Berwyn North School District 98 Board of Education met Feb. 25.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting began at 6:36 p.m. with the pledge of allegiance let by Board President Mounce.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. National Solar Energy:
Representatives (William, Zack, and Alex) from National Solar Energy presented to the Board and community with information on an energy grant called Illinois Solar for All. Based on its requirements, three out of five of District 98 buildings are eligible. Board Members Swade, Cuevas, and Mounce posed questions and concerns during the meeting. As a result, the Board members requested more information. Ms. Regina Johnson, Business Manager will be following up with them to gather that information.
B. Asbestos Abatement:
Regina Johnson, Business Manager updated the Board and community, on an estimate for the Havlicek STEAM center project from FGM Architects. The asbestos abatement for the ceiling ranged from $45,000 - $54,000 and $6,000 - $8,000 for only partial flooring. RCM Laboratories who already does the district’s asbestos testing gave Ms. Johnson a referral to M & O Environmental Company for an estimate. M & O’s quote on the total cost for labor, tools, equipment, removal, and disposal of the asbestos came in at $39,850. Board Members would like see more quotes from outside companies before they make a final decision. Regina will contact other vendors and conduct more extensive research before the next Board meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
A. None stated.
BOARD COMMENTS
A. None stated.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approved Board Meeting Minutes
1. Regular Meeting Minutes - 1/28/2021
2. Executive Meeting Minutes - 1/28/2021
B. Approved Personnel
1. New Hires:
a. Jasmine Ochoa, Program Assistant at Havlicek Elementary School for the 2020-2021 School Year.
2. Leaves:
a. Gina Parker, a Teacher at Prairie Oak Elementary has requested an FMLA Leave starting on January 26, 2021, and returning on March 31, 2021.
b. Hermelinda Alvarez, a Program Assistant at Havlicek Elementary School has requested an FMLA Leave starting on February 4, 2021, and returning on May 11, 2021.
c. Veronica Ramirez, a Teacher at Lincoln Middle School has requested a One Year Leave for the 2021-2022 School Year.
d. Silvia Franco, a Program Assistant at Lincoln Middle School has requested a Sick Leave starting on February 22, 2021, and returning on March 22, 2021.
3. Resignations:
a. Daisy Garcia, Program Assistant at Havlicek Elementary School submitted a Letter of Resignation effective on February 10, 2021.
b. Cristina Salgado, Human Resources Manager at District office submitted a Letter of Resignation effective on February 5, 2021.
c. Selena DeLaRiva, Program Assistant at Jefferson Elementary School submitted a Letter of Resignation effective on February 22, 2021.
d. Amy Butler, Reading Interventionist at Prairie Oak Elementary School submitted a Letter of Resignation effective May 28, 2021.
e. Lilieana Rivera, Teacher at Prairie Oak Elementary School has submitted a Letter of Resignation effective the end of the 2020-2021 School Year.
f. Jessica Barrera, Teacher at Jefferson Elementary School has submitted a Letter of Resignation effective the end of the 2020-2021 School Year.
4. Retirements:
5. Terminations:
6. Rehiring of Non-Tenured Certified Staff
a. First Year to Second Year Teacher
The movement of the following certified staff members from first-year probationary status to the second year, non-tenured probationary status for the 2021-2022 School Year.
1. Christine Eloisa Arcos 2. Emily Bauer
3. Patricia Biagi
4. Amy Boone
5. Catherine Cardenas
6. Ivette Carrillo
7. Anais DeJesus
8. Lauren Gomez
9. Hilary Guy
10. Scott Hovorka
11. William Jacklin
12. Selma Jukic
13. Johnnie Lander
14. Megan McQuen
15. Caitlin Moore
16. Gabriela Morales
17. Joanna Nava
18. Gabriel Negrete
19. Mirtha Raigoza-Ramirez
20. Danielle Sanchez
21. Stephanie Solis
22. Courtney Ureel
b. From Second to Third Year
The movement of the following certified staff members from second-year probationary status to the third year, non-tenured probationary status for the 2021-2022 School Year.
1. Melissa Arostegui
2. Kyra Bestor
3. Shamir Brathwaite
4. Laura Carbajal-Ramirez
5. Alejandra Cervantes
6. Natalie Church
7. Season Clauss
8. Valerie Diaz
9. Mitchell Eichert
10. Ana Flores
11. Jennifer Giemza
12. Sandra Jedrzejewski
c. From Third to Fourth Year
13. Michael Jesewitz
14. Janine Lezza
15. Jennifer Mattucci
16. Randall Noonan
17. Marsha Orluck
18. Elizabeth Polachek
19. Cynthia Saavedra
20. Abdiel Santiago
21. Ryan Skvarenina
22. Danielle Tombolato
23. Joe Troutman
24. Lisa Wiese
The movement of the following certified staff members from third-year probationary status to the fourth year, non-tenured probationary status for the 2021-2022 School Year.
