Berwyn South School District 100 Board of Education met Oct. 23.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
President Yoder called the meeting to order at 7:12 PM.
The following members responded to roll call: Dressel, Dawn, Lopez, Jimenez, McAleer-Forte, Durica, Yoder.
Public Comments: Individuals appearing before the Board are expected to follow the guidelines outlined in Board Policy 2:230 – Instructional Coach Ramona Towner reported on the At Home Learning Event that took place on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Heritage Middle School. Ms. Towner thanked the Heritage, Emerson and Hiawatha students that presented and everyone that came out to support the event, it was a great success.
Emerson Principal Jean Suchy shared an update on the support and generosity of Berwyn South School District Community for Emerson student Amadeo Castillo. Ms. Suchy announced that in the past two months they have raised $3,000.00 through the Pershing School Childhood Cancer Walk for district 100 staff and the Emerson Strong T-shirt fund raiser. Principal Suchy thanked everyone for their support and presented Superintendent Havis and the Board with an Emerson Strong T-shirt.
Katie Jacobson addressed the board regarding a potential conflict of interest with a board member. Diane Roberts informed that a website and foundation have been created to support Emerson student Amadeo Castillo along with the meal train program that will provide meals for the Castillo family well into November. Mrs. Roberts thanked everyone for their support.
Melody Castillo mother of Amadeo Castillo stated that Amadeo was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma on September 14th. Mr. Ramiro and Mrs. Melody Castillo thanked Ms. Suchy, Mr. Kozin, Ms. Walinski, Diane Roberts, the Berwyn community and the District for all their support.
Superintendent's Report
Recognition-Principal Appreciation Day, October 25, 2019 –Superintendent Havis read the State of Illinois Proclamation approved by Governor JB Pritzker on July 19, 2019 that proclaims the week of October 20-26, 2019 as Principal week and Friday, October 25, 2019 as Principals Day in Illinois to recognize Principals and the Illinois Principals Association for all they do to help our children learn and succeed. Superintendent Havis recognized and thanked the Principals.
Bond refunding for savings – Business Manager Jennifer Hosty introduced Andy Arndt from Baird who reported on the Bond refunding for savings and answered Board questions.
ESSA – Superintendent Havis presented a preliminary update on Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and Evidence Based Funding (EBF). The Illinois report card is to come in the next few weeks.
2019 Levy – Jennifer Hosty presented the FY19 Levy and operational presentation.
Dashboard - Superintendent Havis provided the current enrollment numbers and staff and student attendance.
FOIA - Superintendent Havis reported that one FOIA was received and submitted. Financial Report - Business Manager Hosty presented the financial report.
President's Report
Buildings and Grounds – Member McAleer-Forte stated that the Buildings and Grounds committee did not meet this month.
Finance – President Yoder recapped information discussed in the earlier Finance Committee meeting and open the meeting for discussion on the Levy. A Committee of the Whole meeting will be held in the next two weeks to continue discussion.
Policy – Member Lopez reported that there were minor language changes on the policies up for adoption and reviewed policies up for first reading. Policy 2:230 Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings is pulled from tonight’s consent agenda.
Legislative Report- Member Dressel delivered the legislative report, noting, e-rate, school meal eligibility and drinking water regulations.
Correspondence – Member McAleer-Forte reported that several emails were received and addressed.
V. Action Items - Consent Agenda - Items may be removed from the consent agenda on the request of any one member. Items not removed may be adopted by general consent without debate. Removed items may be taken up either immediately after the consent agenda or placed later on the agenda at the discretion of the Board.
Agenda item to remove C-2:230 requested by Yoder
A. Minutes
1.Approve minutes from 9.18.19, special, closed, public hearing and regular meetings.
B. Bills and Payroll
1.Approve payment of bills totaling $1,472,335.89
2.Confirm payment of the payroll for 9.27.19 in the amount of $1,043,827.76 and 10.11.19 in the amount of $1,064,685.06. Authorize the preparation and release of payroll dated 10.25.19 and 11.8.19.
C. Approve policies for adoption: 2:20 Powers and Duties of the Board of Education; Indemnification, 2:140 Electronic Communications To and From the Board, 2:230 Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board, 5:230 Maintaining Student Discipline, 6:80 Teaching About Controversial Issues, 6:340 Student Testing and Assessment Program, 6:15 School Accountability.
D. Approve out of state travel for Jim Kloss and Jason Wilson to attend the JAMF Nation User Conference from November 12-14 in Minnesota. This is a budgeted expense.
E. Adopt a resolution to waive the limitation on administrative costs for the 2019-2020 school year. This is an annual requirement by ISBE for school districts who rank in the lowest 25% of per pupil administrative expenditures.
F. Approve Memo of Understanding - Custodial Unit
G. Approve Personnel Report
A. Employment
1. Anne Conlin 11.1.19 - Social Worker - Irving
2. Justine Alegado 10.15.19 Admin. Asst. to Technology Dept. LaVergne
3. Veronica Magano 10.7.19 Administrative Assistant Komensky
4. Lauren Jacklin Substitute Teacher
5. John Rogers Substitute Teacher
B. Resignations
1. John Pomagier 10.11.19 P.E./Health Teacher Freedom
C. Retirements
D. Leave of Absence
E. Dismissals
F. Last Chance Agreement
G. Change of Status
1. Donaji Karina Cruz from Administrative Assistant at Komensky to Administrative Assistant to Department to Teaching & Learning effective 10.7.19
2. Eugene Sykes from substitute teacher to paraeducator at Heritage effective 11.13.19
H. Approve Job Descriptions
I. Notice to Remedy
Upon motion made by Durica, seconded by Dawn, it was moved to approve the consent agenda minus item C-2:230.
Roll call: Aye – McAleer-Forte, Dawn, Lopez Dressel, Durica, Yoder, Jimenez.
Nay – None
Absent – None
Motion – Carried
Item removed from the consent agenda - Item C-2:230 pulled by Yoder, will be voted on a later date
VI. Adopt resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $7,700,000 General Obligation Limited Refunding School Bonds of the District, for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds of said School District, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof, and authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement in connection therewith.
Upon motion made by Dawn, seconded by Jimenez, it was moved to adopt resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $7,700,000.
Roll call: Aye – Yoder, Durica, Dressel, Dawn, Jimenez, Lopez, McAleer-Forte,
Nay – None
Absent – None
Motion – Carried
VII. Adopt resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $11,000,000 General Obligation Refunding School Bonds of the District, for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds of said School District, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof, and authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement in connection therewith.
Upon motion made by Yoder, seconded by Dawn, it was moved to adopt resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $11,000,000.
Roll call: Aye – McAleer-Forte, Dawn, Lopez, Dressel, Durica, Yoder, Jimenez.
Nay – None
Absent – None
Motion – Carried
Announcements – None
Public Comments: Individuals appearing before the Board are expected to follow the guidelines outlined in Board Policy 2:230 – Jeanine Reardon 3rd ward alderman spoke on behalf of the people that could not be here today. Ms. Reardon asked the Board to think of their neighbors as they make a decision on the levy. Ms. Reardon acknowledges that the Board of Education has a difficult decision ahead and thanked them for their time and hard work.
Upon motion made by Jimenez, seconded by McAleer-Forte, it was moved to adjourn Regular Meeting at 9:02 PM.
Roll call: Aye – Dressel, Dawn, Lopez, Jimenez, McAleer-Forte, Durica, Yoder
Nay – None
Absent – None
Motion – Carried
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