Berkeley School District 87 Board of Education met March 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by President Hightower at 7:21 pm in the Boardroom of the Administration Office, 1200 N. Wolf Road, Berkeley, IL.
ROLL CALL On roll call by the secretary, the following were present: Members Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, Mason, and O'Connell. Absent: Mora and Sosa. Also present were Dr. Sullivan, Mrs. Zimmerman, Mrs. Vince, Mrs. Travis, Mr. White and Mr. Byrne.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
AWARD BID FOR BID RELEASE #7 RE-BID - TRADE PACKAGE 11D: ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT WORK Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE BOARD AWARD THE TRADE PACKAGE 11D (REBID): ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT WORK TO CARROLL SEATING COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $208,000, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION / WRITTEN:
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE BE PUT ON FILE AS PRESENTED EXCEPT THAT WHICH REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION / ORAL: NONE
CONSIDERATION OF OLD BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 2022, AND THE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 24, 2022, BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED TO BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
REPORTS
SUPERINTENDENT None
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION None
BUSINESS SERVICES
Mrs. Vince reviewed the Accounts and Claims payable figures and Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE EXPENDITURES BE APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,835,771.57, AS FOLLOWS:
PAYROLL 02/28/22. $ 858,686.16
PAYROLL 03/15/22 $ 860,434.78
REGULAR BOARD ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LISTINGS $ 912,316.36
P-CARD FUND LISTING $ 17,944.78
REFERENDUM PROJECTS $ 5,186,389.49
TOTAL $ 7,835,771.57
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
MONTHLY BUILDING REPORT
Mrs. Vince explained the Monthly Building Rental Report is submitted for information purposes only.
FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION None
SPECIAL SERVICES None
HUMAN RESOURCES None
OTHER OLD BUSINESS None
CLOSED SESSION Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Mora, THAT THE BOARD RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION TO CONSIDER A STUDENT DISCIPLINE/ RESIDENCY MATTER; TO CONSIDER THE PURCHASE/LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC BODY; TO CONSIDER INFORMATION REGARDING APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, OR DISMISSAL OF AN EMPLOYEE OR OFFICER; OR TO CONSIDER PENDING LITIGATION.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
The Board recessed to closed session at 07:25 pm.
The Board reconvened to open session at 07:56 pm with all members present except Member Mora and Sosa.
REPORTS OF THE BOARD: PAEC. Member O'Connell reported on the Special meeting held on March 9, 2022, and the regular meeting held on March 16, 2022. At the special meeting, The Governing Board went into executive session to discuss a personnel issue. At the regular meeting, The Governing Board approved the minutes from the special meeting on January 27, 2022, the regular meeting on February 16, 2022 and the special meeting on March 9, 2022, as presented. They also approved payroll, bills, and new business, as presented. The Governing board approved employments, resignations, terminations, and FMLA requests, as presented. They also approved the salary stipend for additional duties for two employees, as presented. The Governing Board adopted the resolution dismissing Educational Support Personnel from PAEC, as presented. They also adopted the resolution to honorly dismiss probationary Certified/Licensed personnel from PAEC, as presented. They were made aware the audit refund checks for their second and third payments will be sent in March and May. The next meeting will be held Wednesday April 20, 2022 at 6pm.
IASB No Report
EDUCATION & FINANCE No Report POLICY & LEGISLATION No Report
FACILITIES The minutes from the Facilities Committee Meeting held on February 28, 2022 are included in the Board packet.
