Berkeley School District 87 Board of Education met Jan. 27.
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 7:02 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 Hightower, Jackson, Mason, and O’Connell. Absent: Chavez, Rosas and Sosa. Also present were Dr. Bresnahan, Dr. Sickele, Mrs. Vince, Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Travis.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
WRITTEN
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Hightower, THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE BE PUT ON FILE AS PRESENTED EXCEPT THAT WHICH REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson
Mason
O’Connell Absent: Chavez
Rosas
Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
ORAL:
Several residents addressed the Board regarding the March 17, 2020 referendum.
Member Chavez arrived at 7:05 pm.
CONSIDERATION OF OLD BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING HELD DECEMBER 16, 2019 AND THE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18, 2019, BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED TO BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
REPORTS
SUPERINTENDENT None
CURRICULUM AND None
INSTRUCTION
BUSINESS SERVICES
Mrs. Vince reviewed the Accounts and Claims payable figures and Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE EXPENDITURES BE APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,975,124.75, AS FOLLOWS:
PAYROLL 12/30/19……………………………………… $ 794,619.62
PAYROLL 01/15/20…………………………………...…… 775,363.86
REGULAR BOARD ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LISTINGS 1,361,893.32
P-CARD FUND LISTING…………………………..…….…. 43,247.95
IMPREST FUND LISTING…………………………………...……. 0.00
TOTAL $ 2,975,124.75
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
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 Hightower, 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.
Motion carried 5-0
The Board recessed to closed session at 7:20 pm.
The Board reconvened to open session at 8:38 pm with all members present except Rosas and Sosa.
REPORTS OF THE BOARD:
PAEC Member O’Connell reported on the December 19, 2019 and January 16, 2020 meetings. The Governing Board approved the minutes, payrolls and bills. December 19th meeting: The Governing Board took action on the following items: approved the roof replacement during the summer of 2020; approved the request from Forest Park District 91 for a student to attend PAEC Elementary for the 2019 20 school year on a tuition basis; approved 2 requests from employees to attend out-of-state conferences and accepted the Resolution for Retirement of PAEC employees. Baker Tilly talked with the Board and answered any questions regarding the Audit. January 16 meeting: The Governing Board approved the minutes, payrolls and bills. The Governing Board took action on the following items: approved and adopted the proposed FY 2020-21 budget calendar; approved leave request; moved to authorize the Executive Director & Business Manager to proceed with the issuance of bonds to cover the roof replacement project subject to an acceptable written agreement basing each member district’s share of the debt service on the bonds upon the districts most recent EAV and October 1, 2019 student enrollment in PAEC and giving each district the option to make a one-time up-front payment of all or some of its share or all of its share of the debt service and provide notice to PAEC by February 29, 2020. The next regular meeting is on February 20, 2020 at 6:00 pm.
IASB
No Report
EDUCATION & FINANCE
No Report
POLICY & LEGISLATION
The minutes for the January 27, 2020 meeting are in the Board Packet.
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
SUPERINTENDENT:
LICENSED PERSONNEL - RESIGNATIONS
Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member Chavez, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE
RESIGNATION OF THE FOLLOWING LICENSED PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE 01/10/20:
LUMA ZENALDIN SUNNYSIDE CROSS CATEGORICAL TEACHER
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
ADMINISTRATOR - RESIGNATION
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF THE FOLLOWING ADMINISTRATOR, EFFECTIVE 06/30/20:
KERMIT BLAKLEY MACARTHUR PRINCIPAL
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
LICENSED PERSONNEL – LEAVE OF ABSENCES
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LEAVE REQUEST, AS PRESENTED FOR:
JACQUELINE BROWNE
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
ADMINISTRATORS – LEAVE OF ABSENCES
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Hightower, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LEAVE REQUESTS, AS PRESENTED FOR:
PARIS BRANTON-MAY
JOSEPH BYRNE
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
LICENSED PERSONNEL – EMPLOYMENTS
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD EMPLOY THE FOLLOWING LICENSED PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE PENDING EMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK: WILLIAM JACKLIN MACARTHUR PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER LANE 1 STEP 1
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
ADMINISTRATOR – EMPLOYMENTS
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD EMPLOY KELLY ZIMMERMAN FOR THE OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2020.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
ADMINISTRATOR – REASSIGNMENT
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD REASSIGN KEVIN GROCHOWSKI TO PRINCIPAL AT MACARTHUR EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2020, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
