April 15, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  Board Vice President Gina Scaletta-Nelson and Board member David Negron will present certificates of recognition to the 7th grade girls' volleyball conference champions and 2nd place Hodgkin’s tournament winnters; 8th grade girls' volleyball conference champions; 6th grade math team that won 1st place at the Montini Math Olympiad; and elementary and middle school SCOTY (school citizen of the year) winners. 

Description:  Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approves the consent agenda as presented.

Description:  The minutes are included for Board review.

Description:  Board Secretary Kim Barker is in possession of the closed session minutes.

Description:  The warrant lists are attached for Board review.  David Negron and Catherine Chang reviewed the bills.

Description:  The policies are attached with changes in red.

Description:  Due to school closings on January 8 and February 2, the last day of school for the 2014-15 school year will be moved to Friday, June 5.

Description:  The April 2015 Personnel Report is attached for review and approval. It includes the resignation of elementary instructional aide, Katie Aderman; and grade 6 teacher Melissa Sedjo; and the honorable dismissal of part time instructional aides Kathy Palmer, Kathy Mergenthaler, and Katie Wojtowicz.

Description:  The Board reviewed the Preliminary Staffing Recommendations at the March Board meeting.

Description:  Bids were submitted and opened for the elementary school asbestos removal and tile installation project on April 8, 2015. The lowest bid for asbestos removal was submitted by Tecnica Environmental Service for a cost of $26,898. The lowest bid for the tile installation was submitted by Johnson Floor Company for a cost of $71,840.

Description:  Recommendation:
That the Board of Education accept the bid from Tecnica Environmental for asbestos removal at a cost of $26,898,  and Johnson Floor Company for tile installation at a cost of $71,840.

Description:  SchoolDesk is the proposed vendor for updating the district website. A three year service agreement is recommended as the most cost effective option. The total annual cost is $1,530. Pending Board approval, the revision completion date is targeted for July 2015.

Description:  Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approve SchoolDesk's three year agreement in the amount of $1,530 a year to revise and support the district website. 

Description:  Due to the canvassing of election votes by April 28, the Board has between April 29 and May 5 to hold its organizational meeting.

Description:  Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approves to hold its Organizational meeting on _________________________________ at ________ p.m. in the administration building.

Description:  This item was requested by Board member Kristin Violante to discuss surveying staff on recent professional development activities. Attached are drafts of surveys created by Board members Kristin Violante and David Negron.

Description:  At the March meeting, Board Secretary Kim Barker requested subsequent updates on Superintendent transition items from 2014-15 to 2015-16. I met with Dave Palzet on March 24 and April 9. The Board of Education pro forma calendar and various topics under budget functions were discussed per Dave's questions (e.g. education, operations, etc.). Dave had no questions regarding transportation or tort so no topics falling under these functions were discussed. In addition to reviewing the topics on the pro forma calendar for each month, I addressed Dave's procedural questions on developing Board agendas with the Board President. I am available to meet with Dave anytime in the future or address questions by email
or phone depending on his preference. 

Description:  This is a standing Board agenda item that allows the Board to discuss and verify information requests to the Superintendent.

Description:  Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approve the information request consisting of______________________.

Description:  Business manager Catherine Chang will provide a brief status report on service provider bids and/or contracts. The Board is scheduled to approve the contracts at the May meeting.

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Description:  Recommendation:
That the Board of Education moves into closed session at _________ to discuss collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives.