PRESENT:  Mrs. Botwinski, Mr. Greidanus, Dr. Long, Mrs. McClaney,
Mr. Novak, Mr. Nordmark, and Mrs. Peters.

ABSENT: No one.

ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Don Angelaccio, Superintendent, Dr. Craig Curtis, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Mrs. Amy McPartlin, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations and Dr. Chrystyna Sroka Assistant Superintendent for Student Services.

We will be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by students participating in the Springfield Advocacy Day, All-state Jazz band, band, & orchestra students and the VIM students participating in Art and Music Night.

At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and district employees may comment on or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please complete the pink form and give it to Mrs. O'Donnell, our recording secretary. 

Once each year, each school presents their School Improvement Plan. Dr. Nystrom and the team from MacArthur will share reflections on their SIP for this year. 

We are so excited to congratulate MacArthur Teacher, Stephanie O'Connor, for receiving the ISBE Those Who Excel Award of Special Recognition. This award is given to selected individuals from applications made by their peers and recognizes Stephanie as a teacher in Illinois who goes above and beyond for her students, school, and District in a remarkable way. 

The Board of Education is hosting a Retirement and Recognition Reception as part of our District year-end celebration on Monday, May 20, from 3:00-4:00pm.

RETIREES
Mary Marwitz - 15 Years
Gail Rollefson - 19 Years
Carolyn Collins - 23 Years
Lee Wright - 26 Years
Juan Chavez-Munoz - 31 Years
Pam Garceau - 35 Years

10-YEAR AWARD
Chris Alms, Nina Espinos, Iwona Hauschild, Debbie Macek, Janet Pateras, Deborah Peterson, & Denise Valadares
20-YEAR AWARD
Kristin Foley, Amy Mailoux, & Lora Robertson
25-YEAR AWARD
Kim Strachn & Kim Brunner
30-YEAR AWARD
Athena Kalaras, Michele Kutcher, Rachel Matthews, Lisa Wright & Tammy Kaspari
35-YEAR AWARD
Pam Garceau

Board members are invited to attend the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony on May 24 @ 7:00pm. This year, the ceremony will be held at John Hersey High School. 

Michelle will send a google form out next week to gather registration information.  Please complete by May 20, 2024. 

Mr. Novak to report.

Mrs. Peters to report.

Mr. Greidanus to report.

Dr. Long to report.

Mrs. McClaney to report.

Tonight's Consent Agenda includes the approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting and the Executive Session on April 11, the Special Meeting on April 27, and the Personnel Report.

Attached is the memo recommending payment of the voucher lists for materials, supplies, and services paid since the last BOE meeting. In addition, the District payments for salaries and insurance benefits during the previous month are included for approval. Those documents are all included for your review.

 

Dr. Angelaccio will facilitate an overview of priorities, factors, and options for the Board's consideration regarding Full-Day Kindergarten, Programming, Safety, and Facility Needs. 

Director of Operations Raf Romero will provide an overview and timeline of the Summer Construction projects. 

The 2024-25 Strategic Plan Goals are shared with the Board and community following a series of engagement and brainstorming sessions. 

Drs. Sroka and Curtis and Mr. Alms have provided an overview of Summer 2024 programs offered to our Special Education and Multilingual students, and staff professional development. 

Annually the Board of Education approves this resolution for the purpose of allowing the Business Office to pay bills weekly, rather than once per month, in an effort to provide ample time for review by the Board and facilitate timely payments by the Business Office.  A rotation of the individual BOE members is scheduled so that there is one BOE member that is responsible for reviewing the voucher for each week of one month and certifying approval of the voucher on behalf of the BOE.  Formal approval is granted by BOE vote at the annual monthly meeting. 

The preliminary review of the NSSEO Budget took place at the April Board meeting.  With no additional changes, the current budget shows a reduction in the number of students being served, along with a correlating reduction in tuition costs. 

Following several conversations with colleagues, insurance advisors, and a competitive solicitation process, Administration is recommending the transition of our Workers' Compensation Coverages to the School Employees Loss Fund (SELF) for the 2024-25 fiscal year at a cost of $59,522.

As discussed at prior committee meetings, we have asked Honeywell to provide a 1-year professional service contract, so we can continue to be reflective of their services to the District. Following negotiations, the Administration is seeking approval of the contract in the amount of $108,317.

As discussed with Buildings and Sites, this summer's window and siding work includes a set aside for landscaping restoration, following construction completion.  Many of the current bushes and trees are past their prime and slated for removal. While others, including most of the perennials, will be re-located in alignment with a thoughtful design. The proposal is for services prior to construction and involves landscape design and removal work.

Following discussions and consultation with the Board of Education in closed sessions, Dr. Angelaccio will share the proposal for salary enhancements for non-PHEA/SEIU employees. 

An executive session is required to discuss matters of negotiations.