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Berkeley School District 87 Board met April 25.

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Berkeley School District 87 Board met April 25.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Call to Order:

The special/reorganization meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by President O’Connell at 7:03 pm in the Boardroom of the Administration Office, 1200 Wolf Road, Berkeley, IL.

Roll Call:

On roll call by the secretary, the following were present: Members Chavez, Hightower, Janes, O’Connell Pauletto, Rosas, and Wright. Also present were Dr. Bresnahan, Dr. Sickele, Mrs. Vince, Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Travis.

Adoption of Canvass Certification Results:

Member Pauletto moved, seconded by Member Rosas, That The Board Adopt And Ratify The Canvass Of The School Board Election Already Performed By The Cook County Clerk, And Declare That Rose Mason, Margaret “Peg” O’connell, James Pauletto And Renee Wright Have Each Been Elected To Serve A Four-Year Term.

Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez

Hightower

Janes

O’Connell

Pauletto

Rosas

Wright

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried 7-0

Election of Interim Chairperson:

Member Pauletto moved, seconded by Member Hightower, That Member O’connell Be Appointed Interim Chairperson For This Part Of The Meeting And, Being There Were No Other Nominations For This Position, The Motion Was Approved As Follows:

Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez

Hightower

Janes

O’Connell

Pauletto

Rosas

Wright

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried 7-0

Secretary Protempore:

President O’connell Appointed Member Pauletto Secretary Protempore For This Part Of The Meeting And, Being There Were No Other Nominations For This Position, The Motion Was Approved As Follows:

Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez

Hightower

Janes

O’Connell

Pauletto

Rosas

Wright

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried 7-0

President O’Connell presented Mrs. Janes with a small token from the District and thanked her for her years of service.

Oath of Office for Elected Board Members:

Elected Board Members Mason, O’Connell, Pauletto, and Wright took oath of office.

Appoint New Board Members:

Member Pauletto moved, seconded by Member Hightower, That The Board Appoint Carlos Chavez And Maria Rosas To A Two-Year Term.

Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez

Hightower

Mason

O’Connell

Pauletto

Rosas

Wright

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried 7-0

Oath of Office Administered by Secretary Pro-Tem Appointed Board Members:

Secretary Pro-Tem Pauletto administered the oath of office to Members Chavez and Rosas.

Resolution Regarding Term of Board Officers:

Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Pauletto, That The Board Accept The Proposed Resolution Regarding Term Of Board Officers As Presented.

Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez

Hightower

Mason

O’Connell

Pauletto

Rosas

Wright

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried 7-0

Election of President:

Member Pauletto moved, seconded by Member Hightower, That Member O’connell Be Nominated As Board President, And Being There Were No Other Nominations, The Motion Was Approved As Follows:

Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez

Hightower

Mason

O’Connell

Pauletto

Rosas

Wright

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried 7-0

Election of Vice-President:

Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Hightower, That Member Pauletto Be Nominated As Board Vice-President, And Being There Were No Other Nominations, The Motion Was Approved As Follows:

Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez

Hightower

Mason

O’Connell

Pauletto

Rosas

Wright

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried 7-0

Secretary Compensation:

Member Wright moved, seconded by Member Chavez, That The Board Secretary Compensation Remain The Same As Last Year ($480.00 Per Year).

Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez

Hightower

Mason

O’Connell

Pauletto

Rosas

Wright

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried 7-0

Election of Secretary:

Member Hightower moved, seconded by Member Pauletto, That Member Mason Be Nominated As Secretary, And Being There Were No Other Nominations, The Motion Was Approved As Follows:

Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez

Hightower

Mason

O’Connell

Pauletto

Rosas

Wright

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried 7-0

Approval of Existing Policies, Rules and Regulations:

Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Pauletto, That The Board Consider Approving Existing Policies, Rules, And Regulations.

Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez

Hightower

Mason

O’Connell

Pauletto

Rosas

Wright

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried 7-0

Set Time and Place of Meetings:

Member Rosas moved, seconded by Member Chavez, That The Regular Board Meetings Be Held On The Fourth Monday Of Each Month At 7:00 Pm In The Boardroom Of The Administration Center.

Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez

Hightower

Mason

O’Connell

Pauletto

Rosas

Wright

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried 7-0

Committee Appointments and Delegate Appointment:

President O’Connell reviewed the Committee appointments with the Board and will appoint at the next Board Meeting.

Other Appointments:

Attorney-

Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Pauletto, That The Law Firm Of Hauser Izzo Llc., Represent School District No. 87.

Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez

Hightower

Mason

O’Connell

Pauletto

Rosas

Wright

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried 7-0

Auditor:

Member Pauletto moved, seconded by Member Mason, That Baker Tilly Virchow, Krause & Co. Continue To Act As The Auditor For School District No. 87.

Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez

Hightower

Mason

O’Connell

Pauletto

Rosas

Wright

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried 7-0

Resolution For Authorization Of Signatures:

Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Pauletto, That The Board Adopt The Resolution For Authorization Of Signatures As Presented.

Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez

Hightower

Mason

O’Connell

Pauletto

Rosas

Wright

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried 7-0

Adjournment:

Member Pauletto moved, seconded by Member Chavez, That The Meeting Be Adjourned At 7:15 pm.

Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez

Hightower

Mason

O’Connell

Pauletto

Rosas

Wright

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried 7-0

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