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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVE THE AGENDA (Additions or deletions to the agenda may be made at this time)
V. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c) (1)
(Conference Room)
VI. RETURN TO OPEN MEETING
VII. STAFF REPORTS
VII.A. Superintendent
VII.A.1. Someone You Should Know (Culture)
VII.A.1.a. Ms. Johanna Morgan Presented by Ms. Linda Panico
VII.A.1.b. Ms. Debi Wlodarski Presented by Dr. Ashley Carlson
VII.A.2. National Custodian Day - October 2nd (Culture)
VII.A.3. Principals' Week Recognition (Culture)
VII.A.4. Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) Recognition Award (Culture)
VII.A.5. Strategic Planning Update (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction, Facilities, Financial Health, Technology)
VII.B. Business Office
VII.B.1. Monthly Financial Report (Financial Health)
VII.B.2. PTAB Settlements (Financial Health)
VII.B.2.a. Fifth Third Bank
VII.B.2.b. Evergreen Living and Rehab Center LLC.
VII.B.3. Audit Update (Financial Health)
VII.B.4. Freedom of Information Requests (Financial Health):
VII.B.4.a. Ms. Sheri Reid of SmartProcure
VII.B.4.b. Ms. Janine Jordan of Data Research Partners, LLC.
VII.B.4.c. Mr. Vince Espi of LocalLabs (3)
VII.C. Curriculum and Instruction
VII.C.1. District Instructional Coaching (Curriculum and Instruction)
VII.C.2. Teacher Institute Day - October 8th (Curriculum and Instruction)
VII.D. Student Support Services
VII.D.1. Pre-K Gold Circle of Quality (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction)
VIII. Board Reports
VIII.A. A.E.R.O. Governing Board Meeting of September 20th Report - Mrs. Judith Rayson (Culture)
VIII.B. District Review Team (DRT) Meeting of September 27th Review - Mrs. Colleen Klimczak
(Culture, Curriculum & Instruction, Facilities, Financial Health, Technology)
VIII.C. Facilities Committee Meeting of September 29th Report - Mrs. Rachel Marroquin (Facilities, Financial Health)
IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on agenda/non-agenda items, limited to 3 minutes) If you wish to
address the Board, complete an information card (found by the sign-in sheet) and turn your
card in to Sonia Hernandez, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/Board Secretary.
X. ACTION ITEMS
X.A. Consent Agenda
X.A.1. Approve Monthly Transaction Reports for September 2021
X.A.2. Approve Fund Balance Reports for September 2021
X.A.3. Approve Expenditure Report and Projected Payroll Report for October 2021
X.A.4. Approve Board Minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 15, 2021 
X.A.5. Approve the Closed Session Minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 15, 2021
X.A.6. Approve Destruction of Closed Session Tapes from June 2017
X.A.7. Personnel Recommendations:
X.A.7.a. Additions:
X.A.7.a.1. Deanne Shepherd, Paraprofessional - NW, effective October 12, 2021
X.A.7.a.2. Drenika Lewis, Paraprofessional - NE, effective October 12, 2021
X.A.7.a.3. Eileen McLaughlin, Technology Teacher - NW, effective October 19, 2021
X.A.7.a.4. Sarah Welcome, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - SE, effective October 15, 2021
X.A.7.a.5. Christine Venzor, Paraprofessional - SW, effective October 18, 2021
X.A.7.a.6. Cindy Wade Mayo, Speech Pathologist, effective October 25, 2021
X.A.7.b. Intern - Student Support Services:
X.A.7.b.1. Cassandra Montgomery
X.A.7.c. Internal Transfers:
X.A.7.c.1. Rodolfo Garcia from Lunch/Recess Supervisor to Paraprofessional - NW, effective September 28, 2021
X.A.7.c.2. Julian Rodriguez from Lunch/Recess Supervisor to Paraprofessional - SE, effective October 25, 2021
X.A.7.d. FMLA Leave of Absence:
X.A.7.d.1. Matthew Wehrmann, Coach Interventionist - CMS, effective November, 2021
(Revised Dates)
X.A.7.e. Extended Leave of Absence Without Pay:
X.A.7.e.1. Michelle Reckling, Kindergarten Teacher - SW, effective November 15, 2021
X.A.7.f. Resignations:
X.A.7.f.1. Maria N. Morales-Heppner, Paraprofessional - NE, effective August 23, 2021
X.A.7.f.2. Blanca Tena, Paraprofessional - SW, effective October 8, 2021
X.A.7.f.3. Carlos Mercado, Lunchroom/Recess Supervisor - SE, effective September 29, 2021
X.B. Approve Director of Human Resources for the 2021-2022 School Year
X.C. Approve Settlement Agreement with Fifth Third Bank for the 2017 PTAB Objection
X.D. Approve Settlement Agreement with Evergreen Living and Rehab Center LLC for the
2017-2019 PTAB Objection
XI. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c) (1)
(Conference Room)
XII. RETURN TO OPEN MEETING
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124
Subject:
I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL
Subject:
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
IV. APPROVE THE AGENDA (Additions or deletions to the agenda may be made at this time)
Subject:
V. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c) (1)
(Conference Room)
Subject:
VI. RETURN TO OPEN MEETING
Subject:
VII. STAFF REPORTS
Subject:
VII.A. Superintendent
Presenter:
Dr. Jenna Woodland
Subject:
VII.A.1. Someone You Should Know (Culture)
Subject:
VII.A.1.a. Ms. Johanna Morgan Presented by Ms. Linda Panico
Subject:
VII.A.1.b. Ms. Debi Wlodarski Presented by Dr. Ashley Carlson
Subject:
VII.A.2. National Custodian Day - October 2nd (Culture)
Subject:
VII.A.3. Principals' Week Recognition (Culture)
Subject:
VII.A.4. Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) Recognition Award (Culture)
Subject:
VII.A.5. Strategic Planning Update (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction, Facilities, Financial Health, Technology)
Subject:
VII.B. Business Office
Presenter:
Mr. Eric Grossi
Subject:
VII.B.1. Monthly Financial Report (Financial Health)
Subject:
VII.B.2. PTAB Settlements (Financial Health)
Subject:
VII.B.2.a. Fifth Third Bank
Subject:
VII.B.2.b. Evergreen Living and Rehab Center LLC.
