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School Board Minutes
DATE: March 26, 2015
Regular Meeting
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Roll Call
Board President Richard Nogal called to order the Regular Meeting of the
Consolidated High School District 230 School Board at 7:00 PM on March 26, 2015,
in the Media Center of Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, after which the Pledge of
Allegiance was recited. The following members were physically present and
answered roll call: Serratore, Dalton, Gracias, Murphy-Peterson, O’Sullivan, Quilty,
and Nogal.
Amendments to the Agenda. None.
Approval of Consent Agenda.
Mr. Nogal referred the Board to the Consent Agenda items, all of which were
previously provided to the Board and posted on the District 230 website. There being
no requests for further discussion, Member Serratore made a motion, seconded by
Member Dalton, that the Board approve the following Consent Agenda items:
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Approval of
Consent
Agenda
Travel to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida;
Donations from to Stagg and Sandburg;
Hair Professionals Career College Agreement;
Instructional Materials (Sports/Entertainment Marketing) for Review
Instructional materials (English) for Adoption;
Renewal of annual IHSA memberships for all three schools;
Electrical and Natural Gas Purchase Authorization;
2015-2016 P. E. Uniform Bid to Don’s World of Sports;
Routine Business Services resolution including Bills payable totaling
$3,534,764.50; payroll totaling $6,931,095.30; insurance totaling $1,033,342.82;
and District Receipts and Co-curricular Receipts/Disbursements, as presented;
and
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DATE: March 26, 2015
Regular Meeting
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Minutes from the Open and Executive Sessions of the February 26, 2015 Regular
Board meeting, as well as the March 4, 2015 Education, March 10, 2015 Student
Services, and March 16, 2015 Building & Finance Committee meetings.
All Board and committee meeting minutes approved by the Board will be posted on
the District website. Roll call vote: Yea—Serratore, Dalton, Gracias, MurphyPeterson, O’Sullivan, Quilty, and Nogal. Nay—0. Motion carried.
Old Business. None.
Comments
Dr. Gay provided a quarterly FY’14 S4 Goals Update. This Goals Update is provided
at the end of these in its entirety.
Teachers’ Association. No comments were offered.
Education Support Professionals (ESP) Association. No comments were offered.
Public. Mr. Bob Shelstrom addressed the Board as to his concerns regarding the
focus of Stagg’s School Improvement Plan and shared his opinion that home values
in certain sections of the District 230 community are declining.
Report on Instruction
Member O’Sullivan provided a brief synopsis of the March 5, 2015 Education
Committee meeting and stated that the next meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2015 at
the Administration Center, 7 PM.
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Regular Meeting
Academic Spotlight
The 2014-2015 Student Board Representatives (Ashley Perk – Sandburg, Grace
Mooey – Andrew, and Julie Zielinski – Stagg) provided their Board reports. The
student reports are included in their entirety at the end of these Open Session Board
Meeting minutes.
The Board recognized the following students from all three schools: Top 1% of all
seniors and Department Awards; Andrew Business Professionals of America State
Competition Awards; the Sandburg IHSA State Wrestling Champion, Rudy Yates,
and the Sandburg IHSA State 2nd Place Varsity Wrestling Team.
Mr. Eric Olsen, Stagg Principal, welcomed the Stagg Mentoring Program staff
members to the Curriculum Spotlight portion of the meeting. Mary Pat Carr, the
program supervisor, introduced team members Hillary Ortiz and Laura McIntyre, who
presented information to explain the program, highlighting how it helps the 60 at-risk
Stagg students (approximately 15 per class) who participate in the program this year.
The Board commended the team for the excellent and important work it is doing to
assist these students and stressed the importance of such programs within District
230.
Academic
Spotlight
Curriculum
Spotlight
Report on Student Services
Member Quilty provided a brief report regarding the March 10, 2015 Student Services
Committee meeting. Board President Nogal commended Mrs. Quilty for her service
to the Board over the past 12 years and specifically to the Student Services
Committee, as she will complete her tenure as a District 230 Board member next
month. The next Student Services Committee meeting is scheduled for April 14,
2015.
Board President Nogal stated that action on the Administration’s Principal Transfer
request would occur following Executive Session.
Principals’
Transfers
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Report on Finance and Facilities
Member Serratore provided a brief update concerning the March 16, 2015 Building
and Finance Committee meeting and reported that the next meeting is scheduled for
April 20, 2015.
It was noted that three crossing guards are positioned at Sandburg’s LaGrange Road
north entrance and two crossing guards are positioned at the 131st Street drive, both
of which provide for the safe passage for our students during the LaGrange Road
construction project.
Mr. Bob Hughes previously provided the Board with information concerning the All
School Life Safety and Interior Renovations bid recommendations and reported that
said projects will take place during the summer of 2015. Member Dalton made a
motion, seconded by Member Quilty, that the School Board award the Life Safety and
Interior Renovations bid to Frontier Construction, Willow Brook, Illinois, in the amount
of $973,000. Roll call vote: Yea—Serratore, Dalton, Gracias, Murphy-Peterson,
O’Sullivan, Quilty, and Nogal. Nay—0. Motion carried.
Mr. Hughes referred the Board to the previously-provided information concerning the
Stagg South Gym Bleacher bid recommendation. A motion was made by Member
Gracias and seconded by Member Serratore that the School Board award the Stagg
South Gym Bleacher bid to Larson Company, Palatine, Illinois, in the amount of
$19,300. Roll call vote: Yea—Serratore, Dalton, Gracias, Murphy-Peterson,
O’Sullivan, Quilty, and Nogal. Nay—0. Motion carried.
Life Safety
and Interior
Renovations
bid
Stagg High
School South
Gym Bleacher Bid
Recommendation
Report of the Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Gay stated that action on the March 2015 Personnel Action recommendations
would occur following Executive Session.
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Dr. Gay requested that the Board take action to approve a Board Policy for First
Reading. A motion was made by Member Quilty, seconded by Member MurphyPeterson, and approved by unanimous Voice Vote, that the Board approve for First
Reading and 30-Day Review Board Policy 7:50 – School Admissions and Student
Transfers to and from Non-District Schools.
Policies
for First
Reading
Dr. Gay requested that the Board take action to adopt Board Policies. A motion was
made by Member O’Sullivan, seconded by Member Serratore, that the Board adopt
Board Policies 2:140 – Communications to and from the Board, 5:10 – Equal
Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment, 5:125 – Electronic
Communication and Electronic Media, 5:130 – Responsibilities Concerning Internal
Information, 5:220 – Substitute Teachers, 6:60 – Curriculum Content, 6:110Programs for Students at Risk of Academic Failure and/or Dropping Out, 6:235 –
Graduation Requirements, 6:300 – Graduation Requirements, and 6:340 – Student
Testing and Assessment Program. Roll call vote: Yea—Serratore, Dalton, Gracias,
Murphy-Peterson, O’Sullivan, Quilty, and Nogal. Nay—0. Motion carried.
Policies
for
Adoption
Dr. Gay referred the Board to the previously-provided information regarding Vision
20/20, a collaboration of the state’s educational agencies to improve public education
in Illinois and in order to “shape a vision of public education in Illinois to guide
educators, legislators, labor, businesses, parents, and community members as we
work together for the common goal of fulfilling the promise of public education in
Illinois.” A motion was made by Member Murphy-Peterson and seconded by Member
Serratore to approve the Vision 20/20 Resolution as presented. Roll call vote: Yea—
Serratore, Dalton, Gracias, Murphy-Peterson, O’Sullivan, Quilty, and Nogal. Nay—
0. Motion carried.
Vision 20/20
Mr. Langert provided an IDOT update, reporting that the District is working cohesively IDOT update
with IDOT as the LaGrange Road project continues, stating that IDOT has agreed to
make changes that the District has requested in order provide the safest environment
possible for Sandburg students and staff during the construction period.
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Mrs. Carla Erdey provided the Board with a District 230 Foundation update: She
invited the Board to attend the Final Event college basketball fundraiser on April 4 at
Homewood Suites in Orland Park. Tickets are $25 for entry; raffle tickets will be sold
for $50 for a Grand Prize of $10,000. Tickets are available through Carla Erdey or
the Foundation’s page on the District’s website. She also reported that the Legacy
Hall Dinner will take place on April 17, 2015 at Silver Lake Country Club and invited
the Board to attend to recognize District 230 alumni. Foundation Grant Application
forms have been sent to the three schools and are due by April 1; approved grants
will be awarded at the April 24 Institute Day.
