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Cicero School District 99 Board of Education met June 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. The meeting was called to order by President Tomschin at 6:34 p.m.

II. Roll call was conducted and the following members were recorded present: President Tomschin, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch and Manouzi. Absent: Vice-President Dominick, Members Moreno and Segura.

III. A quorum was established.

IV. The pledge to the flag was not recited, as it was done previously during the public hearing.

Dr. Calderin introduced Ms. Eugena Panousis, Assistant Principal of Drexel School and thanked her for hosting the meeting.

Ms. Panousis welcomed the Board and said she had the honor of serving as the Principal of Drexel School for the 2022 summer program. She noted it has been wonderful to see many smiling, beautiful faces eager to learn and activate critical thinking skills. She extended her gratitude to the district administration for all of the support to ensure our students have rigorous instruction and a safe learning environment. She thanked all teachers for working hard to ensure that our students are met with academic engagement and authentic learning experiences. She extended a heartfelt thank you to the Board of Education for ensuring that robust programming is available for our students and for our community.

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 Board Report

2. Freedom of Information Act requests

3. Enrollment Report

4. Suspension Report

5. Monthly Expenditures Report

6. Security Report

Dr. Calderin introduced Ms. Kalyvas, who presented this month’s recipient of District 99’s Very Own Award.

7. Ms. Kalyvas presented this month’s recipient:

∙ Beth Reingruber, Social Worker at McKinley Educational Center

The recipient received a pin and a certificate acknowledging her as one of District 99’s very own. There was a PowerPoint presentation highlighting Ms. Reingruber.

On behalf of the Board of Education, President Tomschin congratulated and thanked her for all the work she does for the students and families of the community.

8. Dr. Calderin acknowledged the students and staff who participated in the production of “Little Mermaid Jr.”. He acknowledged the staff and cast who dedicated their time to put on an amazing show. A short video of the play was presented.

President Tomschin said that he had the honor of seeing the play. He said the production and the performances were professional, kids were amazing and hoped that the parents were as proud as they were. He said they raised amazing kids and from the looks of the faces during the show was so overwhelming. He hoped that everyone had the chance to see the play and hoped it was the first of many productions for District 99.

Ted Henley, Assistant Director of Fine Arts Department, noted his role was to assemble the team and provide support. He recognized the teachers, staff members and students who were involved in the production. They were all presented with a certificate to acknowledge their participation. Dr. Calderin acknowledged Mr. Henley for an amazing job well done.

9. Treasurer’s Report – Ms. Rita Tarullo, Assistant Superintendent of Business Affairs, presented the Treasurer’s Report. She briefed on the revenues received, expenditures and monthly expenses. She indicated that as of June 3, 2022, the state owed the district $ 675,534.38. She asked them if they had any questions. They indicated none.

10.Departmental Updates

Dr. Calderin, Superintendent, reported the following updates:

∙ Graduation was held on June 4, 2022, first ever outdoor graduation for all 1,160 Unity graduates. He noted the event was an amazing celebration and a great team effort. Thanks to everyone who supported with the event.

∙ Roosevelt playground construction has started.

∙ Strategic Planning work continues with all of our administrators. The committee’s collaborative efforts were discussed up to this point and prioritization has started for the action plans for the next 3-5 years.

∙ Negotiations with the teachers’ Union continues.

Dr. Mary Mycyk, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services, reported the following updates:

Enrollment process has been closed due to schools being closed. It will re-open again in early August.

∙ Re-enrollment for returning students completed – 7,375

∙ Re-enrollment not completed – 311

∙ Kindergarten Registration in Progress – 291

∙ Kindergarten registration completed – 579

∙ Total Kindergarteners - 606

∙ Current enrollment for 2022-23 was at 7,981 but anticipate reaching the projected mark of 9,150.

Summer school started on June 13, 2022 and will end on June 30, 2022. In addition to core academics, summer school students are participating in a variety of field trips and 2nd and 3rd grade student will be learning fire safety with the Cicero Fire Department. Unity is piloting an incentive for positive behavior. There will be a raffle and two lucky students will ride the fire truck to school on the last day.

She asked if they had any questions, they indicated none.

Ms. Elisabeth Nealon, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, reported the following updates:

∙ Special Olympics Soccer Tournament – 12 students participating in the tournament in Bloomington, Illinois on June 17-19, 2022. This is the second year that the district has had the team qualify for the state tournament. Good luck and best wishes were extended to them.

∙ Summer Opportunities for Extended School Year – students with significant disabilities and significant delays/regression

Sherlock K-5 (118 students with 20 teachers)

Unity 6-7 (31 students with 3 teachers)

∙ Jumpstart Program – 4 weeks (41 students with 5 teachers), EC/Pre-K students that will be going to Kindergarten. This program allows students to come in person in preparation for the transition from the ED/pre-K program to Kindergarten. Program funding also includes supplies and educational materials for each student.

She asked the Board if they had any questions. They indicated none.

Ms. Rita Tarullo, Assistant Superintendent of Business Affairs, presented on behalf of Mr. Bryan Snyder, Chief Executive Officer, and provided the following updates:

∙ Chromebook Fleet Refresh

o Over 99% of devices have been deployed. They continue to deliver to those students who were absent ion their deployment date. Chromebooks are being prepared for return to the leasing company.

∙ Security Camras

o Addressing all security camera concerns and creating networking diagrams for future use.

∙ Roosevelt Preparation

o A majority of access points have bene installed across classrooms. Final connections will be made when he switching project completes. Multi Function Printers are being scheduled for installation.

∙ Burnham Technology Removal

o Planning for equipment removal and storage has started. She asked the Board if they had any questions. They indicated none.

Ms. Rita Tarullo, Assistant Superintendent of Business Affairs/CFO/CSBO, reported the following updates:

∙ Playground Updates ( 25-30 working days to complete)

o Roosevelt – Project is underway (pictures were shown) with tentative Completion on July 4, 2022.

o Cicero West – Tentative start date on July 5, 2022, with tentative completion on August 11, 2022 (requires coordination with HVAC project.

o Columbus West – permit has been applied for with tentative start date on August 15, 2022 and tentative completion on September 22, 2022. Project will be coordinated with the student’s return to school on August 22, 2022.

o Goodwin – waiting for permit, installation will start 1-3 days within receiving permit. Tentative start de is June 22, 2022 with tentative completion on July 29, 2022.

∙ Food Service Updates

o New service provider is Open Kitchens. She noted their previous provider Preferred Meals was not able to accommodate the district’s meal needs. She said she was excited to see what they have to offer.

She asked the Board if they had any questions. President Tomschin asked them to do a test run before school starts to ensure a smooth transition when the students are back in school. Ms. Tarullo indicated they would and also noted that this company has a lot of experience with larger school districts.

VI. Other Reports

A. Architect’s Report – FGMA – Doug Fullick introduced Oscar Guzman-Franco, a lifelong Cicero resident who has joined FGMA. He noted he was a graduate of Unity Junior High School and Morton East High School. Mr. Guzman-Franco provided the following updates:

Projects in Closeout

∙ Cicero West Mechanical Rooftop Replacement Project - FGMA continued to coordinate with the construction manager regarding project closeout items including open commissioning items.

∙ Lincoln Gym Masonry Renovation Project – FGMA continued to coordinate with the construction manager regarding project closeout items including open punch-list items.

Projects in Construction

∙ Roosevelt School Renovations – FGMA continued to perform ongoing construction administration services including submittal and RFI reviews. They proceeded with the initial development of wayfinding signing

documentation for bidding purposes.

∙ Unity Junior High Turf Project – FGMA proceeded with efforts for providing an issued for construction set to the Construction Manager and reviewed submittals and RFI’s.

∙ Multi-site Mechanical Project – FGMA continued to perform ongoing construction administration services including submittal and RFI reviews.

∙ Roofing Upgrades Project – FGMA continued perform ongoing construction administration services including submittal and RFI reviews.

Projects in Design/Rebid:

∙ Unity Junior High School Mechanical Upgrades – FGMA proceeded with updating documentation required for the future rebidding of the project.

∙ Unity Canopy Project – FGMA continued with development of design documentation for the future bidding of the project.

Mr. Guzman-Franco asked the Board if they had any questions.

President Tomschin asked him how it felt, as a former student of District 99 and Morton, to return and work in a design role for a school he was a student.

Mr. Guzman-Franco responded it felt wholesome, the community touched his heart. It brought back many memories and very humbling to give back to the community he grew up in, in which his family are still residents and said it was a pleasure to be here.

B. Construction Manager’s Report – Vision Construction & Consulting, Inc. Pete Griffin reported the following updates:

∙ Vision continued to provide services for projects still under warranty. Lincoln School

∙ Vision reported that the project continued to be in the punch-list/close-out phase.

