Berkeley School District 87 Board of Education met Aug. 29.
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 7:14 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, and O'Connell. Also present were Dr. Sullivan, Mrs. Zimmerman, Mrs. Vince, Mrs. Travis, Mr. White, Mr. Byrne, Mrs. Valdez, and Mr. Shelton.
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION / WRITTEN: Member O'Connell 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, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION / ORAL: NONE
CONSIDERATION OF OLD BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member O'Connell, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING AUGUST 1, 2022, THE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES OF JUNE 27, 2022, BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED TO BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING.
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
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 Jsckson, THAT THE EXPENDITURES BE APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,497,265.95.
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
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 Jackson moved, seconded by Member O'Connell, THAT THE BOARD RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION TO
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting
Held on 08-29-2022 Page 3 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
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
The Board recessed to closed session at 07:16 pm.
The Board reconvened to open session at 07:34 pm with all members present.
CONSIDERATION OF NEW BUSINESS:
REPORTS OF THE BOARD: PAEC. Member O'Connell reported on the regular meeting held on August 17, 2022. The Governing Board approved the consent agenda items including payroll, bills, new business, employments, resignations, and terminations, as presented. The Governing Board approved the contractual agreements with the following: Therapy Care, Itd., Adult Stuttering Services P.C. and SLR LLC, as presented. The Governing Board meeting times will be at 6pm for the 2022-2023 school year, as presented. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 6 pm.
IASB No Report
EDUCATION & FINANCE No Report
POLICY & LEGISLATION No Report
FACILITIES The minutes from the Facilities Committee Meeting held on August 1, 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 - RESIGNATIONS Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member Chavez, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE RESIGNATIONS FROM THE FOLLOWING LICENSED PERSONNEL, AS PRESENTED FOR:
Andrea Meighan, 6th Grade ELA Teacher @ MacArthur – Effective July 25, 2022 Katie Swanson, Music Teacher @ MacArthur - Effective August 8, 2022. Maggie Lawson, ESL Recourse Teacher – Effective August 15, 2022
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
LICENSED PERSONNEL -LEAVE OF ABSENCES
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Chavez, THAT THE BOARD APPROVES THE FOLLOWING LICSENED LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTS, AS PRESENTED FOR:
Courtney LaShure
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
LICENSED PERSONNEL - EMPLOYMENTS Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member Chavez, THAT THE BOARD EMPLOYS AND APPROVES THE CORRECTION OF LANE AND STEPS FOR THE FOLLOWING LICENSED PERSONNEL, AS PRESENTED FOR:
Jayme Mendiola, Resource Teacher @ Sunnyside Rene Field, School Counselor @Northlake Mallory McDaniels, P.E. Teacher @ MacArthur Hugo Santiago-Vazquez, District-Wide Substitute
*Correction of Steps and Lanes* Ana Avilles: Lane 1 Step 7, Corrected from prior approval as Lane 1 Step 6. Aaron Palchow, Lane 2 Step 4, Corrected from prior approval as Lane 1, Step 3 Sara Hillyard, Lane 3 Step 4, Corrected from prior approval as Lane 3, Step 5. Elizabeth Gardona: Lane 1 Step, Lane 7, Corrected from prior approval Lane 1, Step 6 Vesna Tanceva, Lane 5 Step 9, Corrected from prior approval Lane 5 Step 15.
