Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education Met May 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by the Board President, Ms. McClendon
2. ROLL CALL
Present: President McClendon, and Board Members: Clark-Smith, Griffin, Perez Absent: Ms. Thurman, Ms. Giles
Also Present: Superintendent Mr. Holder, Director of Finance Ms. Baptist, Director of Assessments & Innovations Ms. Mitchell, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Hansen, Director of Personnel/HR Mrs.
Rusike, Director of Technology Mr. Daniels, Director of Transportation Mr. Stafford, Director of Special Education Ms. Larson, Executive
Assistant Mrs. Walton and Attorney Miller
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Board President led the audience into the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
5. Recognition of Outgoing Board Members:
Ms. Deborah Giles
Ms. Marilyn Thurman
6. ADJOURN SINE DIE
7. Swearing-In Newly Elected/Appointed Board Members:
Ms. Madalyn Arredondo
Mrs. Constance Riales
Mr. Tony Morton
8. ROLL CALL
Present: McClendon, Clark-Smith, Griffin, Perez, Arredondo, Riales, Morton 9. Appointment of President Pro Tem was Ms. McClendon
10. Appointment of Secretary Pro Tem was Mrs. Clark-Smith
11. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Nomination:
Election of Board President
The motion was made by Mrs. Clark-Smith, seconded by Ms. Riales, to elect Ms. McClendon as President of the Board of Education for a term of two (2) years. Roll Call:
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. McClendon, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez Mr. Griffin, Ms. Arredondo, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
12. Election of Board Secretary
The motion was made by Ms. McClendon, seconded by Ms. Riales, to elect Mrs. Clark-Smith as Secretary of the Board of Education for a term of two (2) years. Roll Call:
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. McClendon, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez Mr. Griffin, Ms. Arredondo, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
13. Election of Board Vice President
The motion was made by Ms. McClendon, seconded by Mr. Morton, to elect Mr. Griffin as Vice President of the Board of Education for a term of two (2) years. Roll Call:
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. McClendon, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez Mr. Griffin, Ms. Arredondo, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
14. A motion was made by Mrs. Clark-Smith, seconded by Mr. Griffin to approve the meeting dates from July 2021, through June 2022, 1st and 3rd Mondays.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. McClendon, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez Mr. Griffin, Ms. Arredondo, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
15. A motion was made by Mr. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. Perez to approve the Facility Planning Vendors Cordogan Clark/Studio GC Architect firm to return and present again at the All Committee meeting for the new Board Members.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. McClendon, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez Mr. Griffin, Ms. Arredondo, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
16. A motion was made by Ms. Riales, seconded by Mrs. Perez to approve the District Summer Hours.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. McClendon, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez Mr. Griffin, Ms. Arredondo, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
17. A motion was made by Mrs. Clark-Smith, seconded by Mr. Griffin to approve Belcore Electrical Contractors and Engineers Company to replace feeders to 800mp panel which serves chiller at Roosevelt Middle School in the amount of $17,500.00.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. McClendon, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez Mr. Griffin, Ms. Arredondo, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
18. A motion was made by Mr. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. Perez to approve the Bill List in the amount of $756,882.42.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. McClendon, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez Mr. Griffin, Ms. Arredondo, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
19. A motion was made by Ms. Riales, seconded by Mr. Griffin to approve transitioning the mobility services from Verizon to T-Mobile.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. McClendon, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez Mr. Griffin, Ms. Arredondo, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
20. A motion was made by Mrs. Clark-Smith, seconded by Ms. Riales to approve to sell 1531 Acer C720 chromebooks to AG Parts.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. McClendon, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez Mr. Griffin, Ms. Arredondo, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
21. CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Mrs. Clark-Smith seconded by Mr. Griffin that the Board will go into closed session at 7:26 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: 7 Ms. McClendon, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez Mr. Griffin, Ms. Arredondo, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
22. BOARD RECONVENED TO REGULAR SESSION
A motion was made by Mr. Griffin second by Ms. Riales to reconvene to the regular session at 8:25 p.m.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. McClendon, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez Mr. Griffin, Ms. Arredondo, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
23. CONSIDER CONSENT AGENDA VOICE VOTE ITEMS AND ROLL CALL AGENDA ITEMS
A motion was made by Mr. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. Perez to approve agenda items (A) removing A5X as presented in executive session.
