Berkeley School District 87 Board met May 22.
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 7:07 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, and Rosas. Also present were Dr. Bresnahan, Dr. Sickele, Mrs. Vince and Dr. Sullivan.
Transportation Bid:
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Rosas That The Board Award The Student Transportation Bid For Three Years Beginning With The 2017-2018 School Year, As Presented.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 5-0
Food Supplies Bid:
Member Hightower moved, seconded by Member Rosas That The Board Award The Food Supplies Bid For The 2017-2018 School Year To Performance-Fox River Foods, Commercial Food Systems, And Gordon Food Service, As Presented.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 5-0
Food Service Paper Supplies Bid:
Member Rosas moved, seconded by Member Chavez That The Board Award The Food Service Paper Supplies Bid For The 2017-2018 School Year To Performance-Fox River Foods And Gordon Food Service, As Presented.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 5-0
Contract For Building Automation Systems-2017 Projects:
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Hightower That The Board Accept The Building Automation System-2017 Projects From Prescision Controls Of Chicago, Inc. As Follows:
Approve Items 2-5;
And Approve Item 6 Pending Review
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 5-0
Public Participation:
Written
Member Hightower 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 Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 5-0
Oral None
Consideration Of Old Business:
Approval Of Minutes
Member Rosas moved, seconded by Member Chavez, That The Minutes Of The Reorganization/Special Board Held April 25, 2017, The Regular Board Meeting Held April 25, 2017, And The Closed Session Minutes Of March 20, 2017 #1 And March 20, 2017 #2 Be Approved As Submitted To Board Members Prior To This Meeting.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 5-0
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 Chavez, That The Expenditures Be Approved In The Amount Of $2,847,092.49, As Follows:
Payroll 04/28/17. $ 637,071.84
Payroll 05/15/17. 919,610.19
Regular Board Accounts Payable Listings 1,287,554.12
Imprest Fund Listing. 2,856.34
TOTAL $ 2,847,092.49
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 6-0
Monthly Building Report
Mrs. Vince explained the Monthly Building Rental Report is submitted for information purposes only.
Facilities And Transportation None
Special Services None
Human Resources None
Other Old Business None
Closed Session
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Rosas, 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 Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 5-0
The Board recessed to closed session at 7:35 pm.
The Board reconvened to open session at 8:50 pm with all members present except Members Pauletto and Wright.
Reports Of The Board:
PAEC Member O’Connell reported on the meeting of May 18, 2017. The minutes, payroll and bills were approved. There were no Committee Reports. Ms. Tryon, Business Manager reported we received our first quarter state reimbursements for Special Education Personnel and transportation reimbursements. Funds were vouched by ISBE in September and received at the end of April. Transportation reimbursements will be sent to member districts. The Governing Board took action on the following agenda items: first reading of policies; accepted donations; FMLA requests; approved the Lease Agreement with Catholic Bishop of Chicago to lease space at S. Domitilla’s; approve request from District 207 for a student to attend PAEC on a tuition basis; approved employment of 1:1 program assistant for District 209. The next meeting will be June 15, 2017 at 6:00 pm. A special meeting to reorganize and the end of the year bills will be on June 27, 2017 at 6:00 pm.
IASB No Report
Education & Finance No Report
Policy & Legislation No Report
Building & Grounds No Report
Health/Safety & Transportation No Report
Public Relations No Report
Parent-Teacher Discipline Advisory No Report
Bilingual Advisory No Report
Food Service Advisory No Report
Committee Appointments And Delegate Appointment
President O’Connell confirmed the following appointments:
In-District Committees Chairperson (Co-Chairperson
Education and Finance James Pauletto
(Calvin Hightower)
Buildings and Grounds Calvin Hightower
(Carlos Chavez)
Policy and Legislation James Pauletto
(Renee Wright)
Health, Safety & Transportation Carlos Chavez
Public Relations Peg O’Connell
(Calvin Hightower)
Parent-Teacher Discipline Advisory Carlos Chavez
Food Service Advisory Rose Mason
Bilingual Advisory Carlos Chavez
Appoint Delegate/Alternate To Out-Of-District Committees
Out-of District Committees Delegate (Alternate)
PAEC Board Peg O’Connell
(Renee Wright)
IASB Board Peg O’Connell
(Renee Wright)
Ed-Red Representative James Pauletto
Superintendent:
Licensed Personnel - Resignation
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Rosas, That The Board Accept The Resignations Of The Following Personnel:
Evelia Krzysik Esl/Bilingual Teacher Macarthur/Northlake
Stephanie Lithgow Stem Teacher Northlake
Effective At The End Of The 2016-2017 School Year.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion 5-0
Licensed Personnel - Leave Of Absences
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Rosas, That The Board Approve The Following Licensed Leave Of Absences:
Photini Sikaras Ashley Herrera Roushonda Morrison
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 5-0
Licensed - Employments
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Rosas, That The Board Employ The Following Licensed Personnel:
Kimberly Marshall Sunnyside 5th Grade Teacher Lane 3 Step 2
Blanca Ojeda Whittier Bilingual Teacher Lane 1 Step 6
Stephanie Spain Whittier Cross Categorical Teacher Lane 1 Step 4
Effective August 21, 2017, Pending All Employment Paperwork.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 5-0
Educational Support Staff - Resignations
Member Hightower moved, seconded by Member Rosas, That The Board Accept The Resignations Of The Following Personnel:
Elizabeth Ortiz Lunchroom Supervisor Macarthur Effective Immediately
Allyson Porter Lunchroom Supervisor Macarthur Effective Immediately
Estefany Uriostegui Uribe Teacher Aide Whittier Effective 5/05/17
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 5-0
Educational Support Staff - Leave Of Absences
Member Rosas moved, seconded by Member Chavez, That The Board Approve The Following Educational Support Staff Leave Of Absences:
Maria Cordoba Vincent Plesnicar
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 5-0
Educational Support Staff - Employments
Member Rosas moved, seconded by Member Hightower, That The Board Employ The Following Educational Support Staff Personnel:
Todd Goodman Custodian Jefferson Effective 05/11/17
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 5-0
Educational Support Staff - Reassignments
Member Rosas moved, seconded by Member Chavez, That The Board Reassign Marcelo Garcia From Driver/Custodian To District Maintenance Worker, Effective July 1, 2017.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 5-0
Educational Support Staff - Termination
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Rosas, That The Board Terminate Employee Vincent Plesnicar, Custodian At Sunnyside, Effective Immediately, As Discussed In Closed Session After Due Consideration Of The Information Presented By The Employee And Administration.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 5-0
Donations
Based on Policy 237.00, The Following Donations Were Accepted By The Superintendent:
Donated Boxes From Community Vendors
$50.00 Donation To Whittier School From Griselda Hernandez, Whittier Parent
Student Activity Checking Account Signer
Member Rosas moved, seconded by Member Mason, That The Board Authorize The Student Activity Checking Account Signers At Jefferson And Sunnyside Schools, As Presented.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 5-0
Official School Times
Member Rosas moved, seconded by Member Hightower, That The Board Of Education Approve The Official School Times, As Presented.
