October 27, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Move to Enter Closed Session
•The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
•Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body had been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed minutes. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(11).
•Student disciplinary cases. 5ILCS 120/2(c)(11)
•Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Act, whether for purposes of approval by the Board of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06 of the Open Meetings Act.  5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(21)
 

IV. Return to Open Session (Immediately following closed)

V. Call to Order

VI. Roll Call

VII. Opening Ceremony
• Pledge of Allegiance presented by students of the Middle School Positive School Culture Club

VIII. Approval of Agenda

IX. Superintendent Showcase
A. Middle School's Positive School Culture Club
B. Illinois Principals Month Proclamation

X. Citizen Statements
Citizens are provided time to address the Board.  The Board of Education respectfully requests that individuals limit comments or questions to two minutes and if requested, the Board will respond in writing.

XI. Consent Agenda

XI.A. Approval of Employment
The Board will consider the approval of the following applicants for employment:
Certified Staff
Emily Clemens                          Speech Pathologist – ELE                     
Asil Lada                                  Kindergarten Teacher – PRI
Support Staff
Christophe Amy de la Breteque    Playground Spvr – PRI                       
James Appleman                      Playground Spvr – INT                      
Xitlali Chavez Garcia                 Bus Driver – TR                                 
Natalia Gatica Diaz                   Playground Spvr – ELE                         
Nakayla Herring                        Playground Spvr – ELE                         
Evelyn Herron                           PT Office Asst – ESC                          
Diane LeClair                            Playground Spvr – ELE                       
Cristy Lehocky                          Registered Behavior Tech – MS          
Raymon Monton                       Bus Driver – TR                                   
Jenna Peterson                        1:1 Paraprofessional – MS               
Victoria Ramirez-Pleger             Paraprofessional – INT          
Emma Rezac                            Paraprofessional – PRI                          
Michelle Saturno                       PT Copy Center Asst – MS

XI.B. Approval of Termination of Employment

XI.C. Approval of Resignations/Retirements
The Board will consider approval of the following individuals' resignation or retirement:
Resignations
Support Staff
Teresa Aguero             Playground Spvr – PRI                                    
Leslie Biagi                   Registered Nurse – DW                             
Mary Chaharbakhshi    Finance Coordinator – ESC                           
Nakayla Herring            Playground Supervisor – ELE                                       
Ochoa, Guadalupe       Payroll Assistant – ESC                           

Retirements
Support Staff
Tara Becker                  Administrative Assistant                        

XI.D. Approval of Substitute
The Board will consider the approval of the following for the position of substitute:
Substitute Staff
Janice Bjelopetrovich                Guest Teacher – DW                                        
Vasuki Chidambaranathan        Guest Teacher – DW                                         
David DiVita                              Sub Bus Driver – TR                                          
Matteson Duncan                     Guest Teacher – DW                                        
Donna Eaton                            Sub Paraprofessional – DW                              
Daniel Kocal                             Guest Teacher – DW                                         
Brett Latal                                 Guest Teacher – DW                                        
Nelson Tate                              Guest Teacher – DW                                         
Peyton Rollins                           Guest Teacher – DW                                        
Gunnar Williamson                    Sub Bus Driver – TR                                         

 

XI.E. Approval of Leaves of Absence

XI.F. Approval of Donations

XI.G. Approval of Revised Board Policies

• 2:110          Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers
• 2:260          Uniform Grievance Procedures
• 2:265          Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedures
• 5:20            Workplace Harassment Prohibited
• 6:135          Accelerated Placement Program
• 7:20            Harassment of Students Prohibited
• 7:70            Attendance and Truancy
• 7:250          Student Support Services
• 7:310          Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools

XI.H. Approval of FY23 School Maintenance Grant
The Board will consider the approval of the School Maintenance Grant to help fund the replacement of the Middle School panel. The grant is a dollar for dollar grant program providing awards up to $50,000 exclusively for the maintenance or upkeep of buildings or structures for educational purposes. 

XI.I. Approval of Bus Lot Security Fencing
The Board will consider the approval of bus lot fencing at a cost of $42,809. There has been a recent uptick in catalytic converter theft causing concern for the security of the district buses.

XI.J. Approval of Windows Replacement Computers
The FY23 budget includes a budget expense for the replacement of 50% of the district Windows computers in the amount of $45,134.25. After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will require all customers to use Windows 11.0. Most of the computers are six years old or older and will not support the new system. 

XI.K. Approval of Office and Lab Replacement Computers
The Board will consider approval of Office and Lab Replacement computers. Technology for staff and students reach end of life and are no longer supported by the manufacturer.  We have a 6-year cycle for replacement of all Apple devices per the company.  That cycle period has proven to be accurate both for the durability of the technology itself as well as support and updates for all software and the operating system.  ESSER funding will be used for all student related technology at an amount of $67,405. 

XI.L. Approval of American Education Week Proclamation
The Board will consider the approval of the American Education Week Proclamation. American Education Week, an annual celebration of the importance of public education, will be celebrated November 14-18, 2022. During American Education Week, school districts across the nation have the opportunity to honor the people making a difference and ensuring that every child receives a quality education. To celebrate American Education Week and to thank our staff for all they do, we recommend the Board approve the enclosed proclamation.

 

XI.M. Approval of Board of Education Minutes: Closed Minutes 9-22-22, Regular Minutes 9-22-22, Closed Committee of the Whole Minutes 10-13-22 and Committee of the Whole Minutes 10-13-22.   The Board will consider approving the avocet listed minutes. 

XI.N. Approval of Monthly Financial Reports, Treasurer Reports for the month of September and Board Payables for the month of October.  The Board will consider approving the financial reports and Board payables. 

XII. Action Items

XII.A. Approval of Two FTE English as a Second Language Teacher Positions

XII.B. Approval of Three FTE Paraprofessionals at Woodland Primary

XII.C. Approval of Tax Levy Certification for Truth in Taxation Notice

XII.D. Approval of Ericksson Engineering to Conduct Asphalt Project

XII.E. Approval of Elementary School Office Bid

XII.F. Approval of Strategic Plan Facilitator, Processes and Timeline

XIII. Reports/Discussion Items

XIII.A. Written Report and Presentation on Student Interventions

XIII.B. Written Report and Presentation on Findings from Annual District Audit

XIII.C. Written Report and Presentation on District Sustainability

XIII.D. Discussion on District Website Improvements

XIII.E. Written Report on District Wide LED Lighting

XIII.F. Written Report on Revised AV/Sound Replacement in the Oak Room

XIII.G. Written Information on Revised Board Policies

• 1:10            School District Legal Status
• 1:20            District Organization, Operations and Cooperative Agreements
• 2:12            Shared Decision Making
• 2:40            Board Member Qualifications
• 2:50            Board Member Term of Office
• 2:60            Board Member Removal From Office
• 6:135          Accelerated Placement Program

XIII.H. Written Report and Job Description for Instructional Technology Coordinator

XIII.I. Receipt of any Freedom of Information Act Requests

XIV. Board Improvements and Operations

XV. Status of Correspondence

XVI. Citizen Statements

XVII. Return to Closed Session, If Necessary

XVIII. Adjournment