Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met April 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by the Board President, Ms. McClendon
2. ROLL CALL
Present: President McClendon, and Board Members: Clark-Smith, Riales, Griffin, Perez, Morton
Absent: Mrs. Perez, Ms. Arredondo
Late: Mrs. Perez arrived at 6:02 p.m.
Also Present: Superintendent Mr. Holder, Director of Finance Ms. Baptist, Director of Assessments & Innovations Ms. Mitchell, Interim Assistant Superintendent Dr. Hansen, Director of Personnel/HR Mrs. Rusike, Director of Technology Mr. Daniels, Director of Special Education Ms. Larson, Director of Transportation Mr. Stafford, Interim Director of Buildings & Grounds Mr. Stafford, 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. A motion was made by Mrs. Clark-Smith, seconded by Ms. Riales to approve the Bill List in the amount of $1,375,401.20.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Morton, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Riales, Ms. McClendon, Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Ms. Arredondo
MOTION CARRIED
6. A motion was made by Ms. Riales, seconded by Mr. Morton to approve to change the Board meeting time from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Morton, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Riales, Ms. McClendon, Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Ms. Arredondo
MOTION CARRIED
7. A motion was made by Mr. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Morton to approve Big Idea Grades K-8 for 6 years in the amount of $384,985.11.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Morton, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Riales, Ms. McClendon, Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Ms. Arredondo
MOTION CARRIED
8. A motion was made by Mrs. Clark-Smith, seconded by Mr. Griffin to approve Unique Products Company for 13 Extra Large scrubbers paid out of Cares grant in the amount of $157,950.00.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Morton, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Riales, Ms. McClendon, Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Ms. Arredondo
MOTION CARRIED
9. A motion was made by Mr. Griffin, seconded by Ms. Riales to approve Unique Products Company 3 Large scrubbers paid out of Cares grant in the amount of $32,985.00.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Morton, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Riales, Ms. McClendon, Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Ms. Arredondo
MOTION CARRIED
10. A motion was made by Mrs. Clark-Smith, seconded by Mr. Griffin to approve Unique Products Company for 14 I-mop paid out of Cares grant in the amount of $57,456.00.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Morton, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Riales, Ms. McClendon, Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Ms. Arredondo
MOTION CARRIED
11. A motion was made by Mrs. Clark-Smith, seconded by Mr. Griffin to approve Unique Company for 7 Burnisher paid out of Cares grant in the amount of $48,423.55.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Morton, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Riales, Ms. McClendon, Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Ms. Arredondo
MOTION CARRIED
12. A motion was made by Mr. Griffin, seconded by Ms. Riales to approve Bobcat, Bobcat of El Grove Village L28 small articulated loader with attachments totaling $57,050.00.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Morton, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Riales, Ms. McClendon, Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Ms. Arredondo
MOTION CARRIED
13. A motion was made by Ms. Riales, seconded by Mrs. Clark-Smith to approve Unique Company for 14 Power Washers paid out of Cares grant in the amount of $69,944.00.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Morton, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Riales, Ms. McClendon, Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Ms. Arredondo
MOTION CARRIED
14. A motion was made by Mrs. Clark-Smith, seconded by Ms. Riales to approve Core American Option 1 Software in the amount of $18,200.00.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Morton, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Riales, Ms. McClendon, Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Ms. Arredondo
MOTION CARRIED
15. A motion was made by Mrs. Clark-Smith, seconded by Ms. Riales to approve NIR Roof Care Company to repair leaks throughout the district and 1 year Contract for 9 properties totaling $18,000.00.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Morton, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Riales, Ms. McClendon, Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Ms. Arredondo
MOTION CARRIED
16. A motion was made by Mrs. Clark-Smith, seconded by Mr. Griffin to approve the emergency Health/Life Safety Funding Request for Thurgood Marshall School falling ceiling tiles in the gymnasium.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Morton, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Riales, Ms. McClendon, Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Ms. Arredondo
MOTION CARRIED
17. CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Mrs. Clark-Smith seconded by Ms. Riales that the Board will go into closed session at 6:57 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. Morton, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Riales, Ms. McClendon, Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Ms. Arredondo
MOTION CARRIED
18. BOARD RECONVENED TO REGULAR SESSION
A motion was made by Ms. Riales second by Mr. Griffin to reconvene to the regular session at 9:24 p.m.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Morton, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Riales, Ms. McClendon, Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Ms. Arredondo
MOTION CARRIED
19. CONSIDER CONSENT AGENDA VOICE VOTE ITEMS AND ROLL CALL AGENDA ITEMS
A motion was made by Mr. Griffin seconded by Mrs. Clark-Smith to approve agenda items (A-D) as presented in closed session pulling A12 voting on separately.