Roosevelt

∙ Elementary Mechanical Improvements - construction in progress and on schedule.

∙ Toilet Rooms Improvements and Additional Plumbing Scope - construction in progress and on schedule.

HVAC Priority 1 Work and Repairs at Various District Facilities

∙ Contracts have been executed and preconstruction compliance document gathering and submittal process continues.

2022 Roofing Renovations

∙ Contracts have been executed and the preconstruction compliance document gathering and submittal process continues.

Unity Synthetic Turf Project

∙ Vision conducted the public bidding process on behalf of the district for the Unity Synthetic Turf Project. They have also conducted scope reviews with the lowest bidders.

∙ Contractor recommendations were approved at the May 2022 Board Meeting. Canopy Fire Sprinkler/Fin Coil Repair at Unity Junior High School

∙ Vision continued working with the design and project team reviewing progress drawings as received.

Mr. Griffin asked the Board if they had any questions. They indicated none. project, which won the award.

VII. Correspondence

There was none to report.

VIII. Comments from the audience via conference call or in person.

Dominic Gatto, parent of student, asked about the water fountains that were being installed with the bottle filler at Roosevelt. President Tomschin responded that Mr. Gatto can speak with the construction representatives for more information.

Miguel Gatto, student at Roosevelt, commented on the MAP testing and his experience and felt he wasn’t learning much; he wasn’t being challenged. His father, Dominic Gatto, asked if it was possible to provide a test that wasn’t district-wide to ensure they are placed at the appropriate level. He also asked about the strategic plan. Dr. Calderin asked him to provide his information so it can be shared with him.

A group of parents from Wilson commented on the follow up from a meeting that they had with Dr. Calderin regarding their students being transferred from Wilson School to Roosevelt School. They asked if the Board was aware of the students being moved from Wilson to Roosevelt, as a result of Burnham School being closed. Dr. Calderin responded that they were aware of the decision. He also said as discussed in their previous meeting, in which he met with them individually, he indicated he would follow up with each individual parent within three or four weeks.

Domingo Martinez, a Wilson parent, asked the Board if they were aware of the students being transferred from Burnham to Wilson School, while Wilson students were being transferred to Roosevelt School even though they were already registered to attend Wilson for the 2022-23 school year. President Tomschin responded that they were aware and understand there would be issues with student placement with the temporary closure of Burnham School. He noted unfortunately this happens when a school is being closed temporarily. He indicated they are trying to make the transition as smooth and easily as possible in the best interest of the students and the parents. He noted the district will work with the parents ensure a smooth transition process. Mr. Martinez noted that the move was a result of the bilingual program that was moved from Wilson to Roosevelt. Dr. Calderin responded that the bilingual program for 4th, 5th and 6th graders was shifted to Roosevelt School because there was more space and it was the best plan to provide continuity with multiple teachers and the programming at Roosevelt School. He also reiterated that he met with each parent individually and was committed to address their concerns and they were informed that he would follow up with them within three weeks to four weeks on an individual basis. He also said that he could only discuss each parent’s individual child with them only. Mr. Martinez responded he would wait to hear from him. He also said he was informed that the Board doesn’t meet during the summer. President Tomschin responded that was incorrect information, as they always meet once a month.

A parent sent an electronic message regarding the Burnham’s closing. A response was given to her indicating that information will be communicated as it becomes available.

IX. Board Moved To Executive Session

It was moved by Member Couch and seconded by Member Manouzi to adjourn into Executive Session at 7:19 p.m. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch and Manouzi. Nays: None. Absent: Vice- President Dominick, Members Moreno and Segura. 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. Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).

C. 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).

D. 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).

E. Student Disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9)

F. 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).

X. Adjourned From Executive Session

It was moved by Member Couch and seconded by Member Manouzi to adjourn from Executive Session at 8:02 p.m. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch and Manouzi. Nays: None. Absent: Vice-President Dominick, Members Moreno and Segura. Motion carried.

XI. Reconvened To Open Session

It was moved by Member Couch and seconded by Secretary Terracino to reconvene to Open Session at 8:04 p.m. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch and Manouzi. Nays: None. Absent: Vice-President Dominick, Members Moreno and Segura. Motion carried.

XII. Action as a result of Executive Session if necessary

There was none presented.

XIII. Consent Agenda

President Tomschin asked for a motion to approve the consent agenda as discussed and noted below.

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Regular Meeting Open Session May 18, 2022

2. Regular Meeting Closed Session May 18, 2022

B. Approval of Payrolls:

Education Fund $ 7,087,804.98

Operations, Building & Maintenance Fund $ 417,549.70

Transportation Fund $ 211,861.49

GRAND TOTAL SALARIES $ 7,717,216.17

C. Approval of Bills:

Education Fund $ 5,517,230.58

Building & Maintenance Fund $ 265,407.59

Debt Fund $ 30,746.62

Transportation Fund $ 175,008.48

Capital Projects Fund $ 2,186,714.24

TORT $ 21,465.50

TOTAL EXPENSES FOR JUNE $ 8,195,914.36

D. Miscellaneous Monies

TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR MONTH OF JUNE $ 34,963.57

E. Approval to amend 2021-2022 school calendar as follows:

Declare June 8, 9, 10, 13 and 14 as not in attendance days

F. Approval of schedule for Board Meeting dates and locations for the 2022-2023 school year

G. Approval of Use of School Facility Requests

H. Approval of Resolution for Disposal of Personal Property

I. Approval of Purchase Orders over $ 25,000.00

1. Mesirow District Cyber Security $ 61,000.00

2. Eder, Casella & Co. Renewal of Auditing Services $ 35,750.00

3. Lakeshore Learning Materials $ 78,773.00

4. Tyler Technologies Financial Software Renewal $ 230,644.69

5. Schoolmint Enrollment Software $ 26,460.00

6. McGraw Hill Achieve 3000 Renewal $ 723,128.00

7. Instructure Mastery Connect Renewal $ 53,015.00

8. Instructure Mastery Connect Renewal $ 34,680.00

9. Somerset Chromebook Return Service $ 49,000.00

J. Approval of bid recommendation for Food Services with Open Kitchens for the 2022-2023 school year

K. Approval of A133-2019 Exhibit A Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment for the Track and Turf Project at Unity Junior High School

L. Approval of A101-2017s and Assignment of Contractor Agreements for the Track and Turf Project at Unity Junior High School

Bid Package # 4 KR Tech Group, LLC

Bid Package # 6 Integral Construction, LLC

Bid Package # 22 C.W. Burns Co. Inc.

Bid Package # 23 Integral Construction, Inc.

Bid Package # 26 Richmond Electric Co. Inc.

Bid Package # 31 Hoppy’s Landscaping, Inc.

M. Approval of bid recommendation for HVAC Services

N. Approval of bid recommendation for Plumbing Services

O. Approval of proposal with Kleen Teem Services for cleaning services as part of the project at Roosevelt School

P. Approval of Resolution that Petty Cash (Imprest Fund) be terminated and re-established as required by State Code

Q. Approval of Resolution to Appoint the Assistant Superintendent of Business Affairs/CFO/CSBO or designee and the Manager of Business Affairs to prepare a tentative budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023

R. Approval of Resolution Appointing Rita Tarullo as Treasurer effective July 1, 2022

S. Approval of Resolution designating Approved Depositories

T. Approval of Third Party Custodian Agreement for Collateralized Municipal Deposits with Fifth Third Bank and Bank of New York Mellon

U. Approval of Seventh Extension and Amendment No. 1 with Infinite Connections for E-Rate Consulting Services

V. Approval of Agreement with ALC Schools, LLC for the provision of Alternative Transportation Solutions for the 2022-2023 school year

W. Approval of bid recommendation for Student and Employee Uniforms

X. Approval of Agreement with Art Flo Shirt and Lettering for the provision of Screen Printed Student and Employee Uniforms

Y. Approval of Lobbying Services Agreement with Maran Ronan, Ltd. Beginning July 1, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2023

Z. Approval of Amendment to Service Agreement with Cornerstone Public Affairs for the provision of Community and Media Public Relations Services

AA. Approval of Linkage Agreement between Boys Club of Cicero and Cicero School District 99 for the 2022-2023 school year

BB. Approval of Agreement between the Board of Education of Cicero School District 99 and Elmhurst University for the provision of Student Clinical Placements in Education beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2027

CC. Approval of Consolidated District Plan for the 2022-2023 school year

DD. First Reading of proposed revised policies: 2:125, 2:230, 3:70, 4:70, 5:40, 5:60, 5:70, 5:80, 5:110, 5:140, 5:240, 6:70, 6:80, 6:140, 6:290, 6:330, 7:15, 7:270 and 7:285

EE. Approval of Resolution Revising the Maximum Allowable

Reimbursement for Meal Expenses for Cicero School District 99, County of Cook, State of Illinois

FF. Approval of Student and Staff Travel for Tournament Attendance

1. 12 students, 12 parent chaperones, 4 coaches and 1 administrator for overnight field trip to participate in the Special Olympics Soccer State Tournament in Bloomington, IL on June 17-19, 2022

GG. Approval of Staff Travel for Conference Attendance

1. Ben Zulauf, Director of Reading/Language Arts, Nichole Gross, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Donata Heppner, Jill Miller and Joanna Lago, Principals, Juan Garcia, Sandra Nevarez and Philena Pugh, District Coaches, 2022 La Cosecha Dual Language Conference, on November 2-5, 2022, in Santa Fe, New Mexico

It was moved by Member Couch and seconded by Secretary Terracino to approve the Consent Agenda Items A through GG as discussed and noted. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch and Manouzi. Nays: None. Absent: Vice-President Dominick, Members Moreno and Segura. Motion carried.

XIV. Approval of Resolution approving Amended Budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year

It was moved by Member Manouzi and seconded by Member Couch to approve the Resolution approving Amended Budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch and Manouzi. Nays: None. Absent: Vice-President Dominick, Members Moreno and Segura. Motion carried.

President Tomschin requested approved of the Personnel Report as discussed in Executive Session.

XV. Personnel Report

A. Certified Staff

1. Employment

2022-2023 School Year

Elizabeth Alba, Counselor, Unity Jr. High School, pending certification

Kyra Bestor, Kindergarten Dual Language, Burnham School, pending medical verification

Isabel Govea, Speech/Language Pathologist, District pending medical verification

Patrick Kenny, Kindergarten Dual Language, McKinley School, pending medical and background verifications

John Katsibubas, Dean of Students, Unity Jr. High School, pending medical and background verifications

Kathy Mendoza, EC/Pre-K Teacher, Columbus West School, pending

certification, medical and background verifications

Abhishek Mukherjee, Counselor of Restorative Practices (RPC), Unity Jr. High pending medical and background verifications

Michelle Pacini, MTSS Coach, District

Andrea Rick, 3rd Gr. Co-Taught LBSI, Cicero West School

Yuliana Vigil, LBSI Resource, Unity Jr. High School, pending certification, medical, and background verifications

2. Resignations

Megan Byrne, Special Education Program Supervisor, effective June 30, 2022

Joanna Cross, School Psychologist, Unity/Wilson School, effective June 7, 2022

Enrique De La Cruz, 2nd Gr.Dual Language Teacher, Columbus West School, effective June 30, 2022

Jason Dunda, 6th Gr LA/Read/SS Teacher, Columbus East School, effective June 10, 2022

Nicole Lakics, 6th Gr. SS/Reading Teacher, Lincoln School, effective June 30, 2022

John Martin, Special Education Program Supervisor, effective June 21, 2022

Carla Minner, Bilingual School Psychologist, Burnham/Liberty Schools, effective June 7, 2022

Victoria Nykaza, 8th Gr. Science, Unity Jr. High School, effective June 7, 2022

Liliana Ruiz, ESL Resource, Lincoln School, effective June 7, 2022

Mary Sandgren, Special Ed Resource Teacher, Lincoln School, effective June 7, 2022

Jorge Valdez, Assistant Principal, Wilson School, effective June 21, 2022 3. Other

a. Position Reassignment for the 2022-2023 school year

Anthony Grazzini, Executive Director of Grants and Accountability

b. Approval of Chelsea Foreman as Assistant Principal, Unity Jr. High School, for the 2022-2023 school year pending certification

c. Approval of Sandra Magiera as Assistant Principal, Roosevelt School, for the 2022-2023 school year

d. Approval of Meredith Lee as Associate Principal, Unity Jr. High School for the 2022-2023 school year

e. Approval of a Leave of Absence for Jacquelyn Mosca from November 14, 2022 through January 9, 2023

f. Administrative Contracts for Certified Personnel for the 2022-2023 School Year

