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Coal City Community Unit School District #1Board of Education Meeting MinutesNovember 17, 2008

President Hamilton called the meeting of the Board of Education of Coal City Community Unit School District #1 to order at 6:30 p.m. at the Coal City Middle School Community Room. Members answering roll call were Armand Bianchi, Mary Gill, Curtis Grove, Mark Jiskra, Ken Miller, Robert Pogliano and Shawn Hamilton. Superintendent Kent Bugg, Director of Business Services Jason Smith, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Tammy Elledge and Karen Vota were also in attendance. Other members in the audience included representatives of the press Ann Gill, Mark Malone and Josette Twait.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

President Hamilton led the Board of Education and others present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

CLOSED SESSION

Ms. Gill moved and Mr. Jiskra seconded to go to closed session at 6:31 p.m. for the purpose of considering information regarding the review of closed session minutes; the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees; collective negotiating matters, imminent litigation and student discipline issues.

Ayes: Armand Bianchi, Mary Gill, Curtis Grove, Mark Jiskra, Ken Miller, Robert Pogliano, Shawn HamiltonNays:Motion Carried.

When the board returned to open session President Hamilton called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the board members answering roll call present: Armand Bianchi, Mary Gill, Curtis Grove, Mark Jiskra, Ken Miller, Robert Pogliano, Shawn Hamilton.

ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION

1. Mr. Pogliano moved and Ms. Gill seconded to employ Sandra Rakes as Director of Special Populations for the 2009-2010 school year, with a 12 month contract of $77,000 + Board Paid TRS and pending satisfactory completion of all state requirements.

Roll Call.Ayes: Robert Pogliano, Mary Gill, Armand Bianchi, Curtis Grove, Mark Jiskra, Ken Miller, Shawn HamiltonNays:Motion Carried.

2. Mr. Bianchi moved and Mr. Jiskra seconded to accept the resignation of Enrique Villafranco, maintenance department, effective November 28, 2008.

Roll Call.Ayes: Armand Bianchi, Mark Jiskra, Mary Gill, Curtis Grove, Ken Miller, Robert Pogliano, Shawn HamiltonNays:Motion Carried.

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3. Mr. Miller moved and Ms. Gill seconded to approve the eleven (11) week unpaid maternity leave for Melanie Favero, reading aide at the Intermediate School from October 17, 2008 until January 6, 2009.

Roll Call.Ayes: Ken Miller, Mary Gill, Armand Bianchi, Curtis Grove, Mark Jiskra, Robert Pogliano, Shawn HamiltonNays:Motion Carried.

4. Ms. Gill moved and Mr. Miller seconded to approve the following extra-curricular resignation:

Technology specialist (MS) – Kate Cade

Roll Call.Ayes: Mary Gill, Ken Miller, Armand Bianchi, Curtis Grove, Mark Jiskra, Robert Pogliano, Shawn HamiltonNays:Motion Carried.

5. Mr. Jiskra moved and Mr. Grove seconded to approve the following Extra-Curricular assignments:

Assistant Speech Coach (due to #’s) – Carol Crawford & Marcella Martinez (split)HS Cheerleading Sponsor – Tricia Bailey & Patricia Sikkema (split)ASAP Aide – 7th Grade (due to #’s) – Jennifer Morris

Roll Call.Ayes: Mark Jiskra, Curtis Grove, Armand Bianchi, Mary Gill, Ken Miller, Robert Pogliano, Shawn HamiltonNays:Motion Carried.

6. Mr. Bianchi moved and Ms. Gill seconded to approve Rob Deleon as volunteer for the High School wrestling program pending satisfactory completion of all state requirements.

Roll Call.Ayes: Armand Bianchi, Mary Gill, Curtis Grove, Mark Jiskra, Ken Miller, Robert Pogliano, Shawn HamiltonNays:Motion Carried.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. Jiskra moved and Ms. Gill seconded to approve the consent agenda including the minutes and closed session minutes from the regular meeting of October 20, the Board Study Session of the Whole of November 3, the September Activity Fund Reports; September Treasurer’s Report, the October Monthly Manual Checks report; the October Payrolls, the November Accounts Payable and the following building usage request:

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Group Building Ins. DateCoal City Diamonds Wrestling ES Yes Nov. 08-March 08Christian Fellowship League MS Yes Jan. 09-April 09

Roll call.Ayes: Mark Jiskra, Mary Gill, Armand Bianchi, Curtis Grove, Ken Miller, Robert Pogliano, Shawn HamiltonNays:Motion Carried.

NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS 1. Introduction/acknowledgement of guests. Board President Hamilton welcomed those in attendance.

2. New teachers Jessica Prozialeck, Middle School Spanish and Neil Nicholson, Intermediate School Fifth Grade teacher were introduced to the Board.

3. Principal Perucca organized the November Board presentation. Jessica Prozialeck, Spanish teacher at the Middle School had students Josh Rodgers, Sheyenne Salinas, Monica Brown, Sara Hajduk and Krystal Anciulis share their new cultural knowledge of Spanish speaking countries with the Board.

ADMINISTRATORS' REPORTS

A. EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER REPORT

Calender of Events November 13—Child Study Team for RTINovember 18—Parent Advisory MeetingNovember 17—Progress ReportsNovember 17-21—Guest Readers in celebration of Family Reading Night November 20—Family Reading Night

PersonnelTeachers continue to show positive gains and tell success stories during and about the 30 minutes of RTI time. This time has helped those kindergarten students who did not get a chance to attend a pre-school. Following a few sessions, students can catch up with the class and move forward.

Pupil PersonnelOur Parent Teacher Conference days were a huge success. At this time all parents have either attended the conference or had a phone conference. This looks like 100% participation!Mrs. Gernenz is having ECC students participate in the district social studies project of electing a President of the United States. A ballot box and booth was used for the students to cast their ballots.

