Cicero School District 99 Board of Education Met Aug. 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. The meeting was called to order by President Tomschin at 6:30 p.m.
II. Roll call was conducted and the following members were recorded present: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Absent: Secretary Terracino.
III. A quorum was established.
IV. The pledge to the flag recited.
Superintendent Dr. Calderin 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. Monthly Report
2. Freedom of Information Act requests
3. Security Report
4. Quarterly Investment Report
5. Ms. Rita Tarullo, Assistant Superintendent of Business Affairs/CFO/CSBO presented the Treasurer’s Report. She briefed on the revenues received, expenditures and monthly expenses. She indicated that as of August 10, 2021, the state owes the district $ 100,105.00. She asked if they had any questions, they indicated none.
6. Dr. Mary Mycyk, presented the Board with the Pandemic Heroes Award given to the district by the Greater Chicago Food Depository. She noted that for 18 months, the district partnered with many community-based organizations to meet the needs of our students and families. The award would not have been possible without the support and dedication of the District 99 Board, the custodial maintenance department, security, our community outreach team and numerous teacher and administrator volunteers and many more. She also thanked President Larry Dominick and the Board of Trustees, the Cicero Police Department, Honorable Representative Lisa Hernandez, Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar, Democratic Committee Woman Blanca Vargas. She also noted the real heroes, the people that were there for every event were our Parent Patrol led by Ismael Vargas. The award embodied what can be accomplish when everyone works together. Cicero District 99 was proud to accept this award on behalf of all the organizations and people who volunteered to support the community during the pandemic. She further noted that a huge part of this effort was Dr. Grazzini, who was sorry he couldn’t be there to present the award.
President Tomschin also thanked the Greater Food Depository for providing the meals and also thanked President Dominick and his administration for their help. He noted that this couldn’t have been accomplished through the hard work of Jan Wolff, Food Service Director.
7. Dr. Calderin introduced Jan Wolff, Food Service Director, and presented her with a Certificate of Appreciation from “Rise & Shine Illinois, School Meals Hero 2021”. He noted that Jan Wolff was very instrumental in assisting with providing meals to every community member. He thanked her and her employees for all their hard work.
8. Dr. Calderin briefed the Board on the Executive Order that was just imposed by Governor Pritzker regarding the mask mandate, regardless of vaccination status. He noted that the website had any information regarding Covid19.
9. Departmental Updates
Dr. Mycyk, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services, started the presentation on the ESSER III Funding that the district received. She said the district was allocated $ 40,880,936.00 for expenses related to the pandemic, which was to be expended through the next three years. She noted it would be prioritized to meet the needs of students and staff. She briefed on the funding summary which included Learning Loss & Acceleration, Health & Safety, Return to In-Person Instruction and prepare/avoid closures and maintaining operations. She noted that the district conducted a stakeholder survey which was posted on the website and the district’s social media. She noted that school safety was on the top list. She noted that this presentation would be available for public viewing on the district’s website. In conclusion, Dr. Mycyk, noted most of the requirements have been covered and would adjust the spending plan as required. She noted this was the first step in moving forward together. President Tomschin asked if the district would be reimbursed for expenses incurred due to Covid19. Dr. Mycyk responded that they were covered under the ESSER I and II Grant funds already received.
Ms. Elisabeth Nealon, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, presented an update on Covid19 and also noted that the website has information that is easily accessible regarding the district’s procedures and adherence to the CDC guidelines. She talked about the administrative procedures manual that will be reviewed to ensure internal consistency with policy and procedure updates. She noted that the MTSS Department was implementing staff training with Brightbytes Clarity, which will be used to track student intervention data related to academic, social and emotional learning.