Monique Abbate, Coordinator of Athletics and Activities

Colleen Arriola, Director of Science and Health

Frederick Baumann, Dean of Students

Kathryn Boaz, Special Education Compliance and Curriculum Coordinator

Elizabeth Dejewski, Director of Special Education

Alison Espinoza, MTSS Coordinator

Jennifer Evans, Principal

Heriberto Garcia, Principal

Thomas Geraghty, Principal

Richard Golminas, Assistant Director of Special Education

Nichole Gross, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning

Laura Hagan, Assistant Principal

Ted Henley, Assistant Director for Fine Arts

Donata Heppner, Principal

Jill Heyes, Coordinator of Instructional and Digital Technology

Jeanette Ibarra, Assistant Principal

Luis Illa, Principal

Raquel Jenke, Principal

Amy Kalas, Assistant Director of Special Education

Cory Kalyvas, Associate Principal

Marybeth King, Director of Human Resources

Susan Kleinmeyer, Director of SS/Fine Arts/PE

Core LaVersa, Special Education Program Supervisor

Joanna Lago, Principal

Lisa Lazansky-Roach, Assistant Principal

Heather Mathis, Principal

Bryan Martin, Special Education Program Supervisor

Robert Mensch, Principal

Jill Miller, Principal

Rocco Modugno, Assistant Principal

Veronica Morales, Principals

Bertha Moreno Paz, Director of English Learners

Kristina Moreno, Assistant Principal

Robert Morrissey, Dean of Students

Dana Muslimovic, Principal

Krista Naff, Assistant Principal

Michelle Nugent, Special Education Program Supervisor

Jennifer O’Connor, Principal

Eugenia Panousis, Assistant Principal

Alyssa Parrillo, Special Education Program Supervisor

Emmie Pawlak, Director of Math and Accelerated Pathways

John Pomagier, Assistant Principal

Isabel Ramirez, Parent Outreach Liaison

Brad Randmark, Assistant Principal

Jack Rein, Director of MTSS

Alejandra Reyes, Assistant Principal

Nicole Rotolo, Assistant Principal

Luis Salto, Principal

Jean Tanaka, Assistant Principal

Denise Thul, Principal

Christopher VanderKuyl, Assistant Principal

Lisa Wojcik, Special Education Program Supervisor

Mayda Zamarripa, Assistant Principal

Benjamin Zulauf, Director of Reading and Language Arts

g. Request to cash out 5 vacation days for employee #6702 for $4,134.60

h. Request to cash out 10 vacation days for employee #3410 for $5,772.10

i. Request to cash out 5 vacation days for employee #1485 for $2,886.05

j. Request to cash out 7 vacation days for employee #5367 for $4,326.07

k. RIF Recall 2022-2023

Jaqueline Montante, Science, Unity Jr. High School

Talina Vasquez, Kdg Co-T GE, Lincoln School

l. Jumpstart Program

Zenaida Arroyo, Dual Language Teacher

Stephanie Dove, Teacher

Lorena Isais, Dual Language Teacher

Sharon Klepacz, Teacher

Francine Maciejewski, Coordinator

Jessica Shaffer, Teacher

m. 2022 Summer Programs

Jesse Montes De Oca, Diagnostics

Jennifer Cerceo Teacher ESY

n. 2022 Summer Program Resignations

Jennifer Tosh, Teacher ESY 2022

B. Non-Certified Staff

1. Employment

Rachel Calderon, Lunch Supervisor, Wilson School

Garrett Foy, Part Time Info Services Worker

Dylan Holtz, Part Time Custodial Worker, pending medical and background verifications

Jackson Holtz, Part Time Custodial Worker

Victoria Hurtado, Part Time Book Inventory Worker

Joell Loredo, Part Time Info Services Worker

Ryan O’Connor, Part Time Book Inventory Worker

Sean O’Connor, Part time Book Inventory Worker

Claudia Orozco, Phone Caller, Unity Jr. High School

Phoebe Unzueta, Part Time Custodial Help

2. Resignations

Benjamin Beristain, School Nurse, Cicero East School, effective June 1, 2022

Vianey Berlanga, Lunch Supervisor, Unity Jr. High School, effective May 18, 2022

Rachel Calderon, CARES Room Supervisor, Wilson School, effective June 7, 2022

Maria Calvillo, Lunch Supervisor, Wilson School, effective June 3, 2022

Dulce Cruz, Lunch Supervisor, Goodwin School, effective April 25, 2022

Lisbet Gallard, Lunch Supervisor, Cicero West School, effective May 6, 2022

Juanita Jimenez, Lunch Supervisor, Unity Jr. High, effective June 7, 2022

Maribel Moreno, Lunch Supervisor, Burnham School, effective June 7, 2022

Munira Munshi, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, effective June 7, 2022

