LAKE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
4015 North Ashland Avenue | Chicago, Illinois 60613
Telephone 773.534.5440 | Fax 773.534.5908 | www.lakeviewhs.com
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Scott Grens, Principal | Angela Newton, Assistant Principal | Meghan Sovell, Assistant Principal | Toney Vast-Binder, Assistant Principal
LAKE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL | LOCAL SCHOOL COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES 12/18/14
Present LSC Members:
 Brett Bildstein – Teacher Representative
 Diana Hershfang – Non-teacher Representative
 Martha Gonzalez – Parent Representative
 Arnold Davis – Community Representative
 Lisa Valentin – Parent Representative
 Kylie Vadnais – Community Representative
 Monte Luzadder – Parent Representative
 Mark Reynolds – Parent Representative
 Tasha Young – Teacher Representative
 Angela Wells – Parent Representative
 Scott Grens – Principal
Absent LSC Members:
 Ruth Curan – Parent Representative
 Eric Villalon – Student Representative
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order at 6:41pm
2. Approval of Agenda
a. Monte motioned to approve, Mark seconded, all voted in favor
3. Approval of Minutes from Pervious Meeting
a. Monte motioned to approve, Mark seconded, all voted in favor
4. Public Participation
5. New Business
a. School quality rating policy
i. Review of new SQRP policy
1. 5 levels (3 in past) -1+, 1, 2+, 2, 3
a. 1+ to 2+ = Good standing
b. 2 = Provisional support
c. 3 = Intensive support
2. More comprehensive data (NWEA vs. ISAT)
3. Scores compared at national (formerly just CPS)
ii. Lake View rated 2+ for 2013-2014 school year
1. Means we receive additional network support
iii. EPAS is biggest area of growth
1. Staff has been focused on building strong curriculum scope and sequence
Honor | Ownership | Mastery | Education
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LAKE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
4015 North Ashland Avenue | Chicago, Illinois 60613
Telephone 773.534.5440 | Fax 773.534.5908 | www.lakeviewhs.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Scott Grens, Principal | Angela Newton, Assistant Principal | Meghan Sovell, Assistant Principal | Toney Vast-Binder, Assistant Principal
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2. ILT digging into this data segmented by grade to understand trends and develop
strategies
iv. Also My Voice, My School Survey Results as an area of growth
1. Need at least 50% to take this in the spring
a. Staff considering ways to incorporate this into report card pick up
School main entrance changes
i. Visitors and guests – Door 6
ii. Student entrance – Door 5 – four door/wider space
Updates on Family and Community Engagement
i. Lake View Partners – 501c3 paperwork filed
1. 3 meetings held to date
2. Starting to plan student recruitment events for the spring
3. Adopt-A-Room has started – bids on 4 rooms
ii. Family and community engagement with current students’ families
1. Harvard Club of Chicago came in and did a workshop around college applications and
financial aid. Poor attendance.
2. Band concert last night – great attendance
3. Challenge is limit results from current communication – potential ideas:
a. Mom’s and Dad’s nights at local bars or someone’s house – has worked well for
Coonley and Payton
b. Oak Park River Forrest sends very detailed newsletters of events – always high
attendance
c. St. Andrew’s hosts “friendraisers”
d. Food as an incentive – picnic on lawn
e. Send news blasts to Alderman’s office
Review of Principal Evaluation Process for approval
i. Feedback:
1. Interest in having a self assessment form the principal – as highlighted as a best practice
in reference guide
a. Principal could provide personal professional development plan in January
b. A nice to have – not essential
ii. Arnold motioned to approve, Monte seconded, Mark abstained, all others voted in favor
1. Action items: Arnold will work with Monte to develop an informal feedback process for
January
Approve Lake View HS Booster Club fundraiser
i. Super bowl raffle – raffle ticket sales ($50/ticket) for a cash prize
1. Each sport would sell 100 tickets, anticipated revenue total ~$8,000
ii. Arnold motioned in favor, Monte seconded, all voted in favor
Approve Internal Accounts from Nov 2014
i. Monte moved to approve, Diana seconded, all voted in favor
6. Reports
a. Chair
i. Losing two parent rep positions at the end of this school year – keep an eye open for potential
replacements
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LAKE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
4015 North Ashland Avenue | Chicago, Illinois 60613
Telephone 773.534.5440 | Fax 773.534.5908 | www.lakeviewhs.com
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Scott Grens, Principal | Angela Newton, Assistant Principal | Meghan Sovell, Assistant Principal | Toney Vast-Binder, Assistant Principal
b. Student Representative – n/a absent for meeting
c. Principal
i. School Leadership: Mid-year survey administered to staff today, collaborate meetings taking
place, PPLC forming in January (independent advisory body to the principal and the LSC)
ii. Instructional Leadership: Hour of Code events – sophomores worked with 7th graders from
Coonley at Aon Center, “R&D Exchange” event – Microsoft partnered students up with mentors
and set up design challenges in school, continuing to with UofC’s Network for College Success
iii. Student-Centered Learning Climate: YTD 89.9%, Haunted History Tour incentive, new tardy
policy, tardy numbers appear to be on a decline, YTD FOT 92%, and 86% SOT
iv. Professional Development and Human Resources Management: ILT leading “Professional
Learning Cycle”, reviewing student applications (~1350 applications received), REACH
observations in progress, ILT conducting in a “Learning Walk” at Lincoln Park
v. Parent Involvement and Community Partnership: Harvard Club event, 501c3 meeting on 12/11,
updating “At-a-Glance”, PAC meeting on 11/18
vi. School Management & Daily Operations: painting forthcoming, new cafeteria doors
forthcoming, electrical installation at door 5 and door 6
vii. Interpersonal Effectiveness: continue to use robo-calls regarding attendance (also bilingual),
parent conferences taking place with Admin & Youth Intervention Specialist for attendance and
student intervention, website updates in progress, admin winter retreat on Monday.
d. Other: Department Leader, PPLC (forthcoming), etc.
i. PPC report from November meeting:
1. Building issues have been resolved with exception of stained glass
2. ISS – unclear how teachers are supposed to coordinate on student work, but seems
mostly resolved due to change in ISS room
3. Positive feedback on teacher collaboration meetings and shift to during the school day
e. Announcement of Next Meeting: Thursday, January 15th, 2015, 6:30pm
7. Adjourn at 8:47
a. Monte motioned, Diana seconded, all voted in favor
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