Ms. Rita Tarullo, Assistant Superintendent of Business Affairs/CFO/CSBO, presented an update on the Business Office. She noted they have been working with the Human Resources Department on updating rosters and accounts into the new year. She noted budget meetings have been held with each department to develop tentative budgets to present for approval. She noted that the Building and Grounds staff received additional training on cleaning and sanitizing buildings to prepare for the full return of staff and students. She talked about the Bi-Polar Ionization that will be installed on all sites throughout the district. She noted that the Transportation Department has been working on hiring additional bus drivers and working on finalizing bus routes. She also noted that the Food Services Department has implemented new cleaning practices for Covid19 and has custom-built protective barriers for food service lines where needed. She also noted that the Security Department was working on training new Gamma Security staff for the upcoming school year. They were also in the process of scheduling mandated school drills to prepare for student’s return to school.
Mr. Bryan Snyder, Chief Information Officer, presented an update on the Information Services Department. He noted that the District-Wide Wireless Access Point Upgrade Project was complete. The District-Wide Network Upgrade switch /replacement Project was underway. He also noted that the Day-One Technology Quality Assurance Project was complete and ready for the student’s return to school. The District-Wide Annual Systems Upgrades and Update Project was complete. He also noted that an audit was done on various unused cellular lines, which were cancelled, resulting in approximately $ 16,000.00 annual savings. He also talked about the T-Mobile Hotspot Data lines and renegotiated contract adjustments which resulted in the district saving approximately just over $ 1.1 million dollars.
Dr. Calderin thanked the Executive Council and all work that they have done, and continue to do, since he became Interim, not only to support teachers and students, but to be transparent to provide answers to everything they seek.
VI. Other Reports
A. Architect’s Report – FGMA – Dean Manasses presented the following updates:
∙ FGMA continued with coordinating efforts with the district for scope of work associated with the Boiler Upgrade Project at Cicero West School. The project was progressing as scheduled in the construction phase.
∙ FGMA continued to provide construction administrative assistance to Vision Construction for the projects as noted: Masonry work for the south Gymnasium Wall and sensory room renovation at Lincoln School, exterior drain tile work at Liberty School and the scope of work associated with the Roof Top Mechanical Replacement Project at Cicero West School.
∙ FGMA has completed construction documents for the renovation scope of work at Roosevelt School. They were providing bid assistance to Vision Construction and noted the bid opening was conducted on August 5, 2021.
∙ FGMA continued to coordinate with the district and proewsing on capital Improvement Planning Programming Project.
Mr. Manasses asked the Board if they had any questions, they indicated none.
B. Construction Manager’s Report – Vision Construction & Consulting, Inc. – Peter Griffin presented the following updates.
∙ Vision reported that they were providing services for projects still under warranty.
Lincoln School
∙ Vision reported that they have conducted the public bidding process on behalf of the district for the additional scope of work at Lincoln School. They were in the process of conducting scope reviews to prepare for contract recommendations.
Cicero West RTU 1 & 2 Replacement
∙ Vision reported that the project was delayed approximately 2 weeks, however, the units did arrive on-site and are being installed.
Liberty School 2021 Capital Improvements
∙ Vision reported the project was on schedule and completed.
Roosevelt
∙ Vision conducted the public bidding process on behalf of the district for the Roosevelt Project. Vision was in the process of conducting scope reviews with the low bidders and anticipated contract recommendation at the September 8th Board meeting. They noted there were no bids for bid packages 7 (roofing) and 12 (casework) and indicated they will need to be re-bid.
Future Projects
∙ Vision continued working with the district and FGMA on a design phase for future projects. The Roosevelt Project was set to be released for bid on July 15, 2021.
Mr. Griffin asked the Board if they had any questions. President Tomschin asked how bad Liberty School was. Mr. Griffin responded that the foundation was in good shape and they just installed water-proofing. He also said they were not aware of any physical damage.
VII. Correspondence
Member Couch read a letter from the Greater Chicago Food Depository thanking the district for their hard work and dedication for serving the community, especially during COVID19 pandemic. The district received a plaque honoring them as “Pandemic Heroes”.
It was moved by Vice-President Dominick and seconded by Member Moreno to accept and place on file the correspondence. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Absent: Secretary Terracino. Motion carried.
VIII. Comments from the audience via conference call or in person
Marisa Mills, teacher at Unity and President of the Cicero Council, said she appreciated the change in schedule for August 23, 2021, in order to give staff more time to prepare for their students. She noted they were excited to welcome the students back and continue to move forward with the district.
IX. Board Moved To Executive Session
It was moved by Vice-President Dominick and seconded by Member Manouzi to adjourn into Executive Session at 7:00 p.m. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Absent: Secretary Terracino. Motion carried.
PURPOSE
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. 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 Transparency 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. Security procedures, school building safety and security, and the use of personnel and equipment to respond to an actual, a threatened, or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, students, staff, the public, or public property. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8).
C. Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more asses of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).
D. 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)
E. 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 Member Couch and seconded by Member Moreno to adjourn from Executive Session at 8:48 p.m. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Absent: Secretary Terracino. Motion carried.
XI. Reconvened To Open Session
It was moved by Member Couch and seconded by Member Moreno to reconvene to Open Session at 8:51 p.m. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Absent: Secretary Terracino. 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 to pull the Personnel Report, Item E, from the Consent Agenda.
It was moved by Vice-President Dominick and seconded by Member Couch to pull the Personnel Report, Item E, from the Consent Agenda. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Absent: Secretary Terracino. Motion carried.
President Tomschin requested a motion to pull Item P, Approval of agreement between Cicero School District 99 and Gamma Team Security, Inc. for District Security Services from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, from the Consent Agenda.
It was moved by Member Moreno and seconded by Vice-President Dominick to pull Item P, Approval of agreement between Cicero School District 99 and Gamma Team Security, Inc. for District Security Services from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, from the Consent Agenda. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice- President Dominick, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Absent: Secretary Terracino. Motion carried.
President Tomschin requested a motion to approve the consent agenda as amended.
It was moved by Member Couch and seconded by Member Segura to approve the Consent Agenda Items A through W as amended. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Absent: Secretary Terracino. Motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Meeting Open Session July 14, 2021
2. Regular Meeting Closed Session July 14, 2021
B. Approval of Payrolls:
Education Fund $ 6,971,207.16
Operations, Building & Maintenance Fund $ 495,458.88
Transportation Fund $ 83,566.04
GRAND TOTAL SALARIES $ 7,550,232.08
C. Approval of Bills:
Education Fund $ 2,358,605.68
Building & Maintenance Fund $ 308,062.13
Debt Fund $ 25,475.00
Transportation Fund $ 153,875.63
Capital Projects Fund $ 940,475.68
TORT $ 9,142.30
TOTAL EXPENSES FOR AUGUST $ 3,795,636.42
D. Miscellaneous Monies
TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR MONTH OF AUGUST $ 184,257.26
F. Approval to terminate the Administrator Contract for Special Education Program Supervisor for Employee Number 3504143 and Reassignment of Employee Number 3504143 to Special Education Instructional Coach
G. Approval of Tentative Budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year
H. Approval of Use of School Facility Requests
I. Approval of Resolution for Disposal of Personal Property
J. Approval of donation in the amount of $10,000.00 to be used for educational purposes at Goodwin School
K. Approval to join National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA)
L. Approval of Purchases Orders over $25,000.00
1. Discovery Education Software $ 45,375.00 District Funds 2. Learning Internet Software $ 63,805.50 District Funds 3. Sourcewell Vehicles $109,296.38 District Funds 4. CDW Software $ 53,275.00 District Funds 5. CDW Headphones $147,962.50 Grant Funds
6. Follett School Textbook Automation $ 69,986.62 District Funds
7. Teaching Strategies Software $ 81,887.50 Grant Funds
8. CDW Fortinet renewal $ 25,995.00 District Funds
9. Palos Sports Interactive Material $ 26,383.59 Grant Funds
10. CDW Keyboard/Mouse sets $ 25,188.00 Grant Funds
M. Approval to reject all Request for Proposals for District Copiers/ Multifunction Machines that were received on Wednesday, June 9, 2021
