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Cicero School District 99 Board of Education met April 8.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

I. The meeting was called to order by President Tomschin at 6:31 p.m.

II. Roll call was conducted and the following members were recorded present: President Tomschin, Vice-President Polk, Secretary Terracino, Members Dominick and Couch (conferenced in). Absent: Members Rueda and Segura. An interpreter was present.

It was noted and posted that all members of the public wishing to listen to Board Meeting were able to dial in at 1-516-630-3623, and use access code 860-046-386. At the time for Public Comments, it would be opened for anyone who may have dialed in and wish to speak.

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. He asked them if they had any questions. They indicated none.

V. Superintendent’s Report

A. Informational Items

1. Freedom of Information Act requests

2. EnrollmentReportindicating10,899students

3. SuspensionsReport

4. SecurityReport

5. Treasurer’sReport

Superintendent Hernandez noted that the Architect’s Report was in their packet. President Tomschin asked the Board if they had any questions. They indicated none.

VI. Other Reports

A. Architect’s Report – FGM as presented in packet:

 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.

 FGM continued to provide construction administrative assistance to Vision Construction for the parking and playground project at Sherlock. They continue to coordinate with the civil engineering group and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) to obtain the necessary permits for the project.

 FGM continued to provide construction administrative to Vision Construction for the masonry restoration project at Cicero East. They continued to provide bid support as well for interior portion of the work. The bid phase of the project has been extended. The work at Columbus East that includes tuck-pointing masonry scope has begun.

 FGM continues to coordinate with the district and Vision Construction for upcoming work. They were preparing bid documents for work associated with the roof top units located at Cicero West and Columbus West Schools.

 FGM continued with the coordinating with the district to have the HVAC controls contractor associated with the BAS Upgrades Project at Unity Junior High School visit the site and conduct pre-construction activities. Construction contracts signed by the contractor for the project were currently under review by district attorneys.

Superintendent Hernandez noted that the Construction Manager’s Report was in their packet. President Tomschin asked the Board if they had any questions. They indicated none.

B. Construction Manager’s Report – Vision Inc. as presented in packet.

New Sherlock Elementary School

 Sherlock School Project was currently in the punch-list phase, which was 99% complete and the commissioning was at 97% complete.

 Due to Covid-19 national emergency, bid opening has changed to April 16, 2020 for the Cicero East Phase 2 Capital Improvements for bid package # 32.4 Porous Unit Paving/Plants

Cicero East

 Due to Covid-19 national emergency, bid opening has changed to April 16, 2020 for the Cicero East Phase 2 Capital Improvements for Bid Package # 1 for Demolition/Abatement and Bid Package # 9.6 for Painting.

 Work has been continued on the masonry phase with full crew on site.

2020 Capital Improvement Projects

 Vision continued to work with FGM and the district to compile bid documents for capital improvement 2020 work.

VII. Correspondence

There was none reported.

VIII. Comments from the audience via conference or in person

Rachel Esposito, Language Arts Teacher at Unity and President of Cicero Council, said she hoped that everyone was healthy and safe. She said she was following up on the Sherlock School parking lot issue that she commented at last month’s meeting. President Tomschin noted that a lot has happened since the last meeting. He indicated that the details of the matter at hand are being taken into consideration and as soon as they come up with a solidified plan, it would be shared with her.

Vice-President Polk thanked all staff from crossing guards, bus drivers, custodians, teachers and administrative staff. He noted that in the last few weeks, they have been called upon to do things that was never imagined during these uncertain times. He noted that everybody has answered the question of when, where and how they could help. He said the children of Cicero appreciated it and also himself, as a resident of Cicero. He wanted everyone to know that there were people doing wonderful things and when people were asked to step up, they were there and just wanted to say thank you.

IX. Board Moved To Executive Session

It was moved by Vice-President Polk and seconded by Secretary Terracino to adjourn into Executive Session at 6:36 p.m. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice- President Polk, Secretary Terracino, Members Dominick and Couch. Nays: None. Absent: Members Rueda and Segura. Motion carried.

PURPOSE

A. 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).

B. 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).

C. 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)

D. 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 7:14 p.m. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Polk, Secretary Terracino, Members Dominick and Couch. Nays: None. Absent: Members Rueda and Segura. Motion carried.

