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BATAVIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Board of Education

REGULAR MEETING

October 25, 2011

Rosalie M. Jones Administration Center

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AGENDA

Board of Education

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Rosalie M. Jones Administration Center 7:00 p.m.

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Recognition of Visitors

A. Celebrating Successes

1. BHS Cheerleaders

2. National Merit Scholars – Gayl Platt

B. Other

V. Items Removed/Added/Changed

VI. Representatives

A. Tony Malay, BEA President

B. Denise Teepe-Ott, BESPA President

C. PTO Representatives

D. Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence

VII. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

B. Approval of Routine Financial Items

C. Treasurer’s Report

D. Personnel

E. Approve Destruction of Audio Recordings

F. Review of Closed Session Minutes

G. FOIA Requests

H. Donation to Rotolo Middle School

I. Rotolo Middle School Field Trip

J. Donations to Batavia High School

K. Textbook Display

L. Course Proposals for 2012-2013

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M. School Report Cards

N. BHS Retention Pond

O. Authorization for FY13 Budget Development

P. Request to Dispose of Surplus District Property

Q. Board Policy Revisions

VIII. Report of the Administration

A. School Report Card Data and Overview

B. Kindergarten After-School Enrichment Program

IX. Student Ambassadors’ Comments

X. Superintendent’s Comments

XI. President’s Comments

XII. Board Member Comments

XIII. Adjourn to Closed Session to Hear Information on Student Discipline and

Personnel

XIV. Return to Open Session

XV. Act on Closed Session

A. Student Discipline Recommendation

XVI. Adjourn

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

October 25, 2011

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Recognition of Visitors

A. Celebrating Successes

1. BHS Cheerleaders

2. National Merit Scholars – Gayl Platt

B. Other

V. Items Removed/Added/Changed

VI. Representatives

A. Tony Malay, BEA President

B. Denise Teepe-Ott, BESPA President

C. PTO Representatives

D. Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence

VII. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the Regular Meetings of September 13, 2011 and

September 27, 2011 and the Special Meetings of September 21,

2011, September 27, 2011 and September 29, 2011 are included

for Board of Education approval. I recommend the Board of

Education approve the minutes as presented.

B. Approval of Routine Financial Items

1. The net payrolls in the amount of $1,109,644.66 for September

30, 2011 and October 15, 2011 in the amount of $1,095,354.41

are included for Board of Education approval. I recommend

the Board of Education approve the payroll as presented.

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2. A complete listing of bills for the Board of Education approval

has been compiled for review. All bills have received the

appropriate authorization by responsible district personnel

and are within the parameters of the budget and district

policy. Totals from the included list of bills are:

Education Fund $326,214.50

Food Service $144,690.93

Drivers Ed $517.36

Summer School $.00

Foundation $6,757.38

Grants/Donations $12,239.97

Special Education $397,255.40

Operations and Maintenance Fund $300,190.76

Debt Service Fund $7,056.37

Transportation Fund $92,698.28

I.M.R. Fund $73,517.61

FICA $77,685.91

Capital Projects Fund $1,452,087.32

Tort Fund $0.00

Fire Prevention & Safety $0.00

Total of above: $2,890,911.79

C. Treasurer’s Report

The Treasurer's Reports for August and September 2011 are

presented for your approval.

D. Personnel

1. Employment-Classified Article #5:30

Kyle Brown

I recommend the Board approve the classified employment

of Kyle Brown, Middle School, Custodian, effective

September 27, 2011, Salary $13.30 /hour.

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Melisa Mansour

I recommend the Board approve the classified employment

of Melisa Mansour, Middle School, SpEd Paraprofessional,

.5 time, effective October 11, 2011.

2. Increase in Contract-Classified Article #5:270

Cathy Ciway

I recommend the Board approve the increase in contract of

Cathy Ciway, Alice Gustafson, SpEd Paraprofessional, from

.5 to 1.0 effective October 3, 2011.

3. Increase in Contract-Certified Article #5:270

April Duda

I recommend the Board approve the increase in contract of

April Duda, Middle School, Art Teacher, from .83 to 1.0

effective October 17, 2011.

4. Request Leave of Absence Extension Article#5:250

Sarah Butler

I recommend the Board approve Sarah Butlers’s request for

an extension on her leave of absence through the 2011-12

school year.

5. Mandated Administrative Salary and Benefit Report.

I recommend that the Board accept the mandated annual

Administrative Salary & Benefit Report and direct the

administration post it on the district website.

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E. Approve Destruction of Audio Recordings

I recommend the Board of Education approve the destruction of

the audio tapes of the Closed Session Meetings of April 27, 2010

and April 29, 2010. Tapes are required to be kept by the Board of

Education for 18 months after the recording dates. The tapes

designated for destruction have exceeded the 18 month

requirement. Written minutes of the meetings will remain.

Board Policy: 2:220 AP

F. Review of Closed Session Minutes

I recommend the Board of Education approve the following

Closed Session Minutes and further recommend these minutes

remain closed: September 13, 2011, September 27, 2011 and

September 29, 2011. Copies of the minutes are a separate

enclosure. Board Policy: 2:220 AP

G. Freedom of Information Act Requests

On September 22, 2011, the district received a Freedom of

Information Request from Diane Cooper asking for a certified

copy of the payment bond for the Project at Rotolo Middle School

involving McCann Industries vs. T. Manning.

On September 22, 2011, the district received a request from Mary

Jo Lee with a number of questions concerning the district’s

transportation carrier, Illinois Central.

On October 5, 2011, the district received a request from Jeff Frost

requesting certified payroll for the interior and exterior concrete

and construction work performed at H. C. Storm School in July

2011.

On October 6, 2011 the district received a Freedom of

Information request from Ellen Knautz regarding information on

the percentage of students in the district who are eligible for

free/reduced lunch for the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 school years.

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On October 7, 2011 the district received a request from Lauren

Bartow regarding questions about Ms. Prusko’s class and the

procedure for students to drop a course.

H. Donation to Rotolo Middle School

I recommend the Board of Education approve the cash donation

of $1,500 from the estate of Marilyn Robinson. The cash gift is

directed to be used in the Learning Center.

I. Rotolo Middle School Field Trip

I recommend the Board of Education approve the RMS field trip

to Platteville, Wisconsin to participate in the “Women in

Engineering Career Day”.

J. Donations to Batavia High School

I recommend the Board of Education accept a donation in the

amount of $3,000 from an anonymous donor for dance

scholarships and a donation in the amount of $500 from Len and

Nancy Monson for the Developing Opportunities Program.

K. Textbook Display

I recommend the Board of Education approve the BHS textbook

Century 21 Accounting be put on public display for one month to

seek input from the public.

L. Course Proposals for 2012-2013

I recommend the Board of Education approve the Batavia High

School courses as presented to be added or revised for the 2012-

2013 school year.

M. School Report Cards

I recommend the Board of Education place the 2011 School and

District Report Cards on public display on our website. A copy of

the Report Cards is a separate enclosure.

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N. BHS Retention Pond

I recommend the Board of Education authorize administration to

reimburse Mooseheart in an amount not to exceed $46,230 for

storm sewer improvements needed to correct issues with the BHS

Main Street retention pond.

O. Authorization for FY13 Budget Development

I recommend the Board of Education authorize the

superintendent and staff to begin development of the FY13

Budget.

P. Request to Dispose of Surplus District Property

I recommend the Board of Education approve the disposal of

surplus property as presented.

Q. Board Policy Revisions

I recommend the Board of Education approve the following

policies for first reading and adoption.

2:160 Board Attorney

2:200 Types of Board of Education Meetings

2:200 Board of Education Meeting Procedure

3:70 Succession of Authority

5:170 Copyright

7:300 Concussion Information Sheet

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 101, BATAVIA, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

HELD SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

REGULAR The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, Batavia Public

MEETING Schools, was held at the Rosalie M. Jones Administration Center,

335 W. Wilson Street, Batavia, Illinois, and was called to order by

President Link at 7:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL On roll call the following Board Members were present:

Cathy Dremel Joseph Purpura

Jack Hinterlong Jayne Resek

Gregg Hodge

Kathleen Roberts arrived at 7:02

Absent: Ronald Link

Also present: Superintendent Barshinger

Associate Superintendent Romaneck

Assistant Superintendent Monn

Chief Information Officer Inglese

Chief Academic Officer Newkirk

Director of Student Services Nicholson

Assistant Director of Finance O’Connor

Principal Webster

Principal Girmscheid

Principal Wright

Principal Skomer

Principal Sikorski

Principal Kaczkowski

Student Ambassador Van Treeck

Student Ambassador Kelly

Recording Secretary Walker

VISITORS: 43

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PLEDGE OF Vice President Hinterlong asked Student Ambassador Kelly to

ALLEGIANCE lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC Vice President Hinterlong opened the Public Hearing on the FY11

HEARING Final Budget. No audience members wished to address the

Board.