Primary/Intermediate: Bus Drop-Off 8:25 a.m. Breakfast Begins 8:30 a.m. Instructional Day Begins 9:00 a.m. School Dismissal 3:30 p.m.
Middle Schools: Bus Drop-Off 7:45 a.m. Breakfast Begins 7:50 a.m. Instructional Day Begins 8:20 a.m. School Dismissal 3:05 p.m
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 5-0
Grade Level Center Summary
Dr. Bresnahan reported that the Grade Level Task Force met for the final time on May 16th. The team discussed the new structure of the PTO’S. They reviewed and provided feedback on the new school brochures that outlined important information for families. The website changes were also discussed as part of the District’s communication improvements. A special thanks to all the task force volunteers who participated in this important work. The feedback and guidance from this task force has been essential in ensuring a successful transition to Grade Level Centers. The final revisions for the Intergovernmental Agreements have been reviewed by legal counsel and will be ready for approval at the June Board meeting. The District has reviewed quotes from moving companies. The Director of Facilities will be meeting with the moving company to finalize details. Once the new busing contract is in place and after registration/residency, the District will finalize routes and notify parents later in the summer.
Superintendent’s Monthly Report
The Rise Conference was held at Northlake Middle School on May 6th. Board Members were given T- Shirts from the conference. The on-line registration has been a success so far with 63% of our families registered. The next step is our Residency Verification Event.
Curriculum & Instruction
System 44 And Do The Math Intervention Programs
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Rosas, That The Board Of Education Approve The System 44 And Do The Math Programs, As Presented.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 5-0
Monthly Report
Dr. Sickele reported on the success of Read and Math 180. The data shows our District has accomplished one of the best scores in the nation in terms of student improvement. The Summer School Brochures have been finalized. So far 170 students have signed up for Summer School. We are in the process of getting feedback through a survey on the website for updating the District Logo. We would like our new logo to acknowledge and celebrate our diversity and unity among our communities. Several parents/community members have submitted their choices with some great comments. The District Administrators presented as a team at MacArthur’s Career Day. West 40 has asked the District to take the lead in providing regional support to other districts for C3 Framework.
Business Services
Monthly Financial Report
Mrs. Vince reviewed the Summary of Budget, Statement of Position, and Student Activity Reports for the period ending 04/30/17.
Procurement Card Program
Member Chavez Moved, Seconded By Member Hightower, That The Board Of Education Adopt The Resolution Authorizing Issuance Of Individual Procurement Cards Which Establishes Policy 421.01 And Approve The Agreement With Harris Bank/Mastercard Services, As Presented.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 5-0
Student Accident Insurance
Member Rosas moved, seconded by Member Chavez, That The Board Authorize The Business Office To Offer The Student Accident Insurance Program As Presented By Zevitz- Redfield & Associates, Inc. As A Service To Families In District #87 For The 2017-2018 School Year.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 5-0
Lunch Prices
Member Rosas moved, seconded by Member Hightower, That The Board Of Education Approve The Revised 2017-2018 Lunch Prices, As Presented.
Lunch-Type A (Middle School) $2.75
Lunch-Type A (Primary/Intermediate) $2.50
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 5-0
Monthly Report
Mrs. Vince updated the Board on the IMET settlement. She reported on the pending Township Treasurer’s Chief Financial Officer’s retirement. The Township is in the process of meeting with financial software vendors to make sure they can provide services to the Township before they are invited to the RFP process. The Township’s current financial software vendor has entered into a 1 year contract extension for support. SSIP will provide quotes for Fiduciary Liability at a later date. There has been participation of over $20,000 in the one year that the District has used Rev-Track, the on-line payment system.
Special Services
Monthly Report
Dr. Sullivan attended the Bilingual Parent Summit. The District has participated in Operation Care Package 5th grade Program. students went Title to I District Camp and Duncan Schoolwide for Outdoor Plans Education will be presented at the June Board meeting. The past two weeks.
Human Resources
Dr. Bresnahan reported on the vacancies. The Human Resource Department is in the process of notifying personnel whose license expires on June 30, 2017.
Other New Business None
Announcements None
Adjournment
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Rosas, That The Meeting Be Adjourned at 9:26 pm.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Hightower Mason O’Connell Rosas Wright
Absent: Pauletto
Motion carried 5-0
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