XI. Reconvened To Open Session

It was moved by Vice-President Polk and seconded by Secretary Terracino to reconvene to Open Session at 7:18 p.m. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Polk, Secretary Terracino, Members Dominick and Couch. Nays: None. Members Rueda and 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.

Absent:

It was moved by Vice-President Polk and seconded by Member Couch to approve Consent Agenda items A through Q as presented. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Polk, Secretary Terracino, Members Dominick and Couch. Absent: Members Rueda and Segura. Nays: None. Motion carried.

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Regular Meeting Open Session March 11, 2020

2. Regular Meeting Closed Session March 11, 2020

B. Approval of Payrolls:

Education Fund $ 6,696,222.02

Operations, Building & Maintenance Fund $ 416,038.07

Transportation Fund $ 185,387.70

GRAND TOTAL SALARIES $ 7,297,647.79

C. Approval of Bills:

Education Fund $ 2,260,612.79

Building & Maintenance Fund $ 391,092.59

Debt Fund $ 25,175.00

Transportation Fund $ 105,421.05

Capital Projects Fund $ 969,089.57

TORT $ 860,306.00

TOTAL EXPENSES FOR APRIL $ 4,611,697.00

D. Miscellaneous Monies

TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR MONTH OF APRIL $ 410,244.10

E. Personnel Report

1. Certified Staff

a. Employment

Keith Charvat, STEAM Teacher, Liberty/Warren Park Schools, pending medical and background verifications 2020-2021 School Year

Joan Arnold, STEAM, Warren Park School, pending medical and background verifications

Eric Beltran, Music Teacher, Unity Jr. High School

Maryam Bozai, 8th Gr. Science Co-Taught, Unity Jr. High School

Cheryl Moran, Social Worker, District

Daniel Rick, 7th Gr. Science, Unity Jr. High School pending medical and background verifications

Jessie Stavrou, LBSI Teacher, Lincoln School, pending medical and background verifications

b. Resignations

James Kollintzas, Special Education Teacher, Burnham School, effective March 27, 2020

