Berkeley School District 87 Board met April 25.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Call To Order
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by President O’Connell at 7:16 pm in the Boardroom of the Administration Office, 1200 N. Wolf Road, Berkeley, IL.
Roll Call
On roll call by the secretary, the following were present: Members: Chavez, Hightower, Mason, O’Connell, Pauletto, Rosas and Wright. Also present were Dr. Bresnahan, Dr. Sickele, Mrs. Vince, Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Travis.
Audit Planning
Joe Lightcap, the District’s auditor from Baker Tilly Virchow Krause presented the board with an overview of the upcoming audit process for the Fiscal Year 2017.
Waste/Recycling Disposal Service Bid Award
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Rosas, That The Board Of Education Award The Bid For Waste/Recycling Disposal Service To Republic Services, For A Three Year Period Beginning July 1, 2017 And Ending June 30, 2020, As Presented.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower Mason Absent: None O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
Public Participation:
Written
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Rosas, That All Correspondence Be Put On File As Presented Except That Which Requires Immediate Attention.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
ORAL
Fred Schuster from Ruck Pate Architecture attended the Board meeting to inform the Board of Education of the merger with Wold Architects Inc.
Consideration Of Old Business:
Approval Of Minutes
Member Pauletto moved, seconded by Member Rosas, That The Minutes Of The Regular Board Meeting Held March 20, 2017, And The Minutes Of The Closed Sessions Held During The Regular Board Meeting Of February 27, 2017, Be Approved As Submitted To Board Members Prior To This Meeting.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
Reports
Superintendent None
Curriculum And None Instruction
Business Services
Mrs. Vince reviewed the Accounts and Claims payable figures and Member Rosas moved, seconded by Member Mason, That The Expenditures Be Approved In The Amount Of $2,742,428.16, As Follows:
Payroll 03/31/17. $ 642,739.78 Payroll 04/12/17. 646,007.78
Regular Board Accounts Payable Listings 1,452,312.68
MPREST Fund Listing. 1,367.92
TOTAL $2,742,428.16
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
Monthly Building Report
Mrs. Vince explained the Monthly Building Rental Report is submitted for information purposes only.
Special Services None
Human Resources None
Other Old Business None
Closed Session
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Pauletto, That The Board Recess To Closed Session To Consider A Student Discipline/ Residency Matter; To Consider The Purchase/Lease Of Real Property For The Use Of The Public Body; To Consider Information Regarding Appointment, Employment, Or Dismissal Of An Employee Or Officer; To Consider Pending Litigation; Or To Discuss Negotiations.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
The Board recessed to closed session at 7:29 pm.
The Board reconvened to open session at 8:12 pm with all members present.
Reports Of The Board:
PAEC Member O’Connell reported on the meeting of April 20, 2017. Minutes, payroll and bills were approved. There were no other committee reports. Action was taken on the following items: accepted the June 30, 2017 Resolution for Retirement of 14 staff members; accepted donation; approved PAEC Calendar for 2017-2018 school year; approved the 2.3% increase and renewed Preferred Meals for 2017- 2018 school year; approved the increased cost of student lunches to $2.65; approved the amendment and contract extension of the transportation services agreement with First Student at a rate increase of 2.5%; approved the proposal of Peoples Cab; approved the contract with Brecht’s Database Solutions; set and approved meeting dates; approved Memorandum of Understanding with Council of Teachers in order assistants 30th for to Dr. address working Terry Smith. the in grant seniority The program. Next of meeting permanent Retirement will substitute be May celebration 18, teachers 2017 for at PAEC 6:00 and pm.
