April 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Board Reorganization Meeting and Regular Board Meeting

1. The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Education of School District 89 Maywood- Melrose Park- Broadview will come to order at _________ p.m. on April 24, 2025.

2. Roll Call
          Upon roll call, the following members responded as present:
          Rivers___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Williams___ Ciancio___

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Statement Regarding Public Comment 
If you intend to speak, please fill out completely a "Questions and Comments Form" and present it to the Superintendent's Executive Administrative Assistant at this time. 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. Please remain seated until you are called. Comments will be limited to three minutes.

5. Acceptance of Comments 

6. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda

6.A. Approval of Meeting Minutes

6.A.1) February 13, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Closed Session

6.A.2) March 13, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Open Session

6.A.3) March 13, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Closed Session 

6.A.4) March 27, 2025 Special Board Meeting Open Session 

6.A.5) March 27, 2025 Special Board Meeting Closed Session 

6.B. Approval of Personnel Items

6.B.1) Appointment of Certified Personnel

6.B.2) Certified Resignations

6.B.3) Certified Request for Leaves

6.B.4) Certified Transfers

6.B.5) Certified Retirees

6.B.6) Termination of Employees

6.B.7) Educational Support Personnel Transactions

6.B.8) Volunteers/Student Teachers

6.B.9) Salary Adjustments/Title Change

6.B.10) Removal of Tenure Teachers

6.B.11) Non-Renewal of Probationary Teachers

6.B.12) Stipend Based Appointments

6.C. Approval of Bills

6.D. Approval of Payroll

6.E. Approval of the Advance Check List

6.F. Motion:  I move that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda.

A motion was made by ____________, seconded by _______________, to approve the Consent Agenda. 

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Rivers____ Macias___ Giron___ Parker ___ Cervone____ Williams____ Ciancio___ 

The motion was declared____________________.

7. Recognitions 

7.A. Board President Regina Rivers Appreciation

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

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Rivers ___ Macias ____ Giron___ Parker ___ Cervone ___ Williams___ Ciancio___

The motion was declared ______________.

9. 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 24, 2025.

10. Roll Call
Upon roll call, the following members responded as present:
 Macias ___ Giron___ Parker ___ Cervone____ Williams___ Ciancio___

11. 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: 
Macias___ Giron____ Parker____Cervone___ Williams___  Ciancio ___

The motion was declared ____________.
 

12. 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: 
Macias___ Giron____ Parker____Cervone___ Williams___  Ciancio ___

The motion was declared____________.

13. School Board Election

13.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. 

Motion to accept the results of the April 1, 2025, elections with the following candidates elected for a 4-year term for the Board of Education: Teri Cervone, Sandra Ciancio, and Laighton Scott. 
A motion was made by _____________, seconded by __________, to accept the results of the April 1, 2025, elections with the following candidates elected for a 4-year term for the Board of Education: Teri Cervone, Sandra Ciancio, and Laighton Scott. 

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Williams___ Ciancio___

The motion was declared __________________.

14. Swearing-In of the New Board Members
Oath of Office administered by President Pro Tem

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.” 
 

15. 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:
Scott ___ Macias___ Giron____ Parker____Cervone___ Williams___  Ciancio ___

The motion was declared ____________.

16. 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:
Scott ___ Macias___ Giron____ Parker____Cervone___ Williams___  Ciancio ___

The motion was declared _______________.
 

17. 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:
Scott ___ Macias___ Giron____ Parker____Cervone___ Williams___  Ciancio ___

The motion was declared ____________.
 

18. 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:
Scott ___ Macias___ Giron____ Parker____ Cervone___ Williams___ Ciancio ___

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:
Scott ___ Macias___ Giron____ Parker____ Cervone___ Williams___ Ciancio ___

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:
Scott ___ Macias___ Giron____ Parker____ Cervone___ Williams___ Ciancio ___

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:
Scott ___ Macias___ Giron____ Parker____ Cervone___ Williams___ Ciancio ___

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:
Scott ___ Macias___ Giron____ Parker____ Cervone___ Williams___ Ciancio ___

The motion was declared ____________________.
 

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

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott ___ Macias___ Giron____ Parker____ Cervone___ Williams___ Ciancio ___
       
The motion was declared________________.