RECOGNITION Roger Breisch, Director of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce,

OF VISITORS along with Dominick Cattero, Director of the Fine Arts Center;

Steve Burrichter, S.T.A.G.E.; Joi Cuartero, Batavia Main Street;

George Gladis, Volkman Insurance Agency; Suzanne Heronemus,

S.T.A.G.E.; Steven Lockwood, Water Street Studios; and Elaine

Mainzinger, Music Buffs, spoke about the success of the Red

Carpet Gala.

Mr. Breish stated, “I was so taken by this young man, Dominick,

and in the course of a tour we decided to introduce this wonderful

facility to the community in the way that it deserved. The evening

of August 20th

was really spectacular. The people here really

stepped forward to make this evening happen. There were nearly

800 people in attendance. The variety show was just

phenomenal.” He presented a check for $3,524 from proceeds

raised that evening. It will be split among the organizations. He

concluded, “I am delighted to thank all of you. Without your

support we wouldn’t have the facility.”

Fine Arts Director Dominick Cattero offered a thank you to all the

artists who participated in the event. “It was a collaborative effort

between the arts and the community that brought us all together.”

Vice President Hinterlong thanked all of the contributors for

making the gala a wonderful event.

Director of Student Services Nicholson and Assistant Director

Palese recognized Rotolo Middle School teacher Laurie Nelson

for her effort and dedication in pursuing approval from the

American Speech, Language and Hearing Association. The

association approved Batavia as a Continuing Education Provider

for audiologists, speech and language pathologists and

speech/language and hearing scientists. This will provide

professional development for those staff members.

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Lynn Smola, 604 Alberosky Way: Ms. Smola was the first of the

kindergarten parents to address the Board. Her daughter is in the

full day program and she is confused about the alternatives being

presented. She feels some of the solutions are causing more

problems. “Whatever the solution it is not half-day versus full

day. The cost should be shared among all parents. Focus on the

solutions.”

Scott Naylor, 329 N. Jefferson: Mr. Naylor stated that when he

registered his student in the spring he did not know he was paying

extra money for specials teachers. The Board should not take

away anything parents are paying for. The parents want the same

thing for all of the kids.

Michelle Needles, 1155 Woodland Hills Road: Ms. Needles

noted that her kindergarten student has “had a great 3 weeks, there

is something new every day. These children are getting special

activities which are life-long skills”. She is afraid that taking

away the specials from afternoon enrichment “would

psychologically and negatively affect the students and impact

home life. It may be hard to get up and go to school every day.”

She encouraged the Board not to make any adjustments this year.

Joanne McKay, 3029 Savannah Drive, Aurora, IL: Ms. McKay

has a student in full day and doesn’t want things to change. She

stated, “I would rather not pay for a babysitter for an hour and a

half to take a teacher’s place.” She asked the Board, “To stay

away from Option 5.”

Nicholas Litow, 3084 Savannah Drive, Aurora, IL: He stated that

his daughter talks about the specials teachers she is going to see

each day. “After three weeks this is a big change.” If there is a

change to the full day program he would like his daughter to come

home and be with him.

Andre Beck, 1201 Schiedler Drive: Mr. Beck encouraged the

Board to restore the quality between the two programs. “The

administration’s recommendation is to not make any changes.

This is a disservice to kindergarten students. It is the easiest

alternative but not the right alternative.”

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Dianne Peterson, 707 Morton: Ms. Peterson thanked the Board

for adding another section of 4th grade at Alice Gustafson. “Thank

you first and foremost for being excellent listeners. You were

actively engaged and concerned about what we had to say. I saw

you struggling with the budget as you worked on complex issues.

I appreciate that you thought long and hard and worked it out.”

Ms. Peterson is also a member of the Batavia Environmental

Commission. October is Walk to School Month. She encouraged

the students to walk to school. “If your body is engaged your

brain works better.” She thanked Principal Wright for allowing

this tradition to continue at the school.

Chris Hunecke, 850 Ryan Court: Mr. Hunecke presented

Alternative 5B, which would restore music, art and P. E. to the

half-day schedule. He reviewed intervention times, suggested

returning the program to the 2 hours and 45 minute schedule,

which included 35 minutes of Art, 35 minutes of music, 35

minutes of P. E. and 30 minutes of wellness per week. This would

provide equal education for all kindergarten students and there

would be no need to hire additional staff. He feels that since it is

only three weeks into the school year changing the schedule

should not be a problem.

Laura Marquardt, 631 Ekman Drive: Ms. Marquardt said, “The

statement that it is only kindergarten is very dangerous. We are

not valuing our younger students. What is it next time; Music,

Challenge, etc.? Specials teachers really increase brain activity.

Parents are not obligated to stay in the full day program. Tuition

will increase for those who stay. Option 5 will result in chaos.”

Amy Blasi, 969 Wind Energy Pass: Her daughter is in the After

School Enrichment Program. As an elementary teacher she

understands the importance of certified staff in every area.

“Teachers have a huge wealth of knowledge and expose students

to important things that children need to know at that age. They

have a passion for their subject. Full day shouldn’t cost extra.

Batavia puts a huge emphasis on being a fine arts community.”

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Kris Ratman, 0S547 Grengs Lane, Geneva, IL: He stated that

Option 5 is the most concerning. “Why is it an issue now?

Eliminating specials should not be considered.” He had the option

for a private school but sent his student to Grace McWayne

because of its curriculum and specialists.

Melinda Beck 1201 Schiedler Drive: She stated, “It is great to see

all the parents who have children in the After School Enrichment

Program. I wish the half-day parents had the opportunity to know

what changes were made quietly during the summer. They didn’t

get the networking after school. I admire Batavia Schools for

offering both programs. Half-day students don’t have the same

opportunity to smile when it comes to special’s instruction. You

must have equality for all kindergarten students. It doesn’t have

to adversely affect full day.”

Christy Vozza, 1015 Hodge Lane: She stated that she is “bothered

by Option 5. You need to keep the curriculum consistent as

parents are paying for the program. Students will be in the same

classroom with the same teachers for six hours. Class size has

already increased and this will create a new problem. You are

taking away instruction and paying for someone to babysit. If this

is voted on we are under no obligation. There will be a shifting of

kids.”

Steve Siros, 2930 Hapner Way: Mr. Siros stated that the changes

being made were not adequately communicated.

Kathleen Herrera-Glezen, 511 Houston Street: Both she and her

husband work all day. “The school gives him everything I can’t

because I am gone. I want this to be something permanent. Every

child deserves a quality education. I encourage you to consider

the ramifications of this policy.”

Frank Gondorchin, 1240 Giese Road: He is concerned with

Option 5. He feels, “the Board is abnegating its responsibility to

the community to educate all students. This is not malice

aforethought but it feels like bait and switch.” He urged the Board

to reconsider Option 5.

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Sharon Kolb, 1301 Chantaqua: She does not support Option 5 and

asks the Board to reconsider. She is concerned with the future of

the extended day program. She has a three-year-old daughter and

hopes the program is still available when her daughter goes to

kindergarten. If the Board decides to do away with the program

they should let parents know before summer.

REPRESENTATIVES BEA Vice President Amy Biancheri spoke about a series of

articles in the Kane County Chronicle regarding teacher’s salaries.

She felt the articles were misleading and that teacher salaries have

not skyrocketed since 2003 as the article implied.

She also noted that she met with the kindergarten teachers

regarding the issue with the specials. The overwhelming

recommendation of the kindergarten teachers was to stay with the

current programming and schedule. Any disruption to students

could have a negative impact. “Routine is very important,

especially to kindergartners.”

She also informed the Board that the BEA has created a Facebook

page to share information on events and get community

involvement.

BESPA President Denise Ott thanked the administration for the

wonderful opening day festivities. “We got to see many aspects

of the fine arts theatre. The students did a great job. The year

continues on a positive note. The BESPA will continue to work

collaboratively with the Board.”

CONSENT Superintendent Barshinger presented the Consent Agenda for

AGENDA Board of Education approval. Moved by Roberts and seconded

by Resek the Consent Agenda was approved as presented. Ayes:

Roberts, Hodge, Dremel, Resek, Purpura and Hinterlong. Ayes:

Six (6). Nays: None (0). Motion carried.

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The Consent Agenda included:

Personnel

Interim Promotion

Thomas Ridenour

Approval to accept the gift of golf balls to Batavia High

School from Tom Nealis, a Batavia resident.

Approval of the Application for Recognition of Schools

through the Illinois Web Application Security System.

