May 17, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Regular

Description:  Theriault____,Lehmann ___, Crosby____, McMillan____, Shafer____, Duber____

Description:  "I move to adjourn to closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity, the discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed, whether for purposes of approval of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06 of the School Code." Roll call
Lehmann___, Crosby___, McMillan___, Shafer___, Duber___, Theriault ___

Description:  SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: I move to open the "Public Hearing pursuant to the requirements of Sections 10 and 20 of the Bond Issuance Notification Act of the State of Illinois, as amended on the plans to issue General Obligation Limited School Bonds, Series 2017 in the amount not to exceed $6,648,566." Roll call
Lehmann _____, Crosby _____, McMillan _____, Shafer _____, Duber ____, Theriault _____


Reading of bond statement


SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: I move to close the public hearing regarding a plan to issue not to exceed $6,648,566 in aggregate principal amount of the Issuer's General Obligation Limited School Bonds, Series 2017 as presented." Roll call
Lehmann _____, Crosby _____, McMillan _____, Shafer _____, Duber ____, Theriault _____

Description:  8th Grade Track Team

Description:  The District 50 School Board appreciates and welcomes all visitors to tonight's meeting.  We ask that visitors sign in so we can thank you for attending.

This is the time in our meeting when we invite the public to address the school board with issues and concerns.  While the board is very interested in your comments, this is not a time for discussion or debate, we cannot respond to comments or answer questions at this time.

A member of the District 50 administrative staff will follow up within 48 hours of this meeting to determine if you would like to discuss the issue further.  In the interest of time, we ask that you keep your comments brief and limit them to three minutes.

Since our board meetings are recorded for re-broadcast to the public, your comments will be recorded as well.  We ask that you keep your comments civil and professional.  We reserve the right to stop anyone who does not comply with this request.  If you are interested in making a comment, please raise your hand.  When called on to speak, please give your name.  Thank you!

Description:  There were no Closed Session minutes for the May 1, 2017 Special Board meeting.

Description:  SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the open session minutes from May 1, 2017 Special Meeting of the Board of Education." Roll call 
McMillan___, Crosby___, Lehmann___, Duber___, Shafer___, Theriault ___

Description:  SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the consent agenda as presented." Roll call 
Lehmann ___, Crosby___, McMillan___, Duber ___, Shafer ___, Theriault ___

Description:  SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the hiring of  LaShawn Lomax for the position of Director of Special Services, Tiffany Shatters for the position of Lunch Room-Recess Supervisor at Jefferson Elementary School, Guy Clark for the temporary position of Community Outreach Coordinator for the duration of the military leave of the current Community Outreach Coordinator, Dan Marchik, Gina Bianchi for the shared position of Tier 2 PBIS Coach at Harvard Junior High School, Deb Kraus for the shared position of Tier 2 PBIS Coach at Harvard Junior High School." Roll call
Duber___, Shafer___, Crosby___,  Lehmann___, McMillan___, Theriault ___

Description:  SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to accept the notice of resignation from Jason Davidson from the position of 7th Grade Volleyball Coach at Harvard Junior High effective the last day of the 2016-17 school year, Cristina Blanco from the position of Pre-K Dual Language Teacher at Washington School effective May 30, 2017, Vicki Pilgard from the position of shared Tier 1 PBIS Internal Coach at Jefferson Elementary School effective the last day of the 2016-17 school year, Gregorio Arellano from the position of Bilingual Coordinator effective July 1, 2017, Samantha Webster from the position of National Junior Honor Society advisor at Harvard Junior High School on the last day of the 2016-17 school year, Stephanie Mitchell  from the postion of Math Teacher at Harvard Junior High School.effective the last day of the 2016-17 school year. " Roll call
Shafer ___, Crosby___, Lehmann___, Duber___. McMillan___, Theriault ___ 

Description:  SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION:  "I move to accept the notice of retirement from David Ramsalnd from the position of Social Worker at Washington School effective the last day of the 2016-17 school year." Roll call
Crosby ___, Shafer ___, Lehmann ___, Duber ___, McMillan ___, Theriault ___

