August 21, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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A. Call to Order
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B. Pledge of Allegiance
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C. The mission of Sunnybrook S.D. #171 is to maximize student achievement by cultivating:critical thinking skills, innovative instructional practices and a collaborative school, home and community partnership.
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D. Roll Call
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E. Any person wishing to address the board about an item that is on the agenda should do so when that item is up for discussion. Visitors' statements will be limited to two minutes per person. A total of 30 minutes will be allocated for visitor comments. All comments about items not on the agenda will be held until the Visitors' statements at the end of the meeting. Items related to personnel issues will be redirected to the appropriate Administrator.
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F. Recommended Motion: Consent Agenda
To approve the Regular Board meeting minutes of June 26, 2023, closed session minutes of June 26, 2023, August expenses and July payroll in the amount of $1,115,825.58, as presented. |
G. Communications
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G.1. FOIA Request:
Request from Will Tillman: Requesting a copy of Dr. Erika Millhouse Pettis, Superintendent, current contract. |
G.2. FOIA Request:
Request from: SmartProcure for any and all purchasing records from 4/26/23 to current. |
G.3. FOIA Request:
Request from NBC Chicago to provide documents which include a request to reconsider, ban, and/or challenge any book or any other material in any of our school district's libraries or classrooms. |
H. Informational Items:
Long Term Substitute: Dr. Brittany Hoskin, 5th grade ELA Teacherfor the 2023-2024 school year. Long Term Substitute: Mr. William Wilson, P.E. Teacher, Heritage Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year. |
I. Board Reports
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J. Administrator Reports
Dr. Erika Millhouse Pettis, Superintendent Dr. Lori Owens Stranc, Assistant Superintendent Mr. David Shrader, Chief School Business Official Ms. Juliann Greene, Director of Special Services Dr. Mike McGowan, Technology Director Mrs. Chantelle Cambric, Principal, Heritage Middle School Mr. Joseph Kent, Pincipal, Nathan Hale School |
K. Recommended Motions: Resignations
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K.1. To approve the resignation of Mr. Aaron Alderden, 5th grade ELA teacher, was hired at the June 26, 2023 board meeting, effective immediately, as presented.
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K.2. To approve the resignation, with regret, of Ms. Stefani Rimkus, teacher Nathan Hale School (and previously Heritage Middle School), effective immediately, as presented.
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L. Recommended Motions: Employment
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L.1. To approve the employment of Mr. David Carter, full time Heritage Day/Evening Custodial position, salary of $18.00 per hour, pending successful background check results, as presented.
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L.2. To approve the employment of Ms. Esperanza Rodriguez, part time cleaner, Heritage Middle School, salary of $15.00 per hour, pending successful background check results, as presented.
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L.3. To approve the contract with Omni Therapeutics, Inc. for therapy services for the 2023-2024 school year, as presented.
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L.4. To approve the Superintendent contract at the conclusion of the 2026-2027 school year, as presented.
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M. Recommended Motions:
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M.1. To approve the organizational chart for Sunnybrook S.D. #171, as presented.
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M.2. To approve the various capital projects 2023 change orders in the amount of $56,084.99, as presented.
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M.3. To approve the Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with the Lansing Public Library, Board of Trustees, as presented.
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M.4. To adopt the resolution to refuse to concur with teacher (Neelesh Sane) resignation, as presented. (Amended motion on 8/18/23 @11:00 am)
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M.5. To approve the Open Session Minutes of the April 18, 2023 and May 9, 2023 Board meetings of the ECHO Executive Board of Directors; and the minutes of the May 9, 2023 Public Hearing on Public School Calendar.
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M.6. To approve the FY24 Independent Contractor Agreements for ECHO, as presented.
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N. Visitors' Statements
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O. Recommended Motion: To move in to closed session for the purpose of the appointment, compensation, student discipline, performance for dismissal of specific employees of the district. 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1). Superintendent/Board Relations.
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P. Adjourn Meeting
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Q. Visitors Statements
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