Berwyn North School District 98 Board of Education met May 30.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Members of Berwyn North School District 98 was held Thursday, May 30, 2019, beginning at 6:31 PM in the Jefferson Elementary School, 7035 West 16th, Berwyn, IL 60402.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting began at 6:31 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Swade, Arenella, Paul-Emile, Cuevas, Kulis-Kearns Valeriano and Pabon
III. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance Students: Fatima Gamino and Jayleen N. Padilla
IV. COMMUNICATIONS
A. The 2019 Best of Berwyn Recognition:
The 2019 Best of Berwyn student’s names were called out and recognized for their participation in the Best of Berwyn.
Cindy Escalera – 3rd place winner
Sophia Castaneda
Adilene Vega
Sheila Paz
Sara Kunc
Angelina Amador
Julian Flores
Anabelen Hermosillo
B. Writing on the Wall Presentation:
The writing prompt this year was about "My Trip in a Time Machine". Our Berwyn North Education Foundation and the Board presented gift cards, certificates and medals to the winners.
• Kindergarten - Octavious M. LaSalvia - Prairie Oak Elementary School (O'Hare/Medina)
• 1st Grade – Jayleen N. Padilla - Jefferson Elementary School (Peterson)
• 2nd Grade – Fatima Gamino - Jefferson Elementary School (Torres)
• 3rd Grade – Julian K. Juache - Havlicek Elementary School (Bulster/Mogorovic)
• 4th Grade – Jasmine A. Humphrey - Prairie Oak Elementary School (Slater)
• 5th Grade – Miranda Navarrete - Havlicek Elementary School (McGowan)
• 7th Grade – Joshua A. Galvan - Lincoln Middle School (Wicklund-Success Period)
• 8th Grade – Antonia A. Perez - Lincoln Middle School (McSurley-Success Period)
C. Retiree Recognition:
Linda A. Bulster, Teacher, Havlicek Elementary School was recognized by Jessica Hartless Principal and Charlie DeLeonardis Assistant Principal of Havlicek Elementary School for her years of service and was presented with a chocolate plaque from the Board of Education.
D. Berwyn North Mariachi and Ballet Folklorico Staff Recognition:
The following teachers and staff members were recognized by the Board and presented with Berwyn North District 98 pins and certificates.
Ballet Folklorico:
Teacher: Emily Szymczak
Teacher: David Vale
Teacher: Andrea De Armas
Staff: Irma Lopez
Staff: Leonel Romero
Mariachi:
Teacher: Marcus Ranucci
Teacher: Krista Lane
E. Chicago Board of Options Exchange (CBOE) Presentation:
Lincoln Middle School students who participated in the Chicago Board of Options Exchange “Stock Market Games” on Thursday, May 16th presented to the Board, how they won the first and third place. Member Swade posed several questions after the presentation and was extremely impressed by the student’s knowledge in the stock market. Member Cuevas was also very impressed with their presentation and complimented them on their acquired knowledge.
1st Place Winners
Alan Martinez-Gonzalez
Gianna Bonano
3rd Place Winners
Ivan Marcelo
Jesse Lira
Jeshua Fresnillo
V. PUBLIC COMMENT A. None Stated
VI. BOARD COMMENTS
A. Member Cuevas thanked all the attendees for all their hard work throughout the year.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Meeting Minutes - 4/25/2019 2. Special Meeting Minutes - 5/13/2019
3. Executive Meeting Minutes - 5/13/2019 4. Special Meeting Minutes - 5/17/2019
5. Executive Meeting Minutes - 5/17/2019 6. Special Meeting Minutes - 5/18/2019
7. Executive Meeting Minutes - 5/18/2019
B. Approval of Personnel
1. New Hires:
•Anna Kopacz - Science Teacher, Lincoln Middle School
•Diana Manzanero - Program Assistant, Havlicek Elementary School
•Eduardo Santos Arredondo - Substitute Custodian, District Wide
•Vanessa Reyes - PreK Dual Language (Bilingual) Teacher, Jefferson Elementary School
2. Summer Custodial Help FY2019 - (9 of 14) •Matthew Swider
•Josh Gutierrez
•Elisa Castaneda
•Josefina Figueroa
•Socorro Zacarias
•Ramiro Chavez
•Eduardo Santos Arredondo •Daegan Escamilla
•Victor Mercado
3. Leaves:
•Cari McCabe - Teacher, Lincoln Middle School, requests a Year Leave of Absence for the 2019-2020 School Year.
