April 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Special Meeting

Description:  Based on the official election returns, the Board will need to proclaim the successful candidates as members of the Board of Education.

Recommendation:
That the Board of Education proclaims the following results of the April 6, 2021 election: elected to four-year term: Arlene Cabana, Mary Lenzen, Tarryne Marchione, and Becky Walters; and two-year term: Bill Brockob. 

Description:  Oath of Office
David Negron will swear in newly elected Board members Bill Brockob, Arlene Cabana, Mary Lenzen, Tarryne Marchione, and Becky Walters. The oath of office is as follows:

I, (name), do solemnly swear that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of member of the Board of Education of Pleasantdale School District 107, in accordance with the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the laws of the State of Illinois, to the best of my ability.

I further swear that:

I shall respect taxpayer interests by serving as a faithful protector of the School District’s assets;

I shall encourage and respect the free expression of opinion by my fellow Board members and others who seek a hearing before the Board, while respecting the privacy of students and employees;

I shall recognize that a Board member has no legal authority as an individual and that decisions can be made only by a majority vote at a public Board meeting; and

I shall abide by majority decisions of the Board, while retaining the right to seek changes in such decisions through ethical and constructive channels.

As part of the Board of Education, I shall accept the responsibility for my role in the
equitable and quality education of every student in the School District;

I shall foster with the Board extensive participation of the community, formulate goals, define outcomes, and set the course for Pleasantdale School District 107;

I shall assist in establishing a structure and an environment designed to ensure all students have the
opportunity to attain their maximum potential through a sound organizational framework;

I shall strive to ensure a continuous assessment of student achievement and all conditions affecting the education of our children, in compliance with State law;

I shall serve as education's key advocate on behalf of students and our community's schools to advance the vision for Pleasantdale School District 107; and

I shall strive to work together with the District Superintendent to lead the School District toward fulfilling the vision the Board has created, fostering excellence for every student in the areas of academic skills, knowledge, citizenship, and personal development.

Description:  The most senior Board member, David Negron, will serve as President Pro Tem until the Board President is seated.

Recommendation:
That the Board of Education appoint David Negron as President Pro Tem until the Board President is elected.

Description:  To facilitate this portion of the agenda, Board policy 2.110 outlining the duties of Board officers is attached.

Description:  This office is for a two-year term.

Recommendation:
That the Board of Education elect ___________________ as President effective April 28, 2021 for a two-year term. 

Description:  This office is for a two-year term.

Recommendation:
That the Board of Education elect _________________ as Vice President effective April 28, 2021 for a two-year term.

Description:  Although this office can be a paid position, the Pleasantdale District 107 Board Secretary has traditionally served without pay. This office is for a two-year term.

Recommendation:
That the Board of Education elect _____________ as Board Secretary without pay effective April 28, 2021 for a two-year term.

Description:  Erika Sawosko has held this paid position since 2007.

Recommendation:
That the Board of Education appoint Erika Sawosko as Recording Secretary with pay effective April 28, 2021.

Description:  It is recommended continuing holding regular meetings at 6:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month in the Board room located in the administration building. No July meeting is scheduled at this time. Also, the date of the August meeting is changed due to the posting requirements of the Tentative Budget. February dates changed due to the Superintendent's National Training dates, and December due to winter break. 

Recommendation:
That the Board of Education schedule regular meetings of the Board of Education on the Third Wednesday of the month with the exception of no meeting in July, and noted date changes, at 6:00 p.m. in the administration building Board room and that the meeting schedule be published.

Description:  As an active member of the Illinois Association of School Boards, District 107 has traditionally appointed a representative to serve this two-year position.

Recommendation:
That the Board of Education appoint _________________ as IASB Board Representative from April 28, 2021 for a two-year term.