Cicero School District 99 Board of Education met Nov. 10.
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, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch, Manouzi and Moreno. Absent: Member Segura.
III. A quorum was established.
IV. The pledge to the flag recited.
President Tomschin requested a moment of silence for the recent passing of longtime resident of Cicero and former Trustee Lorraine Walsh.
Member Segura arrived at 6:31 p.m.
Superintendent Dr. Calderin introduced Dr. Illa, principal of Drexel School.
Dr. Illa thanked the Board for all they do and acknowledged them for National School Board Member month. He presented a PowerPoint highlighting Drexel School. Dr. Calderin thanked Dr. Illa for his presentation.
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. Enrollment Report
4. Suspension Report
5. Monthly Expenditures Report
6. Quarterly Investment Report
7. Security Report
Dr. Calderin introduced Ms. King, who presented this month’s recipients of District 99’s Very Own Award.
8. Marybeth King presented this month’s recipients of D99’s Very Own:
∙ Karen Abma, Media Specialist at Columbus East School
∙ Juana (Angie) Ortega, Crossing Guard/Lunch Supervisor at Unity Junior High School
All recipients received a pin and a certificate acknowledging them as one of District 99’s very own. There was a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the recipients. President Tomschin congratulated the recipients and thanked them all for their hard work that they do.
9. Dr. Calderin recognized and congratulated Andaira Marron, for achieving 2nd Place overall Cross Country Conference Meet.
President Tomschin congratulated her and told her to keep up the good work.
Dr. Calderin also congratulated Erick Vazquez and Kaleb Cruz, for being selected into Clarinet Section of the District 1 Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) Junior Band. He noted this has not happened in a long time and it was a huge honor for them to represent the district.
President Tomschin congratulated them and noted how important music was to him and building the band program back into the district was one of his top priority. He noted it was humbling for him to see students being moved on into the Clarinet Section and told them to keep up the good work and keep playing that Clarinet.
10. Dr. Calderin recognized Student Athletes from Unity for their outstanding season:
∙ 7th Grade Girls, Cross Country Conference Champions
∙ 8th Grade Boys, Cross Country, 2nd Place in Conference
∙ 7th Grade Boys, Soccer Conference Champions
∙ 8th Grade Boys, Soccer, 2nd Place in Conference
11. Dr. Calderin honored the Board Members in celebration of National School Board Members Day, which is November 15 of every year.
On behalf of himself, Executive Council, community, teachers and staff, he acknowledged their years for serving on the Board of Education as follows:
∙ President Tomschin, since 2007 at 14 ½ years
∙ Vice-President Dominick, since April 2011, 10 ½ years
∙ Secretary Terracino, since June 1994, 27 years
∙ Member Couch, since 2013, 8 years
∙ Member Manouzi, since April 2021, 7 months
∙ Member Moreno, since June 2021, 5 months
∙ Member Segura, since September 2007, 14 years
Dr. Calderin asked everyone to join him in thanking them, as they volunteer their time and help guide the district with always having the students in mind. President Tomschin thanked Dr. Calderin for the acknowledgement.
12. Treasurer’s Report - Ms. Ewa Klis, Manager of Business Affairs, presented the Treasurer’s Report. She briefed on the revenues received, expenditures and monthly expenses. She indicated that as of November 1, 2021, the state owe the district $ 641,000.00. She briefed them on the tentative Tax Levy which would be presented and adopted at the next meeting on December 8, 2021. She asked them if they had any questions, they indicated none.
13. Departmental Updates
Dr. Calderin noted they have partnered with the Town of Cicero to host the first 5-year-old and up vaccine clinic on November 8-9, 2021, with 400 vaccines being administered on November 8th. Parent/Teacher Conferences were held virtually. They also partnered with the town to host Trunk or Treat and Dia de los Muertos. He noted both events had a huge turnout. They also partnered with Operation North Pole to provide winter coats to all of the students in Pre-K through 6th grade, approximately 7,058 coats. The first annual 6th Grade Intramural Tournament took place. The girls from Warren Park and the boys from Roosevelt School both took 1st place.
Dr. Mary Mycyk, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services, reported that the current student enrollment as of November 1, 2021 was 9,308. She noted that as reported at last month’s meeting, the students were meeting expected growth scores in Reading, however, Math was below expected growth. She briefed on actions that are being taken to improve student growth in the needed areas. She noted that they have implemented districtwide classroom walkthroughs. This would include administrators visiting the classrooms for 5-10 minutes at any given time or day. She noted the goal was to create a collaborative culture between the teachers and administrators to work towards improvement in the classrooms. All administrators have participated in professional development around providing feedback, including norming the feedback to ensure consistency. She noted there has been positive feedback from the teachers who noted this helped them improve their practice. She noted she was looking forward to the outcome of this practice with the winter scores. She asked the Board if they had any questions. President Tomschin asked if she thought the impact would be that quick. Dr. Mycyk responded she did and with the students being back in the classroom she anticipated a quick growth between now and the winter.
Ms. Elisabeth Nealon, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, reported on the updated screening data per Executive Order 87. Since the beginning of the school year, she reported that there have been 953 negative cases, 4 positive cases and 3 inconclusive. During the last seven days of testing, there were 100 negative cases, 1 positive case and 1 inconclusive. She reported that the Shield Implementation will go live on November 18, 2021, with testing capabilities a 14 sites with 24 hour results, which are PCR tests, that would allow a quick return to school. She noted that there have been 2,789 parent/student consent forms received, which is about 30% of the student population. She noted they have applied for a community partnership which would focus on mental health to ensure support is being provided to students and staff.
Ms. Rita Tarullo, Assistant Superintendent of Business Affairs/CFO/CSBO, provided updates:
∙ Business Office - Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) is proceeding with the Supplemental Savings plan, with agreement to be signed and forwarded to the TRS for employees to participate. Tax Levy worksheet was prepared and will be presented for board approval in December.
∙ Transportation Department – District continues to hire bus drivers as they are still short staffed. She noted that in view of the shortage, all student transportation needs have been accommodated.
∙ Security Department – Responding and assisting with incidents across the district. They continue with the training and onboarding of new Gammy Security guards.
∙ Buildings & Grounds – Construction at Lincoln and Roosevelt Schools is progressing. The hiring of sub-custodians continue as they are short staffed. Bipolar Ionization is about 85% complete and were waiting on some materials to complete installation.
∙ Food Services – Annual site reviews will be conducted per USDA regulations. Districtwide campaign was started to increase participation the breakfast and lunch program. The hiring of lunch staff continues as they are short staffed. She asked the Board if they had any questions, they indicated none.
Mr. Bryan Snyder, Chief Information Officer, provided a brief update on the Information Services and Technology Department. He briefed them on the updates for the hotspot deployment, zone printing and the access point refresh project which was concluding in November. The Learning
Standards were updated for first quarter report cards. He also reported that the district received $2.8 million to use for the purchase of student
Chromebook and hotspot data lines as part of the Emergency Connectivity Fund. He asked the Board if they had any questions. President Tomschin asked if the district was affected by the mystery Comcast incident.
Mr. Snyder indicated the district was not affected.
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 construction and commissioning activities have been completed. The mechanical contractor was addressing the commissioning review comments.
∙ FGMA continued to provide construction administrative assistance to Vision Construction for the projects as noted: Masonry renovations at Lincoln School, renovation scope of work at Roosevelt School and the rooftop replacement at Cicero West School.
∙ FGMA has begun coordinating design documents for the Field Turf Project at Unity Junior High School, Mechanical Upgrades scope of work at several facilities in the district and the roof upgrades at the Administration Building, Goodwin, Columbus West and Liberty Schools.
∙ FGMA continues to assist the district in obtaining program design information associated with the playground projects at Roosevelt, Goodwin, Cicero West and Columbus West Schools.
Mr. Manasses asked the Board if they had any questions, they indicated none.