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Following the school election of President of the United States, young Addy was overheard saying, “When I grow up I will be the first female President of the United States. The first thing I will do is make the whole world PINK!”

During a reading lesson the sentence read was, “Do you want to eat, Squirrel?” A young man in class listening to every word, but not understanding the meaning of the sentence asked, “Why would anyone want to eat a squirrel?”

Our first Halloween Parade was a success. The route was mapped out and practiced by staff to ensure flow. Students, teachers, and helpers did a fantastic job keeping the line moving. One suspected bottleneck worked and no one got lost in the shuffle. Many positive comments were given to staff by the observing parents and friends.

Coal City Early Childhood Center Student Services

Social Worker activities planned for the month of NovemberResponsive Services

Continue Social Skills Groups Create and begin additional social skills group(s) (consents and

schedule times)Guidance Curriculum

Second StepSystem Support

Red Ribbon Week Bi-monthly Student Services meeting

Kailee Marketti, MS Social Work Intern, will be helping me out with some Second Step lessons and social skills groups.

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Student contacts during the month of October

Responsive Services

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Guidance Curriculum

K -150 + 150 + 150 + 75 + 75 (Lessons 7-11)1st – 164 + 164 + 164 + 83 + 164 (Lessons 7-11)Total = 1,339


Student AchievementStudents at the ECC were in for a treat when the FCCLA created a night of Halloween fun in our gym on October 30, 2008. The young men and women who came from the high school under the supervision of Donna Denault, were organized, timely, and professional in their interactions with the small children and families. They even did a great job of cleaning up afterwards. Hopefully this will become a tradition in the ECC.

Staff RecognitionOctober 23 was Early Release—Teachers shared with new staff how to use the Michael Heggerty materials purchased for kindergarten and first grade. This is a phonemic awareness program that allows practice with recognizing sounds and word parts. When lessons are presented to children, hand motions are used to give the children a tactile or kinesthetic connection. This helps them remember the lesson. Our teachers have made up a lot of the motions themselves. New teachers are glad to learn them.

We are mentoring four new teachers. Much observing and coaching is necessary for the success of a new teacher. Our building mentors are taking the time to do this important job. Planning and modeling happens weekly.

We have Angela Knezevic observing our Pre-school and Kindergarten. She is a student from Joliet Junior College.

B. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPORT

CALENDAR OF EVENTSNovember 4 PSO Meeting – 6:30pm – CCESNovember 5 TJ and Patti Monk to ISU Job Fair

11:45am EARLY DISMISSALStaff Development Day

November 6 PSO Fundraiser Pickup at CCES – 5:30pmNovember 10 LLT – 5:30pm – ECCNovember 11 NO SCHOOL – Veteran’s DayNovember 12 District RTI Committee Meeting – 3:30pm – CCES November 17 2nd Quarter MidtermNovember 19 District Evaluation Committee Meeting – 3:30pm- CCESNovember 20 CCES/CC Public Library Family Reading NightNovember 21 Operation Snowflake Assembly – 1:30pm

2nd Quarter Midterms Sent Home November 24 Dandy the Dog to visit CCESNovember 25 CCES RTI DayNovember 27, 28 NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving

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ENROLLMENTGrade Teacher Males Females Total Special NeedsSecond Hausman 11 10 21

Kaye 9 11 20Masters 11 9 20Petersen 10 10 20Provance 9 11 20Rutkowski 8 12 20 1 f, 1 mTerrel 8 11 19 1 f, 1 mVironda 10 10 20

Total 2nd = 76 84 160Third Adkins 10 9 19 1 f, 2 m

Bernstein 10 11 21Doster 11 8 19 2 f, 1 mFeeney 10 10 20Hanley 11 9 20Skubic 11 10 21Watson 8 11 19Zafran 8 11 19

Total 3rd = 79 80 158SN = 2nd/3rd Cuchra 5 5 10

Grand Total 160 169 328

PERSONNEL*No Report

STAFF RECOGNITION*On October 1, the Coal City District held a staff development day for all the teachers in the district. CCES teachers participated in a variety of meetings including a faculty meeting which focused on the integration of technology in the regular classroom, different differentiation techniques teachers have been implemented in their classroom and discussion of report cards and the grading scale. Teachers were also provided time to work on Benchmark Assessments and complete the Formal Assessment Review process for assessments that have been completed this school year.

*On October 3, Nancy DeAngelo, Linda Klepp and I met with the auditors from the IL State Board of Education to review the Title I program. The audit went very well and we had no demerits noted in the Title I program. I have a couple of updates in the areas of inventory and the Parent Involvement Policy to complete. Overall, I was very pleased with our visit from ISBE. Other annual reports for the Title I program completed in October were the NCLB Performance Report, the NCLB Monitoring Report and NCLB Comparability Documentation Report.

*On October 9, the CCES Teaching and Learning Committee met. Items discussed at the meeting included reviewing the different reports that are available through the Pearson Benchmark System and I made a short presentation on Multiple Intelligences to help identify the different ways that students best learn.

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plan for the district’s teachers.

*On October 15, the District LLT team met at the Middle School.

*On October 23 and 24, Parent Teacher Conferences were held at CCES for all parents of CCES students. We had an exceptional turnout of parents and families during the two days. We had approximately 97% of our parents attend Parent/Teacher Conferences to discuss the progress of their children through the first quarter of the school year. Overall, we had a very successful day

*On October 27, the District Response to Intervention Committee met to discuss the development of the District RTI Plan. The committee discussed the different components of the plan and what needed to be done to accomplish the plan. Different groups of the committee were assigned a section of the plan and we will meet again on November 12 to begin putting the plan together. The committee needs to complete district plan and send to ISBE by January 1, 2009.

