April 29, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Board Reorganization Meeting

1. The Board Reorganization Meeting of the Board of Education of School District 89 Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview will come to order at _______p.m. on April 29, 2021.

2. Roll Call
Upon roll call, the following members responded as present:
Bonilla-Lopez ___ Casillas ___ Giron___ Macias ___ Parker ___ Rivers____ Williams ___

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Statement regarding Public: Comment Public comments must be submitted in writing to the Executive Administrative Assistant via email prior to the meeting. The Board will hear comments related to the agenda. The Board will hear comments not related to the agenda, however, these comments may be forwarded to the Superintendent or to the school Principal for an individual response.

5. Acceptance of Comments or Questions from Audience

6. Adjourn Sine Die
A motion was made by ___________, seconded by ____________ , to adjourn sine die the Special Meeting of the Board of Education at _______.

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Bonilla-Lopez ___ Casillas ____ Giron___Macias ___ Parker ___ Rivers ___ Williams___

The motion was declared ______________.

7. Roll Call     
Upon roll call, the following members responded as present:
Bonilla-Lopez ___ Dahly ___   Giron____ Macias ___ Parker ___ Rivers ___  Williams___

8. School Board Election

8.A. Proclamation of Results
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 elections: elected to four-year term: Veronica Bonilla-Lopez, Barbara Dahly, and Regina Rivers

8.B. Seat Elected Board Members and Oath of Office

9. Swearing-In of the New Board Members
Oath of Office administered by Board Attorney

I, (name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of member of the Board of Education (or Board of School Directors) of Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89, 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 (or affirm) 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;
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 (or Board of School Directors, as the case may be), 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 (name of school district);
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 school (or schools) to advance the vision for (name of school district); 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.” 
 

10. Appointment of President Pro Tem
A motion was made by ____________, seconded by ________________, to appoint  __________________  as President Pro Tem.

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Bonilla-Lopez ___ Dahly___ Giron____Macias ____Parker ___ Rivers ___  Williams ___

The motion was declared ____________.
 

11. Appointment of Secretary Pro Tem
A motion was made by _____________, seconded by _______________, to appoint ______________ as Secretary Pro Tem.

When the question was called, the following vote resulted: 
Bonilla-Lopez___ Dahly____ Giron____ Macias____ Parker____ Rivers____ Williams__

The motion was declared____________.
 

12. Election of Board President
A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _______________, to elect _____________ as President of the Board of Education.

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Bonilla-Lopez ___ Dahly ___ Giron___  Macias ___ Parker ___ Rivers ___  Williams ___

The motion was declared __________.
 

13. Election of Board Vice President
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________ to elect _____________ as Vice President of the Board of Education.

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Bonilla-Lopez ___ Dahly ___ Giron___ Macias ___ Parker ___ Rivers ___  Williams ___

The motion was declared _______________.
 

14. Election of Board Secretary
A motion was made by ____________, seconded by ____________ to elect __________________  as Secretary of the Board of Education.

When the question was called the following vote resulted:
Bonilla-Lopez ___ Dahly ___ Giron___ Macias ___ Parker ___ Rivers ___  Williams ___

The motion was declared ____________.
 

15. Appointments of Board of Education Committee Chairs:  Finance, Policy, Education, Parent Advisory,  and Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) West Cook Division Governing Board

Finance Committee Chair: ___________________________
The motion was made by _________, seconded by ____________, to appoint ____________ as Finance Committee Chair.

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Bonilla-Lopez ___ Dahly ___ Giron___ Macias ___ Parker ___ Rivers ___ Williams ___

The motion was declared ____________.

Policy Committee Chair: _____________
The motion was made by ____________, seconded by ____________, to appoint ______________ as Policy Committee Chair.

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
 Bonilla-Lopez ___ Dahly ___ Giron___Macias ___ Parker ___ Rivers ___ Williams ___

The motion was declared ______________.

Education Committee Chair: _________________________
A motion was made by ____________, seconded by ____________, to appoint ______________ as Education Committee Chair.

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Bonilla-Lopez ___ Dahly ___ Giron___Macias ___ Parker ___ Rivers ___ Williams ___

The motion was declared ________________.

Parent Advisory Committee Chair: __________________
The motion was made by ____________ seconded by __________, to appoint ____________ as Parent Advisory Committee Chair.

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Bonilla-Lopez___ Dahly___ Giron___ Macias___ Parker__ Rivers___ Williams___

The motion was declared ___________.

IASB West Cook Division Governing Board Representative: _________________________
The motion was made by ________________, seconded by __________________, to appoint ____________________ as IASB West Cook Division Governing Board Representative.

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Bonilla-Lopez ___ Dahly___ Giron___ Macias ___ Parker___ Rivers ___ Williams ___

The motion was declared ____________________.
 

16. Motion for Adjournment         
A motion was made by _________________, seconded by __________________, that the Special Meeting of the Board of Education be adjourned at ________.

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Bonilla-Lopez ___ Dahly ___ Giron___ Macias___ Parker___ Rivers ___  Williams ___ 
       
The motion was declared________________.