KINDERGARTEN Chief Academic Officer Newkirk addressed the Board on the

REPORT various options for kindergarten programming. He stated that the

district is in the 3rd

year of budget cuts. Using the BEPR process,

the administration decided last spring to eliminate Elementary

Spanish. This caused an adjustment to the schedule of the

“specials” teachers, art, music, and P.E., at the kindergarten level.

On August 23rd

, the Board of Education directed the

administration to provide additional information on two of the five

alternatives to the current kindergarten program, the use of the

LRC for specials and maintaining the current schedule for the rest

of the school year. Mr. Newkirk sought input from the elementary

principals and the district’s kindergarten teachers.

Mr. Newkirk reviewed the alternatives to the current program,

their impact on the budget, core instruction and schedule. After

interviewing teachers and principals the consensus was that the

current model works best for educating students. It also increases

the core instruction time from 690 to 720 minutes. Classroom

teachers are trained to integrate music, art, and P. E. into the

curriculum.

Mr. Newkirk stated, “The alternatives keep multiplying.” Any

changes to the schedule have a ripple effect that disrupts

intervention time, speech and language pull-outs, etc. and disrupts

student’s routines. Any change to the length of the school day

will affect transportation and possibly families’ schedules. Later,

Principal Skomer spoke to the problems with rearranging an

elementary school’s schedule.

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Board Members discussed their thoughts on the various

alternatives. Board Member Dremel stated that she appreciated

the fact that the kindergarten teachers met with Amy Biancheri.

She feels it is “much cleaner” feedback and trust’s the principal’s

judgment. She is leaning toward the administration’s

recommendation. She agreed that the issue was communicated

very poorly to parents. She did not think changing the

kindergarten schedule was warranted.

Board Member Resek suggested taking Alternatives 3 and 5 off

the table since they have a significant financial impact to the

district. She said, “I agree with Cathy. We need to listen to the

experts. I value their feedback. Changing the schedule would be

disruptive at this time.” She supports keeping the same schedule

for this year but to look at Alternative 5B for next year and re-

evaluate the start time. “We really do need to ask the experts

because they have the day to day experience to know what works

best.”

Board Member Purpura wanted to keep the discussion on the

policy level. “I don’t want to get into the work of the

administrators and principals. I defer to them when it comes to

these kinds of issues. I ask the question, are we meeting or

exceeding state standards? If the answer is yes, we must be doing

the right thing. People were surprised and I feel bad about that.

I’m not sure we should make a change in this part of the game.”

He also warned, “At some point we will have to pull back on what

we offer due to finances. It will be more pay as you go.”

Board Member Roberts spoke from her own experience as a

parent of a gifted artist and a gifted athlete. “Everybody in this

room is right; there is no perfect solution. What I know for sure

is that having subjects taught by specials teachers will not get your

student into Harvard or on the NFL team. Children with talents in

the specialized fields of arts, music and athleticism will likely

succeed in those areas regardless of the specialized instructional

time they receive in kindergarten. What is more important is

giving all children 720 minutes of instructional time. A strong

academic foundation is what gets your kid into Harvard or

Julliard.”

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Board Member Hodge stated that he appreciated the parents’ input

and their passion regarding their children’s education. “I hope it

will continue over the next 12 years. You are your child’s most

important teacher. We have some fabulous teachers here and I

look at their feedback.” In regards to those parents concerned that

kindergarten programs are not equal and some students will be at a

different level than their peers when entering first grade, Board

Member Hodge said, “Every year you’re going to face that

dilemma. Leave well enough alone. The schedule has already

been established.”

Board Member Hinterlong disagreed with his fellow Board

Members and felt the best option was 5B to address equity. “We

are ignoring the issue of equity. I don’t think it is a major

disruption to children, it is a disruption to the adults.” He

supports 5B with adding back in 15 minutes. Instead of twice a

week the children would have specials once a week. “It’s a win-

win with both parents and kids.”

Superintendent Barshinger thanked everyone for their input and

explained that registration materials for incoming kindergarten

students were prepared well in advance; hence the administration

did not have the information regarding the budget cuts. He

encouraged the Board to make a decision on the kindergarten

program by November 15th to alleviate any communication

problems for next year. He also stated that the district has also

made over $5 Million in budget cuts the last two years. From now

on we will have to look at cutting programs. He concluded, “I

hope the parents felt honored and listened to.”

Moved by Dremel and seconded by Resek to maintain the current

kindergarten programming for the 2011-12 school year and to

consider changes for the 2012-2013 school year by November 15th

of this year. Ayes: Dremel, Resek, Purpura, Roberts and Hodge.

Five (5). Nays: Hinterlong, One (1). Motion carried.

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BUDGET Assistant Superintendent Monn presented the final draft of the

Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Budget, which ends on June 30, 2012. He

outlined a couple of changes to the Education Fund and the

Capital Projects Fund. This leaves an Operating Revenue Budget

of $64,069,426.94 and Operating Expenses of $66,542,946.35,

creating an Operation Deficit of ($2,473,519). He noted that the

district still has a healthy fund balance, over $16 million, and will

not have to file a report with the State Board of Education. Total

revenues are $73,645,448.43 and total expenditures are

$80,657,743.54. This leaves a deficit of ($7,012,295.11).

Moved by Purpura and seconded by Hodge to approve the FY

2011-2012 Fiscal Year Budget as presented. Ayes: Purpura,

Roberts, Hodge, Dremel, Resek and Hinterlong, Six (6). Nays:

None (0). Motion carried.

STUDENT Andrew and Nick announced that Homecoming and all the related

AMBASSADORS festivities will be held next week. The parade is on Wednesday

evening. Also the students are collecting items for a time capsule

that will be part of the re-dedication of the high school on October

9th

. Nick also conducted a survey on wearing ID badges. An

overwhelming 92% of BHS students were grateful that they no

longer had to wear their ID badge, rather they must have it with

them.

SUPERINTENDENT’S Superintendent Barshinger thanked the Park District,

COMMENTS Library and the Foundation for their Bulldogs on Parade initiative

and the live auction held last Saturday night which raised over

$55,000. He also announced that the district is presenting the

movie Race to Nowhere on September 26th at the new auditorium.

The event is free but people must get tickets to attend.

The first Listening Post will be held at H. C. Storm School on

October 9th. Board Members will meet with members of the

community to get their input on a variety of topics.

PRESIDENT’S Vice President Hinterlong announced that anyone interested in

COMMENTS attending the Kishwaukee Dinner meeting should get in touch

with JoAnne Walker to register.

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BOARD Board Member Purpura recognized Roger Briesch and Dominick

MEMBERS’ Cattero for their work with the Red Carpet Gala. “It was first a

COMMENTS community event and sets the tone that the building is not just

about the school but also the community.”

Board Member Resek echoed Superintendent Barshinger’s

comments about the live auction for the Bulldogs and the

collaboration between the organizations.

ADJOURN Moved by Dremel and seconded by Roberts to adjourn to Closed

TO CLOSED Session at 9:24 p.m. to hear information on Personnel and

SESSION Collective Bargaining. Ayes: Dremel, Resek, Purpura, Roberts,

Hodge and Hinterlong, Six (6). Nays: None (0). Motion carried.

RETURN Moved by Resek and seconded by Hodge to return to Open

TO OPEN Session at 10:55 p.m. Ayes: Resek, Purpura, Roberts, Hodge,

SESSION Dremel and Hinterlong, Six (6). Nays: None (0). Motion carried.

ADJOURN Moved by Purpura and seconded by Dremel to adjourn the

meeting of the Board of Education at 10:56 p.m.

Jack K. Barshinger Jack D. Hinterlong

Secretary Vice President

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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

HELD ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

SPECIAL A Special Meeting of the Board of Education Policy Committee,

MEETING of Batavia Public Schools, was held at the Rosalie M. Jones

Administration Center, 335 W. Wilson, Batavia, Illinois at 12:25

p.m.

Present: Board Member Hinterlong

Board Member Hodge

Superintendent Barshinger



Administrative Assistant Walker

Visitors: None

The committee continued their review of Section 2 on Board Policy. They also

discussed policy 7:900 on Student Athlete Concussions. See attached notes for

further information.

The meeting concluded at 1:50 p.m.

Future Meeting Dates:

October 12

November 16

January 11

February 8

March 14

April 11

May 9

June 6

Jack K. Barshinger Ronald A. Link

Secretary President

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Policy Committee Notes

September 21, 2011

12:15 p.m. Members: Jack Hinterlong, Gregg Hodge, Jack Barshinger,

Administrative members as needed: Greg Romaneck, Brad Newkirk, Tony Inglese, Kris Monn, Lisa Hichens

Note: Bring brown-bag lunch

Recording Secretary: JoAnne Walker

Guests: None I. Call to Order: 12:17 p.m.

