Board Of Education

Marie Urso - President, -  Regina Rivers - Vice President, 

Loretta Gustello - Secretary, 

Veronica Bonilla-Lopez  - Member, Antonette “Toni” Dorris - Member,

Josefina Corral - Member,  Dianne Williams- Member

Board of Education Policy Manual

What is the Board Of Education?	What is the Superintendent's Role?
When does the Board meet?	How are Board meetings conducted?
What does the Consent Agenda mean?	When may I speak at the meeting?
May I be on the agenda?	How else may I express my concerns?
Board Agendas / Minutes

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What is the Board Of Education?

Seven elected representatives comprise your Board of Education. They are
District residents who are elected at large to serve four-year terms without pay.

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When does the Board meet?

All meetings are open to the public except during executive sessions
when collective bargaining, negotiations, acquisition or the sale of real estate, personnel
matters, pending court proceedings involving the District, or student discipline matters are
discussed. Voting on all issues, including those discussed in executive session, occurs during
open session. The Board's meeting dates occasionally are altered due to holidays.

Board of Education

2011-12 Regular Monthly Meetings

All meetings convene at 6:00 p.m.

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May I be on the agenda?

Citizens or groups who wish to formally appear on the
agenda must present the request in writing to the Superintendent at least five
business days prior to the Board meeting date. This time frame enables the Board
to be better prepared to address the matter presented.

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What is the Superintendent's Role?

The Superintendent:
- is the chief executive officer of the District and the administrative head of all departments;
- is responsible for all District operations and educational programs;
- implements Board policies;
- encourages and maintains communication between the District and the community;
- makes recommendations to the Board regarding the budget, building plans, location
of sites, personnel, textbook adoptions, courses of study, and instructional materials.

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How are Board meetings conducted?

The president of the Board conducts the meeting under
Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised. The agenda for each meeting is prepared by the
Superintendent and the Board President. Background material on agenda times is sent to
the Board members prior to the meetings. District #89's Board of Education chooses to
use a "Consent Agenda" procedure because it facilitates meetings and ensures efficient
use of Board time.

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When may I speak at the meeting?

This meeting of the Board of Education is a business
meeting of the Board being conducted in a public setting. While the business meeting
is not a public hearing, the Board recognizes that parents and residents may have
comments or questions to present at Board Meetings. If you intend to speak, please
fill out a "Questions and Comments Form" complete with your full name, address and
phone number and present it to the Superintendent's Executive Administrative
Assistant. Comments or questions should be directed to the Board and will be
limited to three minutes. All comments are appreciated and the Board will be
prepared to address those comments/ questions that relate to items on the agenda.
Comments not related to the agenda may be forwarded to the Superintendent and
responses will be given on an individual basis. If there is an item that pertains
to your child/children or a personnel issue, we will be delighted to serve you on
a personal level with an appointment. We will forward your issue to the
Superintendent. Please remain seated until you are called to a designated area
where all public comments will be considered.

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How else may I express my concerns?

The Board of Education encourages communication
with the District's residents. If you have specific questions relative to Board
policy or actions, please call the Superintendent at the District office,
(708) 450-2460. You also may communicate in writing by addressing your letter
to the Board of Education or the Superintendent, 906 Walton, Melrose Park, Illinois 60160.

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What does the Consent Agenda mean?

The Consent Agenda is a consolidation of monthly
or annual Items that require Board action. The Consent Agenda Motion Requires one
roll call vote of the Board rather than a number of individual motions. These items
receive the same attention by the Board members as the other agenda items. Members
may request additional information or question items on the Consent Agenda. A Board
member also may have a Consent Agenda item removed and considered separately on the
regular agenda.

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