May 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting

Description:  President pro-tem presides over seating of new board and begins by calling this meeting to order. 

Description:  PRESENT:  Mrs. Botwinski, Mr. Greidanus, Dr. Long, Mrs. McClaney,
Mrs. Morrisey, Mr. Nordmark, and Mrs. Peters.

ABSENT: No one.

ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Don Angelaccio, Superintendent, Dr. Craig Curtis, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Mrs. Amy McPartlin, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations and Dr. Chrystyna Sroka Assistant Superintendent for Student Services.

Description:  The president Pro Tem will lead the group in the recitation of the Oath of Office. A copy is included in your packet. I will have your individual certificates for the meeting.

Description:  The superintendent will lead the group in the recitation of the Code of Conduct. A copy of the IASB Code of Conduct for members of school Boards is attached. I will have a paper copy for each of you, as I think it will be easier to read.

Description:  The President pro-Tem presides over the election of new officers. A voice vote for officers may be taken. A slate of officers may also be presented. I have provided sample motions for both.
Once new officers are elected we will pause briefly while everyone moves to their appropriate new chair.

I move to open nomination for a slate of officers. (Voice Vote)
Are there any nominations for the office of President?
Are there any nominations for the office of Vice-President?
Are there any nominations for the office of Secretary?

I move to nominate the following slate of officers

xxxxxxx for President,

xxxxxxx for Vice President, and

xxxxxxx for Secretary.

I move to close nominations for the slate of officers. (Voice Vote)

I move to approve the slate of officers. (Voice Vote)

Description:  The new School Board President will make committee appointments. These do not require a nomination or a vote. Interested individuals should speak with the president to discuss. The president will share committee assignments at the June Board meeting. 

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 pink form and give it to Mrs. O'Donnell, our recording secretary. 

Description:  The Board of Education is hosting a Retirement and Recognition Lunch as part of our District Year-end celebration on Friday, May 16, from 11:00-1:00 p.m.

Retirees
Marlys Jenkins - 44 Years
Kim Brunner - 26 Years
Jill Birschbach - 22 Years
Amy Rozner - 20 Years

Years of Service Recognition
 10-Year Award
Tanya Bratko, Candice Fleischmann, Kasey Godek, Kelly Lett, Abigail Cisneros, Traci Meziere, Stephanie O'Connor, Sandra Vasilakos, Demetra Zarafonitis, Temenuga Zhekova
  20- Year Award
Melissa Joffe, Mary Beth McWilliams, Susan Peckworth, Stephanie Ritter, Amy Rozner, Nadine Ubert, Kim Basile
25-Year Award
Jose Blanco, Rachel Curran, Laura Jaeschke, Susan Pennell
30-Year Award
Amy Caspari

Description:  The Board and Community are invited to our annual School's Out Celebration on May 30, 2025. In partnership with the D23PTO, we will provide a Kona Ice treat for all D23 students. The event will take place at the Sullivan playground from 3:30-5:30pm. 

Description:  Board members are invited to attend the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony on June 4, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.  This year, the ceremony will be held at Wheeling High School.

Description:  Michelle will send a Google form out next week to gather registration information.  Please complete by May 23, 2025.

Description:  Mrs. Botwinski to report.

Description:  Mrs. Peters to report.

Description:  Mrs. Botwinski to report.

Description:  Each year, the Board approves a resolution that permits the payment of certain bills prior to Board action.

Description:  Each year, the Board approves the stipend allocations for both PHEA negotiated and Board positions.  

Description:  This resolution defines the expectations and parameters for the District 23 Board of Education representative serving on the NSSEO Governing board. 

Description:  Following a review last month, the Board is asked to direct our Board representative to vote to approve the NSSEO budget at their next scheduled meeting. 

Description:  The Land Swap agreement with Arlington Heights Park District for the exchange of ownership of Carousel Park and Patriot Park is presented for approval. 

Description:  As discussed with the Finance & Buildings and Sites Committees, the low voltage cabling replacements and upgrades will be taking place this summer. Work at MacArthur and Grodsky is being proposed as a "not to exceed amount" of $150,000 and has been included in the FY2026 Technology Budget.
 

Description:  Dr. Sroka, Dr. Curtis, Mrs. Guza, and Mr. Alms have prepared an informational memo that provides a summary of work completed this year and a look ahead to next year for our instructional programs. 

Description:  Dr. Sroka, Mrs. Guza, and Dr. Curtis have prepared a memo that provides an overview of the Summer 2025 ESY program, and other services.