HEALTH/SAFETY & TRANSPORTATION No Report
PUBLIC RELATIONS No Report
PARENT-TEACHER DISCIPLINE ADVISORY No Report
BILINGUAL ADVISORY No Report
FOOD SERVICE ADVISORY No Report
SUPERINTENDENT:
LICENSED PERSONNEL – INTENT TO RETIRE
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE LETTERS OF INTENT TO RETIRE FROM THE FOLLOWING LICENSED PERSONNEL, AS PERSENTED FOR:
NOULA ANGELOS
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
LICENSED PERSONNEL - RESIGNATION
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE RESIGNATIONS FROM THE FOLLOWING LICENSED PERSONNEL, AS PRESENTED FOR:
LANA MARCHAND - EFFECTIVE END OF 2021-2022 SY
ESTHER HONG - EFFECTIVE END OF 2021-2022 SY
ALEXA OCAMPO - EFFECTIVE END OF 2021-2022 SY
COLLEEN NAGY - EFFECTIVE END OF 2021-2022 SY
DANETTA JUAREZ - EFFECTIVE END OF 2021-2022 SY
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
LICENSED PERSONNEL – LEAVE OF ABSENCES
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LICENSED LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTS, AS PRESENTED FOR:
JENNIFER BUCZKIEWICZ
JUDITH BUCZKIEWICZ
CHERIE SPARACIO
CYNTHIA JONES
JESSE CHERNEY
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NOTICE OF DISMISSAL AND NON-RENEWAL OF FIRST YEAR PROBATIONARY TEACHERS
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE BOARD ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NOTICE OF DISMISSAL AND NON-RENEWAL OF THE FOLLOWING FIRST YEAR PROBATIONARY TEACHER, AS PRESENTED:
COLLEEN ZUMERCHIK
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF - RESIGNATIONS
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member O'Connell, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF RESIGNATIONS:
MONICA HARO - EFFECTIVE 03/25/2022
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF – LEAVE OF ABSENCES Member Mason moved, seconded by Member O'Connell, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LEAVE REQUEST, AS PRESENTED:
MONICA SALAS
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF - EMPLOYMENTS
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Chavez, THAT THE BOARD EMPLOYS THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT PERSONNEL:
ARACELY GARCIA-CERON - PENDING EMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
POLICIES - ADOPTION
NONE
FUNDRAISERS
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE FOLLOWING FUNDRAISER, AS PRESENTED:
MACARTHUR MIDDLE SCHOOL JAVA JOE'S FUNDRAISER
SOUTHSIDE PTO SKYZONE FAMILY NIGHT
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
DONATIONS NONE
STUDENT RESIDENCY NONE
REHIRE ADMINISTRATORS
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member O'Connell, THAT THE BOARD REHIRE THE FOLLOWING ADMINISTRATORS, AS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
KELLY ZIMMERMAN, M.A. - ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
LATESH TRAVIS M.Ed. - ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES
LAURA VINCE,CSBO - ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR FINANCE & OPERATIONS
NANCY TORTORA - PRINCIPAL
PARIS BRANTON-MAY - PRINCIPAL
MARIA HENDRICKS - PRINCIPAL
TRACY BODENSTAB, Ed.D. - PRINCIPAL
KEVIN GROCHOWSKI - PRINCIPAL
SUNILKUMAR MODY, Ed.D. - PRINCIPAL
SHARON URBANIEC - ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
JENNIFER BARR - ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
STANLEY SOWA - ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
ELIZABETH PIKES - ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
TASHA THOMPSON-GRAY, Ed.D. - ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
KRYSTINA LEWIS - ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
NICOLE SPATAFORE - DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
EULALIA VALDEZ - DIRECTOR OF ENGLISH LEARNING
JOSEPH BYRNE - DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
RODNEY DALE WHITE - DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES & TRANSPORTATION
MARCUS SHELTON - DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION SERVICES
KATHLEEN KUCEBA - NUTRITION SERVICES SUPERVISOR
KARA MIESZANEK, Ed.D. - DIRECTOR OF TEACHING & LEARNING
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
REHIRE DISTRICT AND SCHOOL NURSES
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Chavez, THAT THE BOARD REHIRE THE FOLLOWING DISTRICT AND SCHOOL NURSES, AS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
PAULA LIND - DISTRICT NURSE
BARBARA ALESSI - SCHOOL NURSE
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
REHIRE TECHNOLOGY PERSONNEL
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE BOARD REHIRE THE FOLLOWING TECHNOLOGY PERSONNEL, AS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
VINCENT BARTUCCI DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY SPECIALISTS TIER I
IVY KARAS DATABASE AND SYSTEM SPECIALIST
JEFFREY RUNDLE DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY SPECIALISTS TIER II
WEIWEI WU DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY SPECIALISTS TIER I
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
SCHOOL FEES
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Chavez, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE 2022-2023 STUDENT FEES, AS PRESENTED.
Consumable Supplies - All Grades $30.00 per year
Family Rate for two or more $45.00 per year
Interscholastic Sports Fee (including physical exam) $35.00 per year
Family Rate for two or more $40.00 per year
Band Fee $45.00 per year
Family Rate for two or more $50.00 per year
Breakfast - Type A
FREE Breakfast - Adult
$2.25 Lunch - Type A (Middle Schools) FREE
Lunch – Type A (Primary/Intermediate) FREE
Lunch - Adult - $4.25
Student Milk - $.40
Adult Milk - $.45
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
ADOPT 2022-2023 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member O'Connell, that the Board adopt the 2022-2023 school calendar as proposed and attached to the minutes of this meeting showing the beginning of school as August 23, 2022, the ending of school as June 9, 2023, with 180 attendance days, 3 institute days (8-22-22, 10-14-22, 2-17-23) and two all-day parent-teacher conferences (10-13-2022 and 3-9-2023) for a total of 185 days
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
APPROVE REVISED 2021-2022 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Mason that the Board consider approving the revised 2021-2022 school calendar as proposed and attached to the minutes of this meeting showing the beginning of school as August 24, 2021, the ending of school as June 3, 2022, with 175 attendance days, 3 institute days (8-23-21 10-08-21, 2-18 22) and two all-day parent-teacher conferences (10-07-21 and 03-03-22) for a total of 180 days
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
MONTHLY REPORT
Dr. Sullivan informed the Board about the upcoming Parent Engagement Night that will take place on April 5, 2022 in person at Whittier and Jefferson Schools. He asked Dr. Kara Mieszanek to give an SEL update. He also informed the Board of the upcoming 8th Grade activities and graduation plans. He ended by giving an update on the system assessment and the process of strategic planning.
