July 19, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Regular

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

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___, Roldan ____. Theriault ___

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:  SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the closed session minutes from the June 21, 2017 Regular meeting of the Board of Education." Roll call (Lehmann abstain)
McMillan___,  Crosby ___, Debuer ___, Roldan ___, Shafer ___, Lehmann ____, Theriault ___

Description:  SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the open session minutes from the June 21, 2017 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education." Roll call (Lehmann abstain)
Duber ___, McMillan___, Crosby___, Lehmann ___,  Roldan ____, Shafer___, Theriault ___

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

Description:  SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the hiring of  Gina Gurchiek for the position of Family/Consumer Science Teacher at Harvard High School, Yolanda Roldan for the position of 3rd Grade Spanish Dual Language Teacher at Richard D Crosby Elementary School for the 2017-18 school year, Nicole Pierce for the position of CNA at Harvard Junior High School, Brandon Barry for the position of Social Worker at Richard D Crosby Elementary School for the 2017-18 school year, Tim Holman for the position of Special Education Teacher at Harvard Junior High School, Rosemary Palczynski for the position of Art Teacher at Harvard High School, Amanda Thompson for the position of Gifted Education Teacher at Harvard Junior High School, Maria Fanning for the position of Bilingual Speech and Language Pathologist for the 2017-18 school year, Ben Schwartz for the position of Assistant Girls Track and Field Coach at Harvard High School for the 2017-18 school year, Amber Bowgren for the position of Bilingual Coordinator for the 2017-18 school year, Shandra Kendrick for the position of 6th Grade Math teacher for the 2017-18 school year." Roll call (Roldan abstain)
Shafer___, Duber ____,  Crosby___,  Lehmann___, McMillan___, Roldan ____, Theriault ___

Description:  SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to accept the notice of resignation from Mayra Rodriguez from the position of Kindergarten Spanish Dual Language Teacher at Crosby Elementary effective June 26, 2017, Romulus Spognardi from the position of Academic Annex teacher at the Harvard Jr. High School effective June 1, 2017, Kylie Mulvey from the position of 3rd grade Dual Language Spanish teacher effective July 12, 2017, Laurie Robinett from the position of 8th grade Language Arts teacher effective July 12, 2017, Alexis Barth from the position of 3rd grade monolingual teacher effective July 12, 2017 and Tim Hanley from a custodial position effective July 10, 2017 . " Roll call
Duber ___, Roldan ____, Crosby___, Lehmann___, Shafer___. McMillan___, Theriault ___ 

Description:  There were no retirement requests this month.

Description:  SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the transfer of Karli Nenni from the position of Early Childhood Teacher at Washington School to the position of Kindergarten English Dual Language Teacher at Richard D Crosby Elementary School for the 2017-18 school year," Roll call 
McMillan___, Shafer___, Duber ____, Crosby___, Lehmann___, Roldan ____, Theriault ____

Description:  There were no FMLA requests this month.

Description:  SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the Harvard Junior High School Library Book Fair Fundraiser October 20-26, 2017 and February 9-15, 2018 to raise scholastic dollars for the purchase of new books for the library, Harvard High School Volleyball Fundraiser August 9-25, 2017 to raise money for equipment, team apparel, team building activities and transportation." Roll call
Roldan ____, Lehmann___, Crosby___, McMillan ____, Shafer ____, Duber ___,Theriault ____

Description:  SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the District Athletic and Activities Handbook and the District Student Handbooks as presented." All in Favor
Motion__________
Second_________

Description:  SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the District 50 Building Use Fee System for Groups/Organizations/Individuals as presented." Roll Call
McMillan ____, Lehmann ____, Duber ____, Shafer ____, Roldan ___, Crosby ___, 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:  August 16, 2017, 2017  - 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting