June 9, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. RECOGNITION OF MRS. PETRASEK

4. COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPRESSION OF PUBLIC CONCERNS

4.1. FOIA Request by Walter Lipinski - Requesting information regarding PCR testing.

5. CONSENT AGENDA

5.1. Approval of Minutes

5.1.1. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - May 12, 2022.

5.1.2. Closed Session Minutes - May 12, 2022.

5.2. New Hire

5.2.1. Gina Madonia - Westdale School - Teacher - Gr. K - Effective August 15, 2022.

5.2.2. Martha Diaz - Roy School - Teacher - Effective August 15, 2022.

5.2.3. Gregory Kratochvil - Mannheim Middle School - Teacher - Effective August 15, 2022.

5.2.4. Corina Centeno-Flores - Roy School - Teacher - Effective August 15, 2022.

5.2.5. Melissa Miranda - Westdale School - Teacher - Effective August 15, 2022.

5.3. Resignation

5.3.1. Joseph Speechly - Enger School - Custodian - Effective June 3, 2022.

5.3.2. Sadiah Moid - Westdale School - Teacher - Effective May 20, 2022.

5.3.3. Julie Hemesath - Westdale School - Teacher - Effective May 20, 2022.

5.3.4. Jacob Lewis - Administration Center - Technology Department - Netwrok Technician - Effective June 15, 2022.

5.4. Bills

5.4.1. June Bills

5.5. Intent to Retire

5.5.1. Maria Payan - Transportation - Bus Driver - Effective May 20, 2022.

5.5.2. Sandra O'Malley - Roy School - Teacher - Effective End of 2024 - 2025 school year.

5.6. Released From Duty

5.7. Laura Mata, Scott School - Library Clerk -  Effective May 20, 2022.

5.8. Position Changes

5.8.1. Martha Diaz - Substitute Teacher to Roy School Gr. 5 - Effective August 15. 2022.

5.8.2. Belgis Abuhashis - MECC - Teacher - to Substitute - Effective August 15, 2022.

5.8.3. Molly Kmak - Westdale - Gr. 5 to Interventionist - Effective August 15, 2022.

5.9. First Reading of Board Policy

5.9.1. 2:150-AP, Superintendent Committees
The procedure is updated in response to:

1. 105 ILCS 5/2-3.182, added by P.A. 102-664, requiring districts to adopt or update a policy to prevent and manage anaphylaxis prevention and medical emergencies. The Anaphylaxis Food Allergy Prevention, Response, and Management Committee is renamed.

105 ILCS 5/2-3.130(e), added by P.A. 102-339, requiring districts to develop and im­plement a plan for reducing and eventually eliminating the use of isolated time out, time out, and physical restraint

5.9.2. 2:230, Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board
The policy and footnotes are updated in response to subscriber feedback regarding time minimums and maximums for public participation during school board meetings and for continuous improvement. Minimum time periods are deleted in the policy. Foot­note 1 is updated in response to the Empowering Public Participation Act, 5 ILCS 850/, added by P.A. 102-348, and a new option to insert a time limit for public participation is added to footnote 2. Footnote 4 is updated in response to recent legal updates con­cerning public comment periods. A style change is made to the Legal References.
 

5.9.3. 4:10, Fiscal and Business Management
The policy is updated in response to continuous improvement changes. A style update is made to the Legal References. The footnotes are updated in response to 105 ILCS 5/17-2A, amended by P.A. 102-671, extending the time period during which a district may transfer money from specified funds for any purpose through 6-30-24, and for continuous improvement. The Cross References are updated to add policy 4:20, Fund Balances, and policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. The Administrative Procedure Cross References are updated to reflect a title change.
 

5.9.4. 4:60-AP4, E1, Internal Procedures for Procurement Transactions
The exhibit is updated in response to a five-year review.

 

5.9.5. 4:70, Resource Conservation
The Legal References and footnote 5 are updated in response to a five-year review.
 

5.9.6. 4:110-AP2, Bus Driver Com­munication Devices; Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspection; and Bus Driving Comments
The Legal References and footnote 5 are updated in response to a five-year review.
 

5.9.7. 4:170-AP1, E1, Accident or Injury Form
The exhibit is updated in response to a five-year review.
 

5.9.8. 4:170-AP1, E2, Memo to Staff Members Regarding Contacts by Media About a Crisis
The exhibit is updated in response to a five-year review.
 

5.9.9. 4:170-AP4, National Terrorism Advisory System
The procedure is updated in response to a five-year review.

 

5.9.10. 4:180, Pandemic Prepared­ness; Management; and Recovery
The policy is unchanged. The footnotes are updated in response to the Health Care Right of Conscience Act, 745 ILCS 70/13.5, added by P.A. 102-667, and continuous improvement updates.
 

5.9.11. 4:180-AP1, School Action Steps for Pandemic Influenza or Other Virus/Disease
The procedure and footnotes are updated for continuous improvement.
 

5.9.12. 5:40, Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease
The policy is unchanged. Style updates are made to the Legal References. The footnotes are updated in response to continuous improvement changes. Footnote 2 is updated in response to EEOC Guidance, What You Should Know about COVID-19 and the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws (updated 12-14-21). The Cross References are updated to add policy 4:180, Pandemic Preparedness; Management; and Recovery.

 

5.9.13. 5:40-AP, Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease
The procedure is updated in response to EEOC Guidance, What You Should Know about COVID-19 and the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws (updated 12-14-21) and continuous improvement changes.
 

5.9.14. 5:70, Religious Holidays
The policy is unchanged. Style updates are made to the Legal References.
 

5.9.15. 5:80, Court Duty
The policy, footnotes, and Legal References are updated in response to a five-year review.
 

5.9.16. 5:110, Recognition for Service
The policy is unchanged. Footnote 1 is updated in response to a five-year review.
 

5.9.17. 5:130-AP, Email Retention
The procedure is updated in response to a five-year review.
 

5.9.18. 5:220-E, Unsatisfactory Per­formance Report for Substitute Teachers
The exhibit is updated in response to a five-year review.
 

5.9.19. 5:240, Suspension
The policy is unchanged. Style updates are made to the Legal References. The footnotes and Cross References are updated in response to a five-year review.
 

5.9.20. 5:270-E, Notice of Employ­ment
The exhibit is updated in response to a five-year review.

 

5.9.21. 6:70, Teaching About Religions
The policy is unchanged. Footnote 2 is updated in response to a five-year review.

 

5.9.22. 6:70-AP, Teaching About Religions
The procedure is updated in response to a five-year review.

 

5.9.23. 6:80, Teaching About Contro­versial Issues
Legal References are added and footnote 2 is updated in response to a five-year review.
 

5.9.24. 6:120-AP3, Service Animals
The procedure and Legal References are updated in response to a five-year review.
 

5.9.25. 6:120-AP3, E1, Guidelines for Service Animals in School Facilities
The exhibit is updated in response to a five-year review.
 

5.9.26. 6:140, Education of Homeless Children
The policy, footnotes, and Cross References are updated in response to a five-year review. Style updates are made to the Legal References.
 

5.9.27.  6:140 AP Education of Homeless Children.
The procedure is updated in response to the five-year review.

 

5.9.28. 6:250-E, Resource Person and Volunteer Information Form and Waiver of Liability
The exhibit is updated in response to a five-year review.

 

5.10. Second Reading and adoption of Board Policy

5.10.1. 7:240-AP1, Code of Conduct for Extracurricular Activities - The procedure and footnote 1 are updated for the reasons stated in 7:240, Conduct Code for Participants in Extracurricular Activities, above.

5.10.2. 7:250, Student Support Services - The policy, Legal References, and footnotes are updated in response to Erin’s Law, 105 ILCS 5/10-23.13(b)(2), (3), and (5), amended by P.A. 102-610. The policy includes a new Erin’s Law    Counseling Options, Assistance, and Intervention subhead.
 

5.10.3. 7:250-AP2, Protocol for Responding to Students with Social, Emotional, or Mental Health Needs - The procedure is updated for the reason stated for the policy in 7:250, Student Support Services, and for continuous improvement. The procedure includes a new Erin’s Law Counseling Options, Assistance, and Intervention subhead.
 

5.10.4. 7:260, Exemption from Physical Education - The policy and footnotes are updated in response to 105 ILCS 5/27-6(b-5), added by P.A. 102-405, requiring districts to excuse students from physical activity in P.E. during a period of religious fasting, upon written notice from the parent/guardian. The footnotes are also updated for continuous improvement.
 

5.10.5. 7:280-E2, Reporting and Exclusion Requirements for Common Communicable Diseases - The exhibit is updated in response to 77 Ill.Admin.Code §690.361, adding certain respiratory syndromes, including COVID-19, to the group of communicable diseases that must be immediately reported to the local health department. Continuous improvement updates are also made to the exhibit.
 

5.10.6. 7:290, Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention - The policy, Legal References, and footnotes are updated.
 

5.10.7. 7:290-AP, Resource Guide for Implementation of Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention Program - The procedure is updated for the reasons stated in 7:290, Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention, above.
 

5.10.8. 7:310, Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools - The policy, Legal References, and footnotes are updated in response to a five-year review.
 

5.10.9. 7:310-AP, Guidelines for Student Distribution of Non-School Sponsored Publications; Elementary Schools - The procedure is updated for continuous improvement and to align with discussion in the footnotes to policy 7:310, Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools.
 

5.10.10. 7:340, Student Records - The policy, Legal References, and footnotes are updated.
 

5.10.11. 7:340-AP1, School Student Records - The exhibit is updated in response to 105 ILCS 10/6(a)(13), added by P.A. 102-557, PAB feedback, and for continuous improvement.
 

5.10.12. 7:345, Use of Educational Technologies; Student Data Privacy and Security - The Legal References and footnotes are updated.
 

5.10.13. 7:345-AP, Use of Educational Technologies; Student Data Privacy and Security - The procedure is updated for the reasons stated in 7:345, Use of Educational Technologies; Student Data Privacy and Security, above.
 

5.10.14. 7:345-AP, E4, Notice of Parent Rights Regarding Student Covered Information - The procedure is updated in response to 23 Ill. Admin. Code Part 380, implementing the Student Online Personal Protection Act, 105 ILCS 85/.
 

5.10.15. 7:345-AP, E5, Parent Request Form for Student Covered Information - NEW. The exhibit is created for the reason stated in 7:345-AP, E4, Notice of Parent Rights Regarding Student Covered Information.
 

5.10.16. 7:345-AP. E6, Parent Request Form for Correction of Student Covered Information - NEW. The exhibit is created for the reason stated in 7:345-AP, E4, Notice of Parent Rights Regarding Student Covered Information.
 

5.10.17. 8:70, Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities - The policy is unchanged. The Cross References are updated for continuous improvement.
 

5.10.18. 8:95-AP, Parental Involvement - The procedure is updated in response to 105 ILCS 5/27-9.1a(d), added by P.A. 102-522, allowing parents/guardians to opt-out their children from NSES classes or courses, and 105 ILCS 5/27-9.1a(e), added by P.A. 102-522, giving parents/guardians the right to review instructional materials to be used in NSES classes or courses.
 

5.10.19. 8:100, Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies - The policy is unchanged. Continuous improvements are made to the footnotes in response to a five-year review. A new Cross Reference to 4:180, Pandemic Preparedness; Management; and Recovery, is added.
 

5.10.20. 7:340-AP1, E1, Notice to Parents/Guardians and Students of Their Rights Concerning a Student’s School Records - The exhibit is updated in response to 105 ILCS 10/6(a)(13), added by P.A. 102-557, PAB feedback, and for continuous improvement.

6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

6.1. Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation - Ron Carleton

6.1.1. Scott School Renovation is underway.

6.1.2. MMS Ballfield Permit was received from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.

6.1.3. All annual maintenance projects are underway and will be completed by August 1, 2022.

6.1.4. District actively looking for bus drivers.

7. OLD BUSINESS

8. NEW BUSINESS

9. MISCELLANEOUS

9.1. Board & Administrator - June 2022 Edition.

10. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, PERSONNEL, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES, AND/OR REAL ESTATE.