Cicero School District 99 Board of Education met Jan. 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I. The meeting was called to order by President Tomschin at 6:30 p.m.
II. Roll call was conducted and the following members were recorded present: President Tomschin, Vice-President Polk, Secretary Terracino, Members Rueda, Dominick and Couch. Absent: Members Segura. An interpreter was present.
III. A quorum was established.
IV. The pledge to the flag was recited.
Superintendent Hernandez noted that the following reports were placed in each Board
Member’s packet:
V. Superintendent’s Report
A. Informational Items
1. Freedom of Information Act requests
2. Enrollment Report indicating 10,808
3. Suspensions Report
4. Monthly Expenditure Report
5. Security Report
6. Marybeth King and Cory Kalyvas presented this month’s recipients of D99’s Very Own:
Chester Bolociuch, Custodian at Unity Junior High School
Lissette Cruz, Secretary at Lincoln School
All recipients received a pin and a certificate acknowledging them as one of District 99’s very own. There was a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the recipients.
President Tomschin congratulated the recipients and thanked them all for their continued work and dedication to the community, which is much appreciated.
7. Ms. Ewa Klis, Manager of Business Managers, presented the monthly Treasurer’s Report. She highlighted the Fine Arts Programs and asked if they had any questions, they indicated none.
President Tomschin announced that the Winter Band Concert was on January 23, 2020, at Unity and noted he would be performing with the beginner’s band and invited all to the concert.
VI. Other Reports
A. Architect’s Report – FGM – Dean Manasses reported the following updates:
FGM continued to provide construction administrative assistance to Vision Construction for the Sherlock School Replacement Project. They continued to obtain updates on punch-lists and open items as they are being addressed by the trade contractors. They reviewed with district staff and Vision Construction completed work during the district’s winter break, which included follow up commissioning of mechanical systems.
FGM continued to provide construction administrative assistance to Vision Construction for the Columbus East and Cicero East Masonry Restoration Projects. They continued to attend weekly meetings were in the process of reviewing existing masonry work uncovered by the construction progress and preparing bid documents for the next phase of the work.
FGM has prepared a bid scope of work documents for the building automated system (BAS) upgrades taking place at Unity Junior High School. The anticipated pre-bid meeting was taking place on January 23, 2020 at the school with a bid opening on February 4, 2020.
Mr. Manasses asked the Board if they had any questions. They indicated none.
B. Construction Manager’s Report – Vision Inc. – Jim Fraghia reported the following updates.
New Sherlock Elementary School
Vision reported that the Sherlock School Project was currently in the punch-list phase, which was 95% complete and the commissioning was at 95% complete.
Vision was working with FGM and the district to release bid documents for Sherlock Playground/Parking Lot.
Columbus East School
Vision reported that they continue to wait for the start of Phase 2, which was anticipated in June 2020.
Vision and FGM were working to prepare bid documents for the window treatments, which would be going out to bid on January 20, 2020, with Board approval.
Cicero East School
Vision reported that all contractors were off site as of November 15, 2019.
Vision continued to work with FGM to release bid documents for the Cicero East re-bid. 2020 Capital Improvement Projects
Vision reported they were working with FGM and the district to release bid documents for the 2020 Capital Improvement work.
Mr. Fraghia asked if there were any questions. President Tomschin asked if they had the bid matters in order for the parking lot, Mr. Fraghia responded he did and noted they were working with the environmental consultant.
VII. Correspondence
There was none reported.
VIII. Comments from the audience
Candy Svehla, a clerk in the district, asked what work was being done at Lincoln School. President Tomschin responded that there was structural damage by the gym wall at Lincoln School.
Rachel Esposito, a Language Arts Teacher at Unity and also President of the
Teacher’s Union, wished the Board a Happy New Year and looked forward to the next round of negotiations for the various units. She thanked the Board for the hot spots that have already been received by some students. She asked about when the 18-month free Wi-Fi would start and who do the parents contact for issues with the hot spots. President Tomschin and Member Dominick responded to call the number that is listed on the box. Ben Llames, Technician, also said that he has been taking remote sessions with teachers for the same issue as well. Superintendent Hernandez also noted that they would put a plan in place to notify the parents where to seek the technical support for the hot spots.