A. ACTION REGARDING PERSONNEL Administrator –Employment
A1A. Banks, Rosalind
Director of Special Education
District wide
$125,000- Pending See documentation
July 1, 2022
A1B. Maisonneuve, Andrew Principal
Grant Elementary/Primary
$98,500
July 1, 2022
A1C. Diaz, Veronica Assistant Principal
Grant Elementary/Primary
$90,000
M.A. Early Childhood Education - Lewis University
Doctoral Candidate- Lewis University 2023 July 1, 2022
Certified Staff- Employment- Internal Candidates
A2A. Cain, Barbara Reading Teacher
Grant Elementary/Primary
Effective: August 24, 2022
A2B. Silva, Nora Instructional Reading Coach
Districtwide
$68,500
Effective: August 1, 2022
A2C. Whigham, Carmetha Instructional Reading Coach
Districtwide
$70,000
Effective: August 1, 2022
A2D. Lawler, Mallory Instructional Reading Coach
Districtwide
$70,000
Effective: August 1, 2022
Classified Staff Employment- Internal
A3. Święcicki, Mildred Dispatcher
Districtwide
Effective: April 12, 2022
$48,500
Classified Staff- Employment
A4A. Evans, Floyd Full Time Security
Roosevelt Middle School $35.00 per hour
Effective: April 12, 2022
A4B. Warnsley, Barbara Bus Assistant
Transportation
Scale 9
Step 8
$15.13
Effective: April 12, 2022
Certified Staff- Summer Enrichment Employment stipends
A5A. Haney, Chance Program Coordinator $3,500
A5B. Mazie, Amekia Program Coordinator $3,500
A5C. Bell, Tiffany Program Coordinator $3,500
A5D. Lega, Cedric Program Coordinator $3,500
A5E. Tonkinson, Stacy Program Coordinator- Technology $3,500
A5F. Kauffman, Maryann Program Coordinator- Pre-Kindergarten $3,500
A5G. Slater, Karen Registered Nurse $2,278.50
Certified Staff- Summer Enrichment Employment stipends
A5H. Strong, Jeanette Lindsey Social Worker $2,278.50
A5I. Calderone, Anna Marie Teacher - Wellness $2,278.50
A5J. Maisonneuve, Andrew Teacher - Wellness $2,278.50
A5K. Fulton, Seraya Teacher – Fashion Design $2,278.50
A5L. Fulton, Malissa Teacher- Crafts $2,278.50
A5M. Johnson, Davinese Teacher- Crafts $2,278.50
A5N. Carter, Danita Teacher- Culinary Arts $2,278.50
A5O. Dziewulski, Holly Teacher- Create a Zoo $2,278.50
A5P. Bartello, Brianna Teacher- Create a Zoo $2,278.50
Certified Staff- Summer Enrichment Employment stipends
A5Q. Porter, Ronnie Teacher- Chess $2,278.50
A5R. St. Leger, Liz Teacher- Music $2,278.50
A5S. George, Margo Teacher- Living History $2,278.50
A5T. Servick, Ta’Aqua Teacher-Poetry $2,278.50
A5U. Reid, Tonisia Teacher-Math and Shopping 2,278.50
A5V. Meurs, Allison Teacher-Crafts $2,278.50
A5W. Heflin, Melissa Teacher-Garden Project $2,278.50
A5W. Butler, Nicolette Teacher-Make A Book $2,278.50
A5W. Fields, Yolanda Teacher-Substitute $2,278.50
Summer Enrichment Employment stipends
A5X. Harris, Victoria Teacher- Yoga $2,278.50
A5Y. Bey- Pugh, Alice Teacher- STEAM $2,278.50
A5Z. Chew, Cheryl Teacher- Aviation $2,278.50
A5AA. Trim, Valerie Teacher- Public Speaking $2,278.50
A5AB. Lawhorn, Malcolm Teacher- Culinary Arts $2,278.50
A5AC. Sorrelino, Antonia Teacher- STEAM $2,278.50
A5AD. Tucker- Smith, Victoria Teacher- Dance $2,278.50
A5AE. Joiner, Joshua Teacher- Wellness $2,278.50
A5AF. Meinert, Jessica Teacher- Pre-K $2,278.50
A5AG. Ogra, Pervin Teacher- Pre- K $2,278.50
A5AH. Kampwirth, Nicole Teacher- Pre- K $2,278.50
A5AI. McDonald, James Teacher- McKinney Vento STEAM $2,278.50
A5AJ. McKinney, Mary Teacher- McKinney Vento STEAM $2,278.50
A5AK. Snipes, Mahogany Teacher- McKinney Vento STEAM $2,278.50
A5AL.Luna, Melissa Social Worker- McKinney Vento $2,278.50
A5AM. Bender, Michaelene Program Coordinator- McKinney Vento $3,500
A5AN. Clark, Katherine Teacher Assistant $31.50 per hour