*On October 28, CCES held their monthly RTI Data Day. The CCES RTI team met with teachers of struggling students and developed intervention plans to help these students. We will progress monitor these students and are scheduled to meet again next month. CCES RTI team members are Linda Klepp, Debbie Kasperski, Chris Adkins, Kathy Vint, Mary Schols and Amanda Patten.

MONTH IN REVIEW*On October 3, CCES held their second fire evacuation drill. Students exited the building in 50 seconds. The Coal City Fire Department was present for this fire drill.

CCES would like to thank the Coal City Fire Department for all their work on Fire Prevention Week and helping the students of CCES. Special thanks to Jean Lissy and Shawn Anderson for all their work this week for our students.

*On October 7, PSO held their monthly meeting for October. Items discussed at the meeting included approving the fall fundraiser sale and pickup date, Octoberfest and upcoming events sponsored by PSO.

*On October 10, the Coal City Jr. Women’s Club and Coal City Police Department came to CCES and fingerprinted all of our new students to the building and district. This is a service both groups have done in the past and students were able to take their fingerprints home to their parents.

*On October 13, the district observed Columbus Day.

*October 17 marked the end of the first quarter for the 2008-09 school year.

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*On October 31, CCES held their annual Halloween Parade. With the new building configuration for this year, we changed a few things with Halloween. Students stayed at school for the day and we shortened our parade route because we have fewer students in the building. We had a great day for the students and their parents and classes held their Halloween parties in the afternoon that day.

Coal City Elementary School Student Services

Social Worker activities planned for the month of NovemberResponsive Services

Individual counseling with at-risk students (behavior and social/emotional issues) Grief group continued Social Skills groups continued Divorce groups continued Planning schedule with social work intern, Kailee Marketti

Guidance Curriculum Second Step

System Support Parent letter: Second Step Bi-monthly student services meeting Parent letter: Group students

C. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL REPORT

Calendar of EventsMon. Nov. 3 CCIS “Mock” Election!Tue. Nov. 4……... PSO Mtg. @ CCES Café – 6:30 PMVision & Hearing: 11/5 - 11/7CCIS School Store is OPEN for Business!Wed. Nov. 5 Market Day @ CCIS Café – 4-5 PMThur. Nov. 6 4 th Grade Field Trip : Brookfield Zoo!Fri. Nov. 7........... CCMS Warrior Wrestling Advisory!

The CCIS School Store is OPEN Today!Tue. Nov. 11……. No School Today; Veteran’s Day!Fri. Nov. 14……. Dandy “School Safety Dog” Advisory!

Unit #1 Recycling Initiative “Kick-Off”Mon. Nov. 16-22… American Education Week!Thur. Nov. 20……. Motivational Multimedia Assembly!

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Student contacts during the month of OctoberResponsive Services 203Guidance Curriculum 158+40+19+19


Fri. Nov. 21…… 2nd Qtr. Progress Reports sent home!The CCIS School Store is OPEN Today!

Wed. Nov. 26……. Annual Celebrity Read-In Today!Holiday Early Dismissal (1:25 PM)

Nov. 27 & 28 No School – Happy Thanksgiving!

Administration Bus Slips: 1 (Great Bus Conduct!) School Rules: Parent Phone Calls!

RecognitionCongratulations to Mrs. Jennifer Rink on her recent marriage (Formerly - Ms. Johnson/5th Grade)Congratulations to Mrs. Sarah James on her recent marriage (Formerly - Ms. Abrassart/ Reading Aide)Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Phillips on their new addition (Tyler Adam Phillips) 10/16 *5 th Grade ResourceCongratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Favero on their new addition (Keller James Favero) 10/28 *Reading AideCongratulations to Mrs. Jelm (1st), Mrs. Hennessy (2nd) & Mrs. Ness (3rd) = Staff Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Pupil Personnel (Nov. is Caring & Sharing month at CCIS) P/T Conf. were well attended (92%; 4th)(82%; 5th) Phone Conferences for no-shows! 2nd Qtr. Progress Reports will be sent home on 11/21/08 with students! Warrior Wrestling Coaches gave an advisory on 11/7/08 (Peterson / Hitchcock / Looper)! Dandy the “School Safety Dog” gave an advisory on 11/14/08 (skills demonstration)! 461 canned food items were donated by CCIS Students (Student Council Initiative!) Magic of Books Assembly …….a real winner! Rick Allen was Amazing on 10/17/08 CCIS Gym Facilities Being Utilized (CCMS & CCHS Sports; Community; etc…..)! Nurse Polakovic conducted Vision & Hearing Testing at CCIS on 11/5, 11/6, & 11/7. The CCIS RtI Team went to Peoria on a training missing “RtI Across all Subject Areas.” 5th Grade Field Trip to Dolinger’s Farm was “Cool!” (Civil War Reenactment) 10/17/08 4th Grade Field Trip to Brookfield Zoo was “Awesome!” Thanks Parent Chaperones! Over a 100 “Random Acts of Kindness” were cited (Courtesy/Responsibility)! 5th Graders earned Health Class Extra Credit for attending the CCHS Road to Reality! Social Worker DePersia has initiated “Art Buddies” & “2nd Step” Programs at CCIS. CCIS & JJC held Astronomy Night @ CCIS! Part of Unit #1 Foundation Grant! 10/28 User’s Group Meetings conducted @ CCIS (Elmo Training & Benchmark Reports) Student RecognitionCongratulations to Rebecca Antonucci, Kiarra Arellano, Abbey Spesia, & Cameron Foley! All four students estimated that 450 non-perishable food items were donated by students. Great Estimate (461 Actual)! Each Student won a prize for their math skills!

