andrea Bippus and 

Michelle Christensen for $250 each to attend the GAVC National Leadership Conference in Nashville, 

Tennessee. 

Roll Call. 

Ayes: Armand Bianchi, Curtis Grove, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Quint Harmon, Ken Miller, Shawn Hamilton 

Nays: 


E. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON STUDENT TEACHER AT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN FALL 2009 

Principal Miller made a recommendation to place Erik Frederiksen, a student from Olivet Nazarene 

University, with Steve Lenig, science teacher at the High School, during the fall semester of 2009. 

Mr. Harmon moved and Mr. Bianchi seconded to approve the placement of student teacher Erik 

Frederiksen, with Steve Lenig at the High school during the fall semester of 2009, pending satisfactory 

completion of all state requirements. President Hamilton asked if there was any opposition to the motion, 

hearing none, considers the motion approved. 

F. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON DONATIONS 

Mike Dahlberg, from Books Are Fun, donated 24 books to the Early Childhood Center. 

These books were given to children during the Family Fun Night that was recently held. 

Ms. Gill moved and Mr. Emerson seconded to accept the donation of books from Mike Dahlberg of Books 

Are Fun. President Hamilton asked if there was any opposition to the motion, hearing none, considers the 

motion approved. 

Retco Alloy Inc. made a donation of small tools and supplies to the Industrial Arts program at the High 

School. 

Mr. Bianchi moved and Mr. Miller seconded to accept the donation of small tools and supplies from Retco 

Alloy, Inc. President Hamilton asked if there was any opposition to the motion, hearing none, considers the 

motion approved. 

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G. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON SPECIAL EDUCATION SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS 

The Grundy County Special Education Cooperative asked permission to use our facilities to conduct 

summer school programs. The Cooperative will supply the personnel needed for the program and rent 

rooms as needed from the school district. Room rental cost is calculated on a prorated annual half-day room 

rental rate, which is $200 per room. The Co-op will hold their summer school program at the Early 

Childhood Center from June 8 through July 2, 2009. 

Mr. Miller moved and Mr. Grove seconded to approve the rental of two (2) rooms at the Early Childhood 

Center to the Grundy County Special Education Cooperative for the purpose of conducting summer school 

programs. 

Roll Call. 

Ayes: Ken Miller, Curtis Grove, Armand Bianchi, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Quint Harmon, Shawn Hamilton 

Nays: 


H. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON CONTRACT FOR PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES FOR 2009-2010 

Director of Business Services was prepared to make a recommendation to enter into an agreement with Van 

Gogh School Photographer for photography services during the 2009-2010 school year. The Board tabled 

action on this recommendation until further information is received. The Board will consider awarding a 

photography contract for the 2009-2010 school year at the June 1 Special Board meeting. 

I. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON JOB DESCRIPTION FOR CENTRAL OFFICE SECRETARY FOR 

FINANCE 

The job description for Bookkeeper has been revised and renamed Central Office Secretary for Finance. 

Ms. Gill moved and Mr. Bianchi seconded to approve the new job description for Central Office Secretary 

for Finance. President Hamilton asked if there was any opposition to the motion, hearing none, considers 

the motion approved. 

OPEN FOR ITEMS NOT KNOWN AT AGENDA PREPARATION TIME – none. 

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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR 

1. In regard to agenda items – none. 

2. In general (Limited to 5 minutes per person.) – none. 

SPECIAL MEETING-GMP APPROVAL/BID RELEASE 2 

BOARD STUDY SESSION OF THE WHOLE DATE: 

NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: 

SPECIAL MEETING-AWARD BID RELEASE 2 

SPECIAL MEETING-BOARD STRATEGIC PLANNING 

MONDAY, JUNE 1 @ 6 P.M. 

MONDAY, JUNE 1-AFTER SPEC 

MONDAY, JUNE 15 @ 6:30 P.M. 

MONDAY, JUNE 22 @ 6 P.M. 

MONDAY, JUNE 22-AFTER SPEC 

ADJOURNMENT 

Ms. Gill moved and Mr. Grove seconded to adjourn at 7:43 p.m. the meeting. President Hamilton asked if there 

was any opposition to the motion, hearing none considers the motion approved. 

____________________________ 

Shawn Hamilton, President 

___________________________ 

Mary Gill, Secretary 

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