IX. Board Moved To Executive Session
It was moved by Vice-President Polk and seconded by Member Dominick to adjourn into Executive Session at 6:55 p.m. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice- President Polk, Secretary Terracino, Members Rueda, Dominick and Couch. Nays: None. Absent: Member Segura. Motion carried.
PURPOSE
A. Student Disciplinary cases. 5ILCS 120/2(c)(9).
B. 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 validity. However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparence Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with this Act. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
C. Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more
classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).
D. Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)
E. The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)
X. Adjourned From Executive Session
It was moved by Vice-President Polk and seconded by Secretary Terracino to adjourn from Executive Session at 8:29 p.m. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice- President Polk, Secretary Terracino, Members Rueda, Dominick and Couch. Nays: None. Absent: Member Segura. Motion carried.
XI. Reconvened To Open Session
It was moved by Vice-President Polk and seconded by Member Dominick to reconvene to Open Session at 8:32 p.m. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Polk, Secretary Terracino, Members Rueda, Dominick and Couch. Nays: None. Absent: Members Segura. Motion carried.
XII. Action as a result of Executive Session if necessary
There was no necessary action taken as a result of Executive Session.
XIII. Consent Agenda
President Tomschin requested a motion for the consent agenda.
It was moved by Vice-President Polk and seconded by Member Dominick to approve Consent Agenda items A through GG as presented. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Polk, Secretary Terracino, Members Rueda, Dominick and Couch. Nays: None. Absent: Member Segura. Motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Public Hearing on the 2019 Tax Levy December 11, 2019
2. Regular Meeting Open Session December 11, 2019
3. Regular Meeting Closed Session December 11, 2019
B. Approval of Payrolls:
Education Fund $ 6,672,768.50
Operations, Building & Maintenance Fund $ 425,334.68
Transportation Fund $ 186,593.32
GRAND TOTAL SALARIES $ 7,284,696.50
C. Approval of Bills:
Education Fund $ 2,667,868.44
Building & Maintenance Fund $ 263,964.54
Debt Fund $ 50,350.00
Transportation Fund $ 156,094.07
I.M.R.F. Fund $ 32.61
Capital Projects Fund $ 933,078.28
TORT $ 1,193,054.00
TOTAL EXPENSES FOR JANUARY $ 5,264,441.94
D. Miscellaneous Monies
TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR MONTH OF JANUARY $ 25,443.11
E. Personnel Report
1. Certified Staff
a. Employment
Maryam Bozai, 5th Gr. Co-Taught LBSI, Lincoln School, pending medical and background verifications
Eileen Casey, 1st Gr. Co-T, Lincoln School
b. Resignations
Erika Cabral Talavera, Kindergarten Dual Language, Liberty School, effective January 10, 2020
David Daigle, 8th Grade Social Studies, Unity Jr. High School, effective June 20, 2024 due to retirement
Robin Koukola, Art Teacher, Liberty School, effective June 30, 2024 due to retirement
Wendy Marks, Special Education Resource/Instructional, Cicero East/Woodbine Schools, effective June 30, 2023 due to retirement
Manuela Nunez, 1st Grade Transitional, Liberty School, effective June 30, 2024 due to retirement
Salvatore Siriano, Music, Unity Jr. High School, effective January 16, 2020
Carol Yurkovic, 7th Gr. Social Studies, Unity Jr. High, effective June 30, 2024 due to retirement
c. Other
1. Approval of MeriAnn Besonen as Executive Director of Business Affairs/CSBO
2. Approval of Lindsey Lurie as EL Program Supervisor
3. Approval of Jaclyn Rage as the Early Childhood Instructional Coach
4. Revision of Approval for a Leave of Absence for Kelly Manis from January 17, 2020 through June 30, 2021 to January 27, 2020 through June 30, 2021
2. Non-Certified Staff
a. Employment
Diana Estrada, Lunch Supervisor, Columbus West School
Leslie Garcia, Program Assistant, Lincoln School, pending medical and background verifications
Yolanda Garcia, Lunch Supervisor, Columbus West School
Del Guerrero, Substitute Custodian, District, pending medical and background verifications
Ydanice Hernandez, Program Assistant, District, pending certification, medical and background verifications.
Sandy Ibanez, 12 Month District Clerk, District
Celeste Ibarra, Program Assistant, District, pending medical and background verifications.
Vanessa Meraz-Haro, Program Assistant, District, pending medical and background verifications
Veronica Rodriguez, Lunch Supervisor, Cicero West School
Diana Rosas, Lunch Supervisor, District
Carlos Soliz, Substitute Custodian, District, pending medical and background verifications
Katharine Valtos, School Nurse, District, pending medical and background verifications
b. Resignations
Juan Carlin, Substitute Custodian, District, effective January 10, 2020
Gloria Guzman, Interpreter, Drexel/Burnham Schools, effective January 6, 2020
Nelvin Luna, Bus Driver, Transportation Center, effective January 31, 2020 due to retirement
Angela L. Mendoza, Lunch Supervisor, Lincoln School, effective December 19, 2019
Adela Plaku, Lead Nurse, District, effective January 24, 2020.
Maria Roman, Part-Time Bus Driver, Transportation Center, effective January 13, 2020
Diana Rosas, Substitute Custodian, District, effective January 13, 2019
Sabrina Williams-Blake, Bus Driver, Transportation Center, effective January 9, 2020
c. Others
1. Correction in name from Hugo Garcia to Hugo Gonzalez as a Part-Time Bus Driver, Transportation Department
2. Termination of employee Angel Maisonet (PT Bus Driver)
3. FMLARequests
#2943, December 5, 2019 through January 3, 2020
#6006, November 18, 2019 through December 3, 2019
#3124, November 7, 2019 through December 6, 2019
#5133, October 2, 2019 through October 1, 2020 (intermittent)
#2398, December 4, 2019 through February 25, 2020
#4024, January 6, 2020 through March 27, 2020
#0554, December 4, 2019 through December 3, 2020 (intermittent)
#3496, January 6, 2020 through March 27, 2020
#0293, January 6, 2020 through March 27, 2020
#6038, January 6, 2020 through January 17, 2020
#6808, January 6, 2020 through March 27, 2020
#0859, December 13, 2019 through December 20, 2020 (intermittent)
#3166, December 9 through March 13, 2020
#4194, January 6, 2020 through January 10, 2020
F. Approval of Settlement Authority Request Relative to Workers’ Compensation Claim of Daniel Kennedy (IPMG Claim No. 160510W002)
G. Approval of Illinois Quality Framework and School Improvement Plans for Non-Designated Schools: Burnham, Columbus East, Drexel, Early Childhood Center, Liberty, Lincoln, McKinley, Roosevelt and Sherlock
H. Approval of Use of School Facility Requests
I. Approval of Resolution for Disposal of Personal Property
J. Approval of Purchases Orders over $25,000.00
K. Approval of Lease Agreement with Pitney Bowes for postage and sorting machine
L. Approval of three year agreement with Illinois Energy Consortium for District electric services
M. Approval of renewal for food services with Preferred Meals for the 2020-2021 school year
N. Approval to go out for Request for Proposals for District Copiers/Multi-function machines
O. Approval to go out to bid for air quality cleanup services at Roosevelt School
P. Approval to go out to bid for a 5 year lease of new buses as part of approved leasing plan for the 2020-2021 school year
Q. Approval to go out to bid for milk services for the 2020-2021 school year
R. Approval to go out to bid for student transportation for the 2020-2021 school year
S. Approval to go out to bid for general education supplies, custodial supplies, art supplies and paper supplies for the 2020-2021 school year
T. Approval to go out to bid for asphalt sealcoating at various district parking lots
U. Approval to go out to bid for glazing and caulking at various district buildings
V. Approval of Project Authorization 15 to Professional Services Agreement with FGM Architects for 2020 Capital Improvement Projects
W. Approval of AIA Document A133-2009 between the Board of Education of Cicero School District 99 and Vision Construction and Consulting Inc. for the Cicero East School Capital Improvements Re-Bid
X. Approval of Project Authorization #9 with Vision Construction and Consulting Inc. for the Cicero East School Capital Improvements Re-Bid
Y. Approval to go out to bid for Phase II of Cicero East School Capital Improvements Project
Z. Approval of AIA Document A133-2009 between the Board of Education of Cicero School District 99 and Vision Construction and Consulting Inc. for the Columbus East School Window Treatments
AA. Approval of Project Authorization #10 with Vision Construction and Consulting Inc. for the Columbus East School Window Treatments
BB. Approval of AIA Document A133-2009 between the Board of Education of Cicero School District 99 and Vision Construction and Consulting Inc. for the 2020 Capital Improvements at Lincoln School