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Congratulations to the following cast members of the CCIS All School Play (December).Soon, “A Christmas Wizard of Oz” will take place on the North Gym Stage! Good Job!Hanna Horn, Keegan Clampitt, Nick Kosek, Jasmine Vance, Jared Rice, Drew Pierce, Alyssa Esposito, Austin McFadden, Ashley Jezik, Amber Petracek, Mackenzie Bugg, Lanie Smith, Hanna Ganser, Charity Cosby, Natalie West, Kenady Clayburn, Stephanie Chervany, Rane Kenny, Carly Murphy, Elaina Bach, Katelynn Collum, Macey Spencer, Madison Halliday, Dominick Perino, Aisha Malovski, John Halloran, Hanna Flatness, Joe Giordano, Miranda Starks, Amanda Gill, Dana Royer, Tori Sztapka, Caitlin Krefting, Zach Nolan, Allie Armstrong, & Christa Stanley.

Congratulations to the Student Council & Sponsor Mrs. Ness! They organized an important Food Drive, Conducted a “mock” Election, & sponsored a school-wide Recycling “Kick-Off.” This year’s Council is FANTASTIC! The 2008 CCIS School T-Shirt will be worn very soon! This year’s all-school play, sponsored by the student council, is a DO NOT MISS EVENT!

Month in Review (October was “RESPONSIBILITY” Month!)*Fire Prevention Week was conducted from 10/6 – 10/10! Great Week! Thanks Fire Dept.*Principals Brovont & Perucca attended the IPA Conference in Peoria, Illinois (10/5 - 10/7)*Red Ribbon Week was conducted from 10/20 – 10/23! Theme Days = School Spirit!*The CCIS Book Fair was Open from 10/21 – 10/24! Open for both students & parents!*P/T Conferences were held on 10/23 & 10/24…….steady flow! Successful Communications!*CCIS Food Drive held in October! Donate a canned food item to dress for Halloween!

On October 1st, CCIS participated with early dismissal (11:35 AM). CCIS Initiatives!On October 2nd, CCIS hosted CCMS 6th Grade Girl’s Basketball…..fans enjoyed it!On October 3rd, the CCIS School Store was OPEN for Business! 7:50 AM – 8:10 AMOn October 4th, several CCIS students performed at the Coal City Octoberfest Celebration!On October 6th, fourth grade students participated with a Dresden Energy Presentation.On October 8th, the greater community reported to CCIS for Market Day! On October 9th, CCIS hosted CCMS 6th Grade Girl’s Basketball…..great crowd today!On October 10th, the Student Council sponsored Rock Star Day! *Fire Prevention Essay Winners earned a Fire Truck Escort to McDonalds! Awesome!On October 15th, Picture Retake Day took place at CCIS. Good Looking Student Body!On October 17th, fifth graders traveled to Dolinger’s Farm for a Civil War Reenactment! CCIS students saw a fabulous assembly today! “Magic of Books” by Rick Allen! The CCIS School Store was OPEN for Business! On October 21st, Mrs. Hamilton; CCIS Tech. facilitated a User’s Group Mtg. (computer lab).On October 22nd, the CCIS RtI Team traveled to Peoria for important training (4 teachers).On October 23rd, CCIS participated with early dismissal (11:35 AM). P/T Conferences.On October 24th, there was No Student Attendance in lieu of Parent – Teacher Conferences.On October 28th, CCIS hosted Astronomy Night, partnering with Joliet Jr. College.On October 29th, fifth graders earned extra credit by attending the CCHS “Road to Reality.”On October 30th, CCIS hosted CCMS 6th Grade Girl’s Basketball. End of Food Drive.On October 31st, CCIS celebrated Halloween with afternoon parties! Great Student Body!

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Coal City Intermediate School Student Services Student contacts during the month of Oct.

Responsive Services 47Individual Planning 5Guidance Curriculum 139

Social Worker activities planned for the month of Nov.Responsive Services Initial meetings with students at-risk (academic, attendance/truancy, behavior/suspensions, social/emotional issues) Completing New student Groups Screen students through intakes for groups and individual counseling Beginning groups (consents and schedule times) Work with families who are identified as homeless. Guidance Curriculum Second Step Curriculum for 4th grade students.Individual Planning Parent conferences with teachers in regards to student concerns.System Support Operation Snowflake committee meeting. Plan Attendance/Truancy group with Gr. Col. Truancy officer. Co-coordinating the Art Buddies/Big Brother Big Sisters Program, meetings every Thursday. Bi-monthly Student Services meeting. Implementing Second Step Curriculum to 4th grade students. Implemented Red Ribbon Week events. Assist with Random Acts of Kindness program. Collaborating with members of the Community Cares Initiative for the Road to Reality event.

D. MIDDLE SCHOOL REPORT

Calendar of EventsNovember 5 – Early Dismissal @ 12:00November 8 – Speech Meet at Dwight Grade School @ 8:30November 18 and 19 – EXPLORE Test for 8th GradeNovember 19- Parent meeting for wrestling and volleyball @

5:30November 20- Operation Snowflake

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November 20- Midterms mailed homeNovember 26- Early dismissal @ 1:45November 27 and 28 – Thanksgiving Vacation

RecognitionThe following students were Students of the Week in October:

Clay Kauzlaric, Alyssa Divis, and Sarah Skubic.

Justin Reibe, an 8th grade student, was selected to participate in the IMEA District 1 Music Festival on November 1st. He was one of 500 students selected from 60 schools located in the southwest Chicago metropolitan area.

Month in ReviewOn October 1st, an assembly was held to recognize the Student Council members and Speech Team members. The girls basketball players at each grade level were also recognized. The assembly ended with a game between the women faculty and the 8th

grade team, with the women faculty winning in a close one.

Our 3rd fire drill of the year was held on October 1st with the Fire Department present to supervise the drill. We also held our second tornado drill that day. Everything went fine.

Student Council sponsored Red Ribbon Week from October 27-31. Various activities were planned during the week including:

Monday: Sunglass Day to Shade Out DrugsTuesday: Wear Red DayWednesday: Wild Hair Day to Go Wild and Be Drug FreeThursday: Team Day to Team Up Against DrugsFriday: Halloween Costume Day to Have Fun w/o Drugs

Parent/Teacher Conferences went very well. There were 201 parents on Thursday evening and 103 parents on Friday for a total of 304.

Students were allowed to wear Halloween costumes this year if they purchased a pass for $1. 175 students participated and that money was donated to the Coal City Food Pantry.

Approximately 75 middle school students attended Road to Reality at the HS on October 26th. Each student who attended received a treat from the cafeteria.

The Book Fair wrapped up on November 3. The profit of $200 will be used to purchase reading incentives for the students.

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The social studies teachers held a mock presidential election for the students on November 3. President-elect Obama received 62% of the vote, McCain received 30% and the other candidates received a combined 8%. The week before the election, presidential trivia questions were asked during morning announcements and winners received a treat from the cafeteria.

Enrollment as of November 3, 2008:6th grade = 128 + 15 Sp. Ed. Students = 143 total 7th grade = 154 + 21 Sp. Ed. students = 175 total 8th grade = 161 + 17 Sp. Ed. students = 178 total 496 total (494 total on campus)

We have 2 Coal City Middle School student housed elsewhere. 27 New Students, 22 Transfer students to date. (erroneous number last month)

Conduct Report for OctoberIncidentsBus Misconduct 12Disobedience of Class Rules 21Disobedience of School Rules 10Disrespect/Disorderly Conduct 3Disruptions in Hall or Class 9Fighting 0Harassment of Others (P, V, S) 3Insubordination 2Non-cooperation 2Other 2Tardiness 18Theft 2Truancy 0 TOTAL 84

The report for Student Services at the MS follows.

Coal City Middle School Student Services


Responsive Services 78 (Couns) 87 (SW) =165Individual Planning 1 (Couns) 5 (SW) = 6Guidance Curriculum 174 7th gr. Bullying Session 2

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496 Snowflake Information to all grades

Counselors & Social Worker activities planned for the month

of NovemberResponsive Services Meetings with students at-risk (academic, attendance/truancy, behavior/suspensions, social/emotional issues) Grief group Social Skills Group Student Success Skills Group Attendance/Truancy Group w/ Gr. Co. Truancy Officer Screen students through intakes for groups and individual counseling Create and begin groups (consents and schedule times) Parent mailing on internet safety Social Skills Group to talk to ECC students for modeling behaviorGuidance Curriculum Bullying presentation to 7th grade during Guided Practice/Spanish Plan Internet Safety presentationIndividual Planning Discuss Explore test and its importance to scheduling with 8th gradeSystem Support Coordinate Operation Snowflake field-trip (November 20, 2008) Mix-It-Up planning for 7th and 8th grade Facilitate Explore Testing for 8th grade Facilitate ASAP coordination Snowflake Filed Trip coordination and participation Peer Mediation Follow-up CCMS Office Student Assistance Team meeting Meet with WEB leaders plan for follow-up with 6th graders Plan for Art buddies and Big Brother Big Sisters program Bi-monthly Student Services meeting Continue to work with secretaries/staff in the Student Management System and Gradebook program

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E. HIGH SCHOOL REPORT

Calendar of Events: November 26 1:40 Dismissal

November 27-30 Thanksgiving BreakDecember 3 Early Dismissal 11:55December 3-15 Book Fair in the LRC

Month in Review: Illinois High School Activities Week was held October 14-17th and CCHS hosted several activities sponsored by Varsity Club.

Every Friday is SSR at CCHS from 2:40-3:00 all students and staff drop everything and read.

Congratulations and a job well done by Ben Baer, Patricia Sikkema, and the cast and crew of the All School Play”Lend Me A Tenor” held on October 23, 25, and 26.

344 report cards were passed out at parent teacher conferences held on October 23rd and 24th .

On Wednesday, October 29th Coal City High School hosted the “Road to Reality” sponsored by the Community Cares Initiative Organization. The presentation was very powerful and sent a strong message to students and parents about drinking and driving. The students, staff, and community members all worked very hard and did a great job with the presentation. Thanks goes to the following CCHS students: Alicia Andrews, Breann Brewer, Emily Brown, Erica Gregurich, Brittany Halliday,Tara Halliday, Kailee Martin, Darien Rath, Kristen Seaward, Ashley walsh, Devon wyss, Megan Petty,John Marsaglia, Adrian Browning, Brittney Anderson, Angela Sheppard, Brad Berry, Danielle Porterfield, Teah Trammel, Samantha Sanders, Chris McBride, Jack Micetich, Cody Chandler, Sean Spillane, Kelsey Devine, Katie Sullivan, Vicky Szczypkowski, Alex Giordano, Dana Nelson, Julia Hancock, Brad Vandewerken, McKenna Sheridan, Lucero Torres, Cassandra Anciulus, Lindsay Snider, Leland Curl, Tim Bradley, Brittany Hastings, Haley Biros, Allison Budde, Abbey Goslawski, Nick Byers. Special thanks to staff members Jane Swinney and Chris Spencer for their assistance.

On Tuesday, November 4th CCHS held a student election and President Elect Obama was also chosen by the student body. Thanks goes to the Social Studies Department for running the election. 4 students served as election judges throughout Grundy County on election day. Jack Micetich, Misty Uher, Katie Vignocchi, and Melanie Vignocchi assisted with the election process.

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held at Starved Rock Lodge on October 22nd . The following students represented CCHS at the conference. Rachel Faletti, Matt Halloran, David Druse, Brittany Halliday, Alec Smith, Krista Watson, Sidney Sherman, Dan Marlin along with sponsor Mr. Spencer.

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Congratulations to Jack Micetich on being named this year’s DAR Good Citizenship Award winner. He will be recognized along with other winners from Grundy County, in February, in Morris. The other finalists were Allison Vigna and John Marsaglia.

Congratulations to Julia Hancock for being chosen as the Voice of Democracy winner from Coal City High School.

On Tuesday, October 28th CCHS held its annual Test Incentive Ceremony to reward students who met or exceeded on last April’s state test. We had 23 students who met or exceeded on 2 out the 4 areas of the state tests. We had 28 students meet or exceed on 3 out of the 4 areas and we 60 students who met or exceeded on all 4 of the areas of the state test. CCHS recognized 111 out of 151 who took last spring’s standardized test.

Congratulations to the following students who were selected as October Students of the Month for October. Shawna McCord, Katelyn Harrington, Taylor Lardi, Brittney Torino, Kelsey Mikula, Mitch Jessen, Dana Nelson, Julia Hancock, Chris McBride, Matt Yakos, Tommy Fatigante, Sarah Giaudrone, Jessica Cardwell, Ben Blecha, John Marsaglia, Jamie Miller, Brittany Hastings, Christina Grachan.

The following students were selected to participate in the I-8 Choir Festival held at Braidwood High School on November 3rd. Chris McBride, Sean Lavelle, Keegan Anderson, Leland Curl, Jake Thomas, Jeff Young, Teah Trammel, Jen Johnson,Katie Sullivan, Kassie Wieferich, Brittney Anderson, Katie Runty, Kelly Peters, Kacy Frese, Virginia Knaack, Niki Cardwell, Emily McCullough, Jessica Mazintas.

Students of the Month at the Grundy Area Vocation Center are Eric Galanos in Computer Applications, Ryan Kunz in CISCO/CMT II, Morgan Geers in Criminial Justice, and Tony Veronda in Welding.

Current Enrollment Figures thru October 31,20089th Grade = 153 10th Grade = 16411th Grade = 16012 th Grade = 150 Total 627 + 30 (out of district) = 657 students

Discipline Report from October 1st to November 10th

provided by Susan Rutkowski and Chris Spencer.Infraction Totals: Bus Misconduct 2Class Cuts 18Detention Cuts 5

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Driving Violations 5Disobedience/Disrespect 6Poss. Drugs/or Paraphenalia 1Electronic Device 17Lying 3Improper Checkout 1Fighting 0Harassment 0Smoking materials 1Dress Code violation 8Insubordination 1Tardies 6Truancy/Unexcused absence 5Weapon possession 0Vandalism 3

Totals: 116

Infraction Action Totals:Suspended 6In school suspended 12 hour Sat. Det 34 hour Sat. Det. 13Office Detention 20Verbal Warnings 52

Coal City High School Student Services


Responsive Services 155Individual Planning 205Guidance Curriculum

College Fair/PSAT test registration information/ Needs assessment (gr. 11)

160

A. Counselors & Social Worker activities planned for the

month of NovemberResponsive Services

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attendance/truancy, behavior/suspensions, social/emotional issues)

Outreach to new referrals Consultation with teachers and parents Social Skills group

Guidance Curriculum Individual introductory conferences with all Freshmen Grading/honor roll procedure information to Freshmen in English

1 classes Individual conferences with all Sophomores GAVC presentation to Sophomores

Individual Planning Follow-up conferences with Seniors regarding post-High School

plans System Support

Fall EPAS test administration (gr. 9, 10, 11) (Nov. 3) Student Services Department planning meetings (Nov. 3 & Nov.

17) EPAS conference (Nov. 18) Schedule & coordinate Fall Department meetings to discuss

curricular offerings & changes for 2009-2010 CCHS Student Assistance Team meeting Operation Snowflake workshop (Nov. 20) Peer Helper training (Nov. 25) Publicize/organize college & military rep.visits to CCHS E-blasts to Senior parents regarding college/tech school

information, scholarships/financial aid, & career information/opportunities

F. CURRICULUM REPORT

Department Information:The social studies department held textbook review sessions with publishers on the November 5th early dismissal. Dean Vigna and Debi Trotter are coordinating social studies textbook purchasing for this year.The language arts department held technology training on the November 5th early dismissal. For grades K-6 teacher representatives met with a trainer to learn how to best utilize the supplemental web based services through Scott Foresman. The teachers that were trained will help facilitate training for the rest of the teachers in their respective buildings. Grades 7-12 had a trainer from McDougall-Littell to help

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them learn some of the technology tools available to them for supplemental resources with their current textbooks. Ann Quinzio-Zafran and Carol Crawford coordinated the trainings for the language arts department.

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Testing:The high school held testing on November 3rd using ACTs EPAS. The 9th graders took a full EXPLORE test, the 10th graders took a retired PLAN test and the juniors took a retired ACT test. Practice writing exams were also administered to the 10th and 11th graders. The results from this testing will be shared with students, parents and teachers well in advance of the spring exams to help all stakeholders sufficiently prepare for those assessments. Seniors were encouraged to schedule college visits or job shadowing that day.

District Improvement Plan:The early dismissal on November 5 was used for technology training for the language arts department, data review and textbook demonstrations. A copy of the agenda was reviewed.Comparison data is now available from the state from last year’s state testing. There are several sites that offer information on the comparison. The easiest site to do comparison data analysis is the Interactive Illinois Report Card site at http://iirc.niu.edu . School report card information can also be found at the Illinois State Board of Education Site http://www.isbe.state.il.us/ . The Chicago Tribune published comparison data ranking all Illinois schools on both the ISAT and PSAE and can be found at http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/content/education/chi-school-reportcards08-htmlpage,0,6562055.htmlpageCoal City High School ranked 177 out of 646 schools. The ISAT rankings showed 3097 schools, CCIS was ranked 423, CCES was ranked 673 and CCMS was ranked 934. The regional comparison information was reviewed.