LICENSED PERSONNEL - TERMINATION
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD TERMINATE EMPLOYEE KEISHA EARL, DISTRICT SUBSTITUTE, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AFTER DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE INFORMATION PRESENTED BY THE EMPLOYEE AND ADMINISTRATION, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF – RESIGNATIONS
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Chavez, THAT THE BOARD THE ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL:
GERALDINE ARMSTRONG WHITTIER TEACHER AIDE EFFECTIVE 12/17/19
LUCRETIA PORTEE SUNNYSIDE TEACHER AIDE EFFECTIVE 12/20/19
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF - INTENT TO RETIRE
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE LETTER OF INTENT TO RETIRE FROM THE FOLLOWING:
RUTHEY LUSK JEFFERSON TEACHER AIDE EFFECTIVE AT THE END OF 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF - INTENT TO RETIRE
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Chavez, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE LETTER OF INTENT TO RETIRE OF THE FOLLOWING WITH THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT THERE WILL BE AN AGREEMENT SET FORTH BY THE BOARD AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF UNION: RICARDO ROBLES WHITTIER CUSTODIAN EFFECTIVE 07/31/20
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF – LEAVE OF ABSENCES
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LEAVE REQUESTS, AS PRESENTED:
CHRISTOPHER WEBER
SUSANA FIGUEROA
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF – EMPLOYMENTS
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD EMPLOY THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL:
OLGA CAMACHO SUNNYSIDE CAFETERIA AIDE EFFECTIVE 01/06/20
ELENA OCHOA SUNNYSIDE CLERICAL AIDE PENDING EMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK
SILVIA RUBIO SUNNYSIDE TEACHER AIDE PENDING EMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
POLICIES – FIRST READING
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Chavez, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING
POLICIES FOR A FIRST READING:
POLICY 202.00 POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD (REVISED)
POLICY 205.00 BOARD MEMBER CONFLICT OF INTEREST (REVISED)
POLICY 207.00 VACANCIES ON SCHOOL BOARD – FILLING VACANCIES (REVISED)
POLICY 233.02 UNIFORM GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (REVISED)
POLICY 312.02 IDENTITY PROCEDURE (REVISED)
POLICY 402.01 INVESTMENT POLICY (REVISED)
POLICY 502.00 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT AND MINORITY RECRUITMENT (REVISED)
POLICY 506.01 STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (REVISED)
POLICY 506.03 EMPLOYEE ETHICS, CONDUCT, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST
POLICY 511.00 WORKPLACE HARASSMENT PROHIBITED (REVISED)
POLICY 519.00 TEMPORARY ILLNESS OR TEMPORARY INCAPACITY (REVISED)
POLICY 522.00 DRUG - AND ALCOHOL- FREE WORKPLACE (REVISED)
POLICY 523.00 DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES/
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT (REVISED)
POLICY 535.00 SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS (REVISED)
POLICY 613 INSTRUCTION AND CURRICULUM (REVISED)
POLICY 701.01 EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES (REVISED)
POLICY 717.00 ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION TO STUDENTS (REVISED)
POLICY 722.02 PREVENTING BULLYING, INTIMIDATION, AND HARASSMENT (REVISED)
POLICY 722.07 TARGETED SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM (REVISED)
POLICY 810.00 VISITORS AND CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PROPERTY (REVISED)
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
FUNDRAISERS
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE FOLLOWING FUNDRAISERS, AS PRESENTED:
SUNNYSIDE STUDENT COUNCIL:
➢ FRIENDSHIP BRACELET
RILEY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
➢ VALENTINE GRAM
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
DONATIONS
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS:
SHIRTS AND WATER BOTTLES FROM THE CHICAGO BEARS YOUTH FITNESS PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO RILEY
DONATION OF SUPPLIES FROM MAWI ASGEDOM, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $2,020 TO DISTRICT 87
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD ANNUAL RESOLUTION
Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVE THE SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD ANNUAL RESOLUTION, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
DECLASSIFY SERIES OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
Member Mason moved, seconded by Jackson, THAT THE BOARD DECLASSIFY THE FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION MINUTES, AS PRESENTED: MAY 20, 2019, JUNE 24, 2019, JULY 22, 2019, AUGUST 26, 2019, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019, AND OCTOBER 28, 2019.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
MONTHLY REPORT
Dr. Bresnahan reported she met with a US Census representative. They shared Ideas and best practices, to help ensure a complete count in our community. The decennial census provides foundational information that will be used to make policy decisions for ten years. ISBE is doing its part by making sure that schools recognize their important role in this process since chools and educators are in constant contact with hard to count populations.
