Tony Ratliff

The meeting includes reports from the Curriculum, Finance and Facilities, Policy, and Discipline committees. The agenda covers the approval of district bills, personnel actions, and a review of Freedom of Information Act requests. Presentations will be provided regarding an infant care center, an International Baccalaureate programme review, and a partnership with the Peace Center and Purdue University. The Board will consider various overnight trips for athletic and student groups, multiple service contract renewals, and agreements for digital learning. Additional items include abatement and contractor services for upcoming classroom renovations, an abatement of the working cash fund resolution, and executive session items concerning personnel, student discipline, collective negotiations, and litigation.

The board discussed reports from the curriculum, finance and facilities, policy, and discipline committees. The consent agenda included personnel actions such as resignations, hires, and terminations, along with the ratification of an overnight trip for the Thornton HS Drama Club. New business items involved approving several overnight trips for athletics, including girls track and field, football, and volleyball. A presentation was provided regarding ZeroEyes software for security. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved various renovation projects across Thornridge, Thornton, and Thornwood high schools, including electrical work and asbestos abatement. An executive session was held to address personnel, student discipline, collective bargaining, and litigation, which resulted in a board decision regarding a faculty association grievance.

The board reviewed reports from various committees and received updates on student achievements, including Questbridge finalists, college admissions, and school-wide events across the district's high schools. An annual AVID program presentation was delivered, highlighting student success and progress. The board also reviewed the estimated aggregate tax levy, approved an audit engagement letter with John Kasperek Company, and received a report on the district's strategic and school improvement planning efforts. Additionally, the board entered an executive session to discuss personnel, student discipline, collective negotiations, and litigation, subsequently approving the dismissal of a tenured teacher.

The meeting included the review and recommendation for approval of the 2013-2014 District 205 Budget and Resolution. Additionally, the Board conducted an executive session to address student disciplinary matters, personnel-related issues, and litigation. Following the session, the Board took action to approve the employment and contract for the District 205 Interim Superintendent, including granting corporate signatory authority.

The board meeting agenda included reports from the curriculum, finance, policy, and discipline committees. Key business items addressed were the presentation of the 2011-2012 tentative budget, and recommendations for the approval of the 2011-2012 SCOPE annual dues, the Thornwood pre-purchase equipment bid, the Thornwood equipment installation bid, and the Thornton HVAC system.