Web Site Information: We had hits to the site in October.Hits to our site are shown in the table below:

Unit Main

CCHS Main

CCMS Main

CCIS Main

CCES Main

CCECC Main

Vacancy Board

February *

1170 5905 2890 1310 1722 563 1158

August 1200 4807 4532 2129 2076 2135 872 92September

1062 7719 4419 1763 1755 1702 601 69

October 912 7286 3251 1538 1467 1452 626 72

*February was our biggest month last school year.

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http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/content/education/chi-school-reportcards08-htmlpage,0,6562055.htmlpage

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/content/education/chi-school-reportcards08-htmlpage,0,6562055.htmlpage

http://www.isbe.state.il.us/

http://iirc.niu.edu/


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G. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Dr. Bugg reported on:

1. Please note the invitation to the Madrigal Dinner.

2. The 2008-2009 District Immunization Summary Report from Nurse Jennifer Polakovic has been received and was available for review.

4. Prior to the December 15th Board of Education meeting, the FCCLA will host an old-fashioned winter dinner at 5 p.m. in the High School LRC. The freshman show choir will also be performing. All board members and administration are invited to attend.

5. The public hearing on the annexation agreement for the proposed Ridgeport Development in Diamond has been moved to December 15 at 6:00 p.m. The Board considered moving the date of their December 15 Board meeting to Tuesday, December 16, to allow attendance at this public hearing.

6. Dr. Bugg informed the Board that former High School student Marc Olson, class of 2006, recently received severe head, neck and eye injuries in a suicide bomb attack last week in Ramadi, Iraq. He is currently in intensive care at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

7. Enclosures A. Monthly student enrollment figures

DATES TO REMEMBER11/21-11/23 Joint Annual Conference in Chicago11/26 Holiday Dismissal11/27-11/28 No School12/3 Early Dismissal

1st Grade Music Program at the HS – 7 p.m.12/6-12/7 Madrigal Dinner at the ECC12/8 Beginning Band Winter Concert at the IS – 7 p.m.12/11 MS Choral Concert at the HS – 7:30 p.m.12/17 HS Band/Chorus Concert @ HS – 7:30 p.m.12/18 MS Band Concert @ HS – 7:30 p.m.

H. SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE REPORT

Mr. Pogliano reported:

1. Director Sanburg discussed the administrative goals for 2008-2009

2. Director Sand provided a report on the progress being made by the Financial Impact Committee.

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3. The Board tabled a decision on the added administrative assessment for 2008-2009.

4. Approved the resignations of the following program assistants.Cindy ReederJennifer ShawSusan Meece

5. Approved the employment of the followingScott Sand Consultant for 50 DaysSara Hurt Program AssistantBrian Grega Program AssistantRebecca Cayton Program Assistant

6. Approved the participation of Maria Yakos in the Speech Language Pathology incentive program.

I. GRUNDY AREA VOCATIONAL CENTER REPORT

Mr. Hamilton reported:

1. Approved adding a Fire Science program to GAVC’s FY2010 course offerings. The course description was reviewed.

2. Approved an FMLA leave for Mrs. Squellati.

3. Approved Mrs. Calligaris as Interim Health Occupations Instructor.

4. Approved the highest bids for unused equipment.

5. Dean Smallwood discussed the upcoming November 6th GAVC Open House. A public relations flier was reviewed.

6. Director Copes discussed the progress of the GAVC Building Committee.

J. FIELD TRIPS / ATHLETIC REPORT

FIELD TRIPSGrade/Group Destination Date Teacher ResponsibleSADD First Christian Church 11/6/08 CJ Dziuban

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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR

1. In regard to agenda items – none.

2. In general (Limited to 5 minutes per person.) – none.

OLD BUSINESS

A. DISCUSSION ON HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION

Representatives from Healy, Bender & Associates were present to review the updated drawings for the High School addition. All Board members were in favor of moving ahead with the updated plans even though the cost for the gym addition increased by about $1 million dollars. Board members felt that the plan was the best fit for future use of the High School by students, staff and community, but more importantly, they were in favor of spending the extra money so that current students and programs would have minimal impact during the addition/renovation process. The architects will present the final design plans to the Board at their December Board Study Session.

B. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON ADOPTING A BUDGET CALENDAR

Chapter 105, Section 5/17-1 of the Illinois Revised Statutes (School code) directs the Board of Education to designate a person or persons to prepare in tentative form, the Budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The Board is also required to “fix a fiscal year therefore”. The Budget Calendar, which was reviewed at the November Board Study Session, provides a detailed schedule of the budgeting process.

Mr. Bianchi moved and Ms. Gill seconded for the Board of Education to adopt the Budget Calendar as presented and appoint the Superintendent, Director of Business Services and Building Principals to prepare, in tentative form, the School District budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010. President Hamilton asked if there was any opposition to the motion, hearing none, considers the motion approved.

C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON THE 2008 TENTATIVE LEVY

The 2008 levy must be filed with the Grundy and Will County Clerk’s Office on or before the last Tuesday in December, which is the 30th. The Board of Education must adopt the levy prior to this date in order to meet filing regulations. In addition to this time line, the following steps must be taken when the proposed tentative levy exceeds the previous year’s tax extensions (excluding Bond and Interest Fund) by more than 105 percent.

1. Present a tentative levy to the Board of Education for approval no less than 20 days prior to a public hearing on the levy.

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2. Publish a notice no more than 14 days, nor less than 7 days prior to holding a public hearing on the proposed levy.

3. Hold a public hearing on the proposed levy prior to the final adoption.

If the Board chooses to exceed the 105% request, the following calendar is recommended.