II. Roll Call: Hinterlong, Hodge

III. Recognition of Visitors: none

IV. Old Business

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1. Adopt A.P.

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4. more

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Next steps Attachment

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A. Review of Section 2

2:190-2:230

Completed: Jack will complete review

document for December meeting.

Enclosed

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V. Discussion Items

Agenda

Type

Item lea

der

Committee Action:

1. Adopt A.P.

2. adopt A.P.

w/edits

3. rewrite

4. more

discussion

5. to BOE for

action

6. other


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end

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licy

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A Policy Committee Review Priorities

for 2011-12

- Policy and Procedures

Alignment to Strategic

Goals

- Implications of digital

student and personnel

records

- Addition of process maps

and procedures online

- Evaluation of IASB online

Policy and Procedure portal

- Policy and Procedures

annual calendar action lists

All Accepted

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VI. New Business

Agenda

Type

Item lea

der

Committee Action:

1. Adopt A.P.

2. adopt A.P.

w/edits

3. rewrite

4. more

discussion

5. to BOE for

action

6. other


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Ag

end

a

Item

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Po

licy

or A

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A 7:900 New Law Requires School Boards To Adopt Student Athlete Concussion Policy (7:300)

Approval Jack 5. to BOE for

action

Approve as temporary policy the

Concussion Procedures developed by

IHSA

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B

C

Next meetings:

October 11

November 16

January 11

February 8

March 14

April 11

May 9

June 6

VII. Adjourn:1:42 p.m.

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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

HELD SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

SPECIAL A Special Meeting of the Board of Education Finance Committee

MEETING of Batavia Public Schools was held at the Rosalie M. Jones

Administration Center, 335 W. Wilson, Batavia, Illinois at 12:01

p.m.

Present: Board Member Link

Board Member Dremel

Superintendent Barshinger




Director of Buildings and Grounds Browne

Assistant Director of Technology Seawall

Information Systems Analyst Ott

Visitors: 1

Debt Portfolio

Assistant Superintendent Monn reviewed the current financial status. He will create a

history of tax rates for the past 5 years. Mr. Monn and Superintendent Barshinger will

also prepare a position paper on tax rate applications for future years.

Tax Levy/Extension Projections

Assistant Superintendent Monn reviewed the current status.

Treasurer’s Report

Chief Information Officer Inglese reviewed the application of the new software for the

Treasurer’s Report. The current report makes changes from month to month as

adjustments are made in the system.

Other Routine Matters

The committee authorized the purchase of a used Dodge truck. Pat Browne of the

Buildings and Grounds Department explained the need for the purchase.

The committee also reviewed TIF Proposal 7 & 8 from the City of Aurora. Stuart

Whitt will provide feedback to the City of Aurora.

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Future agenda items suggested by committee members:

Review banking proposals

Develop policy on cash flow and fund balances.

The committee did not enter into Closed Session as was previously posted on the

agenda of September 21, 2011. The meeting adjourned at 1:29 p.m.


Secretary President

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

HELD ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

REGULAR The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, Batavia Public

MEETING Schools was held at the Rosalie M. Jones Administration Center,

335 W. Wilson Street, Batavia, Illinois, and was called to order by

President Link at 7:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL On roll call the following Board Members were present:

Cathy Dremel Ronald Link

Jack Hinterlong Jayne Resek

Gregg Hodge Kathleen Roberts

Absent: Joseph Purpura

Also present: Superintendent Barshinger





Principal Hichens

Principal Maciejewski

Principal Webster

Principal Sikorski

Principal Girmscheid

Student Ambassador Kelly

Student Ambassador Van Treeck

Recording Secretary Walker

VISITORS: 14

PLEDGE OF President Link asked Student Ambassador Van Treeck to lead the

ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance.

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RECOGNITION Principal Sikorski introduced H. C. Storm’s Learning Center

OF VISITORS Director, Cheryl Koll. Ms. Koll stated that in 2009, the State of

Illinois required school districts to incorporate internet safety into

their curriculum, beginning with grade 3. The district’s LRC

directors took on that directive.

ISBE and the Illinois Attorney General’s office sponsored the

second statewide Illinois Youth Digital Safety Contest. Students

were asked to submit one digital project and one poster project.

Storm students, Kelly Liang, Erin Gray, and Mary Clare Smith

received first place in the slideshow for grades 4-6. Sophia

D’Amico, Elizabeth Moore and Katie Storch received first place

in the grades 4-6 poster contest.

No other visitors wished to address the Board.

REPRESENTATIVES BEA President Tony Malay stated that he viewed the film

Race to Nowhere shown at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre Monday

evening. He stated, “It was a thought provoking film. Growing

up now is a whole lot different than growing up in the 70s or 80s.

It helped us understand the challenges kids face today.” He also

noted that next Tuesday the BEA and BESPA will be meeting

with administration for a workshop on interest based bargaining.

Mr. Malay further stated that he met with local union presidents to

discuss the significant changes to teacher evaluation. He said,

“We are way ahead of our neighbors and I am proud of that.”

BESPA President Denise Ott reiterated that her union reps will be

at the workshop on interest based bargaining. She also stated that

the BESPA support staff, with input from their principals, has

been asked to update their job descriptions.

CONSENT Superintendent Barshinger presented the Consent Agenda for

AGENDA Board of Education approval.

Moved by Roberts and seconded by Resek the Consent Agenda

was approved as presented. Ayes: Roberts, Hodge, Hinterlong,

Dremel, Resek and Link, Six (6). Nays: None (0). Motion

carried.

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The Consent Agenda included:

Approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 23, 2011

and the Special Meeting of August 23, 2011.

Approval of the net payrolls in the amount of $1,129,341.98 for

August 31, 2011 and September 15, 2011 in the amount of

$1,110,284.11.

Education Fund $359,697.14

Food Service $16,300.65

Drivers Ed $295.56

Summer School $.00

Foundation $64,275.24

Grants $16,782.65

Special Education $387,176.40

Operations and Maintenance Fund $392,285.47

Debt Service Fund $188,742.73

Transportation Fund $210,799.41

I.M.R. Fund $37,916.63

FICA $65,504.91

Capital Projects Fund $63,086.10

Tort Fund $0.00

Fire Prevention & Safety $0.00


Approval of the June and July Treasurers Report as presented.

Personnel

Resignation-Classified Staff

Beth Michalowski

Melissa Riggs

Employment-Classified

Ashley Case

Leave of Absence

Katie Fikar

Amy Matthews

Nancy McCarthy

Kendra Regas

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Approval of the destruction of the audio tapes of the Closed

Session Meetings of March 8, March 9 and March 23, 2010.

Approval of the following Closed Session Minutes and further

recommending these minutes remain closed: August 23, 2011.

Freedom of Information Act Requests:

On August 17, 2011, the district received a request from Chris

Hunecke requesting daily schedules for kindergarten students and

information given to the Board of Education regarding complaints

of unequal education in the kindergarten program.

On August 17th

, the district also received a request from Ashley

Rhodebeck requesting information on student discipline from

2008 to present.

On August 17th

, the district received a request from Jordan Ash

asking for documents received by the Food Service Management

Company in the last five years that have been credited to the

district’s food service program.

On September 1, 2011 the district received a request from Chris

Hunecke requesting the schedules of music, art and physical

education teachers at the elementary level. He also requested

documents sent outlining the change to art, music and physical

education between the paid after school program and the regular

kindergarten day.

On September 12th, the district received a request from Kerry

Lester asking about reciprocal reporting agreements with local

police departments.

On September 14th the district received a request from Matthew

Stephens requesting a copy of the payment bond furnished by the

contractor for the project at 1501 S. Raddant Road which took

place between 8/2/11 and 8/3/11.

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Approval of the donation of $50.00 to each of the district’s

elementary LRCs from Nell Novak, Treasurer of PEO, chapter

EA, Batavia, as presented.

Approval to accept the donation of an iPAD from Paragon

Development Systems, Inc.

Approval of the Batavia High School’s Dance Team field trip to

the USD Dance Nationals Competition in Orlando, Florida,

February 2– 6, 2012.

Approval of the contract with KJWW Engineering for the purpose

of preparing plans and specifications for the purpose of bidding

out the chiller replacement at Rotolo Middle School in the amount

of $28,500.

BEPR Assistant Superintendent Monn presented the Board with the

PROCESS changes to the 2011-12 Batavia Educational Program Review

REVIEW (BEPR). This is the third year staff has been invited to participate

in this program for aligning the educational programs in the

district, the goals of each program and the financial investments

that are the most effective in moving towards the district’s

strategic plan.

Measurements of the program’s effectiveness include:

Outcomes (goals) of the program

Specific activities to achieve outcomes

Measures of success

Number of students involved

Impact on the district and community

The program’s cost is measured by:

Number of staff

Total Salary; Benefits cost

Non-personnel costs

Specific revenues to off set

The administration has identified 24 program areas and 4

comprehensive teams for the final evaluation. Administrators are

assigned to facilitate one or more teams. District employees will

be invited to provide input. Employees may join any team they

wish; they do not have to be in a department to evaluate it. The

administration will analyze each BEPR team report and make a

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comprehensive, prioritized recommendation to the Board of

Education.

Mr. Monn announced the following changes to the 2011-12 BEPR

program:

Special Education and related services will be combined

into one team, Student Services.

Rather than one administrative team, administrators will

initially represent their individual team budget.

Class size teams will be converted into three of the

comprehensive program teams.

The class size teams and district administration team will be

merged into four Comprehensive BEPR teams which will come

together after all of the individual teams have reported on their

work. There will be one comprehensive programming

recommendation at each level, elementary, middle school and

high school, including the administration. The ranking by the

comprehensive teams will be a more open process than in

previous years. Mr. Monn noted that the final ranking sheet has

been reduced to only 12 levels. The administration is also looking

to reduce duplication when departments fall under more than one

category.

The last two years the funding scenarios for BEPR were stable

funding, a reduction of 10%, and a reduction of 25%. This year

the funding scenarios are a 5% increase, a stable funding scenario

and a -10% funding scenario. Mr. Monn stated that the 25%

decrease is no longer viable. The 5% increase would allow for

some strategic planning, i.e. if you increase spending in one area

you may be able to reduce spending in another.

Individual teams will meet to evaluate programs throughout

October and November. On January 17th and January 19

th, 2012,

teams will report on their work to the administration and Board

Members. The Comprehensive teams will then meet to discuss all

of the individual reports and make recommendations to the Board

of Education in February.

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Board Members may be in attendance at the January meetings.

The public is invited to observe. Board Member Resek said, “It

will make the public aware that we have a formal process to come

to these decisions.” President Link warned, “The discussions that

take place at these meetings are not gospel. It doesn’t mean they

are going to happen.”

LISTENING Superintendent Barshinger spoke about the first Listening Post

POSTS meeting to be held on October 11th

at H. C. Storm School. A

second Listening Post will be held at Hoover-Wood School in

January. Associate Superintendent Romaneck will facilitate the

meetings. The public is invited to share their thoughts on four

questions regarding the priorities, challenges and financial issues

facing the district. Board Members will not engage in a dialog;

rather this is an opportunity to hear community members

concerns. Superintendent Barshinger said, “It is time for us to

listen to what the public would like us to do.”

STUDENT Student Ambassador Kelly spoke about the survey he conducted

AMBASSADOR on new technology used in BHS classrooms. Student Ambassador

COMMENTS Van Treek noted that items are being gathered for a time capsule,

which is part of the BHS re-dedication, to be opened in 50 years.

He also encouraged the public to go to the NBC 5 website and

vote for Batavia to be filmed as the game of the week.

SUPERINTENDENT Superintendent Barshinger congratulated the high school on

COMMENTS a successful Homecoming and thanked John Heath for his work

with the performances. He also stated that he attended the

Chamber Breakfast this morning hosting Senator Mark Kirk. He

added, “I am a little more optimistic with his bi-partisan

solutions.” He also commented on the film Race to Nowhere

which was shown in the auditorium Monday evening. Over 600

people attended. He especially thanked Tony Inglese for his work

in setting up the event.

PRESIDENT’S President Link also thanked the high school on their successful

COMMENTS Homecoming. He also spoke about a disturbing survey he

received from Senator Lauzen’s office asking questions about

teachers. He does not like lumping politics and teachers together.

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BOARD Board Member Hinterlong spoke about the Kishwaukee Dinner

MEMBER meeting he attended with Superintendent Barshinger and Board

COMMENTS Member Hodge. The next meeting will be hosted at Batavia High

School on March 7th. He also asked Board Members to look over

Section 2 of the policy manual and to get in touch with him or

Gregg if they have any changes or questions.

Board Member Hodge found the panel discussion at the meeting

on SB 7, regarding teacher evaluation, to be very educational.

Board Member Dremel stated that this was her first homecoming

parade and homecoming football game. She also attended the

showing of Race to Nowhere. “This is a great time to be in this

town.”

President Link also congratulated the Batavia Marching Band for

being crowned Grand Champion of the Watseka Marching Band

Invitational last Saturday in Watseka.

ADJOURN Moved by Dremel and seconded by Roberts to adjourn to Closed

TO CLOSED Session at 8:11 p.m. to hear information on Pending Litigation.

SESSION Ayes: Dremel, Resek, Roberts, Hodge, Hinterlong and Link, Six

(6). Nays: None (0). Motion carried.

RETURN Moved by Resek and seconded by Hodge to return to Open

TO OPEN Session at 9:25 p.m. Ayes: Resek, Roberts, Hodge, Hinterlong,

SESSION Dremel, and Link, Six (6). Nays: None (0). Motion carried.

ADJOURN Moved by Roberts and seconded by Resek to adjourn the meeting

of the Board of Education at 9:25 p.m.


Secretary President

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VENDOR CHECKS ISSUED

Check Numbers 2207 - 2442

Totals from attached list of bills and EFT Transactions:

Education $326,214.50

Food Service 144,690.93 Drivers Ed 517.36 Summer School .00 Foundation 6,757.38 Grants / Donations 12,239.97 Special Education 397,255.40 Operations & Maintenance Fund 300,190.76

Debt Service Fund 7,056.37 Transportation Fund 92,698.28 I.M.R. Fund 73,517.61 FICA 77,685.91 Capital Projects Fund 1,452,087.32 Tort Fund .00 Fire Prevention & Safety .00


Payroll: September 30, 2011 $ 1,109,644.66 October 15, 2011 1,095,354.41

The undersigned President and Secretary of the Board of Education hereby certify that on October 25, 2011 by recorded roll call, the above liabilities to vendors were ordered paid and the District Treasurer of said District was then and is hereby ordered to pay said accounts as listed.

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BATAVIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #101

INVESTMENT SCHEDULE

FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011

Book/Market Value

Bank/Number Investment Type Date Maturity Date Interest Education Building Bond & Interest Transportation IMRF Site & Const. Working Cash Tort Fire/Safety

PMA State Grant US Treas Strip #9092 Agency 2/21/2002 5/15/2012 200,167.94 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200,167.94 0.00 0.00 0.00

142,832.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 142,832.06 0.00 0.00 0.00

PMA State Grant US Treas Strip #9093 Agency 2/21/2002 5/15/2013 187,260.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 187,260.85 0.00 0.00 0.00

155,739.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 155,739.15 0.00 0.00 0.00

Bank of Baroda #24653 CD 8/17/2011 2/17/2012 249,000.00 140,537.00 19,869.00 11,397.00 3,735.00 3,644.00 57,432.00 12,386.00 0.00 0.00

313.81 177.12 25.04 14.36 4.71 4.59 72.38 15.61 0.00 0.00

Orrstown Bank #165356 CD 6/22/2011 12/27/2011 249,700.00 140,932.00 19,925.00 11,429.00 3,746.00 3,654.00 57,594.00 12,420.00 0.00 0.00

257.23 145.18 20.53 11.77 3.86 3.76 59.33 12.79 0.00 0.00

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust #165357 CD 6/22/2011 12/27/2011 249,500.00 140,819.00 19,909.00 11,420.00 3,743.00 3,651.00 57,548.00 12,410.00 0.00 0.00

204.03 115.16 16.28 9.34 3.06 2.99 47.06 10.15 0.00 0.00

Onewest Bank FSB #165358 CD 6/22/2011 12/27/2011 249,600.00 140,876.00 191,917.00 11,424.00 3,744.00 3,653.00 57,571.00 12,415.00 0.00 0.00

264.99 149.56 203.75 12.13 3.97 3.88 61.12 13.18 0.00 0.00

Sterling National Bank #165359 CD 6/22/2011 12/27/2011 249,500.00 140,819.00 19,909.00 11,420.00 3,743.00 3,651.00 57,548.00 12,410.00 0.00 0.00

192.76 108.79 15.38 8.82 2.89 2.82 44.46 9.59 0.00 0.00

State Bank of India (CA) #165360 CD 6/22/2011 12/27/2011 100,000.00 56,441.00 7,980.00 4,577.00 1,500.00 1,463.00 23,065.00 4,974.00 0.00 0.00

77.26 43.61 6.17 3.54 1.16 1.13 17.82 3.84 0.00 0.00

State Bank of India (CA) #165361 CD 6/22/2011 12/27/2011 99,000.00 55,876.00 7,900.00 4,531.00 1,485.00 1,449.00 22,835.00 4,924.00 0.00 0.00

76.49 43.17 6.10 3.50 1.15 1.12 17.64 3.80 0.00 0.00

Private Bank - MI #165362 CD 6/22/2011 12/27/2011 249,800.00 140,989.00 19,933.00 11,433.00 3,747.00 3,656.00 57,617.00 12,425.00 0.00 0.00

199.26 112.46 15.90 9.12 2.99 2.92 45.96 9.91 0.00 0.00

Cole Taylor Bank (N) #165363 CD 6/22/2011 12/27/2011 249,800.00 140,989.00 19,933.00 11,433.00 3,747.00 3,656.00 57,617.00 12,425.00 0.00 0.00

193.00 108.93 15.40 8.83 2.90 2.82 44.52 9.60 0.00 0.00

ISDLAF+ Term Series - 20111228AC02 #165520 Term 6/24/2011 12/28/2011 550,000.00 310,423.00 43,888.00 25,173.00 8,251.00 8,049.00 126,859.00 27,357.00 0.00 0.00

422.91 238.69 33.75 19.36 6.34 6.19 97.55 21.04 0.00 0.00

ISDLAF+ Term Series - 20111109AC02 #165529 Term 6/24/2011 11/9/2011 1,500,000.00 846,610.00 119,693.00 68,655.00 22,503.00 21,952.00 345,978.00 74,609.00 0.00 0.00

739.00 417.10 58.97 33.82 11.09 10.82 170.45 36.76 0.00 0.00

Banco Popular North America #165577 CD 6/27/2011 12/21/2011 249,800.00 140,989.00 19,933.00 11,433.00 3,747.00 3,656.00 57,617.00 12,425.00 0.00 0.00

149.48 84.37 11.93 6.84 2.24 2.19 34.48 7.44 0.00 0.00

ISDLAF+ Term Series - 20111109AC02 #165529 CD 6/29/2011 12/29/2011 249,000.00 140,537.00 19,869.00 11,397.00 3,735.00 3,644.00 57,432.00 12,386.00 0.00 0.00

739.00 417.10 58.97 33.82 11.09 10.81 170.45 36.76 0.00 0.00

ISDLAF+ Term Series - 20120120AA02 #168082 Term 9/16/2011 1/20/2012 3,500,000.00 2,266,421.00 272,426.00 108,722.00 144,294.00 44,133.00 462,680.00 201,324.00 0.00 0.00

967.25 626.34 75.29 30.05 39.88 12.20 127.86 55.64 0.00 0.00


199.59 129.24 15.54 6.20 8.23 2.52 26.38 11.48 0.00 0.00


547.37 354.45 42.61 17.00 22.57 6.90 72.36 31.83 0.00 0.00

Bank Mutual #168584 CD 9/28/2011 1/10/2012 249,900.00 161,822.00 19,451.00 7,763.00 10,303.00 3,151.00 33,035.00 14,375.00 0.00 0.00

71.15 46.07 5.54 2.21 2.93 0.90 9.41 4.09 0.00 0.00

Bank of East Asia #168585 CD 9/28/2011 12/28/2011 249,900.00 161,822.00 19,451.00 7,763.00 10,303.00 3,151.00 33,035.00 14,375.00 0.00 0.00

93.46 60.52 7.27 2.90 3.85 1.18 12.35 5.38 0.00 0.00

Total Invested amounts 18,338,786.06 11,250,679.00 1,578,069.00 623,734.00 622,202.00 235,459.00 3,203,033.79 1,000,609.27 0.00 0.00

Total Anticipated Interest 304,279.25 3,377.86 634.40 233.63 134.90 79.73 299,702.80 298.88 0.00 0.00

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To: Jack Barshinger, Superintendent

From: Greg M. Romaneck/Associate Superintendent for Human Resources

Date: October 25, 2011

Subject: Mandated Annual Administrative Salary/Benefit Report

Policy Reference:

Agenda Item: Annual Administrative Salary/Benefits report

Item Type: Consent

Recommendation/Abstract: I recommend that the Board accept

the mandated annual administrative salary & benefit report and direct that administration post it on the district website.

Background Information: Beginning in the 2009-10 school year, public school districts were required by State law to

receive Board of Education approval to post a specified listing of administrative salaries and benefits on their district web site

by the end of October. Attached is the required listing of

administrative salaries and benefits for the 2011-12 school year. Upon Board approval, this data will be posted on the HR

section of the district home page for public access. This reporting requirement applies to administrative staff required

to possess a Type 75 Administrative Certificate to perform their critical supervisory job functions. In addition, as of August

2011, a revision to the Open Meetings Act requires employers to post the compensation elements of all IMRF eligible

employees having a package equal to or greater than $75,000.

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IMRF eligible employees meeting this new standard for the

reporting of compensation have been added to this report.

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Position Name Base Salary Bonuses

Pension

Contribution

Retirement

Increases

Cost of

Health

Insurance

Cost of

Dental

Insurance

Sick Day

Payout

Vacation

Day Payout

Stipend /

Bonus

Board

Purchased

Annuity

Other

Compensation

or Income

Basic Life

Insurance

Superintendent Dr. Jack Barshinger 233,620 NA 26,913.00 NA 11,278.00 1,128.00 NA 5,392.00 7,300.00 25,000.00 700.00 1,121.00 Associate

Superintendent/C&I Brad Newkirk 126,000 NA 14,515.00 NA 16,400.40 1,096.80 NA NA NA NA 700.00 211.00 Associate Supt for

Human Resources Greg Romaneck 135,570 NA 15,617.00 NA 16,746.00 1,128.00 NA NA NA 18,000.00 700.00 203.00 Associate Supt for

Finance Kris Monn 140,629 NA 16,200.00 NA 16,746.00 1,128.00 NA NA NA 5,000.00 700.00 227.00 Director of Student

Services Jessica Nicholson 103,000 NA 11,865.00 NA 10,600.00 1,096.80 NA NA NA NA 700.00 177.00 Assistant Director of

Student Services Lisa Palese 88,000 NA 10,137.00 NA 16,400.00 1,096.80 NA NA NA NA 700.00 156.00

High School Principal Dr. Lisa Hichens 139,241 NA 16,040.00 NA 16,746.00 1,128.00 NA NA NA 5,000.00 700.00 227.00 High School Assistant

Principal Joanne Smith 98,000 NA 11,289.00 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 700.00 170.00 High School Assistant

Principal Dave Jones 90,981 NA 10,481.00 NA 16,746.00 1,128.00 NA NA NA NA 700.00 141.00 High School Assistant

Principal Davi Andrews 105,000 NA 12,096.00 NA 16,746.00 1,128.00 NA NA NA 4,000.00 700.00 163.00

Middle School Principal Steve Maciejewski 113,176 NA 13,037.00 NA 16,746.00 1,128.00 NA NA NA 4,898.00 700.00 182.00 Middle School

Assistant Principal Mark Anderson 95,251 NA 10,972.00 NA 16,746.00 1,128.00 NA NA NA 2,500.00 700.00 139.00

Elementary Principal Jan Wright 131,743 NA 15,176.00 NA 11,278.00 1,128.00 NA NA NA 4,000.00 700.00 227.00

Elementary Principal Lew Girmschied 97,603 NA 11,243.00 NA 16,746.00 1,128.00 NA NA NA NA 700.00 155.00

Elementary Principal Melissa Kaczkowski 101,797 NA 11,727.00 NA 16,746.00 1,128.00 NA NA NA NA 700.00 162.00

Elementary Principal Cynthia Sikorski 130,118 NA 14,989.00 NA 11,278.00 1,128.00 NA NA NA 2,500.00 700.00 195.00

Elementary Principal Kevin Skomer 110,252 NA 12,270.00 NA 16,746.00 1,128.00 NA NA NA 4,800.00 700.00 178.00

Elementary Principal Dr. Kristine Webster 95,179 NA 10,964.00 NA 16,746.00 1,128.00 NA NA NA NA 700.00 173.00

High School Dean Erin Janca 80,677 NA 9,293.00 NA 5,693.00 1,128.00 NA NA NA NA 700.00 72.00

Middle School Dean Kelley Karnick 70,560 NA 8,128.00 NA 11,278.00 1,128.00 NA NA NA NA 700.00 72.00

Administrator Salary Compensation Report2011-12

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Position Name Base Salary Bonuses