District 230
Foundation
update
Dr. Gay reported that the South Cook Intermediate Service Center has informed the
District that all three District 230 high schools have been awarded the status of “Fully
Recognized” by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), and said information has
been posted on the ISBE website.
Recognition
of Schools
Dr. Julia Wheaton reported that there was no PERA update this month.
PERA
Dr. Gay reported that ISBE recently released a revised Senate Bill 1, and that he
continues to work with our partner school districts concerning the impact of Senate
Bill 1 on District 230 and its partner districts. Dr. Gay stated that a Senate Bill 1
workshop is planned for April 1, 2015 for District 230 and its partner superintendents,
business managers, and school board member representatives in order formulate
ideas and recommendations to bring to our state legislators.
Dr. Gay reported that PARCC testing has been successfully completed at all three
schools and that the tests will be returned to the state next week. Dr. Gay
commended the staff at each building for an excellent job in administering the PARCC
tests to District 230 students.
Senate Bill 1
Update
PARCC
Update
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DATE: March 26, 2015
Regular Meeting
Executive Session
Member Quilty made a motion, seconded by Member Serratore, and unanimously
voted, that the Board adjourn to Executive Session at 9:13 PM to (1) consider
information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline,
performance, or dismissal of a specific employee of or legal counsel for the public
body; (2) discuss student disciplinary cases; (3) discuss matters relating to placement
of individual students in Special Education programs, and to consider other matters
relating to individual students; (4) discuss collective bargaining matters or
deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees; and
(5) discuss pending or probable litigation against, affecting, or on behalf of the public
body.
A motion was made by Member Quilty seconded by Member Serratore and
unanimously voted, that the Board return to Open Session at 10:22 PM.
A motion was made by Member O’Sullivan and seconded by Member Serratore to
approve the below-listed Personnel Action concerning certificated staff co-curriculars,
leaves of absence, request to continue part-time assignment, job shares 2015-2016;
support staff leaves of absence, requests for sick bank leave, and resignations.
Personnel
Action
CERTIFICATED STAFF – CO-CURRICULARS
Name
Boll, Brian
Faraj, Abdallah
Jemilo, Matt
Marinello, Gina
McBride, Anna
*Moylan, Krista
Walters, Alyssa
Zahrobsky, Alexandra
School
CS
CS
VJA
AAS
CS
VJA
VJA
CS
Position
Stipend
Soccer Asst. Girls
Track W/Indoor Asst. Girls
Track W/Indoor Asst. Boys
Occupational Information Club (Partial)
Water Polo Asst. Girls
Track W/O Indoor Asst. Boys
Water Polo Asst. Boys
Athletic Trainer Asst.
$8,328.00
$5,893.00
$5,893.00
$1,273.74
$6,947.00
$5,893.00
$5,381.00
$5,893.00
*Pending Drug and/or CI
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CERTIFICATED STAFF – LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Name
School Position
Azhari, Arwa
AAS
Art Teacher
Buglio, Brian
AAS
PE Teacher
Koleno, Jessica
VJA
Special Services
Lombard, Sarah
VJA
Foreign Language Teacher
Pila, Kristin
Reedy, Anne
Varriale, Lori
AAS
AAS
CS
Physical Education
Foreign Language Teacher
English Teacher
CERTIFICATED STAFF – REQUEST TO CONTINUE PART TIME ASSIGNMENT
Name
School
From
To
Dan Roche
VJA
.8 Special Service
.8 Special Service
Education Teacher
Education Teacher
Effective
Intermittent
8/11-11/5/2015
8/11-11/4/2015
11/5-11/6/2015
8/11-11/4/2015
11/5-12/21/2015
5/11-5/26/15
Intermittent
8/11-10/15/2015
Effective
2015-2016
CERTIFICATED STAFF – JOB SHARE 2015-2016
Name
School
Position
Dee, Lori
VJA
.4 English
Snyder, Ellen
VJA
.6 English
Driscoll, Donna
VJA
.5 Guidance
Fabrizio, Tom
VJA
.5 Guidance
McCreary, Diane
VJA
.4 Math