N. Approval to go out for Request for Proposals for District Copiers/Multifunction Machines
O. Approval of purchase of AVerMedia Live Streamer Cameras with CDW-G
Q. Approval of T-Mobile for Education EmpowerED Agreement between Cicero School District 99 and T-Mobile USA, Inc.
R. Approval of Site Affiliation Agreement between Cicero School District 99 and National Louis University for Clinical Student Teaching Field Experiences for the 2021-2022 school year
S. Approval of contract between Cicero School District 99 and Elmhurst University for Clinical Placements in Education for the 2021-2022 school year
T. Approval of agreement between Cicero School District 99 and LearnPlatform, Inc. for Student Data Security Services
U. Approval of Agreements between Cicero School District 99 and West 40 Intermediate Service Center #2 for Professional Development Services for the 2021-2022 school year
1. IL-Empower Agreement
2. Implementation Service Agreement
V. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with West 40 Intermediate Service Center #2 for the High Needs Alternative Learning Opportunities Program (ALOP)for the 2021-2022 school year
W. First Reading of proposed revised policies: 1:10, 1:20, 1:30, 2:10, 2:30, 2:130, 2:240, 2:120-E2, 3:30, 5:10, 6:100, 6:145, 6:160, 6:170, 6:235, 6:255, 6:260, 7:220, 7:230, 7:280 and 8:90 as recommended by Del Galdo Law Group, LLC
President Tomschin requested a motion to approve Consent Agenda Item E, Personnel Report as amended.
It was moved by Member Couch and seconded by Member Manouzi to approve Consent Agenda Items E, Personnel Report as amended. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Absent: Secretary Terracino. Motion carried.
E. Personnel Report
1. Certified Staff
a. Employment
Frederick Baumann, Dean of Students, Unity Jr. High School, pending medical and background verifications
William Bejda, Permanent Substitute Teacher, pending medical verifications
Lauren Carlson, 1st Gr. Teacher, Burnham School, pending certification, medical and background verifications.
Mariel Frauenheim, LBS1 Resource Teacher, Columbus East School, pending medical and background verifications
Laura Hagan, Assistant Principal, Goodwin School, pending medical and background verifications
Grisel Hernandez, Permanent Substitute Teacher, District
Julie C. Leith, 6th Gr. Language Arts Teacher, Lincoln School, pending medical and background verifications
Joanna Macias, Permanent Substitute Teacher, District, pending medical verification
Gloria Martinez, 1st Gr. Dual Language 2 Way Teacher, Sherlock School
Jacquelyn R. Montante, 6th Grade Science Teacher, Roosevelt School
Robert Morrissey Jr., Dean of Students, Lincoln School, pending medical verifications
Kymberly Mosley, MTSS Coach, Unity Jr. High School
Victoria E. Newman, Permanent Substitute Teacher, District, pending medical and background verifications
Alyssa Parrillo, Special Education Program Supervisor, EC Center/Goodwin School, pending medical and background verifications
Daniel Rick, Permanent Substitute Teacher, Unity/District
Carla Sanchez, Kindergarten Dual Language 1 way, Goodwin School, pending medical and background verifications
Abigail F. Smedley, Kindergarten Teacher, Lincoln School, pending certification, medical and background verifications
Colleen Wilkes, Speech/Language Pathologist, District, pending certification, medical and background verifications
Bridget Williams-Ruiz, 6th Gr. SS/LA/Reading Teacher, Columbus East School, pending medical and background verifications
Kylene Wolfe, Dean of Students, Unity Jr. High School
b. Resignations
Courtney Berardi, 6th Gr. Math/ELA/SS Teacher, Roosevelt School, effective July 12, 2021
Brooke Corvallis, 7th Gr. Co-T LBSI Language Arts, Unity Jr. High School, effective July 27, 2021
Andrea Dudek, PreK/EC Blended, Columbus West School, effective July 28, 2021
Amy Frederick, EC/PreK Blended Teacher, EC Center, effective August 24, 2021
Barbara Gomez, Music Teacher, Burnham School, effective August 17,2021
Danielle Grenader, 6th Gr. Teacher, Columbus East School, effective July 20, 2021
Ashley Hess, Speech/Language Pathologist, District, effective August 11, 2021
