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March 2014

Announcements from the Superintendent

Written communications received this month were reviewed.
D39 completed its last round of ISAT testing. According to the State, PARCC will commence next year, but funding for PARCC maybe an issue at the State level.
Highcrest Student Council President, Jack Yanover, was introduced to present a public service announcement he created about food allergies in school.
One of the District’s DAR Essay Contest winners, Kirk Stewart, has won first place in the statewide DAR essay competition and now competes in a regional contest.
District 39 had success in the Illinois State K-8 Chess Championships. The Romona 2nd-3rd grade finished in 10th place. The Highcrest Chess Club took fist place in the 4th-5th grade division.
The Science Olympiad competition on March 22; D39’s varsity team took 4th place, advancing to State competition and the junior varsity team took 3rd place. The two teams together earned 29 medals.

Information items

Ms. Buscemi presented the Fiscal Year 2015 Capital Improvement Projects for Board approval. These expenditures will be buegeted not to exceed $650,000 for Non-Life Safety projects. This list is generated by principals and their building staff annually. These projects have been reviewed by the FDC.
Ms. Buscemi presented the Fiscal Year 2015 Non-Operating Funds Tentative Budget. This is a first review of the non-operating funds, which are comprised of the Debt Service and the Life Safety Funds.
Mr. Denenberg presented the Highcrest 6th Grade 1:1 Learning Update. He provided additional information about the ongoing 6th grade pilot, highlighted newly developed fee options, and detailed the plan for expansion, proposing a three-phase 1:1 implementation.
Ms. Buscemi presented the Fiscal Year 2015 Student Fees for Board approval. Fees remain at their current levels, with the exception of those related to the new1:1 learning program, which has a new technology fee as well as a reduction in instructional materials fees.
Dr. Thrasher presented the Response to Intervention Update. She highlighted the improvements in recent years in programs, services, and data collection

Board Action

Approved the Personnel Report dated March 24, 2014.
Approved as Fiscal Year 2015 Capital Improvement Projects.
Approved the School Year 2014-15 Student Fee Schedule.
Approved the Resolution Authorizing the Non-Renewal of Probationary Teachers Not in Their Final Year.
Approved the Resolution Authorizing the Honorable Dismissal of Teachers Due to Reduction in Force.
Approved a Three-Phase 1:1 iPad Plan and Fee Structure