CC. Approval of Project Authorization #11 with Vision Construction and Consulting Inc. for the 2020 Capital Improvements at Lincoln School
DD. Approval to go out to bid for Lincoln School 2020 Capital Improvements Project
EE. Approval of Master Services Agreement with Monster Worldwide Inc., for the provision of Job Postings
FF. Approval of revised Resolution establishing a policy to prohibit sexual harassment for Cicero School District 99, County of Cook, State of Illinois
GG. Approval of Student and Staff Travel for Tournament/Conference Attendance
1. 16 students, 16 parent chaperones, 4 coaches, 1 administrator and 1 bus driver for overnight field trip to participate in the Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament in Bloomington, IL on March 13-14, 2020
2. Elisabeth Nealon, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services, Elizabeth Dejewski, Director of Special Education, Heriberto Garcia, Principal, Jack Rein MTSS Director, Amy Kalas, EC Coordinator and Coré LaVersa, Special Education Program Supervisor, LRP National Institute on Legal Issues of Educating Individuals with Disabilities, May 3-6, 2020, in New Orleans, Louisiana
XIV. Approval of the Master Agreement between Cicero School District 99 and the Cicero Council of Service Employees International Union, Local 73, CTW Custodial and Maintenance, July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2024 pending Union ratification as circulated
It was moved by Vice-President Polk and seconded by Member Dominick to approve the Master Agreement between Cicero School District 99 and the Cicero Council of Service Employees International Union, Local 73, CTW Custodial and Maintenance, July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2024 pending Union ratification as circulated. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Polk, Secretary Terracino, Members Rueda, Dominick and Couch. Nays: None. Absent: Member Segura. Motion carried.
XV. Student Discipline Dispositions
It was moved by Vice-President Polk and seconded by Secretary Terracino to approve the student dispositions that was considered by the Board of Education as discussed in executive session. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Polk, Secretary Terracino, Members Rueda, Dominick and Couch. Nays: None. Absent: Member Segura. Motion carried.
Student Number # 990015323 shall be expelled from all attendance and/or enrollment at Cicero School 99 for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year and the entire 2020- 2021 school year. That said expulsion shall be held in abeyance pending successful enrollment, attendance and completion of an appropriate program at Menta Academy. If said student is successful at Menta Academy, student may enroll in high school. That said student is not allowed any Cicero School District 99 property.
Student Number # 990017826 shall be expelled from all attendance and/or enrollment at Cicero School District 99 for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year and the entire 2020-2021 school year. That said expulsion shall be held in abeyance pending successful enrollment, attendance and completion of an appropriate program at Menta Academy. If said student is successful at Menta Academy, student may enroll in and attend Unity Junior High School for eighth grade. That said student is not allowed any Cicero School District 99 property.
Student Number # 990026486 shall be expelled from all attendance and/or enrollment at Cicero School 99 for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. That said expulsion shall be held in abeyance pending successful enrollment, attendance and completion of an appropriate program at Menta Academy. If said student is successful at Menta Academy, student may enroll in high school. That said student is not allowed any Cicero School District 99 property.
XVI. Old Business
There was none to report.
XVII. Informational Items
President Tomschin announced that the next Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting will be held on February 12, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.
XVIII. Adjournment
It was moved by Vice-President Polk and seconded by Secretary Terracino to adjourn from Open Session at 8:34 p.m. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Polk, Secretary Terracino, Members Rueda, Dominick and Couch. Nays: None. Absent: Member Segura. Motion carried.
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