01-24-12 Minutes - Woodstock Community Unit School District #200

M-17080III - CONSENT AGENDA (Con’t)2. Approval of Routine Personnel Matters (Con’t)Leave of AbsenceApprove an unpaid leave of absence for the full 2012-2013 school yearfor Melissa Zmuda for personal/ child-rearing reasons. Melissa is currentlyon an approved leave for the balance of the 2011-2012 school year. (V.DZ – Social Worker)Approve a leave of absence for Dora Reyes under FMLA beginningJanuary 17, 2012, for length of time to be determined, using availablepaid sick leave days concurrently per doctor’s written instructions, withany balance of the leave unpaid. (V. DZ – Bilingual Liaison)Approve a leave of absence for Amy Balcer beginning November 28,2011 and for an anticipated return date in mid-March, 2012, usingavailable paid leave days until exhausted, with the balance of the leaveunpaid. (PWE – RN)Approve a continuation of the previously approved unpaid leave ofabsence for Therese Wojcieszek-Conklin for an additional 1-2 monthshereafter. (Transp.- Bus Associate and V. DZ – Noon Hour Associate)ResignationApprove the resignation of Bonnie Milner from the stipend position ofFreshman Class Co-Advisor only, effective the 2nd semester of the 2011-2012 school year. (WNHS)Approve the resignation of Regina Tauber, effective January 25, 2012.(Transp. – Driver)3. Approval of Financial Reports3.1 Treasurer’s Report3.2 Investment Report3.3 Budget Summary Report4. Approval of Bills Payable5. Approval of Policy Revisions for a Second Reading (M-17082)6. Approval of Clay Academy Fundraiser (O-9312)7. Approval of WCT Contract (M-17083)8. Approval of a Woodstock North High School Class of 2014 Fundraiser(O-9313)

M-17080III - CONSENT AGENDA (Con’t)9. Approval of a Woodstock North High School Girls Basketball Fundraiser(O-9314)10. Approval of a Settlement Agreement (ES-1493)11. Approval of an Overnight Field Trip for Woodstock High School andWoodstock North High School Music Students to Attend the Illinois All-State Music Conference, Peoria, IL, January 25-28, 2012 (O-9315)12. Approval of an Overnight Field Trip for the World Language Spanish Clubto Attend GlobalFest, March 9-10, 2012, Normal, IL (O-9316)IV - RECOGNITION1. Creekside Middle School 8 th Grade Boys Basketball Team, Fox ValleyConference and Tournament ChampionsFor the first time in school history, the 8th grade boys basketball team atCreekside Middle School has gone undefeated for the entire season.Finishing with an 11-0 regular season record, the team not only won theFox Valley Conference Championship. They also went on to win thechampionship of the Conference Tournament, defeating teams fromMarlowe, McHenry and Lundahl and finishing with an impressive overallperfect record of 15-0 for the year. Falcons coach and Creekside socialstudies teacher, Tom White, who has coached District 200 eighth gradebasketball teams for 20 years, said this was the best finish of any of histeams. A perfect record is a rare accomplishment in competitive sports atany level, and the team and their coach deserve the highest praise.Jose AlanisLuke BeattieZach CullumMatt DiPanoNoah Dehn FranklinBrandon HaulotteDustin JonesNick KubiakVince MalteseKevin RobinettLangdon ScottDan ShookVannis SmithWyatt WalkingtonSam Wright2. Top Scorers, 2011 ACTThe American College Test (ACT) is one of two standardized collegeentrance examinations used across the country as a criterion for selectionto colleges and universities. It is also part of the State of Illinois’ PrairieState Achievement Exam (PSAE) which all public school juniors arerequired to take every spring. Last year nearly 150,000 Illinois highschool juniors took the test and earned an average composite score of20.6 on a 36-point scale. Eighteen Woodstock High School students andseven Woodstock North High School students exceeded that averageconsiderably by scoring 30 or better on the exam. This accomplishmentplaces them at the “top of the class” when compared to all the studentswho took the test. Congratulations to:

IV - RECOGNITION (Con’t)2. Top Scorers, 2011 ACT (Con’t)WHSVokamvila AhmetiDennis KubiakJacob BaierDana LewellynChristian BakerSarah LohmeyerIsabell BrodzinskiStewart MontgomeryKara DwyerChristine OrndahlStephanie Goldberg Devon RuhdeAndrew Hughes Timothy SemmenEmma KampsCyndy SpiceAlexandra Krueger Marlena WojcikM-17080WNHSRebecca AndersenAbigayle HuntleyAdriana KilleKathleen KnoxLisa SullivanEric SutcliffeLuke Versten3. 2012 Illinois State ScholarsTwenty Woodstock High School seniors and eighteen Woodstock NorthHigh School seniors have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars for2012. The honor is awarded annually by the Illinois Student AssistanceCommission (IASC) which is the state’s central provider of college aid.Only the top ten percent of seniors from the nearly 800 high schools inIllinois qualified for this distinction which is based on a combination ofSAT, ACT and/or Prairie State Achievement Exam scores, and class rankat the end of the junior year.While the recognition does not provide a monetary award, being named aState Scholar is an impressive honor that can be listed on applications forcollege admission and scholarships. Each recipient has received acertificate from the IASC. Congratulations to this year’s Illinois StateScholars for their outstanding academic accomplishment.Woodstock High SchoolVokamvila Ahmeti Andrew Hughes Stewart MontgomeryJacob Baier Emma Kamps Christine OrndahlChristian Baker Alexander Karolczak Devon RuhdeIsabell Brodzinski Alexandra Krueger Timothy SemmenJennifer Dillon Dennis Kubiak Cyndy SpiceKara Dwyer Dana Lewellyn Marlena WojcikStephanie Goldberg Sarah Lohmeyer

M-17080IV - RECOGNITION (Con’t)3. 2012 Illinois State Scholars (Con’t)Woodstock North High SchoolArzo Alimohd Abigayle Huntley Karla NavarroRebecca Andersen Adriana Kille CariAnne SobeyJennifer Bartlett Kathleen Knox Lisa SullivanAnthony DeMartinis Mitchell Laabs Eric SutcliffeJohanna Doreson William Medlicott Justin ThumaKristen Holme Kyle Murray Luke Versten4. IMEA All-State Band and Choir MembersThree very talented high school musicians have earned all-state honorsfrom the Illinois Music Educators Association. Anthony DeMartinis fromWoodstock North has been chosen for the All-State Honor Band. JoshMcKenzie and Daniel Rausch from Woodstock High School were bothselected to the All-State Honor Choir. Only the top ½-1% of all the musicstudents in the state achieves this honor which is based on auditions heldearlier in the school year.In addition to being chosen for the All-State Honor Choir, Daniel Rauschalso earned the honor of being selected as District VII’s representative tosing the “National Anthem”. The students will perform with their groupsat the Illinois Music Educators Conference in Peoria on Jan. 25-28, 2012.5. Woodstock North High School Thespian Troupe 7470, Performance at theIllinois High School Theatre FestivalIn only its fourth year as a high school, Woodstock North’s theaterprogram has already gained statewide recognition. “In and Out of theGarbage Pail”, an original two-act play written entirely by WoodstockNorth students was one of eleven full scale productions chosen to beperformed at the annual Illinois High School Theatre Festival earlier thismonth at Illinois State University. The play is about teenagedysfunctionality and depicts teenagers as clowns who live under WackerDrive. The three-day Theatre Fest brings together more than 4,000students, teachers and university representatives from across the state tocelebrate the performing arts, attend workshops, and see outstandinghigh school performances.Congratulations to these talented Woodstock North thespians and to theirdirector, Gary DeVar.Cameron Baker Trevor Helland Paige NorrisElli Baker Troy Helland Viktoria PokomandyAshley Bartlett Abigayle Huntley Aaron SanchezCarlee Belt Spencer Jones Callista SchulenburgAstoncia Bhagat Josiah Killam Rachel SimandlMason Bhagat Kathleen Knox Jack Versten