B. Construction Manager’s Report – Vision Construction & Consulting, Inc. Matt Brokenshire presented the following updates:
∙ Vision reported that they continued to provide services for projects still under warranty. He noted that Columbus East and Cicero West Schools were 100% complete. Sherlock and Cicero East had a couple warranty items in progress.
Lincoln School
∙ Vision reported that substantial completion for this project was expected in December 2021. He noted they were providing change order for the added scope of work for bid package 3, concrete and bid package 5, steel.
Cicero West RTU 1 & 2 Replacement
∙ Vision reported that the test and balance was completed on November 9,2021. The commissioning was scheduled for November 18-19, 2021, which would bring the project to 100% upon completion. The punch-list was also completed.
Roosevelt
∙ Vision was providing the AIA contracts and assignment of contracts for bid package 7, roofing and also the change order for the contract for the roofing. The project started on October 15, 2021.
Future Projects
∙ Vision continued working with the district and FGMA on a design phase for future projects. He asked the Board if they had any questions. President Tomschin asked if Lincoln would be sealed and protected in view of the anticipated weather. Mr. Brokenshire responded they were prepared.
VII. Correspondence
Secretary Terracino read a letter from the Cicero Public Library thanking the district for participating in their 100-year anniversary cookbook.
It was moved by Secretary Terracino and seconded by Member Couch to accept and place on file the correspondence. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Motion carried.
VIII. Comments from the audience via conference call or in person
Christina Rodriguez, District Coach and Executive Vice-President of Cicero Council, expressed her gratitude with the district for their willingness to have open conversations with the union. She acknowledged the various departmental staff for the extra duties and responsibilities they have taken on to ensure the students are receiving the best education possible. She acknowledged the parents and the administration. She indicated with everyone coming to together step up when needed comes with a price. She noted they were all tired and asked the Board to remember as they are all there to work together.
Marisa Mills, Teacher and President of the Cicero Council, commented that Christina did a great job of emphasizing all staff and all membership. She wanted to emphasize one more thing. She noted that more staff are coming to them, not just overwhelmed, frustrated, but their mental health is suffering. They were asking for a long-term break. She noted being a teacher in this day is much more stressful than it was year ago when she started. She implored to the Board to think about what can be done to relieve some of the stress. She noted they were very grateful to Dr. Calderin who has acknowledged more than once that they were people first.
She noted although they are very appreciated for everything they are doing, they need to have more discussions about the mental health of the staff.
President Tomschin thanked the custodians and custodial staff for their work they do day in and day out for keeping the buildings clean and safe as they are and the work they put in to reopen the buildings. He also thanked the lunch ladies for providing the nutrition that the students need and the crossing guards for providing the students a safe passage to school. President Tomschin reiterated his congratulations to the athletic artistic students.
IX. Board Moved To Executive Session
It was moved by Vice-President Dominick and seconded by Member Moreno to adjourn into Executive Session at 7:15 p.m. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Motion carried.
PURPOSE
A. Student Disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9).
B. 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).
C. 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).
D. 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).
E. 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)
F. 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 Secretary Terracino and seconded by Member Couch to adjourn from Executive Session at 8:41 p.m. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice President Dominick, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Motion carried.
XI. Reconvened To Open Session
It was moved by Secretary Terracino and seconded by Member Moreno to reconvene to Open Session at 8:46 p.m. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice President Dominick, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Motion carried.
XII. Action as a result of Executive Session if necessary
There was none presented.
XIII. Consent Agenda
President Tomschin requested a motion to approve the consent agenda as discussed and presented as noted below.
