john hancock college prep local school council meeting ......2017/07/12 · ms. silva spoke on...

John Hancock College Prep Local School Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2019

I. Chairperson

A. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 5:32PM

B. Roll Call

LSC Members in attendance were:

Vanessa Puentes (Principal)

Mary Jo Cepek (Parent Rep)

Maria G. Moreno (Parent Rep)

Maria Sanchez (Parent Rep)

George Schmidt (Teacher Rep)

Froylan Jimenez (Teacher Rep)

Diana Lopez (ESP Rep)

Stephanie Ruizparza (Community Rep)

Sergio Ruvalcaba

LSC Members absent from the meeting were:

Janine Brzezicki (Parent Rep) – 1st Absence

Judith Quintanilla (Parent Rep) – 1st Absence

Helen Pazmino (Parent Rep) – 1st Absence

Sophia Salazar (Student Rep) – 1st Absence

Guests:

Natalie Garfield

Nichole Zheny

Irene Garcia

Claudia Ortiz

Liliana Ortiz-Zavala

Quetazali Garcia

Gustavo Torres Jr

Maribel Ouille-Silva

Yolanda Mendez

Tamara Ward

C. Minutes

The minutes from the November 7, 2019 LSC meeting were read and approved.


D. Public Comments

Ms. Mendez reminded everyone that LSC Elections will be happening this spring. The application window is now open and the deadline for application submission is March 5th at 3PM. Anyone who is interested should see Ms. Mendez in the main office.

Ms. Silva spoke on behalf of the Spanish Honor Society’s Pulsera Project fundraiser. She explain about the Puselra bracelets that they will be selling and how the money helps sustains fair trade jobs for about 200 artists.

II. Principal’s Report

A. School Leadership

1. State of the School

A copy of Ms. Puentes’ presentation is attached to these notes.

This is an annual presentation that goes with the SQRP

There was a question raised on how we support students who aren’t planning on going to college. Ms. Puentes responded that every student has a plan and they review those plans with the students. We actively support internships and work/study programs in addition to our college prep.

2. Facility Update

Current School o Getting weekly updates on the work in the building from Sodexo o Currently down an engineer

Met with the head of facilities We can’t function with just 1 engineer Will escalate the issue if not solved soon

o Univents have been repaired but some may be in need of additional repairs

New School o Had a meeting today with the full team.

Talked to parents, students, sports, arts, etc. o It is a live construction site now. o Still plan to open in September 2021 o Hope to use some parking across 65th st.

Need agreement from Bedford Park o Have a timeline by quarter


Athletic Fields o Met with the Alderman

$1.5M to redevelop the park Will start in January and complete in January 2021

o There was a question on having an official document that give Hancock 1st dibs on the facilities. Ms. Puentes said that it will be done and there will be a written agreement on 1st rights.

3. Staffing Update

Ms. Stevens (Math and Financial Literacy teacher) has returned.

We are now 100% staffed.

4. Budget

There are no changes to the budget.

B. Instructional Leadership

1. Teaching and Learning

Teachers are engaged in a Lesson Study by department. o Includes observations, looking at student work, etc.

End of 1st Quarter o Teachers are reviewing curriculum maps and asking questions.

Wrapped up formative data assessments

Beginning coaching the coaches

Midyear PSAT/SAT is scheduled for 2/5/20

There was a question on funds for AP teachers. AP teachers need to make up the time lost due to the strike. Question on whether there were funds to pay teachers for out of hours tutoring, etc. Ms. Garfield replied that we have supported this in the past but need to see a plan. Once she has plans she can work through the budget. She will poll the AP teachers and then come up with a plan in January.

2. College & Career

Going through Guidance Lessons with the students now.

Representatives from Elmhurst College came to Hancock to present a full ride scholarship to one of our students.

Parents should be receiving the Learn/Plan/Succeed information in the mail. This information is customized per student. Parents should be looking for this.

Juniors should be starting to look at colleges now. Naviance helps with college matches


3. Climate and Culture

We have a new club now. The Paranormal Club. Ms. Grant-Snow is the sponsor.

ASM for the fall ends on Thursday o Applications for spring will be in January

Hancock $s Event o Snacks and gear for Hancock $s

Winter Assembly on December 20th o Will have the Gingerbread House contest again o Teachers are planning special events in their rooms

Planning attendance incentives for January 2nd and 3rd.

C. School Management and Daily Operations

1. Expenses

November expenses of $20,248.74 were approved.

2. Budget Transfers

Ms. Puentes asked that these 115 budget transfers be approved: o $556 for a band supply order.

The LSC approved the transfer

3. Checks

There were no checks to approve

4. Fundraisers

Cheer Team

Snap! Raise online donations o Hope to make $1000

Sell Krispy Kreme Donuts (pre-orders) delivery on Dec 20th o $10 a dozen o Hope to make $1000 – $450 = $550

International Club

Concessions during Basketball Games in January (4 games)

Price varies

Hope to raise $75 per game

Spanish Honor Society

Sell Pulsera bracelets. o Service Project o $5 per bracelet o All proceeds go to the Pulsera Project


Friends of Hancock

Xbox Airpod Raffle o Sell raffle tickets o Hope to raise $1000 - $500 = $500

Krispy Kreme Donuts o Sell at Report Card Pick-up o $10 per box o Will sell 250 boxes $10 per box - $4.50 = $5.50 per box

for a total of $1,375

Band

Winter Concert on December 19th o $5 per ticket o Hope to raise $2000 - $500 = $1500

Volleyball Boys

Boot Camp o Money goes to non-conference officials o $10 per session o Hope to raise $1200 - $0 = $1200

Global Citizenship

Concessions at the Winter Concert o Hope to raise $200 - $100 = $100

Drama Club

Winter Drama Program – January 15th and 16th o Tickets $5 o Hope to raise $500 - $20 = $480

Talent Show o Tickets $5 o Hope to raise $1500 - $20 = $1480

Concessions for Talent Show o Various prices o Hope to raise $250 - $200 = $50

All fundraisers were approved

D. Upcoming Events

PAC Meeting – Dec 12

Winter Break – Dec 31 – Jan 1

III. Student Activities/News

A. Athletic Update

A Co-Ed Competitive Cheer


o This year’s cheer squad has cheered in two home games. These games will prepare them for the state tournament on February the 7th 2020

Boys Bowling o The boys bowling season is about two weeks in and they have a

record of 2-1. 2 wins and one loss. This Saturday December the 7th the boys are competing in the red crosstown classic starting at 1:00 pm.

Girls Bowling o The Girls bowling season is starting this Saturday December the 7th at

Lawn Bowl at 9:00 am and are competing in the Red crosstown classic.

Boys Basketball o The Boys regular season is now in full swing. They have played one

nonconference and one conference game.

Girls Basketball

The Girls Basketball team finished the pre-season. We played three schools who are in a higher division than us. Our regular season starts this Friday at CISC Longwood for varsity while the JV hosts Juarez high School here at Hancock.

B. Student Events

Winter Concert – Dec 12

Band Concert – Dec 19

Holiday Extravaganza – Dec 20

IV. Old Business None

V. New Business Vote to begin Principal Selection Process

o Approved

Vote on Principal Selection timeline o Ad will be posted on December 10th o Review of resumes at the January 9th LSC meeting (Closed Session) o Vote on awarding new Principal contract at the January 9th meeting o Approved

Vote to Approve the Principal Vacancy Advertisement o Approved


VI. Adjourn The next LSC meeting will be held on January 9th at 5:30PM. The meeting was adjourned at 6:42PM.

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