1. Maria Alviso
2. Pedro Barrera
3. Amy Bilow
4. Joshua Bomba
5. Danielle Dietz-Harris
7. Michael Hagedorn
8. Roque Hernandez
d. From Fourth to Tenure Status
9. Anna Kopacz
10. Anna Martinez
11. Haley Meyer
12. Pamela Podolner
13. Allison Rogers
14. Colleen Wirtz
The movement of the following certified staff members from fourth-year probationary status to the tenure status for the 2021-2022 School Year.
1. Guillermo Benitez Leon 2. Alyssa Fralich
3. Stephanie Harper 4. Katherine Hickey 5. Elizabeth Jarvis
6. Charles Kim
7. Yulissa Nunez-DeLeon 8. Taylor Ruske
9. Gina Sanchez
10. Erica Trzebny
C. Approved Authorization of next month's payroll
1. Approval of Invoices - $ 925,293.28
2. Approval of Monthly Payroll - $1,816,649.78
3. Approval of Authorization of next month's payroll - March
D. Approved Building Use Applications
1. Building Use - Girls Scouts - Prairie Oak Elementary School - 03/17/2021
2. Building Use - Girls Scouts - Prairie Oak Elementary School - 05/21/2021
ACTION ITEMS
A. Approved – 2020-2021 School Calendar – Finalized
B. Approved – Update the Schedule of Regular Board Meeting Dates
C. Tabled – Approval of the 2021-2022 Schedule of Regular Board Meeting Dates
D. Approved – Weekly COVID-19 Basic Surveillance
E. Approved – Architectural RFQ (Request for Qualifications for Architectural Services)
F. Tabled – Approval of Havlicek Elementary Asbestos Abatement Budget
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
A. Monthly Fund Report
Regina Johnson, Business Manager presented the Board and community with the Monthly Fund Report.
B. FOIA Request
A FOIA Request was received on Monday, February 8, 2021, at 3:56 p.m. from Mr. Jonathan Fagg, ABC7 Data Fellow. Mr. Fagg requested the breakdown of attendance rates by school. He requested the breakdown of in-person and remote attendance from the beginning of the current school year until the most current date. The information as requested was provided on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 3:32 p.m.
C. Upcoming Events
March 1
Parent-Teacher Association Meeting - Lincoln Middle School - 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. https://zoom.us/j/91998722573
March 4
Picture Day - Jefferson Elementary School
March 25
BOE Meeting - District Office - 6:30 p.m.
Virtual Parent Education Workshop - Session: 6 - Power of Words - 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. contact info: 708-795-2442 Ext: 1021 or malviso@bn98.org
March 26
End of Quarter 3
March 29 – April 2
Spring Break – No School
April 7
Classes Resume
April 29
BOE Meeting - District Office - 6:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
A. Margarita Jaime, Kindergarten Dual Teacher at Prairie Oak Elementary School addressed the Board in regards to the disturbance the participants experienced during the beginning of the Board Meeting. This is something that teacher and students experience on a daily basis. Mrs. Jaime wanted to bring awareness to the multiple interruptions that both teachers and students experience while teaching. She requested an amazing Teachers Appreciation Week and doing something special for the students. Mrs. Jaime is so very proud of all the students who have risen above all expectations with the help of parents and teachers. Sometimes, “You’re doing a great job, doesn’t cut it!” and suggests maybe considering a Children’s Day event for the students.
BOARD COMMENT
A. Member Cuevas would like see the PTAC committee reinstate. Ms. Cuevas would like to continue to work on the Student Handbook. Dr. Smith assured Member Cuevas that she also would like to reinstate committees for the fourth quarter and will keep the Board informed.
B. Member Pabon would like to say thank you to teachers and staff. Mr. Pabon would also like to thank Principal Hartless and Assistant Principal DeLeonardis for their wonderful work with the little pantries at Havlicek Elementary School. The volunteers have been keeping the little pantries full and are the community has been utilized them. He also thanked District staff for keeping that little pantry full. With temperatures getting better donations of canned goods are now welcomed.
NEW BUSINESS
A. None stated.
OLD BUSINESS
A. None stated.
Adjourned meeting at 12:12 a.m.
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