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Westchester School District 92.5 Board of Education met March 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

I. The regular meeting of the Board of Education of School District 92%, Westchester, Illinois, was held in the Westchester Middle School Multi-Purpose Room, at 1620 Norfolk Avenue, on Thursday, March 16, 2017, commencing at 7:04 p.m.

I.A. Roll Call: On the call of the roll the following members were found to be present: President Wilhight, Vice President Slager, Secretary Bradford, Members Lasky and Quiroz. Members Randle and Voegtle were absent at the call of the roll. Also present at the meeting were Dr. Michael Dziallo, Kelly Baas, Dennis Gress, Beth Malinski, Stephanie DelFiacco, Pam Samson, Greg Leban, Nathan Molby and Sheri Wagner. Guests present: Julie Cheatham, Ed Colaianni, Gail Colaianni, Patricia Connelly, Leticia Martinez, Alma Mata, Frank Mata, Mary Pieniazek, Maria Scavella and Troy Scavella.

I.B. Pledge Of Allegiance: Boy Scout Troop 1/Cub Scout Pack 1 presented the colors and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

I.C. Approval Of The Agenda As Presented: A motion was made by Mr. Slager, seconded by Mrs. Quiroz, that the Agenda be approved as presented. When the question was called, the vote was taken with the following results: 5 Ayes; 0 Nay; 2 Absent. The President declared the motion Carried.

II. President Wilhight recognized the WIS School Citizen of the Year (SCOTY) award winner Anna Connelly. Claire Schoo and John Franklin were not able to attend tonight's meeting and will be honored at the April 11, 2017 Board of Education meeting.

Ill. Audience Comments: On behalf of American Legion Col. A.J. Brodie Post 1437, the charter organization sponsoring Boy Scout Troop 1/Cub Scout Pack 1, Mr. Stan Kolodziej thanked the Board and Dr. Dziallo for the continued support of the Scouts.

IV. Approve The Consent Agenda As Presented: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Lasky, seconded by Mr. Slager, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

B.1. Approve the minutes of the February 7, 2017 Open Session as written.

B.2. Approve the minutes of the February 7, 2017 Closed Session as written.

C.1. Approve the minutes of the February 16, 2017 Open Session as written.

C.2. Approve the minutes of the February 16, 2017 Closed Session as written.

D. 1. Approve the minutes of the February 23, 2017 Open Session as written.

D.2. Approve the minutes of the February 23, 2017 Closed Session as written.

E. Approve the bills in the amount of $879,290.82 and payrolls in the amount of $1,085,334.04 and authorize payment.

F.1. Approve the travel, meal and lodging expenses for Donna DeVito in the amount of S14.45 and authorize reimbursement.

F.2 Approve the travel, meal and lodging expenses for Lora Lafin in the  amount of $19.26 and authorize reimbursement. When the question was called, the Roll Call Vote was taken with the following results: 5 members voting Aye, Lasky, Quiroz, Bradford, Slager, Wilhight; 0 Nays; 2 Absent, Randle, Voegtle. The President declared the motion carried.

V.A. Approve The Release Of The Approved Closed Session Minutes Of February 7, 2017; February 16, 2017. And February 23, 2017: A motion was made by Mr. Slager, seconded by Mrs. Wilhight, to approve release of the approved Closed Session minutes of February 7, 2017; February 16, 2017; and February 23, 2017. When the question was called, the vote was taken with the following results: 0 Ayes; 5 Nays; 2 Absent. The President declared the motion denied.

V.B. Approve The First Reading Of Board Of Education Policies As Amended; Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Lasky, seconded by Mr. Slager, to approve the First Reading of the following Board of Education Policies as amended:

o Policy 2:125 Board Member Compensation; Expenses o Policy 5:60 Expenses

o Policy 5:190 Teacher Qualifications

o Policy 5:250 Leaves of Absence

o Policy 5:260 Student Teachers

o Policy 6:15 School Accountability

o Policy 7:270 Administering Medicines To Students

When the question was called, the Roll Call Vote was taken with the following results: 5 members voting Aye, Lasky, Quiroz, Bradford, Slager, Wilhight; 0 Nays; 2 Absent, Randle, Voegtle. The President declared the motion carried.

V.C. Approve The Bus Lease Resolution Authorizing The Five-Year Lease For Three One-Year-Old 72-Passenger Buses As Presented: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Slager, seconded by Mr. Bradford, to approve the Bus Lease Resolution authorizing the fiveyear lease for three (3) one-year-old 72-passenger buses at a cost of $9,973 per bus per year. When the question was called, the Roll Call Vote was taken with the following results: 5 members voting Aye, Lasky, Quiroz, Bradford, Slager, Wilhight; 0 Nays; 2 Absent, Randle, Voegtle. The President declared the motion carried.