Dr. Bresnahan was invited to a Fireside Chat with Governor Pritzker. The focus was Early Childhood Education. She thanked the governor for the additional increase in Early Childhood Grant funds which allowed the District to expand our Pre-School Program.
Information for the Referendum, 2020 is on the District’s website. There will be 4 open houses in February for the community to visit the schools and see the potential projects. February 20 at Sunnyside, February 26 at Riley, February 29 at MacArthur and March 3 at Northlake.
Dr. Bresnahan answered questions from the audience regarding the referendum. She will ensure the tax calculator is correct on the website.
The District was not awarded the Property Tax Relief Grant.
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
MONTHLY REPORT
Ms. Valdez reported on the Latino Policy Forum Partnership. The Forum stands committed to working with partners on the emerging comprehensive plans to address the state’s various shortages. The Forum commends ISBE for the preliminary recommendation to invest $5 million in Diverse Educator Recruitment. Ms. Valdez reported on the number of EL students entering District 87 with no formal schooling and the need for additional ESL Resource Teaching Positions based on the needs of the students.
Dr. Sickele reported on the Library and staffing proposal for the next school year. The Science Committee has been working on a foundation for the Kindergarten through 5th grades. The Math Interventionist positions were not filled this school year, but the District still has the need for the positions. Institute Day will be held on February 14, 2020 with focus on Multiple Tiered Systems of Support.
BUSINESS SERVICES
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Mrs. Vince reviewed the Summary of Budget, Statement of Position, and Student Activity Reports for the period ending 12/31/19.
DESIGNATION TO PREPARE 2020-2021 BUDGET IN TENTATIVE FORM
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD DESIGNATE THE SUPERINTENDENT AND ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR BUSINESS SERVICES TO PREPARE THE 2020-2021 BUDGET IN TENTATIVE FORM.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
PROPERTY TAX YEAR 2019 RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN PROCEEDING BEFORE THE STATE PROPERTY TAX APPEAL BOARD
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD ADOPT THE PROPERTY TAX YEAR 2019 RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN PROCEEDING BEFORE THE STATE PROPERTY TAX APPEAL BOARD, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PERMANENT INTER-FUND TRANSFERS FOR DEBT SERVICE PURPOSES
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Hightower, THAT THE BOARD ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PERMANENT INTER-FUND TRANSFERS FOR DEBT SERVICE PURPOSES, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE GRANT
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD AUTHORIZE THE PROJECT FOR THE SCHOOL MAINTENANCE GRANT, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
WESTWAY CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR STUDENT
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH WESTWAY COACH, INC. FOR THE STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE FOR THE 2020-2021 AND 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEARS PENDING ATTORNEY REVIEW, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
E-RATE VENDOR CONTRACTS
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE E-RATE CATEGORY ONE VENDOR CONTRACTS FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR, PENDING ATTORNEY REVIEW, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
JEFFERSON PARKING AND SITE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member Chavez, THAT THE BOARD AUTHORIZE THE JEFFERSON PARKING AND SITE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY TAX APPEAL SETTLEMENT
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Chavez, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT FOR THE ARYZTA PROPERTY TAX APPEAL, AS PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
MONTHLY REPORT
Mrs. Vince updated the Board on the SSCIP Liability insurance coverage. EBC Pre-Renewal meeting is on January 30th. Due to the Corona Virus and the flu season, Mr. White has been monitoring the recommended treatments and working with the building staff. Mrs. Vince will attend the IASBO Leadership Day on February 7th.
SPECIAL SERVICES
MONTHLY REPORT
Dr. Sullivan reported the District is working on Summer School Plan. The Annual School Safety meeting is scheduled for February 12th.
HUMAN RESOURCES
MONTHLY REPORT
Mrs. Travis updated the Board on current vacancies. She has been elected to the IASPA Board. Job Fairs for 2020 will begin the end of February and in March.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:54 PM.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Chavez Nays: None
Hightower
Jackson
Mason Absent: Rosas
O’Connell Sosa
Motion carried 5-0
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