Citizens' Advisory Council authorized by CCSD 180 Board of Education

At its April 16, 2002 meeting, the Burr Ridge CCSD 180 Board of Education authorized the establishment of a Citizens' Advisory Council for the 2002-03 school year. The January 8, 2002 federal education act entitled "No Child Left Behind" emphasizes the need for parental involvement in school district governance. Superintendent Frank Rink suggested that a Citizens' Advisory Council be established for the purpose of serving as another voice for the public and a link between the local community and school district. The Board of Education embraced the concept. Local citizens interested in serving on the CCSD 180 Citizens' Advisory Council are invited to contact Superintendent Rink at (630) 734-6601.

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

. . . heard a summary of the work of the district's gifted committee and authorized site visits to schools that have adopted the Schoolwide Enrichment Model developed by Dr. Joseph Renzulli at the University of Connecticut.

. . . reviewed a letter of nomination written by Anne M. Jeans Elementary School Principal Mr. Charles Accardi. and presented the Board's Award of Excellence to outstanding volunteer and PTC member Mrs. Shareen Clark.

. . . heard a presentation by teachers Susan Wormley and Donna Lehmann and their students, Eva Barrales and Shirlene Obuobi. Students shared their Tech 2000 presentation with the Board. Students from Burr Ridge Middle School and Anne M. Jeans Elementary School will make presentations to legislators in Springfield during the Tech 2000 event held in May.

. . . approved the Certification of Need for Fire Prevention and Safety Funds in the amount of $85,560 for cafeteria table, exhaust fan, and door hardware replacement at Anne M. Jeans Elementary School.

. . . approved suggested school district policies relating to the second half of Section 200--Board of Education, as scheduled. The policies are posted on the school district's website at http://www.ccsd180.org/Policy/section2.html.

. . . established the date for its budget amendment hearing as May 21, 2002.

. . . approved a form for tenured teacher summary appraisal in compliance with legislation and the School Code of Illinois.

. . . accepted the resignations of Lauren Thacker and Kate Ryan effective at the end of the 2001-02 school year, with thanks to Mrs. Thacker and Ms. Ryan for their service to the children of CCSD 180.

. . .dismissed teacher aides Oyinda Akeredolu and Judy Jensen effective at the end of the 2001-02 school year.

. . . heard reports from the administration including the following reports from superintendent Rink:

Presentation Regarding Impact Aid Application Process
Construction Update
No Child Left Behind Legislation
CCSD 180 Enrollment Projections and Program Implications
Telephone Installation
Final 2001 Tax Levy and Related Extension
Replacement of Classroom Maps, Globes, and Related Materials
Budget Amendment in May 2002
Proposed IASB Resolutions
Calendar Amendment for 2002
Book Cover featuring BRMS
Snow Guard Quotation from James Mansfield & Co.

The Board's next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room of Burr Ridge CCSD #180.