Description:  SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the transfer of Annette Jablonski from the position of  Library Instructional Aide to 11 month Secretary at Harvard High School effective immediately, Gisella Sande Garcia from the position of 1st Grade Dual Language Spanish Teacher at Richard D. Crosby Elementary to 7th Grade Dual Language-Language Arts/ESL Teacher at Harvard Junior High School effective the last day of the 2016-17 school year and Kelly LaSota from the position of 1st Grade Dual Language English Teacher to 2nd Grade Dual Language English Teacher at Richard D. Crosby Elementary effective the last day of the 2016-17 school year, Lana Carlson from the position of Instructional Aide to the position of Instructional Library Aide. " Roll call 
McMillan___, Shafer___, Duber ____, Crosby___, Lehmann___, Theriault ____

Description:  SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the FMLA request for Holly Friday, Wayne Hanson, Lauren Klaric, Sara Weaver and Karli Nenni." 
Roll call
Lehmann___, McMillan___, Duber___, Crosby___, Shafer___, Theriault ___

Description:  SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the Harvard High School Football Discount Card Fundraiser August 7 - 19, 2017 to raise money for camp costs and motivational materials, Harvard High School Wrestling Team Weight Class Sponsors Fundraiser June 1, 2017 through August 1, 2017 to raise money for team apparel, motivational materials and camp costs, Harvard High School National Honor Society Scholarship Fundraiser May 19-26, 2017 to raise money for scholarships for Senior members." Roll call
Shafer ____, Lehmann___, Crosby___, McMillan ____, Duber ___,Theriault ____

Description:  SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the extension with Durham Transportation for the 2017-18 school year as presented." Roll call
McMillan ____, Duber ____, Shafer ____, Lehmann ____, Crosby ____, Theriault ____

Description:  SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the Administrative and Non-Union Support Staff Increases as presented." Roll call
Crosby ____, Lehmann ____, Duber ____, McmIllan ____, Shafer ____, Theriault ____

Description:  SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to accept the Insurance Bids from The Frost Group for General Liability and Workman's Compensation in the amount of $177, 983  and from Crum-Halsted for Student Accident and Treasure's Bond in the amount of $20.898." Roll call
Lehmann ___, McMillan___, Crosby ___, Shafer ____, Duber ___, Theriault ___ 

Description:  Discussion and Assignment of Board Committee Members 

Description:  On April 26, 2017, MaryAnn Foster FOIA Officer, received a request from Paul Jacobs requesting information regarding any/all District or Building policies regarding staff interaction between students, specifically policy/policies pertaining to if a parent asks a staff member to bring them home after an activity (sport event, after school activity, etc).  On April 28, 2017 MaryAnn Foster sent the information electronically.

On April 26, 2017, MaryAnn Foster FOIA Officer, received a request from Brian McSherry at smart 265 requesting information for the construction and/or maintenance work planned for any building owned or leased by your district which includes the scopes listed below. In addition, if any contracts have already been awarded, please include the names and contact information of those contractor(s) and/or sub-contractor(s). HVAC (Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation), Exhaust Systems. Architectural Metals used for weatherproofing and/or ornamental purposes. Gutters and /or Downspouts. New installation and/or replacement of lockers. New installation and/or replacement of toilet partitions. Kitchen Renovations. Current HVAC Maintenance Contracts. On April 28, 2017 MaryAnn Foster sent the information electronically.

On April 25, 2017, MaryAnn Foster FOIA Officer, received a request from Gabriella Lauricella, Data Acquisition Specialist for SmartProcure requesting purchase order number, purchase order date, line item details, line item quantity, line item price, vendor ID number, name, address, contact person and email address for all purchase orders from December 29, 2016 forward and to the current date.  On April 28, 2017, MaryAnn Foster sent the information electronically.

On May 8, 2017, MaryAnn Foster FOIA Officer, received a request from James Bachman, Executive Director for Illinois Retired Teachers Association requesting names and email addresses of our retiring Illinois educators for the current school year and a complete list of email addresses for all district/organization employees. On May 10, 2017 MaryAnn Foster sent the information electronically.

Description:  RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD: "I move to appoint __________ for the 2 year unfilled position on the Harvard Community Unit School District #50 Board of Education." Roll call
Theriault ____, Lehmann____, McMillan____, Shafer____, Duber____, Crosby ____

Description:  ___________________ will take the Oath of Office given by Superintendent, Dr. Lauri Tobias.

Description:  June 21, 2017  - 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting