Burr Ridge CCSD #180 Board of Education approves self-operated food servcies program

At its March 15, 2005 meeting, the CCSD 180 Board of Education approved the establishment of a self-operated food service program beginning with the 2005-06 school year. Although pleased with the food services offered by the Arbor Management group over the past two years, Superintendent Frank Rink reviewed the evolution of the school district’s intentions relative to cafeteria offerings: “Over three years ago, you may recall that I proposed the cafeteria renovation/kitchen construction to better accommodate academic scheduling with a vision to self-operate our lunch program in the not-too-distant future. Following consultation among cafeteria staff and the development of a plan, I am presenting this proposal that will see that vision realized and that will improve our nutritional offerings while still maintaining positive balances in our food services program. . . . As you know, this is also an endeavor heartily endorsed by our CCSD 180 Health, Nutrition, and Fitness Committee. I enthusiastically recommend authorization of a self-operated CCSD 180 food service program for implementation in the 2005-06 school year.” Following further discussion, the Board authorized the superintendent to continue staffing and planning for the self-operated program.

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

. . . enjoyed a student-created video production by Nick Romano, Jim Pavese, Adnan Hussain, and Bryce Lineker about the orientation of new students to Burr Ridge Middle School.

. . . following a presentation by Technology Coordinator James O’Hagan, approved a proposal for $150,000 in technology upgrades at CCSD 180 and a three-year lease to purchase program through Apple Computer, Inc.

. . . in consideration of its school district constituents and the current state of the economy, established that the student fee structure for 2005-06 remain at 2004-05 rates.

. . . presented the Board of Education’s Award of Excellence to retiring Board of Education members Mrs. Gloria Pavese and Mr. Bob Mihalkanin.

. . . learned that the CCSD 180 Foundation for Excellence is selling $10 raffle tickets for a month-long lottery fundraiser in April. Proceeds will fund mini-grants submitted by teachers for classroom innovations and creativity.

. . . opted to reserve Operations and Maintenance Funds for small projects and future contingencies rather than earmarking funds for air conditioning, stage construction, and other large projects at either school.

. . . reviewed the first half of policies relating to section 7 of the Board Policy Handbook – Students. The Board will consider formal adoption of the policies at its April 19, 2005 meeting.

. . . heard a report by Vice-President Dr. Donald Higgins about his attendance at the Illinois Association of School Boards DuPage Division Spring Conference.

. . . reviewed the winter version of the District’s twice-yearly report by Superintendent Rink that is mailed to over 2,200 school district residents.

. . . passed a resolution of congratulations for the BRMS Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team – 2nd Place Trophy Recipient of Small School Division of Southeast DuPage Conference; BRMS Math Team – Best New School Trophy Recipient in DeVry University Tournament; and BRMS Grades 6-7 Math Team – 2nd Place Trophy Recipient in St. Joseph’s Westchester Math Tournament.

. . . adopted a resolution of recognition for the late Geary L. Dodendorf for the years of service he gave as a Board of Education member to Community Consolidated School District 180.

. . . approved a contract with Bark Associates Ltd. for the fiscal year 2005 audit at a fee of $8,000.

. . . accepted the resignation of Teachers Ms. Carolyn Strasen, Mrs. Mary Plunkett, and Mrs. Melissa Keudel with thanks to those individuals for their service to CCSD 180.

. . . dismissed Nontenured Teachers Ms. Lisa Rounds and Ms. Mindy Phelan.

. . . heard reports about the following from Superintendent Rink:
CCSD 180 Building Maintenance
Recently Concluded Basketball Season
IASB Workshops/Conferences
Southeast DuPage Conference Changes
Textbook Adoptions
The Music Man
Board of Education Election and Reorganization Meeting
ISAT Testing
NJHS Induction
PTC Garage Sale
$2000 Grant Award to Bev Taylor

The Board’s next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room of Burr Ridge CCSD #180.

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