Pension

Contribution

Retirement

Increases

Cost of

Health

Insurance

Cost of

Dental

Insurance

Sick Day

Payout

Vacation

Day Payout

Stipend /

Bonus

Board

Purchased

Annuity

Other

Compensation

or Income

Basic Life

Insurance

Administrator Salary Compensation Report2011-12

Chief Information

Officer Anton Inglese 120,467 NA 13,877.00 NA 11,278.00 1,128.00 NA NA NA 10,000.00 700.00 162.00

Director of Student

Buildings & Grounds Pat Browne* 102,733 NA 10,910.00 NA 16,400.00 NA NA NA NA 4,000.00 700.00 142.00

Assistant Director of

Technology Don Seawall* 84,470 NA 8,970.00 NA 16,400.00 1,096.80 NA NA NA 2,500.00 700.00 117.00


Buildings & Grounds Daniel Polowy * 77,424 NA 8,222.00 NA 16,400.00 940.32 NA NA NA NA 700.00 107.00


Finance Ronald O'Connor 69,400 NA 7,370.00 NA 16,400.00 1,096.80 NA NA NA NA 700.00 96.00

Network Engineer James Addis* 72,400 NA 6,240.00 NA 16,400.00 1,140.00 NA NA NA NA NA 33.60

* Indicates IMRF

Employee

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To: Board of Education

From: BHS Administration


Subject: Donations to BHS

Policy Reference: 8:80 Gifts to the District

Agenda Item: Donations to Batavia High School

Item Type: Consent Action Information Discussion

Recommendation:

The Batavia High School Administration is recommending that the Board accept two donations:

--In the amount of $3,000 from an anonymous donor for dance

scholarships

--In the amount of $500 from Len and Nancy Monson for the Developing Opportunities Program

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Subject: Textbook Display

Policy Reference: 6:220 Instructional Materials

Selection/Adoption

Agenda Item: Textbook Display


Recommendation:

The Batavia High School Administration is recommending that the following textbook be put on public display for one month to seek input

from the public.

Background Information:

To support curriculum and updated software, Batavia High School

teachers have recommended the adoption of Century 21 Accounting.

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Batavia Public School

Memorandum

To: Mr. Brad Newkirk

From: Dr. Lisa Hichens and JoAnne Smith

RE: Textbook for 2011-2012


Replacement Texts

Our high school faculty has identified the following text for instruction in career/ technical education.

Title Author Publisher ISBN Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost

Century 21 Accounting Gilbertson, Lehman

& Passsalacqua

Cengage Learning 978-0-538-44755-3 25 $79 $1975

Copies of this book will be put on public display. Notice will be sent out via Messenger and posted on the school’s website.

Century 21 Accounting

Batavia High School business teachers are recommending the adoption of Century 21 Accounting for use in the Accounting II class. The current

textbook has supporting software that is not compatible with our operating system after an upgrade. This text also has supported software, but is

web-based and will not be affected by specific operating systems.

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Subject: Course Proposals for the 2012-2013 School Year

Policy Reference: 6:60 Curriculum Content

Agenda Item: Course Proposals


Recommendation:

The Batavia High School Administration is recommending that the following courses be added or revised for the 2012-2013 school year.


In order to provide expanded opportunities to the students of Batavia High School, 7 new or revised courses are being proposed for the

2012-2013 school year. At this time, BHS administration is seeking approval for these courses so we may move forward with planning and

communication. The planning process will include curriculum development, textbook selection, and staff training (if needed).

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Course Revision Proposals for the 2012-2013 School Year

A. Identifying Information:

a. Department – Science

b. Title of course – AP Physics B (1 credit- weighted grade)

c. Target Audience – Juniors and seniors seeking to advance their learning of

Physics in a college-level course

d. Prerequisite - Physics or Honors Physics

e. Budget implications- Approximately $6,300 for textbooks, equipment, and

teacher training

f. Description- This course provides a systematic introduction to the main

principles of physics and emphasizes the development of conceptual

understanding and problem-solving ability using algebra and

trigonometry, but rarely calculus. In most colleges, this is a one-year

terminal course including a laboratory component and is not the usual

preparation for more advanced physics and engineering courses. However,

the B course provides a foundation in physics for students in the life

sciences, pre-medicine, and some applied sciences, as well as other fields

not directly related to science

(http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap-physics-

course-description.pdf)

B. Identifying Information:

a. Department – Math

b. Title of course – Transitions to College Mathematics (0.5 credits)

c. Target Audience – Seniors identified as not meeting college readiness

benchmarks in mathematics

d. Prerequisite - Core or Regular Advanced Algebra

e. Budget implications- Approximately $3,500 for textbooks

f. Description- Transitions to College Mathematics is designed for those

students who need additional preparation and review in order to be college

and career ready in mathematics. The course is specifically designed to

help prepare students for college placement exams that are used at most

colleges and universities to determine freshmen math placement. The

course incorporates use of the graphing calculator making technology an

integral part of the problem solving process.

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http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap-physics-course-description.pdf

http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap-physics-course-description.pdf

C. Identifying Information:

a. Department- English

b. Title of course – AP English Language and Composition (1 credit-

weighted grade- replacing Pre AP Lit and Comp)

c. Target Audience – Juniors (during the 2012-2013 school year)

Juniors and Seniors (2013-2014 and beyond)

d. Prerequisite – Honors or Regular English II

e. Budget implications – Teacher training

f. Description- The AP English Language and Composition course is

designed to help students become skilled readers of prose written in a

variety of rhetorical contexts and to become skilled writers who compose

for a variety of purposes. Both their writing and their reading should make

students aware of the interactions among a writer's purposes, audience

expectations, and subjects as well as the way generic conventions and the

resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing.

(http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap-english-

course-description.pdf)

D. Identifying Information:

a. Department- CTE

b. Title of Course- Exploring Medical Careers (2 credits)

c. Target Audience- Juniors and Seniors

d. Prerequisite

e. Budget Implications- 0.33 FTE increase (offset by current FVCC tuition

costs), classroom equipment, curriculum planning

f. Description- The Exploring Medical Careers class is designed for students

who are interest in exploring health related career opportunities. Students

learn anatomy/physiology and a variety of medical terms, techniques and

procedures while visiting various health care facilities for a first-hand

view of careers. First semester concentrates on exploring career areas of

interest such as physical therapist, physician, registered nurse, radiological

technician, respiratory therapist, pharmacist, electrocardiogram technician,

and more. Second semester provides an internship experience which

allows the student to choose careers of interest and do an in-depth study of

the profession in various health care facilities.

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http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap-english-course-description.pdf

http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap-english-course-description.pdf

E. Identifying Information:

a. Department- CTE

b. Title of Program- Project Lead the Way

i. Course 1: Introduction to Engineering Design (2012-2013)

ii. Course 2: Principals of Engineering (2013-2014)

iii. Course 3 and 4: TBD (2014-2015)

c. Target Audience- Freshmen through Seniors

d. Prerequisite- none

e. Budget Implications- Approximate $8,000 in annual costs for Introduction

to Engineering Design. The Principals of Engineering course has an

additional $9,000 in equipment for year 2. If available, the CTE grant will

offset some of these costs.

f. Program Description: Students enrolling in the PLTW courses will enroll

in the hands-on, project-based engineering courses. These courses are

designed to engage students on multiple levels, expose them to areas of

study that they typically do not pursue, and provide them with a

foundation and proven path to college and career success.

Course Description: The purpose of the Introduction to Engineering

Design course is to expose students to the design process, research and

analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts,

engineering standards and technical documentation. Students use 3D solid

modeling design software to help them design solutions to solve proposed

problems and learn how to document their work and communicate

solutions to peers and members of the professional community.

(http://www.pltw.org/)

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http://www.pltw.org/

F. Identifying Information:

a. Department- Special Education

b. Title of Course- Advocacy (0.5 credits)

c. Target Audience- Juniors and Seniors with Disabilities

d. Prerequisite- none

e. Budget Implications- none (this curriculum is currently offered to Juniors

and Seniors during Study Skills)

f. Description- This course focuses on a self-advocacy curriculum to help

students with special needs explore postsecondary options with the

support they need to be successful. Options explored will include:

disability and accommodation terminology and usage, career/employment

options available, overview of federal and state laws regarding individuals

with disabilities, postsecondary education options and how to access them,

and resource agencies and support options and how to access them.

G. Identifying Information:

a. Department – World Languages

b. Title of Course – Latin IV/V (Replace Latin IV with two curricula that

alternate annually. Students may enroll for up to 2 credits.

c. Target Audience- Juniors and Seniors

d. Prerequisite- Latin III

e. Budget Implications- none

f. Description- This course is a continuation from Level III in which students

will survey 6 major Latin authors with a focus on Caesar or Cicero. Latin

IV/V Poetry and Prose would be a rotating curriculum where one year we

would study the poetry of Catullus and Horace and the second year would

be the study of Vergil's Aeneid. This course would allow students who

are looking to continue their study of Latin to be exposed to more authors

as well as take more time with the complex grammar and vocabulary that

enriches the text they are reading. This additional time would also allow

for better mastery of the language itself as well as the skills that come with

it including reading comprehension and critical thinking.