c. Other

1. ESY Summer Program

Unity Jr. High Site

Danielle Osborne, Administrator

Kimberle Erickson, Teacher

Amanda Grawunder, Teacher

Brendan Harris, Teacher

Louis Ingratta, Social Worker

Ashley Kosenesky-Ionescu, Teacher

Leticia Rico-Herrera, Speech Pathologist

Lincoln Site

Michelle Nugent, Administrator

Diaz De Leon, Magdalena secretary

Andrew Blonigen, Social Worker

Nicole Manley, Social Worker

Erin Weil, Social Worker

Courtney Castaneda, Teacher

Jessica Shaffer, Teacher

Zach Markos, Teacher

Cheryl Fyfe, Teacher

Christina Rodriguez, Teacher

Erin Murphy, Teacher

Carol Voss, Teacher

Lisa Simone, Teacher

2. EC Summer Diagnostics

Keith Abbeduto, Psychologist

Stephanie Araque, Social Worker

Sarah Boyle, Psychologist

Marissa Griminger, Psychologist

Shannon Koester, Social Worker

Joan Carnegie, Lead Teacher

Kristen Milligan, Lead Teacher

Susan Recu, Lead Teacher

Lizabeth Saavedra, Speech Pathologist

2. Non-Certified Staff

a. Employment

Victor Gonzalez, Part-time Bus Driver, Transportation,

pending medical and background verifications

2020-2021 School Year

Kaitlin Harrington, BCBA, District

Manira Munshi, BCBA, District

b. Resignations

c. Others

1. ESY Summer Program

Unity Site

Program Assistants

Jacqueline Aguirre

Leticia Espana

Ann Franklin,

Flora Lopez,

Dora Ocon,

Eva Perez,

Darlene Trojanek

Stephanie Zuniga

Lincoln Site

Magdalena Diaz De Leon, Secretary

Program Assistants

Josefina Acosta

Sandra Adan

Maria Aguirre

Jesica Avila

Maria Barron

Alejandra Bautista

Giavanna Caliendo

Martha Diaz de Leon

Anita Finnegan

Humbelina Flores

Trisha Franklin

Hilda Fuentes

Carmen Garnica

Gonzalez, Paola Gonzalez

Pearl Gonzalez

Yesenia Hernandez

Maria C Hernanez

Maria G Hernandez

Dilaida Jimenez

Araceli Juarez

Aneida Magallon

Allegra Mandujano

Crystal Marquez

Norene Mazur

Edith Mendoza

Monica Monarrez

Jaquelyn Montante

Maricelda Montoya

Veronica Moreno Chavez

Maria Navarrete

Leticia Nunez

Catalina Ocampo

Esther Pedroza

Lucia Ramirez

Petra Sanchez

Milagros Santiago

Melissa Thompson

Maria Verga

Elizabeth Villegas

2. EC Summer Diagnostics

Gale Floyel, Nurse

Leticia Nunez, Interpreter

Margarita Torres, Nurse

3. FMLA Requests

#5256, March 9, 2020 through June 5, 2020

#4022, February 25, 2020 through March 11, 2020

#1473, March 6, 2020 through March 13, 2020

#6746, December 2, 2020 through March 6, 2020

#6731, February 21, 2020 through June 3, 2020 (revised dates)

#1968, January 28, 2020 through May 8, 2020 (revised dates)

#5527, February 3, 2020 through May 14, 2020 (revised dates)

#4174, February 7, 2020 through May 21, 2020 (revised dates)

F. Approval of Resolution for Disposal of Personal Property

G. Approval of Purchases Orders over $25,000.00

1. RME Audio Video Materials $ 28,323.00 District Funds

H. Approval of Document A101-2017 and Document A201-2017 with PCS Power and Communication Solutions Inc. for BAS Upgrade at Unity Junior High School

I. Approval of Settlement Authority Request Relative to Workers’ Compensation Claim of Dolores Flores (IPMG 160715W015)

J. Approval of Settlement Authority Request Relative to Workers’ Compensation Claim of Mark Zak (IPMG 171212W024)

K. Approval of Health Insurance Renewal with Blue Cross/Blue Shield for HMO/PPO

L. Approval to go out to bid for the Coping and Sealant at Unity Junior High School

M. Approval of renewal contract with Preferred Meals for the 2020-2021 school year

N. Approval of Affiliation Agreement between Cicero School District 99 and Governors State University, College of Health & Human Services and College of Education

O. Approval of Category 1 E-rate 470 Filing Internet Circuit (FRN#200002359)

P. Approval of resolution to approve the tentative amended budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year and to publish a Notice of Public Hearing for tentative amended budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year

Q. Approval of first draft of the 2020-2021 School Calendar

XIV. Resolution for Dismissal of Teachers who worked less than 120 days during the 2019-2020 school year

It was moved by Vice-President Polk and seconded by Secretary Terracino to approve the Resolution for Dismissal of Teachers who worked less than 120 days during the 2019- 2020 school year. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Polk, Secretary Terracino, Members Dominick and Couch. Nays: None. Absent: Members Rueda and Segura. Motion carried.

XV. Approval of Settlement of Litigation and the Execution of a Settlement Agreement in 2009-L-007019 Carol Kunst v. Board of Education for Cicero School District 99, and Cicero School District #99

It was moved by Vice-President Polk and seconded by Member Dominick to approve the Settlement of Litigation and the Execution of a Settlement Agreement in 2009-L-007019 Carol Kunst v. Board of Education for Cicero School District 99, and Cicero School District #99. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Polk, Secretary Terracino, Members Dominick and Couch. Nays: None. Absent: Members Rueda and Segura. Motion carried.

XVI. Old Business

There was none to report.

XVII. Informational Items

President Tomschin announced that the next Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting was tentatively scheduled to be at Drexel School on May 20, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

President Tomschin wished everyone a Happy Easter and asked everyone to be safe.

XVIII. Adjournment

It was moved by Vice-President Polk and seconded by Member Dominick to adjourn from Open Session at 7:20 p.m. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice- President Polk, Secretary Terracino, Members Dominick and Couch. Nays: None. Absent: Members Rueda and Segura. Motion carried.

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