March 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Opening of Meeting: Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call

2. Agenda Approval

3. Commendations

3.A. The March Student Spotlight features  the WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program at Briar Glen Elementary School.  Dad volunteers three days a week where they can choose half or full days. They are provided a schedule and flow between classrooms throughout their time volunteering. They also attend lunch and recess. Dads will read stories, teach small groups, flash cards, and participate in special events.

3.B. Glen Crest musicians had a successful day at the Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) solo & ensemble contest on Saturday, February 25.  The contest was hosted by Roselle Middle School, located at Lake Park High School in Roselle. Katie Berry, Lev Garbar, Kristi Kline, Sam Koppitz and Andrew Ladendorf, and the entire CCSD 89 community is proud of the hard work and dedication of all the students who participated. Special recognition is given to the following musicians on their achievements:  

Division I Rating - First Place Solos, Perfect Score: Sophia Assaf - String Bass (8th grade), Joude Bounama - Cello (7th grade), Kayla Curran - Flute (6th grade), Camden de Leon - Clarinet (6th grade), Audrey Hiscock - Violin (5th grade), Georgia Kiley - Flute (7th grade), Leo OBrill - Flute (8th grade), Gracie Sarther - Flute (6th grade), Logan Sassi - Cello (7th grade) and Micah Williamson - Cello (7th grade)

Division I Rating - First Place Solos: Samuel Bailey - Horn (6th grade), Frankie Blanco-Schubert - Trombone (7th grade), Joude Bounama - Clarinet (7th grade), Kate Costello - Horn & Vocal (8th grade), Charlotte Edwards - Trumpet (7th grade), Dea Gjata - Violin (7th grade), Layla Jones - Trombone (6th grade), Talia Kaiser - Baritone (6th grade), Soren Loest - Trombone (8th grade), Nora Martinez - Clarinet (7th grade), Owen Martinez - Tuba (7th grade), Leo OBrill - Cello (8th grade), Samuel Parayno - Percussion (7th grade), Josh Push - Trumpet (8th grade), Evan Rubinas - Percussion (7th grade) and Henrik Torling - Clarinet (6th grade)

Division II Rating - Second Place Solo: Will Pope - Percussion (8th grade)

Division I Rating - First Place Ensemble, Perfect Score:  Brass Duet - Soren Loest (8th grade, trombone) & Milo Mufich (8th grade, tuba)

Division I Rating - First Place Ensembles:  Woodwind Duet - Sophia Assaf (8th grade, tenor sax) & Joude Bounama (7th grade, clarinet), String Duet - Icy Apura - violin & Zoey Poi - viola (both grade 6), and String Duet - Joude Bounama - cello & Dea Gjata - violin (both grade 7)

Division I Rating - Second Place Ensembles:  Horn Duet - Icy Apura & Zoey Poi (both grade 6) and Viola Duet - Bayaan Said & Hazel Eberhart (both grade 6)

3.C. A new collection of artwork displayed in the boardroom, comes to us courtesy of Arbor View, Briar Glen, Park View and Westfield elementary schools. Our awesome artistic students are: Julia Bartus, Logan Carbonneau, Rylee Egan, Jude Felix, Matilda Hillier, Sarah John, Camila Kiser, Wyatt Lilly, Juliet Malone, Riddhi Nikam, Giovanna Marino, Barrett Scott and Caleb Wayman. Thank you to art teachers Nicole Buettner and Dawn Weathers for their assistance in providing this opportunity to showcase District 89 students.

4. Comments and Suggestions from the Audience

5. Board Member Reports

5.A. Student Board Report

6. Consent Agenda

6.A. Approval of Minutes from February 21, 2023, February 28, 2023, March 2, 2023, March 7, 2023, March 8, 2023, March 11, 2023, and March 12, 2023 Special Meetings and February 27, 2023, Regular Meeting

6.B. Approval of Bills Payable and Acceptance of Financial Reports

6.B.1. Budget Status

6.B.2. Treasurer's Report

6.B.3. Payroll for March 1, 2023 and March 15, 2023

6.B.4. Bills Payable

6.B.5. Student Activity Reports

6.C. Approval of Administrative Recommendations - Personnel

6.C.1. Certified Staff Changes

6.C.1.a. Leave of Absence

6.C.1.b. New Hire

6.C.1.c. Resignation

6.C.2. Non-Certified Staff Changes

6.C.2.a. Leave of Absence

6.C.2.b. New Hire

6.C.2.c. Resignation

6.D. Approval of Board Member Expense (7 meals 2/28/2023 - $59.11) per Board Policy #2:125 

6.E. Approval of Board Member Expense (6 meals 3/2/2023 - $105.00) per Board Policy #2:125 

6.F. Approval of Board Member Expense (7 meals 3/7/2023 - $102.41) per Board Policy #2:125 

6.G. Approval of Board Member Expense ( 7 meals 3/11/2023 - $142.42) per Board Policy #2:125 

7. Discussion Items

7.A. 2023-2024 Board Meeting Dates - The Board of Education meeting dates for the 2023-2024 school year will be reviewed.

7.B. Strategic Plan update: (BOE Goals:  Continuous improvement and improved student learning). - The board will hear an overview of the updated MTSS system that helps support strategic plan goals focused on academic and social emotional well-being.

8. Action Items

8.A. Approval of Resolution #848-23 to Authorize Reduction of Aggregate Extension

8.B. Approval of Resolution #849-23 Honorable Dismissal of Educational Support Personnel.  This resolution will honorably dismiss the following employees from employment in the District at the end of the current school year for RIF reasons:  Delia Alfonzo, Jenniver Bravo, Karyn Cantlin, Hailey Charter, Stacy Gemelli, Carina Gonzalez, Kathryn Holleman, Angela Hyssong, Ambreen Junaid, Mackenzie Larem, Ashley Malone, Chandra Mehta, Kristin Tauchen, Yaroslava DelVillar Valenzuela ,Colleen Zak, and Francis Zak.

8.C. Approval of Resolution #850-23 Disposal of unused technology equipment.

8.D. Approval of 2023-2024 School Board of Education Meeting Dates

9. Superintendent's Report

9.A. FOIA Request(s)

9.B. Summer school update

9.C. Agenda Planning for the April 17, 2023, Board of Education Regular Meeting

10. Comments and Suggestions from the Audience

11. Future Events and Informational Items

11.A. Spring break, March 27-31, 2023

11.B. No school, Friday, April 7, 2023

11.C. Board of Education Meeting, Monday, April 17, 2023, 7PM

12. Closed Session
The Board will enter into closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the District or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity as allowed by Section 2 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

13. Adjournment