behavior employees interventionists is May 24th program and May
Education & Finance No Report
Policy & Legislation No Report
Building & Grounds No Report
Health/Safety & Transportation No Report
Public Relations No Report
Parent-Teacher Advisory No Report
Bilingual Advisory No Report
Food Service Advisory No Report
Superintendent:
Licensed Personnel - Leave Of Absences
Member Rosas moved, seconded by Member Pauletto, That The Board Approve The Following Licensed Leave Of Absences:
Jamie Coan
Jamie Monarrez
Carolyn Zielinski
Kiersten Ellis
Judith Buczkiewicz
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
Licensed Personnel - Employments
Member Rosas moved, seconded by Member Pauletto, That The Board Employ Noelle Bergeron, English Language Arts Teacher At Macarthur, Effective April 17, 2017, Lane 1, Step 1
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
Educational Support Staff - Resignation
Member Rosas moved, seconded by Member Pauletto, That The Board Accept The Resignation Of Kelly Mathieu, Lunchroom Supervisor At Sunnyside, Effective At The End Of The 2016-2017 School Year.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
Educational Support Staff - Leave Of Absences
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Rosas, That The Board Approve The Following Educational Support Staff Leave Of Absence:
Danyelle Shannon
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower Mason Absent: None O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
Educational Support Staff - Employments
Member Rosas moved, seconded by Member Pauletto, That The Board Employ The Following Personnel:
Dieuveut Rene Northlake Custodian Effective 04/24/17
Theresa Gargano Whittier Custodian Pending Employment Paperwork
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
Fundraisers
Member Hightower moved, seconded by Member Rosas, That The Board Approve The Following Fundraisers, As Presented:
Whittier Student Council; Pennies For Patients
Whittier Student Council; Spring Dance
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
DONATIONS
Member Rosas moved, seconded by Member Pauletto, That The Board Approve The Following Donation, As Presented:
Sets Of Fitness Testing Supplies From Illinois Public Health Institute To Whittier
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
Approve Revised 2016-2017 School Calendar
Member Pauletto moved, seconded by Member Rosas That The Board Approve The Revised 2016-2017 School Calendar As Proposed And Attached To The Minutes Of This Meeting Showing The Beginning Of School As August 22, 2016, The Ending Of School As June 2, 2017, With 175 Attendance Days, 3 Institute Days, (08-22-16, 10-07-16, And 02-10-17) And Two All-Day Parent Teacher Conferences (11-21-16 And 03-02-17) For A Total Of 180 Days.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
Adopt 2017-2018 School Calendar
Member Pauletto moved, seconded by Member Rosas That The Board Adopt The 2017-2018 School Calendar As Proposed And Attached To The Minutes Of This Meeting Showing The Beginning Of School As August 21, 2017, The Ending Of School As June 8, 2018, With 180 Attendance Days, 3 Institute Days, (08-21-17, 10-20-17, And 02-16- 18) And Two All-Day Parent Teacher Conferences (10-19-17 And 03-01-18) For A Total Of 185 Days.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
Change Starting Time For Summer Board Meetings
Member Rosas moved, seconded by Member Pauletto, That The Board Of Education Approve Changing The Starting Time For The Summer Board Meetings Held In 2017 (06/26, 07/24, and 08/21) TO 6:30 PM.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
Rehire Administrator
Member Rosas moved, seconded by Member Pauletto, That The Board Rehire Juan Corona For The Position Of Director Of English Learning For The 2017-2018 School Year.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
Board Of Education/Berkeley Education Association Agreement 2016-2019
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Chavez, That The Board Of Education Approve The 2016-2019 Contract With The Berkeley Education Association, As Presented.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
Grade Level Centers Update
The Grade Level Center Task Force met in April and it was a great opportunity for us to discuss how our parents and staff can partner to best meet the needs of the students. We had discussion on how we could reshape our Institute Day so we have time to schedule a back to school event with our parents and students. The District is in the final stages with the Park District for the After School Program. The Intergovernmental Agreement will be presented to the Board at the May meeting. The teachers have received their room assignments for next school year. Dr. Bresnahan thanked Dr. Sullivan and Mr. White for their hard work in seeking out donations of boxes. The Transportation Bid went out to vendors. A thank you to Mr. Byrne and Mr. White for designing a District Transportation Boundary maps that will help our community to see if they qualify for bussing.
Dress Code
Revisions to the Student Dress Code Procedure are the result of suggestions from the Parent Advisory Committee, PTA/PTO’s, local enforcement agencies and student councils. This procedure was given to the Board for their review and will take effect for the 2017-2018 school year. The Dress Code will be monitored and modified if issues arise.