Jaime Hodes, Digital Literacy Teacher, Lincoln School, effective July 28, 2021
James Letsos, Dean of Students, Unity Jr. High School, effective July 26, 2021
Diana Martinez, EC/PreK Teacher, Sherlock School, effective July 30, 2021
Nancy Nevarez, 2nd Gr. Dual Language, Cicero West School, effective August 16, 2021
Danielle Osborne, Special Education Program Supervisor, effective August 13, 2021
Myeisha Ramirez, Dean of Students, Unity Jr. High School, effective August 2, 2021
Lorena Rivera, ESL Lead Teacher, EC Center, effective July 19, 2021
Sergio Rodriguez, Assistant Director of Special Education, effective August 19, 2021
Evelyn Sanchez, 2nd Dual Language Teacher, Sherlock School, effective August 2, 2021
Margaret Smith, Media Specialist, Lincoln School, effective August 15, 2021
Amelia Suarez, Jr. High Math Teacher, Unity Jr. High School, effective June 30, 2021
Lauren Szwajkowski, 1st Grade Teacher, Burnham School, effective August 9, 2021
Michelle Tiller, School Nurse, Drexel School, effective August 4, 2021
Carol Voss, 4-6 Instructional/SC, Warren Park, effective August 1, 2021 c. Other
1. Approval of Bertha Moreno-Paz as the Director of EL for the 2021-2022 school year
2. Approval of Alexis Cohn as the Instructional Coach-Spec Ed for the 2021-2022 school year
3. Approval of John Martin as Special Education Program Supervisor for the 2021-2022 school year
4. Approval of Alison Espinoza as MTSS Coordinator for the 2021-2022 school year
5. Approval to extend a Leave of Absence for Natalie Kawalko with a return date of January 1, 2022
6. Approval to rescind retirement for Lori Changas from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2026
7. Approval to rescind retirement for Jeanette Ibarra from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2023
8. Approval of a Leave of Absence for Moira Serwas for the 2021-2022 school year
2. Non-Certified Staff
a. Employment
Ami Blaha, School Nurse, pending certification, medical and background verifications
Alexis Barajas, Lunch Supervisor, Sherlock School
Jennifer Bejar, School Clerk, Drexel, pending medical and background verifications
Joel Berlanga, Part Time Bus Driver, pending medical and background verifications
Michael Billato, Full Time Bus Driver
Yuridia Cano, Lunch Supervisor, Columbus East School
Anthony Cotton, Technology Aide, District
Brandon Cruz, General Maintenance-Carpenter, District, pending medical and background verifications
Ricardo Cuevas, Part Time Bus Driver, pending medical and background verifications
Cassandra De Luna, Program Assistant, District, pending medical and background verifications
Tatiana Diaz, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, District, pending medical and background verifications
Steven Estrada, Technology Specialist II, District
Edgar Galvan, Program Assistant, Cicero East School, pending medical verification
Maria L. Garcia, Substitute Custodian, pending background verification
Julia Giraldi, Substitute Custodian, District, pending medical and background verifications
Maribel Gomez, Lunch Supervisor, Columbus East School
Cindy Gonzalez, Lunch Supervisor, Lincoln School
Alvaro Gutierrez, Technology Aide, District
Susana C. Hernandez, School Nurse, pending certification, medical and background verifications
Blanca Jimenez, Substitute Custodian, District, pending medical and background verifications
Janette Leanos, Full Time Bus Driver
Natividad Linares, Part Time Bus Driver, pending medical and background verifications
Trinidad Madera-Vela, Full Time Bus Driver
Fabiola Mayorga, Substitute Custodian, District
Sarai Mendez, Technology Aide, pending medical and background verifications
Kayla Mugford, Lunch Supervisor, Lincoln School
Mari Ortiz, Full Time Bus Driver
Crystal Paz, Program Assistant, Columbus East, pending certification, background check and medical verifications
Jeanette Paz III, Part Time Bus Driver, pending medical and background verifications
Jillian Perales, School Nurse, Warren Park School, pending medical and background verifications
Sara Perez, Full Time Bus Driver
Ian Powers, Data Analyst, pending medical and background verifications
Jessica Quezada-Herrera, Program Assistant, Unity Jr. High School, pending medical and background verifications
Bella Ramos, School Nurse, District, pending medical and background verifications
Carmen Rios, District Nurse Clerk, pending medical and background verifications
Julissa Rodriguez, School Nurse, District
Bobbie Salinas, Technology Aide, pending medical and background verifications
Guadalupe Sanchez, Lunch Supervisor, Lincoln School
Diego Urbina, Substitute Custodian, District, pending medical and background verifications
Hilario Velarde, Full Time Bus Driver
Nancy Valenzuela, Lunch Supervisor, Sherlock School
Omar Villarreal, Part Time Bus Driver, pending medical and background verifications
b. Resignations
Elizabeth Andrade, Program Assistant, Drexel School, effective July 22, 2021
Julian Ayala, Program Assistant, Drexel School, effective July 22, 2021
Jenni Bencosme, Back-Up Hostess, Goodwin School, effective August 10, 2021
Yesenia Camarillo, Program Assistant, EC Center, effective August 20, 2021
Elvira Castanon de Lopez, Back-up Hostess, Sherlock School, effective August 5, 2021
Anthony Cotton, Custodian, effective August 20, 2021
Gabriela Garcia, Program Assistant, EC Center, effective August 24, 2021
Hugo Garcia, Substitute Custodian, effective Aug 13, 2021
Maria M. Garcia, Bus Driver, District, effective June 3, 2021 due to retirement
Lizsandra Heredia, Substitute Custodian, effective August 12, 2021
Blanca Marchan, Parent Leader, Burnham School, effective August 16, 2021
Glenda Morales, District Clerk – Spec Ed, effective August 20, 2021
Matthew J Ramirez, Substitute Custodian, effective August 11, 2021
Jose X. Rosales, Program Assistant, McKinley School, effective July 13, 2021
Gary Wamhoff, Bus Driver, Transportation, effective August 28, 2021 due to retirement
3. Other
1. Approval of Nokhaze Ilyas as Director of Technology, Infrastructure and Operations
2. Termination of employee #6515
3. Termination of employee #6470
4. Termination of employee #7061
5. Termination of employee #7065
4. FMLA Requests
#6857, July 12, 2021 through October 1, 2021
#0985, July 19, 2021 through October 8, 2021
#6437, July 26, 2021 through October 15, 2021
#6180, August 23, 2021 through August 22, 2021 (intermittent)
#5587, August 23, 2021 through November 12, 2021
#5805, August 23, 2021 through November 15, 2021
#4187, August 23, 2021 through November 12, 2021
#5715, August 23, 2021 through November 12, 2021
#5050, August 23, 2021 through November 12, 2021
President Tomschin requested a motion to approve Consent Agenda Item P, Approval of agreement between Cicero School District 99 and Gamma Team Security, Inc. for District Security Services from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024
It was moved by Vice-President Dominick and seconded by Member Couch to approve Consent Agenda Item P, Approval of agreement between Cicero School District 99 and Gamma Team Security, Inc. for District Security Services from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice- President Dominick, Members Couch, Manouzi and Segura. Abstain: Member Moreno. Nays: None. Absent: Secretary Terracino. Motion carried.
XIV. Approval of Project Authorization #22 to Professional Services Agreement with FGM Architects for 2022 Unity Junior High School Capital Improvements
It was moved by Member Moreno and seconded by Vice-President Dominick to approve Project Authorization # 22 to Professional Services Agreement with FGM Architects for 2022 Unity Junior High School Capital Improvements. Roll call:
Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Absent: Secretary Terracino. Motion carried.
XV. Approval of Midwest Mechanical to oversee the installation of the District’s Bipolar Ionization Project through NCPA contract
It was moved by Member Moreno and seconded by Member Couch to approve Midwest Mechanical to oversee the installation of the District’s Bipolar Ionization Project through NCPA contract. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice- President Dominick, Members Couch, Moreno and Segura. Abstain: Member Manouzi. Nays: None. Absent: Secretary Terracino. Motion carried.
