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E. H. Sutherland Elementary School

10015 S. Leavitt Avenue
Chicago, IL 60643

773-535-2580
773-535-2621 fax

 

Catherine Gannon
Principal

Maureen Elwood
Assistant Principal

Ms. Annie Malone, Counselor/Case Mgr

Ms. Jeanmarie Ford, School Clerk

 

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LSC Minutes - 05/08/07

Sutherland Elementary Local School Council
Meeting Minutes
May 8, 2007
Sutherland Library      

  1. The meeting began at 4:15 p.m.
  2. Roll was taken; present members were: Bill Cahill, Rosalind Faulkner, Catherine Gannon, Reggie O’Connor, Susan Poole, Cathy Shepherd, Donna Somerville, Ron Traylor, and Charlie Zarzecki.
  3. Minutes from the April 10, 2007 meeting were read and approved.
  4. Principal’s Report- Ms. Gannon distributed a report.
    1. Sutherland scored high ratings during the Safety and Security audit that took place on April 12th.
    2. 401 uniform surveys were collected at report card pickup.  232 (58%) indicated they were interested in uniforms and 169 (42%) indicated they were not.
    3. Replacement teachers have been hired for the regular and special education positions.
    4. Field Days are scheduled for May 29 and 30. The Carnival will take place on June 6 and 11.
    5. Residency investigators have been in contact with the school about certain cases. Hearings have been scheduled for some cases.
    6. Kindergarten registration is complete.
    7. Verizon will probably not work on their cell tower until July or August.
    8. Information for Summer classes has been posted on the website.
  5. Public Comment
    Five parents spoke about their concerns regarding a group of older Sutherland students who walk home eastbound from school. They said they are very intimidating and they worried about their children’s safety.  The same group also commented on the rude behavior exhibited by the older students lining up on the pavement near the park in the morning.  One of the same parents asked about the results of the uniform survey.  The sixth parent attending asked about the SIP mid-year review and any changes to the budget for 2007-08.  Lastly, a representative from SCORE educational center promoted their services.

       6.    Delegate Reports

    1. PPLC (Curriculum)-nothing to report
    2. PTA-The PTA would like to sponsor a virtues program. The spring cleanup was attended by 25 families. 
    3. Buildings and Grounds- The gym floor will be repaired in June. The last piece of equipment for the outside security cameras has been installed.
    4. School Climate- Student Council finished their poetry contest and Malaria Drive.   “Grease” will be presented at the end of May.
  1.  New Business
    1. Fraudulent Enrollment- We will inquire as to whether there is a number that parents can call anonymously if they feel they may have information on a student outside of the attendance area.
    2. Student Technology Teams- Determined they were not viable since students would miss class.
    3. Communication on Absences- It was stressed that parents need to communicate absences to the office early in the morning so that the office could make follow up phone calls to locate students in a timely manner.
  2. Old Business
    1. Uniform Survey-Addressed under Principal’s Report.
    2. Cell Tower - Addressed under Principal's Report
  3. Move to Executive Session- The meeting was moved to Executive Session at 5:00 p.m.
  4. Public Comment- None
  5. The next LSC meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.
  6. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

 

 

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