School Messenger Agreement
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Chavez, That The Board Approve The School Messenger Agreement For Web Hosting Services, Effective July 1, 2017, As Presented.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
Dr. Bresnahan asked the Board for consensus to share a letter with parents regarding “Pass Illinois’ Budget” to encourage our legislators and governor to pass the Illinois State Budget that we depend on in order to run our schools. While public schools have benefited from a partially-funded state budget, our schools, families and communities will continue to suffer without a full state budget. To date, the State of Illinois owes our district nearly $784,000. The Board gave consensus to share the letter.
Curriculum & Instruction:
Dr. Sickele shared a draft brochure with the Board for the Summer School Program with the new programs being offered. The Summer School Program can be offered to all students since we are a Schoolwide Title I Program. The program will offered first to students who need additional help in ELA and math. The brochure will go out to all students if additional spots are available after initial sign-up.
Summer School Proposal
Member Rosas moved, seconded by Member Chavez, That The Board Approve The Summer School 2017 Proposal, As Presented.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower Mason Absent: None O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
Monthly Report
Dr. Sickele reported that Summer School will be held at Northlake Middle School on June 12th through June 30th. We met with a group of teachers who help create the plan for the Summer Program. Words Their Way Pilot will be rolled out this spring. It is a research based program that provides support to help students learn how to put words together. This year we have scheduled Principals’ Curriculum Meetings at each school. The principal identifies an instructional area of focus and we do a classroom walk through then talk about teaching and learning and how to provide additional support to the principals. Math Olympiad took place yesterday it was very exciting.
Business Services
Monthly Financial Report
Mrs. Vince reviewed the Summary of Budget, Statement of Position, and Student Activity Reports for the period ending 03/31/17.
Resolution Authorizing And Directing The Transfer Of Interest Between Funds
Member Pauletto moved, seconded by Member Chavez, That The Board Adopt The Resolution Authorizing And Directing The Transfer Of Interest Between Funds, As Presented.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
Food Service Department Milk Vendor Contract
Member Pauletto moved, seconded by Member Rosas, That The Board Of Education Approve The Food Service Department Milk Vendor Contract For The 2017-2018 School Year, As Presented.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
Tentative Amended Budget For Fiscal Year 2017
Member Pauletto moved, seconded by Member Chavez, That The Board Of Education Approve The Tentative Amended Budget For Fiscal Year 2017, As Presented.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
Consent For Assignment Of Architect Contract
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Rosas, That The Board Of Education Consents To The Assignment Of The Architect Contract With Ruck Pate Architecture To Wold Architects, Inc., As Presented.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
The School District was contacted by the Boy Scouts to repair the MacArthur Field as an Eagle Scout Service Project. The Board gave consensus for the project.
Monthly Report
Mr. White shared information for the water testing. The District will test according to the law.
Mrs. Vince will bring additional information to the Board regarding fiduciary liability insurance in May.
Special Services
Monthly Report
Dr. Sullivan reported that there is a Bilingual Parent Summit being held on May 13th. He updated the Board on the Action For Healthy Kids Grant Family Fitness Events that took place the last two nights. Dr. Sullivan is revising the Title I District and Schoolwide Plan. Registration will be on-line this year beginning in May. There will be two Residency/Verification Events in June. The District will offer a discount to parents if they complete Residency and Registration prior to July 1st. Kindergarten Round-up will take place on May 2 at Whittier and May 4 at Jefferson.
Human Resources
Mrs. Travis updated the Board on the vacancies. Retirement meetings are scheduled. The 2017-2018 hiring on season has begun. She reminded the May 1, 2017. Insurance Open Enrollment Board is May to 12th through their Statement May 26th of. Economic Interest that is due We developed an Exit Survey for employees transitioning out of the District.
Other New Business None
Announcements None
Adjournment
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Rosas, That The Meeting Be Adjourned AT 9:10 PM.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Pauletto Rosas Wright
Motion carried 7-0
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