M-17080IV - RECOGNITION (Con’t)5. Woodstock North High School Thespian Troupe 7470, Performance at theIllinois High School Theatre Festival (Con’t)Christina Frasik Riley Kohler Anne VogrincKorrine Griffith Abigail Kreznor Katie WrightRanae HaskinsCollin Morris6. Donation to Prairiewood Elementary SchoolChaya Eshelman was a second grade student in the Life Skills program atPrairiewood Elementary School. When she passed away last spring, herparents donated the large motorized/electric wheelchair and accessoriesas well as the bathing chair to the school. The estimated value of thatequipment was approximately $2,500. District 200 wants Chaya’sparents to know how much their donation is appreciated. In addition, wewant them to know how much their daughter meant to the students andstaff at Prairiewood. Included below are some comments that Chaya’sclassmates and teacher shared about their friend. Art teacher ChuckJones was also present to make a presentation to the parents.“Chaya was a loving young girl with a beautiful smile. Her laugh wascontagious. She was very engaged and curious about her environment.One of her favorite parts of the school day was feeling "the wind" in herface during circle time. One of her favorite activities was working with amusical piggy bank. She always bounced back from any setbacks sheencountered. She will always be remembered for the warm greeting sheoffered and her beautiful smile.”Prairiewood Elementary School Art teacher Chuck Jones shared with thefamily a mosaic that was completed with the help of Chaya’s peers. Thehummingbird mosaic will be displayed at the school in memory of Chaya.MOTION – Moved by Ms. Palmore and seconded by Mrs. Piekos tointroduce the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Education ofWoodstock Community Unit School District 200 wishes to recognize thecontributions of these individuals, and WHEREAS, District 200 hasbenefited as a result of these accomplishments; NOW THEREFORE BE ITRESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Woodstock Community UnitSchool District 200 hereby bestows special recognition and a certificateof achievement on behalf of the citizens of the District, with roll call voteas follows:Ms. Palmore - YesMrs. Piekos - YesDr. Lechner - YesMr. Goerlitz - YesMr. Birchfield - YesMs. Goodwin - YesMr. Meyer - Yes

M-17080V - COMMUNICATIONS1. Mr. Meyer reminded those in attendance about the Education FoundationGroundhog Day fundraising event scheduled for February 4, 2012 atD’Andreas in Crystal Lake. Event tickets are available for purchase at theDistrict Administrative Services Center and auction donations arewelcomed.2. Dr. Lechner commented on an article she saw in the Sunday edition ofthe Northwest Herald that highlighted an elementary school in Missourithat had implemented a “walking school bus” for those students who didnot qualify for district transportation. This parent driven program not onlyhelped to supervise students on their way to and from school everyday,but addressed the need for daily exercise.Mrs. Wrzeski suggested that the District Wellness Council review thearticle to determine if this program could be utilized in District 200.3. Ms. Palmore informed the Board that the Woodstock Plan Commissionhad a meeting scheduled for Thursday evening where they would beconsidering a senior housing development on the old Die Cast site. Ms.Palmore added that if approved, this development would add additionalrevenue for District 200 while not adding additional students.VI - SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT1. Mrs. Wrzeski thanked the Transportation Department for their extra effortin getting over four thousand students home safely during the recentsnow storm.2. Assistant Superintendent for Early Childhood and Elementary EducationNancy Reczek reported that District 200 has been chosen to participate ina US Department of Education Rti study. Olson Elementary, GreenwoodElementary and Mary Endres Elementary schools will participate in thestudy which will involve first and second grade Reading interventions aswell as processes for Special Education eligibility. District 200 receivedhigh recommendations through the Research Institute to participate in thestudy.3. Mrs. Wrzeski explained that Special Education Facilitator Patti Williamsand Grants Secretary Judi Parks submitted Clay Academy for a classroommakeover and the school has been chosen as one of ten national finalistsin the competition. If Clay is chosen as a winner, the school wouldreceive $5,000 to supplement their Learning Resources Center and anadditional $5,000 for the school. Voting will take place from February 6,2012 through February 29, 2012. Mrs. Wrzeski added that votinginformation would be made available to the Board at a later date.

M-17080VI - SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (Con’t)4. Mrs. Wrzeski thanked Woodstock High School Principal Corey Tafoya andWoodstock High School Choral Director Paul Rausch for coordinating apre-commencement ceremony for a Woodstock High School senior whosemother is terminally ill. The parent’s last wish was to see her studentgraduate high school. Mr. Tafoya and Mr. Rausch went above andbeyond to organize the pre-commencement ceremony that was held onSaturday at Grace Lutheran Church with over forty high school choirstudents performing at the event. Mrs. Wrzeski added that this was oneof the most memorable and heartfelt events she has ever experienced.Board member Marcy Piekos shared with the Board a letter she receivedfrom Sage Products, the parent’s employer, commending District 200 onour efforts to fulfill the wishes of a very deserving employee and family.VII - MONITORING REPORT (On File)1. Parent UniversitySpecial Education Coordinator Julie Jennett and Woodstock High SchoolDirector of Guidance Shannon Landwehr updated the Board on the annualParent University program. Through grant funding and a cooperativeeffort between multiple social and health services, District 200 will hostits second Parent University program on Saturday, February 25, 2011from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Woodstock North High School. Thisprogram targets all age levels and contains a series of educational andinformative sessions for parents on topics such as co-parenting in twohomes, underage drinking, preparing for the social aspects of college life,and bullying. In addition, two sessions will be offered for Spanishspeaking families on parenting in the 21 st Century and preparing forcollege.This year through collaboration with surrounding school districts Harvard,Johnsburg, McHenry and Alden/Hebron schools have invited their familiesto attend the one day event.VIII - UNFINISHED BUSINESSThere was no unfinished business.IX - NEW BUSINESS1. Approval of Policy Revisions for a First ReadingAssociate Superintendent Mark Heckmon reviewed policy revisionssuggested by the Illinois Association of School Boards. Mr. Heckmonpulled new Policy 5:125, Personal Technology and Social Media: Usageand Conduct, for further review by legal counsel prior to Board approval.MOTION – Moved by Ms. Goodwin and seconded by Mrs. Piekos toapprove the recommended revisions to Policies 5:170, 6:60, 6:300 and6:320 and the deletion of Policy 5:172 for a first reading, with roll callvote as follows:

IX - NEW BUSINESS (Con’t)1. Approval of Policy Revisions for a First Reading (Con’t)M-17080Ms. Goodwin - YesMrs. Piekos - YesMs. Palmore - YesMr. Birchfield - YesDr. Lechner - YesMr. Goerlitz - YesMr. Meyer - Yes2. Approval of a Life Safety Amendment for Northwood Middle SchoolWindowsChief Financial Officer Risa Hanson explained that windows at NorthwoodMiddle school have been leaking and causing damage to the interior of thebuilding. Maintenance repairs of caulking and glazing have provenineffective to rectify the situation.The District contacted a local glass company to evaluate the situation andthey suggested installing new windows with a larger base that wouldallow a space for water and snow to build up and funnel away. The totalcost of the project to replace the windows is $30,000 and is eligible tobe paid from existing Life Safety funds.MOTION – Moved by Mrs. Piekos and seconded by Ms. Goodwin toapprove the Life Safety Amendment to replace windows at theNorthwood Middle School Library for approximately $30,000, with rollcall vote as follows:(M-17084)Mrs. Piekos - YesMs. Goodwin - YesMr. Birchfield - YesMs. Palmore - YesMr. Goerlitz - YesDr. Lechner - YesMr. Meyer - Yes3. Second Quarterly Review of the 2011-2012 Budget (M-17085)In her quarterly review of the status of the budget, Chief Financial OfficerRisa Hanson reported that revenues and expenditures are within theirexpected range for the midpoint of the school year in the Education Fundand Operations and Maintenance Fund. The O & M fund has been able tokeep expenditures down by utilizing fixed rate utility costs. Expendituresin the Transportation Fund are currently at 48.0% even though fuelexpenditures are higher than last year. Due to high claims the InsuranceFund balance has significantly decreased. Mrs. Hanson added that theDistrict will continue to monitor this fund to look at trends.

M-17080X - COMMITTEE REPORTS1. Mrs. Piekos informed the Board that the PRIDE Awards Committee wouldbegin their nomination process in mid-February and Board membersshould be prepared to sign up for award committees at the March 20,2012 Board meeting.2. Mr. Meyer asked the Board to decide on an Education Foundationdonation by Thursday.3. Mrs. Piekos told Board members that the Co-Curricular Committee wouldbe meeting on Monday.4. Ms. Palmore added that the Environmental Task Force was scheduled tomeet on Tuesday.XI - CLOSED SESSIONMOTION – Moved by Dr. Lechner and seconded by Ms. Palmore to go intoclosed session at 8:30 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment,compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees ofthe District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on acomplaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the Districtto determine its validity, with roll call vote as follows:Dr. Lechner - YesMs. Palmore - YesMr. Birchfield - YesMr. Goerlitz - YesMrs. Piekos - YesMs. Goodwin - YesMr. Meyer - YesThe Board Returned to Open Session at 9:02 p.m.XII - ADJOURNMENTMOTION – Moved by Mr. Birchfield and seconded by Mrs. Piekos to adjournthe meeting at 9:07 p.m., with roll call vote as follows:Mr. Birchfield - YesMrs. Piekos - YesMs. Palmore - YesDr. Lechner - YesMr. Goerlitz - YesMs. Goodwin - YesMr. Meyer - Yes_______________________________________Camille Goodwin, Secretary_______________________________________Paul J. Meyer, President