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Meeting Open Session October 13, 2021
2. Regular Meeting Closed Session October 13, 2021
B. Approval of Payrolls:
Education Fund $ 10,502,964.34
Operations, Building & Maintenance Fund $ 633,329.90
Transportation Fund $ 307,233.13
GRAND TOTAL SALARIES $ 11,443,527.37
C. Approval of Bills:
Education Fund $ 2,415,980.90 Building & Maintenance Fund $ 286,347.26
Debt Fund $ 26,375.00 Transportation Fund $ 105,581.59
Capital Projects Fund $ 426,280.23
TOTAL EXPENSES FOR NOVEMBER $ 3,260,582.98
D. Miscellaneous Monies
TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR MONTH OF NOVEMBER $ 19,726.81
E. Approval of Use of School Facility Requests
F. Approval of Resolution for Disposal of Personal Property
G. Approval of Purchase Orders over $ 25,000.00
a. Grand Classroom Field Trip $ 63,840.00 Grant Funds
b. Voyager Sopris Learning PD Materials $ 44,691.00 Grant Funds
c. Preferred Meals Breakfasts $ 29,962.81 District Funds
d. Preferred Meals Lunches $ 55,920.34 District Funds
e. Ellevation Subscription $ 65,000.00 Grant Funds
f. Yates Enterprises ION Generators $ 29,960.00 Grant Funds
H. Approval to go out to bid for a 5-year lease of new buses as part of approved leasing plan for the 2022-2023 school year
I. Approval of Proposal with Prasino Engineering for Design Phase Commissioning for the 2022 Capital Improvements
J. Approval of Supplemental Savings Plan Employer Participation Agreement with the Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois
K. Approval of Resolution Approving and Adopting the Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois Supplemental Savings Plan and Employer Participation Agreement
L. Approval of Resolution Authorizing Superintendent or Designee to Enter into p Card Program Agreement and Issuance of Individual Procurement Cards
M. Approval of Corporate MasterCard Program Member Account Agreement with BMO Harris Bank N.A.
N. Approval of Resolution determining the estimated Tax Levy for the 2021 tax year and scheduling a public hearing hereon
O. Approval of Compliance with 12 CRF 370 "Record Keeping and Timely Deposit Information Insurance Determination”
P. Approval of Financial Advisory Agreement with PMA Securities for proposed Bond issue
Q. Approval of renewal of Workers Compensation Insurance
R. Approval of Resolution for representation of Cicero School District 99 at the DuPage West Cook Governing Board
S. Approval of Student Teacher Agreement between the Board of Education of Cicero School District 99 and Trinity Christian College
T. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of Education of Cicero School District 99 and the Education Department of North Central College for the provision of Student Teaching Field Experiences for the 2021- 2022 school year
U. Approval of Affiliation Agreement between Cicero School District 99 and Eastern Illinois University for Student Teaching and Clinical Experiences beginning November 11, 2021 and ending on June 30, 2026
V. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Burnham and Liberty Schools to continue to host the after-school program with Family Focus using 21st Century Funding for the 2021-2022 school year
W. Approval of Chromebook Purchase Agreement between Cicero School District 99 and CDW Government LLC (Emergency Connectivity Funds)
X. Approval of Agreement with Proven IT for District Copiers/Multifunction Machines pending final legal review
Y. Approval of renewal of agency contracts for Special Education and Student Services for the 2021-2022 school year
1. Soliant Health, LLC
2. Center for Special Education Services
3. Jigsaw Learning, LLC dba Teachtown
Z. Approval of School Improvement Plans for the 2021-2022 school year as listed below:
Daniel Burnham Elementary, Cicero East Elementary, Cicero West Elementary, Columbus East Elementary, Columbus West Elementary, Drexel Elementary, Early Childhood Center, Goodwin Elementary, Liberty Elementary, Abraham Lincoln Elementary, McKinley Educational Center, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary, Sherlock Elementary, Unity Junior High School, Warren Park Elementary and Woodrow Wilson Elementary
AA. Approval of Student and Staff Travel
1. 40 students, 2 teachers and 2 administrators to participate in the Smoky Mountain Summer Enrichment Program on April 26-29, 2022
2. 40 students, 2 teachers and 2 administrators to participate in the Smoky Mountain Summer Enrichment Program on May 3-6, 2022
BB. Approval of Board and Staff Travel for Conference Attendance
1. Derek Dominick, Board Member, Rita Tarullo, Assistant Superintendent of Business Affairs/CFO/CSBO, Brian Dominick, Executive Director of Buildings & Grounds, Travis Couch, Director of Buildings & Grounds and Fernando Ruiz, Director of Security, National School Safety Conference, on July 25-29, 2022, in Orlando, Florida.