XVI. Approval to declare the flood damage at Liberty School as an emergency in accordance with Board Policy 4:60 and in accordance with 105 ILCS 5/10-20.21(a) of the Illinois School Code
It was moved by Member Moreno and seconded by Member Couch to approve to declare flood damage at Liberty School as an emergency in accordance with Board Policy 4:60 and in accordance with 105 ILCS 5/10-20.21(a) of the Illinois School Code. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Absent: Secretary Terracino. Motion carried.
XVII. Approval of Exclusive Construction to complete repairs for the flood damage at Liberty School
It was moved by Member Couch and seconded by Member Moreno to approve Exclusive Construction to complete repairs for the flood damage at Liberty School. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Absent: Secretary Terracino. Motion carried.
XVIII. Approval of A101-2017s and Assignment of Contractor Agreements for Roof Top Replacement Unit Project at Cicero West School
Bid Package # 6 N. A. Favia Builder
Bid Package # 23 Voris Mechanical
It was moved by Member Moreno and seconded by Member Segura to approve A101-2017s and Assignment of Contractor Agreements for Roof Top Replacement Unit Project at Cicero West School as noted. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice- President Dominick, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Absent: Secretary Terracino. Motion carried.
XIX. Approval of A101-2017s and Assignment of Contractor Agreements for Gymnasium Wall, Sensory Room & Exploratory Demo at Lincoln School
Bid Package # 1 Celtic Environmental, Inc.
It was moved by Member Moreno and seconded by Vice-President Dominick to approve A101-2017s and Assignment of Contractor Agreements for Gymnasium Wall, Sensory Room & Exploratory Demo at Lincoln School as noted. Roll call:
Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Absent: Secretary Terracino. Motion carried.
XX. Approval of A101-2017s and Assignment of Contractor Agreements for the Drain Tile Installation and Concrete Repair at Liberty School
Bid Package # 6 Blue Reef, LLC
Bid Package # 31 Schaefges Brothers, Inc.
It was moved by Member Couch and seconded by Member Moreno to approve A101-2017s and Assignment of Contractor Agreements for the Drain Tile Installation and Concrete Repair at Liberty School as noted. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Absent: Secretary Terracino. Motion carried.
XXI. Approval of purchase of Bi-Polar Ionization Units for District Bipolar Ionization Project from Building Health Check, LLC through TIPS procurement contract
It was moved by Member Couch and seconded by Member Moreno to approve the purchase of Bi-Polar Ionization Units for District Bipolar Ionization Project from Building Health Check, LLC through TIPS procurement contract. Roll call: Yeas:
President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Absent: Secretary Terracino. Motion carried.
XXII. Approval to go out for RFP for Emergency Trade Services
It was moved by Member Moreno and seconded by Member Couch to approve to go out for RFP for Emergency Trade Services. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Absent: Secretary Terracino. Motion carried.
XXIII. Approval to go out for RFP for Owner’s Representative for Construction Projects
It was moved by Member Moreno and seconded by Member Segura to approve to go out for RFP for Owner’s Representative for Construction Projects. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Absent: Secretary Terracino. Motion carried.
XXIV. Approval of Termination of Employee A
It was moved by Member Couch and seconded by Vice-President Dominick to strike the Approval of Termination of Employee A from the agenda. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Absent: Secretary Terracino. Motion carried.
XXV. Old Business
There was none to report.
XXVI. Informational Items
President Tomschin announced that the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be held on September 8, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building. He also announced that there will be a Special Meeting for the Budget Hearing on September 20, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. at the Administration Building.
President Tomschin thanked the staff, administrators and volunteers who helped with this year’s Back to School Even and said it was the best one that he could remember. It was held outside and said that weather permitting, all back to school events should be held outside. He said it made for a fun-filled day for parents and students and just wanted to acknowledge everyone for doing a fantastic job.
XXVII. Adjournment
It was moved by Member Moreno and seconded by Member Couch to adjourn from Open Session at 9:00 p.m. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice- President Dominick, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Absent: Secretary Terracino. Motion carried.
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