Monday, November 17, 2008 Board adopts tentative levyWednesday, December 3, 2008 Publish notice of public hearingMonday, December 15, 2008 Public hearing on tax levy

Adopt LevyTuesday, December 30, 2008 Last day to file Levy

The 2008 tentative levy of $19,135,810 correlates to an overall tax rate of $2.77, which is required to maximize the Dresden tax obligation of $13,334,880 to District #1. This represents a 4.14% increase from the 2007 levy. Although the levy increase is below the 5% threshold which would not require a public hearing on the levy, the District #1 Board of Education will still hold a public hearing on the 2008 levy at the December 16, 2008 meeting at 7:00 p.m. as the Board continues to be committed to open and honest communication with the taxpayers they serve.

Mr. Grove moved and Ms. Gill seconded to adopt the Tentative 2008 Property Tax Levy for the Coal City Community Unit School District #1.

Roll Call.Ayes: Curtis Grove, Mary Gill, Armand Bianchi, Mark Jiskra, Ken Miller, Robert Pogliano, Shawn HamiltonNays:Motion Carried.

D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON NEW JOB DESCRIPTIONS

A job description for the new IT/Data Support position and Central Office Secretary for Curriculum, Assessment & Special Populations, has been developed and is ready for Board approval.

Mr. Miller moved and Mr. Grove seconded to approve the new job description for Central Office Secretary for Curriculum, Assessment & Special Populations and IT/Data Support as presented. President Hamilton asked if there was any opposition to the motion, hearing none, considers the motion approved.

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NEW BUSINESS

A. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON MID-YEAR GRADUATION/EXCLUSION REQUESTS

The High School Guidance Office has received requests for mid-year graduation. Principal Miller recommends that the following students be considered eligible for mid-year graduation. The students requesting mid-year graduation have met the necessary requirements for graduation. There were no requests for a mid-year exclusion.

Mr. Miller moved and Mr. Jiskra seconded to approve the following Mid-Year Graduates: #2009174, #2009029, #2009206, #2009169, #2009093, #2009157.

Roll Call.Ayes: Ken Miller, Mark Jiskra, Armand Bianchi, Mary Gill, Curtis Grove, Robert Pogliano, Shawn HamiltonNays:Motion Carried.

B. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON LIBRARY/MEDIA GRANT PROGRAM

Elementary School Librarian, Cindy Tira, has prepared a Library Grant Application. Illinois Statutes require the Board to review the library’s progress towards meeting the Illinois School standards for school library media centers. The library grant, if awarded, will provide a maximum of $.75 for each student in the District. The monies will be used for reference materials, books, software, hardware, incoming line connection, etc.

Ms. Gill moved and Mr. Bianchi seconded to approve the 2008 School Library Per Capita Grant Application and affirm the conditions outlined are being adhered to throughout the district.

Roll Call.Ayes: Mary Gill, Armand Bianchi, Curtis Grove, Mark Jiskra, Ken Miller, Robert Pogliano, Shawn HamiltonNays:Motion Carried.

C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON PRESS SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL

The calendar year subscription to PRESS is due for renewal. Policy Reference Education Subscription Service, PRESS, is the Board policy and administrative procedures updating and information service provided by the Illinois Association of School Boards.

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Mr. Jiskra moved and Mr. Grove seconded to approve the calendar year 2009 subscription renewal to PRESS for $600.

Roll Call.Ayes: Mark Jiskra, Curtis Grove, Armand Bianchi, Mary Gill, Ken Miller, Robert Pogliano, Shawn HamiltonNays:Motion Carried.

D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON STUDENT INTERN AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR

Principal Perucca made a recommendation to place Bonnie Fergelec, a student from Concordia University, with Michelle Painter, guidance counselor at the Middle School for the 2009-2010 school year.

Mr. Miller moved and Ms. Gill seconded to approve the placement of student intern Bonnie Fergelec, with Michelle Painter at the Middle School during the 2009-2010 school year, pending satisfactory completion of all state requirements. President Hamilton asked if there was any opposition to the motion, hearing none, considers the motion approved.

E. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON DONATION – BOOKS FROM CYRKIEL FAMILY/JAGER INTERNATIONAL

A donation of books have been received on behalf of the Cyrkiel Family/Jagar International. Dr. Bugg noted that the Cyrkiel family has been donating books to the District for several years.

Ms. Gill moved and Mr. Bianchi seconded to accept the donation of books on behalf of the Cyrkiel Family/Jagar International. President Hamilton asked if there was any opposition to the motion, hearing none, considers the motion approved.

F. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON SURETY BOND FOR DISTRICT TREASURER

Bonding for the $23 million dollar addition to the High School requires that a surety bond be held by the district treasurer. The Board reviewed three proposals.

Ms. Gill moved and Mr. Bianchi seconded to approve the purchase of a surety bond in the amount of $5,750,000 from Broker’s Risk at a cost of $2,757 as presented.

Roll Call.Ayes: Mary Gill, Armand Bianchi, Curtis Grove, Mark Jiskra, Ken Miller, Robert Pogliano, Shawn HamiltonNays:Motion Carried.

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OPEN FOR ITEMS NOT KNOWN AT AGENDA PREPARATION TIME – none.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR

1. In regard to agenda items – none.

2. In general (Limited to 5 minutes per person.) – none.

BOARD STUDY SESSION OF THE WHOLE DATE: December 1, 2008 @ 6 P.M.NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: December 15, 2008 @ 6:30 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Grove moved and Mr. Jiskra seconded to adjourn at 8:07 p.m. the meeting. President Hamilton asked if there was any opposition to the motion, hearing none considers the motion approved.

____________________________Shawn Hamilton, President

___________________________Mary Gill, Secretary

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