Burr Ridge CCSD #180 Board of Education acknowledges undefeated Chess Champions

At its February 17, 2005 meeting, the CCSD 180 Board of Education passed a resolution of hearty congratulations in acknowledgement of the undefeated season of the Burr Ridge Middle School Chess Team. The Chess Team earned the Southeast DuPage Conference Chess Championship for the second straight year; but this time with a perfect record! The Team also won the Conference Tournament Championship in late January. Board members remarked about the timely nature of the undefeated season, as long-time coach Greg Mocek will retire at the end of the 2004-05 school year. This is the third year in a row that the team has brought home trophy hardware (2nd in conference, 3rd in tournament in 2002-03; 1st in conference, 2nd in tournament in 2003-04).

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

. . . approved job-sharing proposals for the 2005-06 school year submitted by second grade teachers Ann McVady and Kathy Dineen-Hendricks and by kindergarten teachers Ayse Stuhr and Maureen Denja. The Board indicated sincere interest in data relative to student achievement in these classes and will expect regular updates about the progress of each of the approved programs.

. . . approved a request by the Burr Ridge Park District to continue its before and after-school childcare program at Anne M. Jeans Elementary School for the 2005-06 school year.

. . . approved a request by the Burr Ridge Park District to continue its summer day-camp program at Anne M. jeans Elementary School for the 2005-06 school year, with some of the revenues redirected to the school district for use of facilities.

. . . due to the absence of a Capital Improvement Committee member, tabled its discussion until March 2005 about short and long-term capital improvement plans at CCSD 180.

. . . presented the Board’s Award of Excellence to student Jazmine Harris for her scholarship, her citizenship, and her commitment to excellence.

. . . learned that the Foundation for Excellence will hold its second annual Waterfall Glen Xtreme 10 mile race on Saturday, August 13, 2005 and that the Foundation will hold a fundraising lottery during the month of April.

. . . heard a musical presentation by students Kevin Hu, Briana Deuerling, Jennifer Pavese, Jake Milhalkain, Sarah Fazal, Brenda Hu, Jessica Vincetic and James Pavese who, under the direction of Ms. Carol Collins, were trophy winners at the annual BRMS Solo contest.

. . . heard reports about the following from Superintendent Rink:

A. PTC Family Dance
B. Spring Musical
C. Surveillance Equipment Installation
D. IASB Position Statements
E. Board of Education Election
F. Those Who Excel Screening
G. Faculty Websites
H. IASB Governing Board Meeting
I SASED Negotiations
J. Use of BRMS for Religious Education
K. Seniority List
L. Winter Update for CCSD 180 Residents
M. Citizens’ Advisory Council
N. Website Updates
O. Procedures for before-school and after-school activity cancellations
P. Policy Review Schedule

The Board’s next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room of Burr Ridge CCSD #180.

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