V.D. Renew The Contract For Food Service Submitted By Quest Food Management Services, Inc. For The 2017-2018 School Year: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mrs. Wilhight, to renew the contract for food service submitted by Quest Food Management Services, Inc. to provide lunch at a cost of $3.50 per meal (approximately $3.25 per meal factoring in commodities credits) for the 20172018 school year. When the question was called, the Roll Call Vote was taken with the following results: 5 members voting Aye, Lasky, Quiroz, Bradford, Slager, Wilhight; 0 Nays, 2 Absent, Randle, Voegtle. The President declared the motion Carried.

V.E. Approve The Three-Year Agreement With Groot Industries, Inc. To Provide Waste Disposal Services: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Lasky, seconded by Mr. Bradford, to approve the three-year agreement with Groot Industries, Inc. to provide waste disposal services for the District as presented. When the question was called, the Roll Call Vote was taken with the following results: 5 members voting Aye, Lasky, Quiroz, Bradford, Slager, Wilhight; 0 Nays; 2 Absent, Randle, Voegtle. The President declared the motion Carried.

VI.A. Summer 2017 Capital Improvements Update: Revised drawings were reviewed in detail at the Joint Special Meeting (Buildings and Grounds Committee and Finance Committee) held on March 13, 2017. Changes in the size of the ledge that will be created because of the mantrap at WIS and solutions to install ceiling tiles in the WMS gym to help with sound reduction, along with the request for a revised time line, Were addressed.

V.B. Food Insecurity In Westchester: Details regarding projected expenditures and logistics of implementing a breakfast program were shared with the Board. It was the consensus of the Board not to move forward with a breakfast program or a partnership with the Westchester Food Pantry for Breakfast Club at WIS at this time.

VII. Information Tems

A. Correspondence: None.

B. Board President's Report: President Wilhight asked the committee chairs to summarize progress toward Board goals for inclusion in the April 11, 2017 Board packet. She also requested that Board members let her know which committee they are interested in serving on to help guide committee appointment at the April 27, 2017 reorganization meeting.

C. Committee Reports: The Education Committee met on February 16, 2017. The committee will host an information meeting regarding dual language and foreign language programs on April 20, 2017, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at WPS. The Policy Committee will meet again after the Board reorganizes. A Joint Special Meeting (Finance Committee and Buildings and Grounds Committee) was held on March 13, 2017. Discussions focused on capital improvement projects and financial status of the District. It was noted that the District will be receiving an e-rate reimbursement of approximately $27,000 for FY 2016. A Joint Special Meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2017.

D. Legislative Report: A report from Mrs. Lasky was included in Board Docs. However, since that information was posted, revisions have been made to ESEA. The Board will continue to monitor pending legislative bills.

Board Minutes Page Four March 16, 2017

E. IASB West Cook Report: The West Cook Division Meeting was held on March 2, 2017 with gifted education the topic for the evening's presentations.

F. FOIA Reports: One FOIA request was received in February.

Mr. Voegtle arrived at 8:03 p.m.

G. Superintendent's Report: 1,169 students were enrolled as of March 1,

2017, and one suspension was issued in January.

H. Administrator Reports: The administrator reports were available on BoardDocs

Will.A. Board Retired To Closed Session: A motion was made by Mrs. Lasky, seconded by Mr. Slager, that the Board retire into Closed Session to discuss collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations Concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees; and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. When the question was called, the Roll Call Vote was taken with the following results: 6 members voting Aye, Lasky, Quiroz, Voegtle, Bradford, Slager, Wilhight; 0 Nays; 1 Absent, Randle. The President declared the motion carried and the Board retired at 8:15 p.m.

VIII. B. Board Reconvenes: At 9:41 p.m. the Board reconvened in Open Session after the conclusion of its Closed Session.

IX.A. Approve The Resignation: The Board did not take action on this motion.

IX. B. Adopt The Resolution For Dismissal Of First-Year Probationary Teacher: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Slager, seconded by Mrs. Wilhight, to adopt the Resolution for Dismissal of First-Year Probationary Teacher (Victoria Lucaccioni). When the question was called, the Roll Call Vote was taken with the following results: 5 members voting Aye, Lasky, Quiroz, Bradford, Slager, Wilhight; 0 Nays; 1 Absent, Randle; 1 Present, Voegtle. The President declared the motion carried.

X. Other Items Of Interest: The Board discussed honoring Beverly Rimpila with a Board Salute.

XI. Advanced Planning: None.

XII. Adjournment: A motion was made by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Slager, that the Board meeting be adjourned. When the question was called, the Roll Call Vote was taken with the following results: 6 members voting Aye, Lasky, Quiroz, Voegtle, Bradford, Slager, Wilhight; 0 Nays; 1 Absent, Randle. The President declared the motion carried and the Board adjourned at 9:50 p.m.

http://www.sd925.org/pdfs/Minutes-Regular%20Meetings/3_16_17.pdf