Claudia Orozco, CARES Room Supervisor, Unity Jr. High School, effective June 7, 2022

Myrna Palmisano, Lunch Supervisor, Wilson School, effective May 23, 2022

Vanessa Quinonez, Lunch Supervisor, Burnham School, effective June 7, 2022

Rosalinda Ramos, Lunch Supervisor, Columbus East School, effective May 20, 2022

Nicole Turczak, Program Assistant, Lincoln School, effective June 7, 2022

Dorothy Wright, Lunch Supervisor, Unity, effective May 16, 2022

3. Other

a. Approval of a Leave of Absence for Giavanna Caliendo from August 22, 2022 through December 12, 2022

b. Approval of Cynthia Carreon as a 10 Month Security Clerk for the 2022-2023 school year

c. Administrative Contracts for Non-Certified Personnel for the 2022-2023 School Year

Sonia Abad, Transportation/Safety Manager

D. Leticia Brandt, Executive Director for Data, Systems and Assessments

Dorene Cherry, Accounts Payable Manager

Tina M. Cruz, Human Resources Benefits Specialist

Joseph De La Cruz, Technology Specialist II

Tatiana Diaz, Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Steven Estrada, Technology Specialist II

Thomas G. Eukovich, Communication Coordinator

Kaitlin Harrington, Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Nokhaze Ilyas, Director of Tech Infrastructure and Operations

Brandon Irwin, District Systems Manager

Maria G. Jaramillo, Accountant

Ewa A. Klis, Manager of Business Affairs

Catherine Lockerd, Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Michele Maniglia, Food Service Coordinator

Omar Manouzi, District Inventory Manager

Dominque McBride, Database Manager

Tina Monaco, Human Resource Attendance Specialist

Lauren Novack, Assistant Director of Human Resources

Alvaro Perez, Truancy Officer

Erin Pilarczyk, Truant Officer/Supervisor of Security

Jacqueline Pisano, Coordinator of Media and Public Relations

Ian Powers, Data Analyst

Adolfo Reyes, Technology Specialist II

Fernando Ruiz, Director of Security

Melissa Sanchez, Grants Manager

Leigh Smith, Infrastructure Manager

Janice Wolff, Director of Food Services

Michael Wolff, Director for Transportation

Liliana Ziernicki, Payroll Manager

d. Request to cash out 5 vacation days for employee #5824 for $1,746.30

e. Request to cash out 4.5 vacation days for employee #5751 for $1,816.97

f. 2022 Summer Programs

Cesar Hernandez, PA ESY

Luz Del Carmen Ocampo, PA ESY

Food Service

Cicero East Site

Norma Ruiz, Hostess

Valerie Castillo, Supervisor

Maria Cornejo, Supervisor

Carmen Gonzalez, Supervisor

Drexel Site

Chris Novak, Hostess

Martha Chavez, Supervisor

Arisbi Tiscareno, Supervisor

Exmirna Mayorga, Supervisor

Sherlock Site

Minerva Medina, Hostess

Maria D. Aguilar, Supervisor

Eunice Alanis, Supervisor

Lizveth Ojeda, Supervisor

Warren Park Site

Claudia Rodriguez, Hostess

Maria Rios, Supervisor

Yuridia Cano, Supervisor

Martha Guzman, Supervisor

Unity Site

Ana Marquez, Hostess

Diana Garcia, Supervisior

Diana Everheart, Supervisor

Fabiola Solis, Supervisor

Lenny Avila, Supervisor

g. Jumpstart Program

Jesica Avila, PA

Gabriela Barragan, PA

Leslie Garcia, PA

Dilaida Jimenez, PA

Aneida Magallon, PA

Anabel Obispo, PA

Dora Ocon, PA

h. Dismissal of employees due to Elimination of Position

Wanda Ramos Rivera

Anabel Obispo

Brenda Barrientos

Ashley Olvera

Isable Figueroa

Khandis Moore

Cristina Medina

Dyannara Arzuage

Jeanetti Bue-Becerril

4. FMLA Requests

#1428, May 17, 2022 through June 7, 2022

#1293, May 13, 2022 through May 23, 2022

#5760, March 10, 2022 through June 7, 2022

#5760, May 13, 2022 through June 7, 2022

#3708, May 2, 2022 through June 7, 2022

#1726, May 10, 2022 through June 7, 2022

#5873, May 25, 2022 through June 7, 2022

#6764, May 23, 2022 through June 7, 2022

#6070, May 23, 2022 through June 7, 2022

#4058, May 13, 2022 through June 7, 2022

#2921, May 13, 2022 through June 7, 2022

#2234, May 19, 2022 through June 7, 2022

#5724, May 12, 2022 through June 7, 2022

#7123, May 13, 2022 through June 7, 2022

#3508, May 16, 2022 through June 7, 2022

#3702, May 23, 2022 through June 7, 2022

#7047, February 1, 2022 through January 31, 2023 (intermittent)

