Burr Ridge CCSD #180 Board of Education approves expansion of Early Childhood Education Program

Early Childhood Education at CCSD 180 got a boost from the Board of Education at its February 17, 2004 meeting. Following a videotape presentation by Early Childhood Teacher Toni Humanski and the SASED Instructional Support Team, the Board authorized the expansion of the growing program to two sessions during the course of the school day. This will increase the number of instructional aides needed for the program and will increase the teacher’s role to full time equivalency. The program’s successes were shared with the Board with emphasis placed on increases in enrollment and upon the special needs of children placed in the program. The estimated cost of the expansion of the program for the remainder of the year is $10,370.

In other action, the Burr Ridge CCSD #180 Board . . .

. . . set time parameters for the November 2004 Parent-Teacher Conferences as follows: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Friday, November 12, 2004 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. School related groups had expressed a preference for such a schedule.

. . . determined that the closed session minutes from August 2003 through January 2004 be deemed no longer confidential and be made available for public inspection.

. . . presented the Board’s Award of Excellence to Dr. John Massimilian for his commitment to learning and to excellence.

. . . passed a resolution of congratulations for the Burr Ridge Middle School Chess Team and Coach Greg Mocek for their Championship in the Southeast DuPage Conference and for their second place finish in the Conference Tournament.

. . . heard a report by Mr. Charles Accardi regarding the progress of the Gifted and Talent Enrichment program.

. . . reviewed an analysis from Dave Gassen of Wight and Company on the estimated costs ($50,000) of building a performance stage at Burr Ride Middle School. The Board indicated that other capital improvement items would take higher priority at this time.

. . . reviewed reports submitted by Principals Accardi and LeBlanc regarding Parent-Teacher Conference schedules and attendance. The reports indicated that teachers and parents used the time fully.

. . . accepted, with thanks to Mrs. Diann Olson and Mrs. Kathy Dineen-Hendricks for completing the application, the state's annual Per Capita Library Grant in the amount of $564.89.

. . . reviewed Superintendent Rink’s Winter 2004 Edition of CCSD 180's semi-annual Update that is distributed to all the residents of CCSD 180.

. . . heard a presentation by Board Vice-President Dr. Donald Higgins regarding the time and cost factors relating to the use of defibrillators in a school setting.

. . . opted not to reemploy Karen Harwell as Technology Coordinator for the 2004-05 school year.

. . . heard reports about the following from Superintendent Rink:
LEND "No Child Left Behind" Paper
Spring Musical
Bur Ridge Impact Fee Calculations
International Fair
IASB Position Statements
Six-Month Asbestos Surveillance
Success for All Site Visits
NCLB Adequate yearly Progress Requirements
March 11, 2004, IASB Governing Board meeting
Mr. Accardi to Screen IMSA Candidates
Dr. Leblanc to Screen Those Who Excel Candidates
Family Dance
Data Driven Progress at AMJES
Seniority List
Tech 2004
Cell Phone Usage
Health Grants
Foundation for Excellence Meeting
Citizens' Advisory Council Meetings
Website Enhancements

The Board’s next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room of Burr Ridge CCSD #180.

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