It was moved by Member Couch and seconded by Vice-President Dominick to approve the Consent Agenda Items A through BB as presented and noted. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Motion carried.
XIV. Approval of Resolution Revising the Maximum Allowable Reimbursement for Meal Expenses for Cicero School District 99, County of Co9ok, State of Illinois
It was moved by Member Moreno and seconded by Secretary Terracino to approve the Resolution Revising the Maximum Allowable Reimbursement for Meal Expenses for Cicero School District 99, County of Co9ok, State of Illinois. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Motion carried.
XV. Waiver of First Reading and Approval to adopt revised Board Policy 2:125, Board Member Compensation; Expenses
It was moved by Member Moreno and seconded by Vice-President Dominick to approve the Waiver of First Reading and Approval to adopt revised Board Policy 2:125, Board Member Compensation; Expenses. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Motion carried.
XVI. Waiver of First Reading and Approval to adopt revised Board Policy 5:60, Expenses
It was moved by Secretary Terracino and seconded by Member Moreno to approve the Waiver of First Reading and Approval to adopt revised Board Policy 5:60, Expenses. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Motion carried.
President Tomschin requested approved of the Personnel Report as presented and discussed.
XVII. Personnel Report
A. Certified Personnel
1. Employment
Trisha Franklin, Permanent Substitute, District
2. Resignations
Leah Czuhajewski, Alternative Teacher, McKinley School, effective November 14, 2021
Jennifer Favela, Bilingual Speech/Language Pathologist, Columbus West School, effective November 2, 2021
Karen Monroy, 6th Transitional Teacher, Burnham School, effective June 14, 2022, due to retirement
Liam Van Zant, Interventionist, Lincoln School, effective Jun 30, 2025, due to retirement
Karen Volk, ESL Resource Teacher, Roosevelt School, effective June 30, 2024, due to retirement
3. Other
a. Approval of a Leave of Absence for Nathalie Ariza from March 3, 2022 through June 7, 2022
b. Approval of a Leave of Absence for Morgan Meloy from November 15, 2021 through December 17, 2021
c. Approval of a Leave of Absence for Krystle R. Pretto from November 15, 2021 through January 14, 2022
d. Approval to rescind retirement for Manuela Nunez from June 30, 2024 to November 15, 2021
e. Approval to rescind retirement for Anne Johnson previously approved for June 30, 2024
f. Approval to rescind employment for Irma Rosas, DL Kdg. Teacher
B. Non-Certified Personnel
1. Employment
Consuelo Ayala, Part-Time Bus Driver, pending medical and background verifications
Bianca Bucio, Part-Time Bus Driver, pending medical and background verifications
Rachel Calderon, CARES, Wilson School
Mauro Canchola, Part-Time Bus Driver, pending medical and background verifications
Dolores Carbajal, Lunch Supervisor, Drexel School
Alma Chavez, Lunch Supervisor, Drexel School
Dominque Clinton, Part-Time Bus Driver, pending medical and background verifications
Zulya Cortez, Lunch Supervisor, Warren Park School
Joseph De La Cruz, Technology Specialist II, pending medical and background verifications
Luis Diaz, Part-Time Bus Driver, pending medical and background verifications
Oona Evans, Program Assistant, District, pending medical verification
Jesus Hernandez, Part-Time Bus Driver, pending medical and background verifications
Alejandra Herrera, Lunch Supervisor, Sherlock School
Arturo Jaramillo, Substitute Custodian, pending medical verification
Yduvina Jimenez, Lunch Supervisor, Roosevelt School
Wendy Jimenez, District Nursing Clerk, pending medical and background verifications
Timothy Jones, Part-Time Bus Driver, pending medical and background verifications
Martha Martinez, Lunch Supervisor, Warren Park School
Ivan Meraz, Substitute Custodian, pending medical and background verifications
Jessica Miranda, Part-Time Bus Driver, pending medical and background verifications