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
ADOPT ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS LITERACY CORE MATERIALS Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Chavez, that the Board approves the adoption and purchase of new Core English Language Arts (Literacy) Materials, as presented.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR FY 2021-2022 SUMMER SCHOOL LEARNING
Member Mason moved, seconded by O'Connell, that the Board approve the Summer Learning 2022 proposal, as presented.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
APPROVE 6TH GRADE SPANISH EXPLORATORY COURSES
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member O'Connell, That the Board approve the Spanish Speaking Countries: A Cultural Investigation-6th Grade Spanish Exploratory Course, as presented.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
MONTHLY REPORT
Mrs. Zimmerman updated the Board on the annual safety processes and upcoming vaccine clinics. She also gave explanations on the new English Language Art Literacy core materials, the new summer school proposal, and 6th grade Spanish course proposals.
TECHNOLOGY
MONTHLY REPORT: None
BUSINESS SERVICES
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Mrs. Vince reviewed the Summary of Budget, Statement of Position, and Student Activity Reports for the period ending 2/28/22.
FINANCIAL ADVISORY AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member Chavez, THAT THE BOARD RATIFY THE FINANCIAL ADVISORY AGREEMENT WITH PMA SECURITIES, INC., AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
CHANGE ORDERS #40-41 2020 REFERENDUM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS #40-41, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
ASSIGN CONTRACTS TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE BOARD ASSIGN THE AWARDED BID FOR TRADE PACKAGE 11D - ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT WORK AS PRESENTED AND APPROVED TO GILBANE BUILDING COMPANY AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS REASONABLE AND NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE ASSIGNMENT, AS PRESENTED.
NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH TENT AND ADMINISTRATION OTTO GILBANE
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
ACCEPT CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMISSIONING PROPOSAL
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member O'Connell, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM FARNSWORTH GROUP, INC. FOR COMMISSIONING IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,438.00 FOR RILEY/NORTHLAKE AND $29,782.00 FOR SUNNYSIDE/MACARTHUR WITH A COMBINED TOTAL OF $53,220.00, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE PROPERTY
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Sosa, THAT THE BOARD ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 205 S. WOLF RD, NORTHLAKE, IL, FROM THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE, AS PRESENTED, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT AND THE DISTRICT'S LEGAL COUNSEL TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND TO CLOSE SUCH PURCHASE.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUE OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,800,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION LIMITED REFUNDING SCHOOL BONDS OF THE DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE DISTRICT, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF A DIRECT ANNUAL TAX TO PAY THE PRINCIAL AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPOSED SALE OF SAID BONDS TO THE PURCHASER THEREOF
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member O'Connell, THAT THE BOARD ADOPT THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUE OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,800,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION LIMITED REFUNDING SCHOOL BONDS OF THE DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE DISTRICT, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF A DIRECT ANNUAL TAX TO PAY THE PRINCIAL AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPOSED SALE OF SAID BONDS TO THE PURCHASER THEREOF, AS PRESENTED
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
ACCEPT AUDIT ENGAGEMENT LETTER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE AUDIT ENGAGEMENT LETTER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022, AS PRESENTED
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
MONTHLY REPORT
Mrs. Vince updated the Board that the District received a Certificate of Excellence award. She also updated the Board on the referendum projects phase III. She mentioned that work happening at Jefferson and Whittier along with some HVAC upgrades. She also discussed the EBC final renewal.
FACILITIES
MONTHLY REPORT: Mr. White gave an update on the Riley moving process. He also briefly thanked the custodians for volunteering to help with moving things out of Riley to prepare for the construction that was to take place during spring break.
HUMAN RESOURCES
MONTHLY REPORT
Mrs. Travis updated the Board on the 2022-2023 vacancies. She informed the Board that their statement of economic interest is due May 2, 2022. She also mentioned that open enrollment for insurance will take place between April 25, 2022- May 6, 2022.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:38 PM.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Jackson Absent: Mora
Chavez Sosa
Mason
O'Connell
Motion carried 5-0
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