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Special Meeting of the Board of Education met June 6.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

l. The special 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 Tuesday, June 6, 2017, commencing at 6:33 p.m.

I.A. Roll Call. On the call of the roll the following members were found to be present: President Slager, Vice President Wilhight, Secretary Quiroz, Members Douglas-Pieniazek, Randle, and Wesolowski. Member Voegtle was absent at the call of the roll. Also present at the meeting were Dr. Michael Dziallo, Dennis Gress, and Sheri Wagner. Guests present: Sucada Bell, Debbie Milas, Phil Salemi, Angela Smith, and Pierre Smith.

I.B. Pledge of Allegiance

I.C. Approval of the Agenda as Presented: A motion was made by Mrs. Quiroz, seconded by Mr. Randle, that the Agenda be approved as presented. When the question was called, the vote was taken with the following results: 6 Ayes; O Nays; 1 Absent. The President declared the motion Carried.

Il. Board Salute: President Slager recognized members of the two Destination Imagination teams ("D.I.A." from WMS and "The Spartans" from WIS) who advanced to the State competition earlier this spring.

III. Audience Comments: None.

IV.A. Approve the 2017 Capital Improvements Change Order 1 (Keyless Door Entry) in the Amount of $74,453.40 as Presented. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Quiroz, seconded by Mrs. Wesolowski, to approve the 2017 Capital improvements Change Order 1 (keyless door entry) in the amount of $74,453.40 as presented. When the question was called, the Roll Call Vote was taken with the following results: 2 members voting Aye, Douglas-Pieniazek, Wilhight; 4 Nays, Randle, Wesolowski, Quiroz, Slager; 1 Absent, Voegtle. The President declared the motion denied.

Mrs. Wilhight left the meeting at 7:16 p.m. and returned at 7:18 p.m.

IV.B. Approve the 2017-2018 Staffing Plan Revision as Presented: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Randle, seconded by Mrs. Wesolowski, to approve the revised 2017-2018 Staffing Plan (addition of WMS Math Specialist and two Cafeteria Supervisors) as presented. When the question was called, the Roll Call Vote was taken with the following results: 6 members voting Aye, Douglas-Pieniazek, Randle, Wesolowski, Quiroz, Wilhight, Slager, O Nays; 1 Absent, Voegtle. The President declared the motion carried.

IV.C. Ratify the Settlement Agreement and General Release as Presented: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mr. Randle, to ratify the Settlement Agreement and General Release as presented. When the question was called, the Roll Call Vote was taken with the following results: 6 members voting Aye, Douglas-Pieniazek, Randle, Wesolowski, Quiroz, Wilhight, Slager; O Nays; 1 Absent, Voegtle. The President declared the motion carried.

V.A. Finance: Dennis Gress presented an overview of basic school finance concepts, funding components, and the budgeting/expenditure process. Mr. Gress also presented the FY 2018 Tentative Budget to the Board, along with a variance analysis, and answered Board member's questions. Mr. Slager highlighted the Statement of Expenditures and Revenues report, grants update, and encumbrances listing that were included in Board DOCS.

Mr. Randle left the meeting at 8:08 p.m. and returned at 8:10 p.m.

Mrs. Wesolowski left the meeting at 8:33 p.m.

V.B. Policy: The Board reviewed the current District and PRESS policies for Policies 5:10, 5:20, 7:20, and 7:180 and suggested revisions. The revised policies will be presented for First Reading at the June 22, 2017 Board Meeting.

VI.A. Other Items of Interest: Mr. Randle Commended Mr. GreSS for his efforts in improving the appearance of the WMS and his responsiveness in handling issues with building operations. Mr. Gress, in turn, commended the maintenance staff for their Work.

VII. Advanced Planning: WMS 8th Grade graduation will be held on June 7 and the IBL/PBL Banquet of Ideas Celebration will be held on June 8.

VIII. Adjournment: A motion was made by Mrs. Quiroz, seconded by Mr. Randle, that the Board meeting be adjourned. When the question was called, the Roll Call Vote was taken with the following results: 5 members voting Aye, Douglas-Pieniazek, Randle, Quiroz, Wilhight, Slager; O Nays; 2 Absent, Voegtle, Wesolowski. The President declared the motion carried and the Board adjournegat 9:20 p.m.

http://www.sd925.org/pdfs/Minutes-Regular%20Meetings/6_6_17.pdf