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 4, 2017 election: elected to four-year term: Kristin Violante and Jon Buralli; and write-in candidate Mary Lenzen. 

Oath of Office
David Negron will swear in newly elected Board members Kristin Violante, Jon Buralli, and Mary Lenzen. The oath of office is as follows:

I, (name), do solemnly swear that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of member of the Board of Education of Pleasantdale School District 107, 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 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; and

I shall abide by majority decisions of the Board, while retaining the right to seek changes in such decisions through ethical and constructive channels.

The most senior Board member, Kristin Violante, will serve as President Pro Tem until the Board President is seated.

Recommendation:
That the Board of Education appoint Kristin Violante as President Pro Tem until the Board President is elected.

Recommendation:
That the Board of Education moves into closed session at _________ for the selection of a  person to fill a public office, as defined in the Open Meetings Act, including a vacancy in a public office, when the public body is given power to appoint under law or ordinance, or the discipline, performance or removal of the occupant of a public office, when the public body is given power to remove the occupant under law or ordinance. 

 

Recommendation:
That the Board of Education appoint ______________ to fill the vacancy on the Board till the April 2019 election. 

Oath of Office:
Kristin Violante will swear in the newly appointed Board member. The oath of office is as follows:

I, (name), do solemnly swear that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of member of the Board of Education of Pleasantdale School District 107, 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 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; and

I shall abide by majority decisions of the Board, while retaining the right to seek changes in such decisions through ethical and constructive channels.

To facilitate this portion of the agenda, Board policy 2.110 outlining the duties of Board officers is attached.

This office is for a one-year term and will run till May 2018

Recommendation:
That the Board of Education elect ___________________ as President effective April 26, 2017 through May 2018.

This office is for a one-year term and will run through May 2018

Recommendation:
That the Board of Education elect _________________ as Vice President effective April 26, 2017 through May 2018.

Although this office can be a paid position, the Pleasantdale District 107 Board Secretary has traditionally served without pay. This office is for a one-year term and will run through May 2018.

Recommendation:
That the Board of Education elect _____________ as Board Secretary without pay effective April 26, 2017 through May 2018.

Erika Sawosko has held this paid position since 2007.

Recommendation:
That the Board of Education appoint Erika Sawosko as Recording Secretary with pay effective April 26, 2017 through May 2018.

It is recommended continuing holding regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month in the Board room located in the administration building. No July meeting is scheduled at this time.

Recommendation:
That the Board of Education schedule regular meetings of the Board of Education on the Third Wednesday of the month with the exception of no meeting in July, at 7:00 p.m. in the administration building Board room and that the meeting schedule be published.

As an active member of the Illinois Association of School Boards, District 107 has traditionally appointed a representative to serve this two-year position.

Recommendation:
That the Board of Education appoint _________________ as IASB Board Representative from April 26, 2017 through May 2019.