#6055, March 17, 2022 through March 16, 2023 (intermittent)

#5778, June 8, 2022 through August 30, 2022

#3182, May 25, 2022 through June 7, 2022

It was moved by Secretary Terracino and seconded by Member Manouzi to approve the Personnel Report as noted. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch and Manouzi. Nays: None. Absent: Vice-President Dominick, Members Moreno and Segura. Motion carried.

XVI. Approval of Independent Consultant Agreement for providing support and assistance to the Grant, Business and Educational Services Departments Beginning July 1, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2023

It was moved by Member Manouzi and seconded by Member Couch to approve the Independent Consultant Agreement for providing support and assistance to Grant, Business and Educational Services Departments beginning July 1, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2023. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch and Manouzi. Nays: None. Absent: Vice-President Dominick, Members Moreno and Segura. Motion carried.

XVII. Approval of Administrative Employment Contract for Assistant Superintendent for Student Services for Elisabeth Nealon beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2024

It was moved by Member Manouzi and seconded by Secretary Terracino to approve the Administrative Employment Contract for Assistant Superintendent for Student Services for Elisabeth Nealon beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2024. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch and Manouzi. Nays: None. Absent: Vice-President Dominick, Members Moreno and Segura. Motion carried.

XVIII. Approval of Administrative Employment Contract for Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services for Mary Mycyk beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2024

It was moved by Member Manouzi and seconded by Member Couch to approve the Administrative Employment Contract for Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services for Mary Mycyk beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2024. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch and Manouzi. Nays: None. Absent: Vice-President Dominick, Members Moreno and Segura. Motion carried.

XIX. Approval of Administrative Employment Contract for Assistant Superintendent of Business Affairs/CFO/CSBO for Rita Tarullo beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2024

It was moved by Member Manouzi and seconded by Member Couch to approve the Administrative Employment Contract for Assistant Superintendent of Business Affairs/CFO/CSBO for Rita Tarullo beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2024. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch and Manouzi. Nays: None. Absent: Vice-President Dominick, Members Moreno and Segura. Motion carried.

XX. Approval of Administrative Employment Contract for Chief Information Officer for Bryan Snyder beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2024

It was moved by Member Manouzi and seconded by Member Couch to approve the Administrative Employment Contract for Chief Information Officer for Bryan Snyder beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2024. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch and Manouzi. Nays: None. Absent: Vice-President Dominick, Members Moreno and Segura. Motion carried.

XXI. Approval of Administrative Contracts for Certified Staff for the 2022-2023 school year

It was moved by Member Manouzi and seconded by Secretary Terracino to approve the Administrative Contracts for Certified Staff for the 2022-2023 school year. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch and Manouzi. Nays: None. Absent: Vice-President Dominick, Members Moreno and Segura.

Motion carried.

XXII. Approval of Administrative Contracts for Non-Certified Staff for the 2022-2023 school year

It was moved by Member Manouzi and seconded by Secretary Terracino to approve the Administrative Contracts for Non-Certified Staff for the 2022-2023 school year. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch and Manouzi. Nays: None. Absent: Vice-President Dominick, Members Moreno and Segura. Motion carried.

XXIII. Student Discipline Dispositions

A. Student Number 990029804

It was moved by Member Manouzi and seconded by Secretary Terracino to approve the Student Discipline Disposition for Student Number 990029804. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch and Manouzi. Nays: None. Absent: Vice-President Dominick, Members Moreno and Segura. Motion carried.

XXIV. Old Business

There was none to report.

XXV. Informational Items

President Tomschin announced that the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be held on July 13, 2022, 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.

XXVI. Adjournment

It was moved by Secretary Terracino and seconded by Member Couch to adjourn from Open Session at 8:08 p.m. Roll call: Yeas: President Tomschin, Secretary Terracino, Members Couch and Manouzi. Nays: None. Absent: Vice-President Dominick, Members Moreno and Segura. Motion carried.

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