•Blanca Chavez - Program Assistant, Prairie Oak Elementary School,
requests a Year Leave of Absence for the 2019-2020 school year.
•Sarah Blecha-Norwich - 8th grade ELA Teacher, Lincoln Middle School, requests FMLA Leave to begin September 23, 2019.
•Cari Smolarczyk - Teacher, Jefferson Elementary School, requests a One Year Leave of Absence for the 2019-2020 School Year.
4. Resignations:
•Datsy Noyszewski - Lunch Supervisor, Jefferson Elementary School, submitted a Letter of Resignation effective May 8, 2019.
•Amanie Ali-Farraj - Special Education Teacher, Lincoln Middle School, submitted a Letter of Resignation effective the end of this School Year 2018-2019.
5. Intent to Retire:
•Maria McCarthy - Director of Special Education, District Office, submitted a Letter of Intent to Retire effective June 30, 2021
C. Approval of Building Use Applications:
1. Building Use – Prairie Oak Elementary – North Berwyn Park District
2. Building Use – Havlicek Elementary – Boy Scouts of America
3. Building Use – Prairie Oak Elementary – Girl Scouts of America
D. Approval of Authorization of next month's payroll:
1. Approval of Invoices - $ 2,317,378.95
2. Approval of Monthly Payroll - $ 2,712,897.89
3. Approval of Authorization of next month's payroll
APPROVAL OF ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA
Member Paul-Emile moved and was seconded by Member Arenella that the Board approve the following items listed on the Consent Agenda. Approval of Minutes items A 1-7, Personnel B 1,2,&4 (Tabled B 3 &5), Building Use C, Finance D 1-3 as submitted.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Swade, Arenella, Paul-Emile, Cuevas, Pabon, Kulis-Kearns Valeriano, and Mounce
VIII. ACTION ITEMS
A. Board Policies - Second Reading
1. 4:20 Powers and Duties of the Board
2. 2:40 Board Member Qualifications
3. 2:50 Board Member Team of Office
4. 2:60 Board Member Removal of Office
5. 4:30 Revenue and Investments
6. 4:100 Insurance Management
7. 4:110 Transportation
8. 4:150 Facility Management and Building Programs
APPROVAL OF BOARD POLICIES – SECOND READING
Member Paul-Emile moved and was seconded by Member Arenella that the Board approve the second reading of the Board Policies.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Swade, Arenella, Paul-Emile, Cuevas, Pabon, Kulis-Kearns Valeriano, and Mounce B. West Cook Division Governing Board Representative
Each school board should be certain to identify a board member who will serve as the Governing Board Representative prior to the Governing Board Meeting date. Each (board- approved) Governing Board Representative will receive one vote on all actionable agenda items.
APPROVAL OF WEST COOK DIVISION GOVERNING BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
Member Mounce nominated Member Kulis-Kearns Valeriano as Governing Board Representative. Member Arenella moved and was seconded by Member Cuevas to approve Member Kulis-Kearns Valeriano to serve as Governing Board Representative.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Swade, Arenella, Paul-Emile, Cuevas, Pabon, Kulis-Kearns Valeriano, and Mounce
C. Award Food Vendor Bid:
Bids for the Food Service Program for District 98 have been submitted by Preferred Meals System Inc. and Open Kitchens. Bids were received on May 24, 2019. The projected meals served totals for breakfast are $ 249,566, lunch $ 404,875 and summer breakfast $ 3,709. The total rate per meal along with the total estimated cost per bidder is attached and will be put forth for board approval at the upcoming board meeting.
APPROVAL OF FOOD VENDOR BID
Approval of Food Vendor Bid was Tabled for June 27, 2019 Board Meeting Pending Regina Johnson, Business Manager receiving more information from the State. Vendor Open Kitchen will return with samples at the June Board Meeting.
D. Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Berwyn and Berwyn North School District 98
Based on the extension of the 12 year TIF, the City of Berwyn will provide Berwyn North School District 98 with 1 resource officer and 10 crossing guards for the next 12 years, as well as other amenities.
APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BERWYN AND BERWYN NORTH SCHOOL DISTRICT98
Member Arenelle moved and was seconded by Member Swade that the Board approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Berwyn and Berwyn North School District 98.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Swade, Arenella, Paul-Emile and Mounce Nays: Cuevas, Pabon, Kulis-Kearns Valeriano
IX. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
A. Monthly Fund Report
Regina Johnson, Business Manager, presented the Monthly Fund Report to the Board and community.
B. Preliminary FY20 Budget Presentation
Regina Johnson, Business Manager presented the Board with the preliminary first draft of the FY20 Budget.
X. PUBLIC COMMENT
Gina Parker, NBEA President, greeted the Board Members. Member Mounce congratulated Ms. Parker.
XIII. Calendar of Events May 30
Board of Education Meeting - Jefferson Elementary School - 6:30 p.m. May 31
Post-Cancer Walk Assembly - Prairie Oak - 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
PK Awards - Jefferson Commons - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. June 3
Kindergarten Awards - Jefferson Elementary School - 1:45 p.m. June 4
Pre-Kindergarten Awards - Jefferson Elementary School - 2:00 p.m. Last Day of School
XIV. A. OTHER
School Newsletters 5/30/2019
B. The Conference Public Education Leaders: NSBA 2020 Chicago April 4th-6th, 2020 Board members that would like to be participate please let Jessica Ibarra know, as soon as possible. Submission Deadline will be June 5, 2019.
XI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Board Member Joann Kulis-Kearns Valeriano, brought up topic of government legislation that will increase the income tax rate, school consolidation and the government’s desire to decrease by school districts by 25%. She also mentioned the senate trying to pass a bill that will mandate all students to fill out the FAFSA application and the risks of the government having too much information on students. She spoke to IASB she advised her that districts must file a witness of opposition.
B. Board Member Elizabeth Cuevas, brought up the topic of District Grants. Ms. Gina Parker, Ms. Francela Lopez, and Ms. Michelle Smith explained to Board Member Mrs. Cuevas the different grants along with process and procedures.
XII. ADOURNMENT MOTION TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Member Paul-Emile moved and seconded by Member Cuevas that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, School District 98 Adjourned to Executive Session at 7:50 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2019 for the purpose of discussing the following items:
1. Student disciplinary cases. 5ILCS 120/2(c)(9).
2. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 5ILCS 120/2(c) (1).
(Open Meetings Act Exception #1)
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Swade, Arenella, Paul-Emile, Cuevas, Pabon, Kulis-Kearns Valeriano, and Mounce
A. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION
Member Paul-Emile moved and was seconded by Member Cuevas that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, District 98 reconvenes from Executive Session at 11:19 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2019.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Swade, Arenella, Paul-Emile, Cuevas, Pabon, Kulis-Kearns Valeriano, and Mounce
MOTION TO HAVE STUDENT #106689 – FULFILL CONSEQUENCES IN LEIU OF SUSPENSION
Member Paul-Emile moved and was seconded by Member Cuevas that the Board have Student #106689 fulfill consequences in lieu of suspension.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Swade, Arenella, Paul-Emile, Cuevas, Pabon, Kulis-Kearns Valeriano, and Mounce
MOTION TO HAVE STUDENT #201143 – FULFILL CONSEQUENCE IN LEIU OF SUSPENSION
Member Paul-Emile moved and was seconded by Member Cuevas that the Board have Student #201143 fulfill consequence in lieu of suspension.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Swade, Arenella, Paul-Emile, Cuevas, Pabon, Kulis-Kearns Valeriano, and Mounce
MOTION TO APPROVE B3 PERSONNEL
Member Cuevas moved and was seconded by Member Paul-Emile that the Board approve B.3 Personnel
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Swade, Arenella, Paul-Emile, Cuevas, Pabon, Kulis-Kearns Valeriano, and Mounce
MOTION TO APPROVE B5 PERSONNEL
Member Cuevas moved and was seconded by Member Paul-Emile that the Board approve B.5 Personnel
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Swade, Arenella, Paul-Emile, Cuevas, Pabon, Kulis-Kearns Valeriano, and Mounce
XV. ADJOURMENT
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Member Paul-Emile moved and was seconded by Member Cuevas that the Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Education, District 98, adjourn at 11:24 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2019.
ROLL CALL:
Swade, Arenella, Paul-Emile, Cuevas, Pabon, Kulis-Kearns Valeriano, and Mounce
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