Violetta Murillo, Part-Time Bus Driver, pending medical and background verifications
Jamal Phipps, Lunch Supervisor, Unity Jr. High School
Rubi Popoca, Program Assistant, EC Center, pending medical and background verifications
Emely Rivera, Part-Time Bus Driver, pending medical and background verifications
Guadalupe Rodriguez, Part-Time Bus Driver, pending medical and background verifications
Juliana Rodriguez, Lunch Supervisor, Unity Jr. High School
Catina Smith, Lunch Supervisor, Cicero West School
Marlene Soto, 12 month District Clerk (SPED), pending medical and background verifications
Dorothy Wright, Lunch Supervisor, Unity Jr. High School
2. Resignations
Elizabeth Casillas, Program Assistant, Unity Jr. High School, effective June 8, 2021
Maria Castaneda, Lunch Supervisor, Drexel School, effective October 18, 2021
Lucia Mendez, Lunch Supervisor, Cicero West School, effective September 28, 2021
Sara Perez, Bus Driver, Transportation, effective October 19, 2021
Evelyn Tostado Valenzuela, Lunch Supervisor, Sherlock School, effective October 25, 2021
3. Other
a. Approval of Isabella Figueroa as Quarantine Room and Testing Support
b. Approval of Karen Shampine as Quarantine Room and Testing Support
c. Approval of Ashley Olvera as Quarantine Room and Testing Support
d. Approval of Brenda Barrientos as Quarantine Room and Testing Support
e. Approval of Leave of Absence for Andrea Rick from January 10, 2022 through March 25, 2022
f. Approval to rescind employment offer to Iridian Gonzalez, Part Time Bus Driver
g. Approval to rescind employment offer to Tikia McMath, Bus Driver
h. Approval to rescind employment offer to Rebecca Melendez, Part Time Bus Driver
i. Termination of employment for employee #7201 due to job abandonment
j. Termination of employment for employee #6320 due to job abandonment
k. Termination of employment for employee #6510 due to job abandonment
l. Termination of employment for employee #7274 due to job abandonment
m. Termination of employment for employee #6818 to job abandonment
4. Rescission of Employment Offer
Yolanda Hernandez, Parent Leader, Columbus West School
Cashy Johnson, Lunch Supervisor, Goodwin School
Maria Cazares, Lunch Supervisor, Burnham School
5. FMLA Requests
#5432, September 15, 2021 through December 18, 2021
#4113, October 19, 2021 through December 21, 2021
#0805, August 25, 2021 through April 19, 2022
#4216, September 28, through September 27, 2022 (intermittent)
#2459, September 2, 2021 through September 1, 2022 (intermittent)
#6955, October 5, 2021 through October 4, 2022 (intermittent)
#5909, September 23, 2021 through September 22, 2022 (intermittent)
#6006, October 1, 2021 through October 22, 2021
#5919, October 22, 2021 through October 29, 2021
#5060, September 21, 2021 through September 24, 2021
#1543, November 13, 2021 through February 8, 2022
#7118, August 30, 2021 through August 29, 2022 (intermittent)
It was moved by Vice-President Dominick and seconded by Member Moreno to approve the Personnel Report as presented and discussed as noted above. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Motion carried.
XVIII. Student Discipline Disposition
A. Student Number 990013445 shall attend the alternative program at the McKinley Educational Center for the remainder of the 2021-22 academic school year, until June 7, 2022. That said expulsion will be held in abeyance pending the successful completion of the alternative program at the McKinley Educational Center
It was moved by Member Moreno and seconded by Member Manouzi to approve the Student Disposition that was considered by the Board of Education as discussed in Executive Session. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Motion carried.
B. Student Number 990017289 shall attend the alternative program at the McKinley Educational Center for the remainder of the 2021-22 academic school year, until June 7, 2022. That said expulsion will be held in abeyance pending the successful completion of the alternative program at the McKinley Educational Center.
It was moved by Secretary Terracino and seconded by Member Moreno to approve the Student Disposition that was considered by the Board of Education as discussed in Executive Session. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Motion carried.
XIX. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Cicero School District 99 and Cicero Council Union – Teachers Unit, West Suburban Teachers Union, Local 571, IFT/AFT for Teacher Evaluations for the 2021-2022 school year
It was moved by Vice-President Dominick and seconded by Member Manouzi to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Cicero School District 99 and Cicero Council Union – Teachers Unit, West Suburban Teachers Union, Local 571, IFT/AFT for Teacher Evaluations for the 2021-2022 school year. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Motion carried.
XX. Approval of Agreement with CCS International, Inc. for Owner's Representative Services for Construction Projects pending final legal review
It was moved by Vice-President Dominick and seconded by Member Segura to approve the Agreement with CCS International, Inc. for Owner's Representative Services for Construction Projects pending final legal review. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Motion carried.
XXI. Authorization to purchase equipment via OMNIA Partners for Cicero West, Columbus West, Liberty, Lincoln, Unity, Wilson Schools and Service Center for Mechanical Upgrade Projects
It was moved by Member Moreno and seconded by Secretary Terracino to approve to purchase equipment via OMNIA Partners for Cicero West, Columbus West, Liberty, Lincoln, Unity, Wilson Schools and Service Center for Mechanical Upgrade Projects. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Motion carried.
XXII. Approval of Revocation Agreement for A133-2019 Exhibit A - Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment with Vision Construction & Consulting, Inc. for Mechanical Improvements at Roosevelt School
It was moved by Member Moreno and seconded by Vice-President Dominick to approve the Revocation Agreement for A133-2019 Exhibit A - Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment with Vision Construction & Consulting, Inc. for Mechanical Improvements at Roosevelt School. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Motion carried.
XXIII. Approval of A133-2019 – Exhibit A for the Roosevelt Elementary Mechanical Improvements Project, dated November 10, 2021 from revised A133 – Exhibit A Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment
It was moved by Member Moreno and seconded by Vice-President Dominick to approve A133-2019 – Exhibit A for the Roosevelt Elementary Mechanical Improvements Project, dated November 10, 2021 from revised A133 – Exhibit A Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Motion carried.
XXIV. Approval of A101-2017s and Assignment of Contractor Agreements for Mechanical Improvements at Roosevelt School
Bid Package # 7 A-1 Roofing
It was moved by Member Moreno and seconded by Vice-President Dominick to approve the A101-2017s and Assignment of Contractor Agreements for the Mechanical Improvements Project at Roosevelt School as noted. Roll call: Yeas:
President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Motion carried.
XXV. Approval of AIA Document G701-2017 – Change Order No. 1 for Gymnasium Wall, Sensory Room and Exploratory Demo at Lincoln School
It was moved by Member Manouzi and seconded by Member Moreno to approve of AIA Document G701-2017 – Change Order No. 1 for Gymnasium Wall, Sensory Room and Exploratory Demo at Lincoln School. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice-President Dominick, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Motion carried.
XXVI. Approval of AIA Document G701-2017 – Change Order No. 1 for Mechanical Improvements at Roosevelt School
It was moved by Member Moreno and seconded by Secretary Terracino to approve of AIA Document G701-2017 – Change Order No. 1 for Mechanical Improvements at Roosevelt School. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice President Dominick, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Motion carried.
XXVII. Old Business
There was none to report.
XXVIII. Informational Items
President Tomschin announced that the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be held on December 8, 2021, 6:30 p.m. at Cicero West School.
President Tomschin thanked the staff at Drexel School for making them feel so accommodated. He thanked the parents and students who were present this evening. He noted that Drexel looked good and was good to be back in school, live and in person. On behalf of himself and the Board of Education, he wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
XXIX. Adjournment
It was moved by Member Moreno and seconded by Secretary Terracino to adjourn from Open Session at 8:54 p.m. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Vice President Dominick, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch, Manouzi, Moreno and Segura. Nays: None. Motion carried.
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