Bellwood School District #88 Board of Education met Oct. 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:09 p.m. by the Board President, Ms. McClendon
2. ROLL CALL
Present: President McClendon, and Board Members: Griffin, Giles, Clark-Smith, Ms. Thurman, Mrs. Perez
Absent: Mr. Evaristo
Also Present: Superintendent Mark Holder, Director of Curriculum Dr. Hansen, Director of Technology Mr. Daniels, Director of Transportation Mr. Stafford, Director of Buildings & Grounds Mr. Burdi, Executive Assistant Mrs. Walton and Attorney Lemon
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Board President led the audience into the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
5. A motion was made by Mr. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. Clark-Smith to approve the Bill List in the amount of $1,243,141.35.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Griffin, Ms. McClendon, Ms. Giles, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Ms. Thurman, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Mr. Evaristo
MOTION CARRIED
6. CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Mr. Griffin seconded by Mr. Griffin that the Board will go into closed session at 6:12 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of:
A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity, pending litigation, collective bargaining matters and student matters.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Griffin, Ms. McClendon, Ms. Giles, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Ms. Thurman, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Mr. Evaristo
MOTION CARRIED
7. BOARD RECONVENED TO REGULAR SESSION
A motion was made by Mr. Griffin seconded by Mrs. Thurman to reconvene to the regular session at 6:51 p.m.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Griffin, Ms. McClendon, Ms. Giles, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Ms. Thurman, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Mr. Evaristo
MOTION CARRIED
8. CONSIDER CONSENT AGENDA VOICE VOTE ITEMS AND ROLL CALL AGENDA ITEMS
A motion was made by Mrs. Clark-Smith, seconded by Ms. Thurman to approve agenda items (A-C) as presented in executive session.
A. ACTION REGARDING PERSONNEL MATTERS
Employment – Certified Staff
A1A. Rivera, Olga Bilingual Resource Teacher, Roosevelt Middle School
BA
Step 1
$45,359
October 6th, 2020
A1B. Calderon, Veroly Bilingual Resource Teacher, Thurgood Marshall
BA
Step 1
$45,359
October 6th, 2020
A1C. Gomez- Villareal, Miriam 6th Grade Bilingual Teacher, Roosevelt Middle School
BA
Step 1
$45,359
October 6th, 2020
Lane Change – Certified Staff
A2A. Chatman, Kelva Kindergarten Teacher, Lincoln Elementary
Current Lane: MA +30
New Lane: MA+45
A2B. Barron, Shinette 5th Grade Teacher
Grant Elementary Current Lane: MA
New Lane: MA+15
A2C. Hurtado, Alexander 3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher, Grant Elementary
Current Lane: BA
New Lane: BA+15
FMLA – Classified Staff (Intermittent)
A3A. Wilson, Lanyea School Secretary, Roosevelt Middle School Start: July 1st, 2020
End: June 30th, 2021
A3B. Grier, Mary Executive Assistant (Curriculum) Administrative Service Center Start: July 1st, 2020
End: June 30th, 2021
FMLA – Certified Staff (Intermittent)
A4. Maxwell, Antonetta Reading Teacher, McKinley Elementary Start: July 1st, 2020
End: June 30th, 2021
Resignation (Classified Staff)
A5. Mack, Antonette Teacher Assistant, Lincoln Primary September 18th, 2020
COVID 19 Childcare accommodations – Classified Staff
A6A. Hood, Natasha Lunchroom Supervisor, Lincoln Elementary
Tuesday and Wednesday Effective Immediately
A6B. Lindsey, Sarah Teacher Assistant, Roosevelt Middle School Tuesday and Thursday
COVID 19 Accommodations – Certified Employees
A7A. Pappas, Diana Kindergarten Teacher
McKinley Elementary Tuesday and Thursday
A7B. Reid, Tonisia 4th Grade Teacher, Lincoln Elementary
Monday and Friday
COVID 19 Accommodation– Certified Employees
A8A. Jackson, Christine 2nd Grade Teacher, Lincoln Elementary
Effective: Monday, September 28th, 2020
A8B. Donovan, Mary Resource Teacher, Roosevelt Middle School
Effective Immediately
A8C. Benjamin, Janet Resource Teacher, Roosevelt Middle School
Monday, October 5th, 2020
COVID 19 Accommodations– Administrator
A9. Zurita, Dr. Martha Assistant Principal, Grant Elementary/ Primary Effective: Immediately
B. Facility Usage
1. Empowerment Church Drive In Sunday Service to use RMS parking lot October 25, 2020, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
C. Minutes
1. Special Board Meeting – August 13, 2020
2. Regular Board Meeting – September 8, 2020
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Griffin, Ms. McClendon, Ms. Giles, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Ms. Thurman, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Mr. Evaristo
MOTION CARRIED
9. A motion was made by Ms. Thurman seconded by Mr. Griffin to approve Elevate K-12 Class Offerings 2020-2021 with the Superintendent’s giving authorization after the Attorney’s approval.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Griffin, Ms. McClendon, Ms. Giles, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Ms. Thurman, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Mr. Evaristo
MOTION CARRIED
10. A motion was made by Mr. Griffin seconded by Mrs. Clark-Smith to approve Delta-T Group with the Superintendent’s giving authorization after the Attorney’s approval.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Griffin, Ms. McClendon, Ms. Giles, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Ms. Thurman, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Mr. Evaristo
MOTION CARRIED
11. A motion was made by Mr. Griffin seconded by Ms. Thurman to approve Robert Half and Associates.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Griffin, Ms. McClendon, Ms. Giles, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Ms. Thurman, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Mr. Evaristo
MOTION CARRIED
12. A motion was made by Mrs. Clark-Smith seconded by Ms. Thurman to approve E-Learning 2.0 Memorandum of Understanding.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Griffin, Ms. McClendon, Ms. Giles, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Ms. Thurman, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Mr. Evaristo
MOTION CARRIED
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
14. NEW BUSINESS
Board Members if would like to attend the IASB Virtual Summit on November 20, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., please let Mrs. Walton know so she could register you. Attending will be Mrs. Clark-Smith and Ms. Giles.
15. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Mrs. Clark-Smith, seconded by Ms. Thurman to adjourn the Regular Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Griffin, Ms. McClendon, Ms. Giles, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Ms. Thurman, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Mr. Evaristo
MOTION CARRIED
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