Keane, Julie
VJA
.6 Math
Holtrop, Ashley
VJA
.4 Special Services
Lisa Mondragon
VJA
.6 Special Services
Sikkema,Katie
VJA
.4 Special Services
Mozden, Christin
VJA
.6 Special Services
Nelson, Laura
CS
.4 Math
Broderick, Elisabeth
CS
.6 Math
Sexton, Lisa
CS
.4 English
McAuliffe, Judy
CS
.6 English
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SUPPORT STAFF – LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Name
School Position
Cole, Mary
AAS
Special Services Aide
Heneghan, Audry
VJA
Food Service/General Worker
Koleno, Alice
CS
Guidance Secretary
Martin, Brenda
AAS
DC Secretary for English/Music
Rosetti, Norma
VJA
Media Secretary
Schifano, Mary Rose
AAS
Title I Intervention Assistant
SUPPORT STAFF – REQUEST FOR SICK BANK LEAVE
Name
School Position
Cole, Mary
AAS
Special Services Aide
Koleno, Alice
CS
Guidance Secretary
SUPPORT STAFF – RESIGNATIONS
Name
School
Livolsi, Mattea
VJA
Mendoza, Holly
AAS
Vega, Joseph
CS
Position
Dean’s Secretary
Special Services Program Aide
Building Security
Effective
4/13-end of 14-15
4/7-end of 14-15
Intermittent
Intermittent
Intermittent
3/9-3/13/2015
No. of Days
15
15
Effective
6/02/2015
3/17/2015
3/27/2015
Roll call vote: Yea—Serratore, Dalton, Gracias, Murphy-Peterson, O’Sullivan, Quilty,
and Nogal. Nay—0. Motion carried.
Member Dalton made a motion, seconded by Member Quilty, that the School Board
approve the Resolution – Dismissal of First Year Teachers, Amanda DelBianco and
Lauren Holoubek and Third Year Teacher Jason Gbur for reasons other than
Reduction in Force. Roll call vote: Yea—Serratore, Dalton, Gracias, MurphyPeterson, O’Sullivan, and Quilty, Nogal. Nay—0. Motion carried.
Dismissal of
Teachers
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Member Serratore made a motion, seconded by Member Murphy-Peterson, that the
School Board approve the Resolution – Honorable Dismissal of Teachers, Brian
Cheesman, Kerry O’Connell, Jackie Roth, Lisa Rybak, and Kathleen Ward for
Reduction in Force reasons. Roll call vote: Yea—Serratore, Dalton, Gracias,
Murphy-Peterson, O’Sullivan, and Quilty, Nogal. Nay—0. Motion carried.
Honorable
Dismissal of
Teachers
A motion was made by Member Gracias and seconded by Member Murphy-Peterson,
that the School Board approve the Out-of-School Suspension report for the period
February 13 – March 13, 2015. Roll call vote: Yea—Serratore, Dalton, Gracias,
Murphy-Peterson, O’Sullivan, Quilty, and Nogal. Nay—0. Motion carried.
Out of School
Suspension
Report
A motion was made by Member O’Sullivan, seconded by Member Serratore, that the
School Board approve the Principals’ Transfer Request for Student PT 15-05
effective immediately. Roll call vote: Yea—Serratore, Dalton, Gracias, MurphyPeterson, O’Sullivan, Quilty, and Nogal. Nay—0. Motion carried.
Principals’
Transfer
Request
Board Comments
In response to a board inquiry, it was noted that the District’s workers’ compensation
claims are audited periodically and remain under control.
Discussion took place concerning the April 30, 2015 Board Meeting, when new Board
members are traditionally installed as District 230 Board members, following the April
7, 2015 School Board election.
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Member O’Sullivan made a motion, seconded by Member Serratore and unanimously
voted, to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 PM. Roll call vote: Yea—Serratore, Dalton,
Gracias, Murphy-Peterson, O’Sullivan, Quilty, and Nogal. Nay—0. Motion carried.
_____________________________
President
_______________________________
Secretary
March 26, 2015 Student Board Representatives’ Reports
Sandburg – Ashley Perk
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! Let me start off by saying it’s a great day to be
an Eagle!
March Madness - Sandburg Style - has generated a lot of excitement for the Eagles.
The month started with the NHS blood drive, our second one of the school year. All
appointments were filled and students were eager to help make a difference.
The Music Department’s spring concert season featured Choir, Orchestra, and Jazz
Band performances which were amazing and very well attended by students, families,
and members of the community. The Band program also hosted its annual PercussO-Rama event, which is a unique performance that shows off the talents of
percussion students. Students put forth much effort and were happy to perform in
front of their parents and community.
Our Debate Team traveled to Springfield last weekend for the IHSA State Debate
competition. The dynamic duo of Bill Kolpak and Ally Arena brought home a big
trophy and medal for 2nd place in State Public Forum. Our WYSE team took home
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two medals at the Sectional competition that took place at North Central College this
month. They have advanced 6 students to the State competition in the areas of
Chemistry and Engineering Graphics which will take place at U of I on April 13th.
Student Council just finished our fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House. The
fundraiser was called "carnations for kids" and this was our first year to do this and it
was a huge success.
Our PEOPEL program participated in the Special Games held at Lincoln Way on
Thursday, March 12th. Students and staff gave the participants a very cheerful send
off at the conclusion of 1st hour. Sandburg hosted the IHSA Regional Scholastic
Bowl competition on Monday, March 9th. Our team had victories over Tinley Park
HS, Stagg, and Rich East to win the Regional. The Winter Guard Invitational took
place on Sunday, March 22nd, at Sandburg. 26 teams participated, including teams
from all over the Midwest, in this all-day event.
The Winter Recognition Assembly was Friday, March 13th, in the Eagle Gym. A total
of 145 students were recognized for their accomplishments within Co-Curricular
Clubs, Activities and Athletics. Sandburg’s Captain’s Council executive board hosted
the annual St. Baldrick’s event in conjunction with the recognition assembly; this
group has raised over $155,462 over the past 7 years. This is when students who
raised money for kids with cancer shaved their head in front of the whole school. And
being a girl with long hair I give everyone major respect. A student group worked with
Mr. Gardner to create a Student Survivor Recognition video that was included in the
assembly. Students featured in the video delivered a powerful message about how
to overcome obstacles and stay positive.
Skills students participated in the Moraine Valley Community College Technology
Challenge Competition and earned 1st place in Photoshop and 1st Place in
Mechanical Drafting Inventor categories.
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The Spring athletic season is off and running! The boys and girls indoor track teams
finished 3rd and 9th place, respectively at last weekend’s SWSC Conference Meet.
Boys and girls water polo are undefeated. Badminton is off to a great start at 3-1.
Softball, baseball, tennis, and soccer will start competitions this week. Boys volleyball
start competition next week.
Earlier today, hundreds of students visited Sandburg’s Psychology Fair. Students
were able to choose to participate in a number of experiments. Their student peers
collected data and will complete a statistical analysis to present their findings after
Spring Break.
Our pre-prom parent meeting was very well attended last night. Our prom will, once
again, be held at the Field Museum. The theme for this year is “Masquerade.”
Spring break is approaching the first week of April leaving many students eager for
vacations and relaxation. April is a full month for us and I can't wait to share the
exciting details of prom, relay, and the senior party!
Thanks for letting me share with you the major events that took place! Can't wait to
see you next month!
Andrew – Grace Mooney
Despite extraneous wintery conditions, the Thunderbolts are springing ahead into a full
schedule of activities. Last week, Andrew took part in the second half of the school
exchange with Reavis High School in order to show the students what Andrew has to
offer and to compare facilities, embrace each school’s pride, and to learn from one
another. Parent University also took place alongside the prom parent meeting to educate
parents about post-secondary planning and teen decision making. Students also rallied
together to take part in the SWSC Special Games alongside our fellow Eagles and
Chargers.
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Other recent events that Andrew had proudly taken part in was the grandparent’s
luncheon in the beginning of March, which featured a free lunch and entertainment from
our choir and band for senior citizens in the community. The Performing Arts Center has
been bustling with other events, including Andrew’s Got Talent and the “Dancing with
Diversity Show.” The Diversity Show was held in the beginning of March as well in order
to celebrate and demonstrate appreciation for the diverse ethnic backgrounds that are
proudly represented at Andrew. In addition, the VJA Prism Concert took place and
featured the students from the band and choir program, including the VJA orchestra. The
cast of “Beauty and the Beast” has been practicing diligently in preparation for their
greatly anticipated performances at the end of April and beginning of May. Our 2014
World Champion Winter Percussion group has also been busy practicing and competing
and we wish them the best of luck as they strive for the gold once again this year.
The Thunderbolt’s co-curricular activities have had much to brag about, including multiple
qualifications for state and a state champion. The Worldwide Youth in Science and
Engineering (WYSE) Team had two students, Matt Gross and Alan Wang, qualify for the
state competition to be held at the University of Illinois on April 16th. The VJA Mathletes
also qualified for state this year and will be attending their competition in May. The other
state-qualifying club was Business Professionals of America, who had a state champion,
Nathan Xiao, and other medalists as well. The Illinois Youth and Government conference
was held last week in which students simulated the roles of congressmen and
women. Student Council hosted its fourth annual dodgeball tournament in which all
proceeds went to benefit Relay for Life. In addition, the Senior Leaders group at Andrew
has put together an initiative to help fight hunger in developing countries using the
website FreeRice.com, which features questions on educational topics from a variety of
different categories. For every correct answer, the website donates ten grains of rice to
those in need.
As the weather hopefully continues to improve, Andrew is excited to see what the spring
sports have in store. This year, Doug Bozych is the head coach of Boy’s Track and Field.
Boy’s water polo, soccer, softball, baseball, badminton, and volleyball are also in season
and the teams look promising. Students are continuing to work diligently in their classes
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and seniors are resisting their senioritis in the final months of the school year. We will
continue on our successful path for the rest of the school year and as always, be bold,
be gold.
Stagg – Julie Zielinski
Hello everyone! It's nice to see you all join us at Stagg again tonight. Through both
the warm and cold weeks we've had this month, much work and preparation has been
going on between the three schools. As students begin intense studying for AP
exams, keeping up on all their classes, and staying involved in all their different clubs
and sports, March has undeniably flown by.
To begin with, our spring sports have started off well as games, tournaments, and
practices are beginning. Both our Girls’ Softball and our Girls’ Soccer teams have
begun some games and we have already seen victories! This also corresponds with
our Boy’s Baseball. We cannot wait to see what their season holds for them. Go
Chargers!
A few weeks ago, ACT, practice ACT, and PLAN testing went on for the
underclassmen and juniors. In addition, last week, freshmen took the PARCC exam.
Our teachers and staff provided support as our students proceeded with this
challenging and sometimes stressful testing. Needless to say things ran smoothly
and students are anxious to receive the results for these exams.
The annual Snowball Retreat is being held this weekend in Frankfort. Participating in
Snowball proves to be such an amazing opportunity for our students. There, they are
able to build on their leadership skills, learn to work successfully with one another,
and meet students from across the whole district! We are so excited for all the
students involved as they head out this weekend and connect with their peers from
across the district.
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Our committee for Relay for Life is in the process of recruiting new and old
participants, reaching out to local businesses, and beginning to plan the logistics of
the event. March and April are the busiest times for these committee members as
they prepare for the big event at the beginning of May.
Stagg kicked off our building’s support for cancer research with our annual St.
Baldrick’s Day fight against pediatric cancer. Held last Tuesday, also St. Patrick’s
Day, students, staff, and community members shaved their head in symbolic
solidarity with those fighting cancer. Our goal was to raise $7000, but in true Charger
fashion we exceeded our goal and raised over $11,000 in support of pediatric cancer
research.
At the beginning of March, each of the schools within the district hosted a Prom
Parent Meeting with the intent of informing our guardians of what Prom entails. In
addition, parents also participated in a Parent University focusing on supporting
students’ positive decision-making and providing important resources for parents to
help encourage their children to avoid the use of alcohol and drugs. After talking with
a few of my peers, it was shown that this meeting was able to spark beneficial
conversations between parents and their children.
Stagg’s Annual 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday May 2 nd. The great success
of the event last year when the race was opened up to the entire community inspired
the new tradition of encouraging the whole community to come out as Stagg Chargers
and in the spirit of wellness and healthy choices.
As always, our deans and staff at Stagg have been working very hard to keep our
school a safe and positive environment for all of the students. We have taken surveys
during our gym periods this past month, part of them questioning the way in which we
feel at Stagg. Questioners, such as this one, help our staff pinpoint what is working
well and what can be improved upon in our school.
Thank you all so much for joining us here once again at Stagg, I can’t wait to share
with you what April brings! Have a good night and enjoy your spring break!
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