Subject:
VII.B.3. Audit Update (Financial Health)
Subject:
VII.B.4. Freedom of Information Requests (Financial Health):
Subject:
VII.B.4.a. Ms. Sheri Reid of SmartProcure
Subject:
VII.B.4.b. Ms. Janine Jordan of Data Research Partners, LLC.
Subject:
VII.B.4.c. Mr. Vince Espi of LocalLabs (3)
Subject:
VII.C. Curriculum and Instruction
Presenter:
Dr. Ashley Carlson
Subject:
VII.C.1. District Instructional Coaching (Curriculum and Instruction)
Subject:
VII.C.2. Teacher Institute Day - October 8th (Curriculum and Instruction)
Subject:
VII.D. Student Support Services
Presenter:
Dr. Veda Newman
Subject:
VII.D.1. Pre-K Gold Circle of Quality (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction)
Subject:
VIII. Board Reports
Subject:
VIII.A. A.E.R.O. Governing Board Meeting of September 20th Report - Mrs. Judith Rayson (Culture)
Subject:
VIII.B. District Review Team (DRT) Meeting of September 27th Review - Mrs. Colleen Klimczak
(Culture, Curriculum & Instruction, Facilities, Financial Health, Technology)
Subject:
VIII.C. Facilities Committee Meeting of September 29th Report - Mrs. Rachel Marroquin (Facilities, Financial Health)
Subject:
IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on agenda/non-agenda items, limited to 3 minutes) If you wish to
address the Board, complete an information card (found by the sign-in sheet) and turn your
card in to Sonia Hernandez, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/Board Secretary.
Subject:
X. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
X.A. Consent Agenda
Subject:
X.A.1. Approve Monthly Transaction Reports for September 2021
Subject:
X.A.2. Approve Fund Balance Reports for September 2021
Subject:
X.A.3. Approve Expenditure Report and Projected Payroll Report for October 2021
Subject:
X.A.4. Approve Board Minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 15, 2021 
Subject:
X.A.5. Approve the Closed Session Minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 15, 2021
Subject:
X.A.6. Approve Destruction of Closed Session Tapes from June 2017
Subject:
X.A.7. Personnel Recommendations:
Subject:
X.A.7.a. Additions:
Subject:
X.A.7.a.1. Deanne Shepherd, Paraprofessional - NW, effective October 12, 2021
Subject:
X.A.7.a.2. Drenika Lewis, Paraprofessional - NE, effective October 12, 2021
Subject:
X.A.7.a.3. Eileen McLaughlin, Technology Teacher - NW, effective October 19, 2021
Subject:
X.A.7.a.4. Sarah Welcome, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - SE, effective October 15, 2021
Subject:
X.A.7.a.5. Christine Venzor, Paraprofessional - SW, effective October 18, 2021
Subject:
X.A.7.a.6. Cindy Wade Mayo, Speech Pathologist, effective October 25, 2021
Subject:
X.A.7.b. Intern - Student Support Services:
Subject:
X.A.7.b.1. Cassandra Montgomery
Subject:
X.A.7.c. Internal Transfers:
Subject:
X.A.7.c.1. Rodolfo Garcia from Lunch/Recess Supervisor to Paraprofessional - NW, effective September 28, 2021
Subject:
X.A.7.c.2. Julian Rodriguez from Lunch/Recess Supervisor to Paraprofessional - SE, effective October 25, 2021
Subject:
X.A.7.d. FMLA Leave of Absence:
Subject:
X.A.7.d.1. Matthew Wehrmann, Coach Interventionist - CMS, effective November, 2021
(Revised Dates)
Subject:
X.A.7.e. Extended Leave of Absence Without Pay:
Subject:
X.A.7.e.1. Michelle Reckling, Kindergarten Teacher - SW, effective November 15, 2021
Subject:
X.A.7.f. Resignations:
Subject:
X.A.7.f.1. Maria N. Morales-Heppner, Paraprofessional - NE, effective August 23, 2021
Subject:
X.A.7.f.2. Blanca Tena, Paraprofessional - SW, effective October 8, 2021
Subject:
X.A.7.f.3. Carlos Mercado, Lunchroom/Recess Supervisor - SE, effective September 29, 2021
Subject:
X.B. Approve Director of Human Resources for the 2021-2022 School Year
Subject:
X.C. Approve Settlement Agreement with Fifth Third Bank for the 2017 PTAB Objection
Subject:
X.D. Approve Settlement Agreement with Evergreen Living and Rehab Center LLC for the
2017-2019 PTAB Objection
Subject:
XI. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c) (1)
(Conference Room)
Subject:
XII. RETURN TO OPEN MEETING
Subject:
XIII. ADJOURNMENT

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