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From: Brad Newkirk, Chief Academic Officer


Subject: School Report Cards

Policy Reference: 6:340 Student Testing and Assessment

Strategic Goal: Student Learning

Agenda Item:


Recommendation/Abstract:

I recommend that the Board of Education place the 2011 School and

District Report Cards on public display on our website.

Background Information: The 2011 School and District Report Cards describe the results of the

Spring 2011 testing of the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT),

the Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE), and the Illinois Alternative Assessment (IAA). The report cards will be available from

IASB by the end of the month.

Budget Information: None

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From: Pat Browne


Subject: BHS Retention Pond – Sewer Improvement

Policy Reference: 4:60 Purchases

Strategic Goal:

Agenda Item: Item Type: Consent Action Information Discussion

Recommendation/Abstract: I recommend the Board authorize

administration to reimburse Mooseheart in the amount not to exceed $46,230 for storm sewer improvements needed to correct issues with

the BHS main street retention pond.

Background Information: For approximately a year now we have had an issue with the retention pond on the main street side of BHS not draining down after rain events. Investigation has revealed that

the storm line the pond drains into in undersized and aging to the

point that it is almost ineffective. This storm line crosses Main Street, takes a path across the Mooseheart farm fields, crosses Randall Road

and eventually spills into Mill Creek. With this approval, contractors hired by Mooseheart will install a new drain tile line between one of

our storm manhole structures and another structure down on the east side of Randall Road.

I have reviewed the scope of work, which was prepared by Cemcon,

the civil engineer retained by Mooseheart. The scope replaces the line entirely and increases the pipe size from a 6” to a 15” pipe.

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Budget Information: This work will be paid from the O&M fund. A

week ago, the project was sent out to three contractors for bids. I have reviewed the bids with Mooseheart. Pending approval of this

request, Mooseheart will contract with a combination of contractors who will complete the work not to exceed $46,230. Once complete

BPS101 will reimburse Mooseheart for the work completed.

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To: Jack Barshinger

From: Kris Monn


Subject: FY 2012 – 2013 Budget Development

Agenda Item: Authorization for FY13 Budget Development

Policy Reference: 4:10 Fiscal and Business Management

Strategic Goal: Fiscal Responsibility


Recommendation: I recommend the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent and Staff to begin development

of the FY13 budget.


Staff will begin working on the 2012-13 budget in anticipation of

preparing the 2011 Levy. I recommend the Board of Education

authorize the Superintendent and Staff to begin development of the

FY13 budget.

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From: Patrick Browne, Director of Buildings and Grounds


Subject: Request to Dispose of Surplus District Property

Policy Reference: 4:80 Accounting and Audits

Agenda Item: Disposal of Surplus District Property


Recommendation/Abstract: I recommend you seek board approval to dispose of surplus district property.


District No. 101 currently has the following surplus items:

(1) 6 Ft Tool Box, (2) 8 Ft Tool Boxes, 1 back window guard for a1999 Ford F-250 truck, 1 generator from BHS, 3 power boxes from the BHS

mobile’s, 290 light poles from BHS, 5 single door frames (1 Doodle) door frame, 6 wood chairs, 5 desks, 8 tables,15 movie screens, 10

boxes of ceiling tile, 1 refrigerator, 20’-0” drain tile, 5 back stops, 5 basketball hoops, 6 sinks, 1 flower rack, 4 water fountains, 2 yard

sweepers, 1 large table, (1) 62 Ft mower deck for a John Deere (2210), 44 everyday math textbooks AGS, 135 everyday math

textbooks MCW, 1102 everyday math textbooks HWS, 78 everyday math textbooks JBN, 149 everyday math textbooks HCS, 422

everyday math textbooks LWS.

I recommend you seek board approval to sell, recycle, donate, or

dispose of this property.

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Subject: School Report Cards

Policy Reference: 6:340 Student Testing and Assessment


Agenda Item:


Recommendation/Abstract:

School report card information is included for the 2011 Illinois

Standards Achievement Test (ISAT), the Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE), and the Illinois Alternative Assessment (IAA).


See attached presentation

Budget Information: None

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Subject: Kindergarten After-School Enrichment Program (ASEP)

Policy Reference: 6:90 Kindergarten


Agenda Item:


Recommendation/Abstract: The administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize

the elimination of the after-school enrichment program for the 2012-

2013 school year by the November 15th Board of Education meeting. Additionally, it is recommended that we allow for full day kindergarten

for identified special populations.

Background Information: On February 23, 2010, the Board of Education approved a fee-based

after-school enrichment program for kindergarten-age students. The

purpose of this program was to extend and enrich the kindergarten experience and was a service to the community.

Given the superintendent and Board of Education goal to increase

student achievement of special populations by 5%, the after-school enrichment program (ASEP) should be discontinued for the 2012-2013

school year and alternative interventions developed to improve student achievement.

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Proposed Change

The proposed change is recommended in order to focus on specific achievement goals and respond to the achievement data related to

kindergarten.

There is a large body of research related to school readiness. A

consistent finding is that low-income and minority children enter kindergarten with fewer academic and school readiness skills. Without

early intervention, this achievement gap can continue to exist or the gap can grow.

The conclusions from learning readiness research also apply to local

academic performance as well. In an analysis of the benefits of full day programming in our own district, our research found few lasting

academic effects for students beyond the third grade except in the performance of our at-risk students.

Batavia Public Schools has committed financial and human resources

to closing the achievement gap so that all students are meeting district expectations. Currently, seats in the ASEP program are reserved for

at-risk students and those from low-income households. In addition,

the district facilitates a WHEEL program for kindergarten students with at-risk literacy skills and a bi-lingual kindergarten class for English

Language Learners.

The proposed change would allow for the development of a full day program that can provide more than an enrichment and extension of

the half-day program. The additional instruction would be targeted at closing the achievement gap and targeted instruction in the key areas

of literacy and numeracy. This may be accomplished through an expansion or a revision of our current interventions available for

kindergarteners.

The proposed change to programming would need to go through an extensive planning process and decisions would need to be made in

the following areas:

Program size Program SMART Goals

Identification of program entrance/exit criteria Learning standards and curriculum

Extended learning opportunities Professional development for teaching and support staff

Diagnostic and achievement assessments to guide instruction and measure growth

Parental involvement expectations and guidelines

Socio-emotional learning and supports

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Committing to this direction of programming at this time would allow

for ample time for communication to parents, programming planning and identification of students in need to additional supports.

Besides aligning theoretically and philosophically with research and the

district goals, there are several practical reasons to advocate for a

change to our current kindergarten programming.

Additional Rationale for Change

Human Resources and Financial Risks The schedule for determining human resources, financial planning, and

parental commitment timeline to the ASEP program are misaligned and lead to financial risks to the district.

Commitments to BPS staff are determined in March at the same time

that parents are requesting kindergarten placements, including placement in ASEP. Determining staffing and planning for the next

school year are complicated by shifting enrollment. Parents interested in the ASEP program are asked to commit with a $50 deposit. This

level of commitment is often not sufficient to keep enrollment stable.

With fluid enrollment and fixed expenses for staffing, the ASEP

program can lead to financial risk and unpredictability.

Communication Delays In March, parents indicate their preferences for the am or pm session.

In addition, parents can indicate their interest in the ASEP program. These variables are negotiated by elementary school principals as they

determine sectioning and student placement.

Without the additional planning that ASEP requires, principals would be able to notify parents about their placement sooner and the resources

invested in planning would be reduced.

Access and Availability

With limited sections of half-day kindergarten with ASEP, there is a lottery system that is used to place those students who request this

option into this program. For the 2011-2012 school year, this was used in four (4) of our elementary schools because of demand that

exceeded the number of available seats.

The lottery system randomly places students in the program but is often seen by parents who do not receive admittance into the program

as a negative experience. An elementary school principal works to develop positive relationships with the parents in his or her school

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because of the belief in parental involvement in a student’s education.

The potential six (6) year relationship can be adversely impacted by the news that needs to be delivered as a result of the lottery system of

placement.

Alternatives for Parents

The half-day kindergarten program with ASEP is a service to parents in the community. The proposed changes would alter this service;

however, there are alternative services that could be explored.

Community partners could be used to provide similar services to families in community locations. There are several existing programs

that offer these services. These services could be communicated to parents as options to consider. In addition, there could be an

expansion of services that would be housed in schools with space

available for rental.

Budget Information: Anticipated Cost Neutral

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