A. ACTION REGARDING PERSONNEL
Classified Staff Employment
A1A. Lewis, Daniell Bus Driver
Transportation Department $21.35
May 4th, 2021
A1B. Hughes, Shontae Bus Assistant
Transportation Department $15.01
May 4th, 2021
A1C. Oatman-Collins, Barbara Bus Assistant
Transportation Department $15.01
May 4th, 2021
Certified Staff FMLA
A2. Glosniak, Minerva Second Grade Teacher
Grant Elementary
April 2, 2021 - May 14, 2021 Certified Staff FMLA- Intermittent Correction
A3. George, Margo Fifth Grade Teacher
Grant Elementary
April 2, 2021 - June 8, 2021 Classified Staff – Longevity employees in the amount of $250
A4A. Phillips, Marlo Custodian
Grant Elementary
A4B. Smith, Terrence Mechanic
Transportation Department
A4C. Wilson, Lanyea Secretary
Roosevelt Middle School
A4D. Aguilar, Norma Lunchroom Supervisor
Grant Elementary
A4E. Alexander, Jessie Shipping and Receiving
Administrative Service Center
A4F. Copeland, Shirley Lunchroom Supervisor
Thurgood Marshall
A4G. Dorsey, Elnora Teacher Assistant
McKinley Elementary
A4H. Funches, Yvette Teacher Assistant
McKinley Elementary
A4I. Lewis, Edna Lunchroom Supervisor
McKinley Elementary
A4J. Norful- Miller, Cynthia Bus Driver
Transportation Department
A4K. Phillips, Deshawn Mechanic
Transportation Department
A4L. Stokes, Diane Lunchroom Supervisor
Thurgood Marshall
A4M. Pargo, Hershell Custodian
Roosevelt Middle School
A4N. Rodriguez, Maricela Lunchroom Supervisor
Grant Elementary
A4O. Salazar, Josefina Teacher Assistant
Grant Elementary Summer Enrichment - Employment
A5A. Hatchett, Robin Dr. Lead Coordinator $3,500
A5A. Tonkinson, Stacey Technology Coordinator $3,500
A5A. Kaufmann, Maryanne Pre- Kindergarten Lead Coordinator $3,500
A5B. Glosniak, Minerva K-2nd Grade Level Coordinator/ $3,500
A5C. Lega, Kaye 3rd-5th Grade Level Coordinator/ $3,500
A5D. O’Brien- Williams, Bridget 6th- 8th Grade Level Coordinator $3,500
A5E. Lega, Cedric K- 8th Math Coordinator $3,500
A5F. Wolford-Williams, Penny Social Worker/SEL $31.00 per hour
A5G. Kordecki, Anjelica Social Worker/SEL $31.00 per hour
A5H. Smith, Katina Preschool Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5I. Schaffer, Amy Preschool Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5J. Meinert, Jessica Preschool Teacher $31.00 per hour
Summer Enrichment - Employment
A5K. Soberainis, Maria Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5L. Juarez, Hilda Bilingual First Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5M. Rivera, Olga Bilingual Second Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5N. Strah, Aimee Bilingual Third/Fourth Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5O. Meurs, Allison Kindergarten Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5P. Johnson, Davinese Kindergarten Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5Q. Chatman, Kelva Kindergarten Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5R. Husband, Charmagne Kindergarten Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5S. Saleh, Christina First Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5T. Cain, Barbara First Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
Summer Enrichment - Employment
A5U. Bartello, Briana First Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5V. D’Attomo, Susan First Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5W. Lopez, Kyra Second Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5X. Perez, Mirella Second Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5Y. Mazie, Amekia Second Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5Z. Dziewulski, Holly Second/Third Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5AA. Sharabaika, Theresa Third Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5AB. Bolton, Tyra Third Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5AC. Lund, Jennifer Third Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5AD. Barretto, Keisha Fourth Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5AE. Marter, Elizabeth Fourth Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
Summer Enrichment - Employment
A5AF. Iarrapino, Gino Fifth Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5AG.Reid, Tonisia Fifth Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5AH. Servick, Taaqua Fifth Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5AI. Chew, Cheryl Sixth Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5AJ. Lawhorn, Malcom Sixth Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5AK.Gomez, Miriam Sixth Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5AL.Porter, Ronnie Seventh Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5AM.Peterson, Kathy Seventh Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5AN.Annan, Patrice Seventh Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5AO.Calderon, Anna Eighth Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5AP. Holloway, Vernon Eighth Grade Teacher $31.00 per hour
Summer Enrichment - Employment
A5AQ.Williams, Clarence Fine Arts Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5AR.St. Leger, Elizabeth Fine Arts Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5AS. Carvajal, Juan Fine Arts Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5AT.Maisonneuve, Andrew Fine Arts Teacher $31.00 per hour
A5AU. Slater, Karen Nurse Per Union Contract
A5AV.Wilson, Adrienne Certified Nurse Assistant Per Union Contract
A5AW. Murray, LaTasha Registered Nurse Per Union Contract
A5AX. Garcia, Louisa Bilingual Secretary Per Union Contract
Classified Staff - Stipend
A6. Parker, Carmella Food Service Manager $1,500 - Summer Enrichment Program Certified Staff - ADA Accommodation
A7. Braden, Carolyn Fifth Grade Teacher
Lincoln Elementary
May 3rd, 2021- June 8th, 2021
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. McClendon, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez Mr. Griffin, Ms. Arredondo, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
24. A motion was made by Ms. Arredondo, seconded by Mr. Griffin to approve authorizing the Board President or Superintendent to sign a settlement agreement with mutual releases between Bellwood School District 88, ViaData1 Communications and Netrix LLC with the District agreement to contribute $5,000 to settlement.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. McClendon, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez Mr. Griffin, Ms. Arredondo, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
25. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
26. NEW BUSINESS
Reminder
Board members if you are planning on attending the Districts’ Retirement Party on Friday, May 14, 2021, you must RSVP for the event please call Mrs. Swiecicki at 708-410-3000. All Board members will receive two complimentary tickets. RSVP's must be received by Monday, May 3, 2021.
27. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Ms. Perez seconded by Mrs. Clark-Smith to adjourn the Regular Board Meeting at 8:33 p.m.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. McClendon, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez Mr. Griffin, Ms. Arredondo, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
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