A5AL. Luna, Melissa Social Worker- McKinney Vento $2,278.50
A5AM. Bender, Michaelene Program Coordinator- McKinney Vento $3,500
A5AN. Clark, Katherine Teacher Assistant $31.50 per hour
A5AO. Cabrejos, Nila Teacher Assistant $31.50 per hour
Classified Staff- Summer Enrichment Employment
A6A. Lindsey, Sarah Teacher Assistant
Hourly Per Contract
A6B. Spiller- Graham, Taniesha Teacher Assistant
Hourly Per Contract
A6C. Stockley, Evelyn Teacher Assistant
Hourly Per Contract
A6D. Newsome, JeTaun CNA $2,278.50
A6E. Brown, Artric Secretary $1,500.00
A6F. Traore, Alime Teacher Assistant
Hourly Per Contract
A6G. Carrera, Rocia Teacher Assistant
Hourly Per Contract
Certified Staff- Transfer
A7. Heise, Nadine Pre-Kindergarten
Special Education Teacher Early Childhood Center To Thurgood Marshall
Certified Staff- Non-Renewal
A8A. LeGrand, Peter Second Grade Teacher McKinley Elementary First Year Teacher
A8B. McDougal, Edward Third Grade Teacher
McKinley Elementary
Second Year Teacher
Certified Staff- FMLA
A10. Childress, Mercedes Resource Teacher
McKinley Elementary
February 16, 2022- April 8, 2022
Classified Staff- FMLA
A11. Crawford, Patricia Parent/ Community Liaison
McKinley Elementary
February 19, 2022- May 19, 2022 Classified Staff- Termination- Pending
A12. DuBose, Charity Lunchroom Supervisor
Grant Elementary
Effective Immediately
Vacation Day Payout
A13A. Holder, Mark 3 days@ daily rate contractual additional days@ daily rate for longevity total of 5 days
A13B. Orozco, Hilda Total of 5 days@ daily rate
Certified Staff- Retirement
A14. Gunderson, Barbara Grant Elementary
June 30, 2022
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Morton, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Riales, Ms. McClendon, Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Ms. Arredondo
MOTION CARRIED
19A. 12. A motion was made by Ms. Riales, seconded by Mrs. Perez to approve the termination of Charity Debuis.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Morton, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Riales, Ms. McClendon, Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Ms. Arredondo
MOTION CARRIED
B. Facility Usage
1. Empowerment Church to use Thurgood Marshall Elementary gymnasium, auditorium, outdoor area in the front and the parking lots, power needed. Purpose: Community-Wide Easter Sunday Service on Sunday, April 17, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2. Empowerment Church to use Roosevelt Middle School outdoor area in the front and the parking lot, power needed. Purpose: Community-Wide Student & Family Easter Outreach on Saturday, April 16, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
20. A motion was made by Mrs. Clark-Smith, seconded by Mr. Griffin to approve the contract appointing Dr. Victoria Hansen as Superintendent effective April 11, 2022.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Morton, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Riales, Ms. McClendon, Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Ms. Arredondo
MOTION CARRIED
21. New Business
The All-Committee meeting date has changed from April 18, 2022, to April 25, 2022. New time is 6:30 p.m.
22. Unfinished Business
23. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Mrs. Clark-Smith seconded by Mrs. Perez to adjourn the Regular Board Meeting at 9:36 p.m.
VOTE: AYES: 6 Mr. Morton, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Riales, Ms. McClendon, Clark-Smith, Mrs. Perez
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 Ms. Arredondo
MOTION CARRIED
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