April 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting

Description:  Carol Botwinski, Board President, called the meeting to order at __________.
 

Description:  PRESENT: Mr. Bednar, Mrs. Botwinski, Mr. Greidanus, Mrs. McClaney, Mr. Nordmark, Mr. Novak, and Mrs. Peters.

ABSENT: No one.

ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Don Angelaccio, Superintendent, Dr. Amy M. Zaher, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Mrs. Amy McPartlin, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations and Dr. Chrystyna Sroka Assistant Superintendent for Student Services.

Description:  Our pledge of allegiance will be led by Eisenhower students who have read more than 100 books this year as part of the "Century Book Club".

Description:  Dr. Lambatos and representatives of the Eisenhower School Improvement Team will share their state of the school report.

Description:  All four of our incumbent Board Members were unopposed and reelected for a four-year term. We congratulate Carol Botwinski, Mari-Lynn Peters, Brian Greidanus, and Brynn Nordmark and thank all of our board members who serve the community in these volunteer positions. There will be a reorganization meeting and seating of the new Board on Saturday, April 29 at 9:00am in the Grodsky Admin Building.

Description:  The referendum question placed on the April 4 ballot was unsuccessful. Unofficial results identified 46% of voters in support and 54% opposed. We thank the YesD23! Community Advocacy Group and all those who contributed their time  communicating and encouraging support for these efforts. While we are disappointed in these results, we respect the process and the voice of our community. We will address our ongoing safety, facility and program needs through our Strategic Plan and regroup to determine next steps. 

Description:  April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. We especially thank all who share their time and resources with District 23 to support our students and staff. April is also recognized as School Library Month. We appreciate our Library Media Specialists Ms. Hauschild, Mrs. Strachn, Mrs. Yager, and Mrs. McWilliams for their dedication and inspiration that leads our Media Centers into innovative and Future Ready places of learning. We also recognize Autism Awareness Month in April and thank all of our professionals who bring this specialized skill and expertise to serving our students and families. April 3-7 was recognized as National Assistant Principal Appreciation week so we'd like to recognize our outstanding AP Ms. Stephanie Gage.  Last, but certainly not least we celebrate Teacher Appreciation and Nurse Appreciation Week in early May. We thank all of our professionals for their dedicated service and contributions that make District 23 an amazing place in which students learn and grow. 

Description:  Our District-Wide Staff Meeting will be held on May 22, 2023, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the MacArthur Gym.  We will honor our colleagues and retirees.

Description:  As an update, our families have received information and we have opened the process for registration. We encourage all families to register during the month of April. Registered families will receive payment requests for school fees in July. 

Description:  Illinois State Representative Mary Beth Canty will visit and tour District 23 on April 14. She reached out to set up an opportunity to meet our students, staff, and team and we are excited to share the exciting things happening across the District.

Description:  At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and district employees may comment on or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please complete the form and give it to Mrs. O'Donnell, our recording secretary.

Description:  Carol will report.

Description:  Jim will report.

Description:  Carol will report.

Description:  Becky will report.

Description:  Did not meet, but Brian will share a brief report of opportunities for community engagement.

Description:  Tonight's Consent Agenda includes the approval of the minutes from the Special Meeting on March 2, 2023, the Regular Meeting and the Executive Session on March 8, 2023, a disposal form for outdated curriculum materials, and the Personnel Report.  Also, the minutes from the regular meeting and executive session on January 11 are  presented for approval.

Description:  Attached is the memo recommending payment of the voucher lists for materials, supplies, and services paid since the last BOE meeting. In addition, the District payments for salaries and insurance benefits during the previous month are included for approval. Those documents are all included for your review.

 

Description:  Dr. Zaher and representatives of the Social Studies Curriculum Committee will share their recommendation for the adoption of new materials. 

Description:  Dr. Angelaccio will present the proposed staffing plan for 2023-24 as well as other staffing considerations. 

Description:  Dr. Sroka and Ms. Curry will present a proposal for Board consideration to enhance our Special Education Services. They will present an additional self-contained classroom to expand our continuum of in-house services for students with social, emotional, or behavioral needs. 

Description:  Mrs. McPartlin has prepared and attached an overview of budgetary initiatives and considerations in preparation for the FY24 Budget.  These guidelines were discussed at the April Finance Committee meeting. The FY24 Budget Calendar was presented back in October and has also been attached for the Board's review.

Description:  The EBC Board of Directors held their renewal meeting on March 16th. Districts were given the opportunity to attend to discuss the final renewal projections and rates for the upcoming plan year. The rate sheet and overview have been attached for your review.

Description:  Dr. Zaher, Dr. Sroka, and Mr. Alms have prepared a brief update on the summer programming occuring across D23. 

Description:  Presented as a first read tonight, the NSSEO has shared their preliminary budget for FY24. Member districts have participated in several Finance Committee meetings to discuss proposed increases in tuition and services based on current usage. Next month, we will need to pass a resolution for a directed vote at their June meeting.

Description:  Bids were solicited in late February for the painting of both the Ross/Sullivan and MacArthur Gymnasiums.  The lowest bidder, meeting the District's specifications, is being recommended for award at the April Board meeting.  At this time, we are asking to award the Ross/Sullivan Gymnasium only, which will be a cost split with the Arlington Heights Park District.  The MacArthur Gymnasium will be awarded to the same vendor, pending Board approval and budget availability, later in the 2023-24 school year.

Description:  Mrs. McPartlin, in collaboration with representatives of District 21, successfully negotiated a one-year extension to our transportation contract with First Student in the amount of 9.9%. The contract was discussed at Finance and is presented to the Board for approval. 

Description:  This is a DRAFT of the Board Member Orientation guide. Please review and share feedback with Don.