Board of Education
Community Volunteer Appointed to District 62 Board of Education
The School District 62 Board of Education appointed its newest member Monday night to fill a vacant seat. After extensive interviews, the board selected Ronald Burton to fill a term that expires in April 2013. Burton will fill the seat vacated by Robert Suriano, who resigned in December because of family obligations. Burton will be sworn in at the February business meeting, which is Tuesday, February 21.
A document processing manager and father of two Algonquin Middle School students, Burton served as the President and School Board Caucus Liaison of the Forest School PTC and is currently the Vice President and Treasurer of the Algonquin PT.
Burton also served on the District 62 Master Plan Steering Committee, which recommended the learning, teaching, and facility improvements and renovations that have transformed School District 62. He also served on the Des Plaines Youth Commission, Boy Scouts of America, and coached for the Des Plaines Park District, Des Plaines Baseball, Jr. Warriors Football, and Central Little League.
"I have considered running several times, but felt the candidates were very good and that a change was not warranted. Since this unforeseen opening is available, I truly felt this was the time to step forward," said Burton.
"Ron is very familiar with the level of dedication and commitment that this position requires," announced Dr. Jane Westerhold, Superintendent of Schools. "He is a valuable addition to the board."
The February business meeting is at 7 PM, Tuesday, February 21, in the Forest Board Room.
Poskozim Sworn In
James Poskozim was sworn in by District 62 Board of Education President Brenda Murphy to complete the remainder of a term that will expire in 2013. Poskozim, who is a retired corporate attorney, will serve as the Policy Liaison. The following Adopt-A-School assignments are announced:
- Steven Adams – Central, Plainfield
- Stephanie Duckmann – Forest, Terrace
- Dr. Terry Lindsay – Algonquin, Orchard Place
- Sharon Lynch – Cumberland, Forest
- Brenda Murphy – Chippewa, Iroquois
- James Poskozim – Algonquin, North
- Robert Suriano – Chippewa, South
School administrators, teachers, and parents are asked to include their respective representatives in school activities and events.
School Board member Stephanie Duckmann (far left) swears in Dr. Terry Lindsay, Sharon Lynch, and Brenda Murphy at a special District 62 meeting.
School District 62 Swears in Board Members
Monday night, one new board member and two incumbents were sworn in at a special meeting of the School District 62 Board of Education. Dr. Terry Lindsay is a first-time board member. Brenda Murphy served on the board since 1999 and Sharon Lynch from 2004. All will serve four-year terms.
Dr. Lindsay is the Dean of Diversity and Intercultural Programs and Associate Professor of Cultural Studies at North Park University in Chicago. Sharon Lynch is a realtor. Brenda Murphy works as a substitute teacher and is a librarian at the Des Plaines Public Library.
During reorganization, Brenda Murphy was elected President and Stephanie Duckmann was elected Vice President. Margaret Goodchild was appointed as the Secretary to the Board of Education. The following appointments were made:
Board Liaisons –
- Steven Adams – Building
- Stephanie Duckmann – Personnel
- James Poskozim – Policy
- Dr. Terry Lindsay – Community Relations
- Sharon Lynch – Finance
- Robert Suriano – Education
Board Representatives –
- Steven Adams – ED-RED
- Dr. Terry Lindsay – ED-RED Alternate
- Stephanie Duckmann – Maine Township Special Education Program (MTSEP)
- Sharon Lynch – District 62 Foundation
- James Poskozim – Legislative Delegate
- Robert Suriano – Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) North Cook
About the Board of Education
The Board of Education is composed of seven members elected to alternating four-year terms. Elections are held every two years. Board members are not paid and donate their time to serve the community. The Board chooses its officers in April. If a vacancy occurs, the Board names an appointee to serve until the next election.
To prepare children for the 21st century, we hold these beliefs ——
- Working Together For Our Children: The best education of our children is the collaborative responsibility of students, their families, the school system and the community.
- Learner Profile: We strive to produce students who are responsible citizens in our American democracy and in the global society at large, and who are knowledgeable in life skills that will serve them in the workplace and in their other adult roles.
Instruction Goal:
Community Consolidated School District 62 will provide a productive and inclusive learning environment that improves literacy skills for all students.
Key Indicators in student achievement: (LEARNING)
- Students within each No Child Left Behind (NCLB) subgroup who meet their annual individual targeted growth in reading on the Measure of Academic Progress assessment (MAP) will increase at each school.
- Students within each NCLB subgroup who meet grade level proficiency in MAP reading will increase at each school.
- English Language Learners (ELLs) making adequate yearly progress on the Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to State (ACCESS) for ELLs’ test, will increase at each school.
- The percentage of D62 students meeting standards in ISAT reading and writing will increase each year and will exceed the state average.
Key indicators in instruction and professional development: (TEACHING)
- Core curriculum maps in literacy will be developed for each grade level and made accessible to teachers
- District wide grade level benchmarks will be set for both reading and writing for all students
- Professional development plans will be systematically implemented to improve literacy teaching strategies and skills for teachers
- Using a literacy coaching framework, modeling and staff development will be provided to help teachers differentiate literacy instruction for students
Key indicators in school culture: Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
- Collaborative teams will focus on planning and monitoring differentiated literacy instruction for all students
- All School Improvement Plans (SIPs) and District Improvement Plans (DIPs) will focus on achieving specific, measurable, attainable, results-oriented and time-bound (SMART) literacy goals
- Major recommendations from the Diversity Audit will be implemented in order to build an inclusive and equitable environment for literacy learning for all students.
- Major technology recommendations will be implemented to integrate technology skills into literacy instruction for all students.
Finance Goal:
Community Consolidated School District 62 will ensure that the district finances are well-managed and effectively used to support the mission of the district, the educational programs and services focusing on students and staff, and the comprehensive master plan for the district.
Key indicators in finance:
- A long-term financial plan will be implemented to achieve financial sustainability.
- The annual budget will demonstrate to the community financial stewardship, and will target educational priorities.
- The fund balances will remain in alignment with the Board of Education financial policies.
- The Annual Financial (Audit) Report will adhere to the best accounting and management practices.
- The District will maintain the ISBE financial profile of recognition.
Facilities’ Goal:
Community Consolidated School District 62 will complete a three-year comprehensive facilities’ plan to improve safety, to improve energy efficiency, and to enhance the quality of the learning environment.
Key indicators in facilities:
- Phase I projects will be completed on time and within budget.
- Phase II will be completed on time and within budget.
- Phase III will be completed on time and within budget.
Please use the links in the left column of this page to learn more about the CCSD62 School Board.
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