Summary of February 20, 2007 Board of Education Meeting

In-house alternative schooling considered at CCSD 180

At its February 20, 2007 meeting, the Burr Ridge CCSD #180 Board of Education gave the green light to administrators to further pursue the possibility of establishing an alternative school within the school district. Special Education Coordinator and Burr Ridge Middle School Principal Dr. Debra LeBlanc presented information about the advantages of housing a program at CCSD 180. Tuition and related costs to send district children to out of district placements will approach one million dollars in 2006-07. In addition to the potential for cost savings, a CCSD 180 program will provide consistency of curriculum and staff, which will benefit students in need of a structured approach to their learning. Discussion about the program and facilities will continue at the Board’s March 20, 2007 meeting.

In other action, the Burr Ridge CCSD #180 Board . . .
. . . unanimously offered employment as 2007-08 Principals to Dr. Debra LeBlanc (Burr Ridge Middle School) and Mrs. Wesley Gosselink (Anne M. Jeans Elementary School).

. . . accepted cost quotations for the installation of additional lockers within the p.e./athletic department at Burr Ridge Middle School. Installation will take place this coming summer.

. . . made its first reading of CCSD 180 policy reflecting a consolidation by Superintendent Rink of current policy with suggested IASB policy language relative to Section 8, Community Relations. The second reading of this section of policy and its adoption in March 2007 will complete the total revision of the CCSD 180 Policy Manual.

. . . approved continuation of full-time status for the Facilitator of the Gifted and Talent Enrichment (GATE) Program for 2007-08.

. . . approved requests by Mrs. Meghan Radtke and Mrs. Terrisa Kwasneski for child-care leaves.

. . . following appeal hearings, upheld the suspensions of two students and overturned the suspension of one student.

. . . presented the Board’s Award of Excellence to CCSD 180 Head of Maintenance Mr. Tony LaCassa.

. . . heard a musical presentation by students who were trophy winners at the annual BRMS Instrumental Solo Festival.

. . . learned that the Foundation for Excellence will hold its Fourth Annual Waterfall Glen “Xtreme 10” Mile Race on July 21, 2007.

. . . accepted an Illinois State Board of Education School Library Per Capita Grant with thanks to Mrs. Diann Olson for her work in writing the grant.

. . . revised the 2007-08 school year calendar to be consistent with the DuPage Regional Office of Education calendar.

. . . approved 2007-08 employment parameters for teacher aides to include an additional, paid 15 minutes per day for assigned bus duty.

. . . approved a change in morning entry guidelines at Anne M. Jeans Elementary School so that a wind-chill factor of 10 degrees or below warrants entry into the building for the morning wait for entry to classes.

. . . heard a report from Dr. Debbie LeBlanc regarding Grade 8 Explore Test results from Hinsdale High School District 86.

. . . reviewed a written report by Mrs. Mary Kinsman of the progress of the GATE (Gifted and Talent Enrichment) Program.

. . . approved resolutions required by the school district’s bank regarding signatures of authorization by Board members.

. . . heard reports about the following from Superintendent Rink:
A. PTC Family Dance/Art Attack
B. Spring Musical
C. ISAT/Report Card
D. Jump Rope/Shoot Hoops for Heart Presentations
E. Student Council Valentine Dance
F. IASB Governing Board February Meeting/Resolutions
G. Spelling Bee
H. Board of Education Election on April 17, 2007
I Citizens’ Advisory Council Discussion
J. Law Enforcement Internet Safety Presentation
K. Parent Teacher Conferences
L. Jean Subdivision
M. Condo Sales
N. Focus on Teaching/Learning
O. Black History Month
P. PBIS/Character Counts
Q. Babies at CCSD 180

The Board’s next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room of Burr Ridge CCSD #180.

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