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF - RESIGNATIONS
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF RESIGNATIONS:
Jon Scanlon, Lunchroom Monitor @ Riley, Effective June 28, 2022 Fernando Flores Pineda, Teacher Assistant @ Riley, Effective August 19, 2022 Veronica Sandoval, Lunchroom Monitor @ Riley, Effective September 2, 2022 Ivonne Saucedo, Clerical Aide @ Riley, Effective August 25, 2022 Keendra Montes, Teacher Assistant @ Riley, Effective August 15, 2022
Tamara Irwin, Inclusion Teacher Aide @ MacArthur, Effective August 15, 2022 Michael Klaer, Teacher Assistant @ MacArthur, Effective August 3, 2022
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF – LEAVE OF ABSENCES
Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member O'Connell, THAT THE BOARD APPROVES THE LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTS FOR THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT PERSONNEL:
Cynthia Lee, Musarat Khan, Diana Lekkas
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF – EMPLOYMENTS
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD EMPLOYS THE FOLLOWING
SUPPORT PERSONNEL:
Rosa Castenada Rosales, Lunchroom Monitor @ Riley - Effective August 29, 2022 Ana Alonso, Teacher Aide @ Northlake - Effective the start of the 2022-2023 SY Aisha Orellana, Teacher Aide @ Riley - Effective the start of the 2022-2023 SY Jazmin Martinez, School Nurse @ Riley – Effective 8/29/2022
*START DATE CORRECTION* Dominic Hernandez - P.M. Custodian @ MacArthur Middle School – Effective July 27, 2022
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
FUNDRAISERS Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE FOLLOWING FUNDRAISER, AS PRESENTED:
District 87 Band:
• Java Joe's - Coffee, Tea, Smoothies
Riley PTO:
• Spirit Wear Fundraiser for Riley Store
• McDonald's Drive Thru event
• Riley Walk-A-Thon
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING NUTRITIONAL SERVICES DISTRICT FLOATER POSITION
Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member Chavez, THAT THE BOARD APPROVES THE NUTRITIONAL SERVICES DISTRICT FLOATER POSITION, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING PM FACILITY SUPERVISOR POSITION
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member O'Connell, THAT THE BOARD APPROVES THE PM FACILITY SUPERVISOR POSITION, AS PRESENTED:
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR THE DIRECTOR OF ENGLISH LEARNING
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Jackson , THAT THE BOARD APPROVES THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR THE DIRECTOR OF ENGLISH LEARNING, AS PRESENTED:
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
APPROVE ADDITIONAL CUSTODIAL POSITIONS
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD TABLE THIS ACTION ITEM UNTIL THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
APPROVE ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE PERSON POSITION
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Chavez, THAT THE BOARD APPROVES THE ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE POSITION, AS PRESENTED:
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
APPROVAL OF TWO ADDITIONAL DISTRICT SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS
Dr. Sullivan made the decision to table this action item until the next board meeting due to lack of certain information. No motion was made.
APPROVAL CHANGE OF HOURS FOR TWO MACARTHUR ASSISTANT COOKS
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD APPROVES THE CHANGE OF HOURS FOR THE TWO MACARTHUR ASSISTANT COOKS, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
APPROVE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH PROCARE THERAPY
Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member Chavez, THAT THE BOARD APPROVES THE PROCARE THERAPY STAFFING SERVICES AGREEMENT, AS PRESNTED:
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
APPROVE LEADERSHIP COACHING SERVICE AGREEMENT THROUGH THE END OF THE 2022-2023 SY WITH CATALYST FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Chavez, THAT THE BOARD APPROVES THE CATALYST FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE PROPOSAL FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR, AS PRESENTED:
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
APPROVE EDUCATIONAL STAFFING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MAXIM HEALTHCARE STAFFING SERVICES, INC.
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD APPROVES THE STAFFING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MAXIM HEALTHCARE STAFFING SERVICES, INC, AS PRESENTED:
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
APPROVE DISTRICT'S NEW FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN
Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member O'Connell, THAT THE BOARD APPROVES THE NEW FIVE YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN, AS PRESENTED:
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
POLICIES - ADOPTION NONE
DONATIONS NONE
STUDENT RESIDENCY NONE
MONTHLY REPORT
Dr. Sullivan started off by thanking Mr. and Mrs. Hightower for attending Teacher's Institute day. He also thanked St. Thomas Church for allowing the District to use their parking lot for staff. He discussed his plans to build a pipeline to recruit minority teachers through local education organizations. He is working on staff retention amid the ongoing nationwide teacher shortage. He discussed some factors that may be contributing to the shortage in our district. Lastly, he gave an update on Shield Testing. The district will no longer require shield testing due to the new state guidelines. COVID-19 at home tests will be available to families across the district if they need it.
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
MONTHLY REPORT Mrs. Zimmerman discussed New Teacher Orientation and thanked the principals, Mrs. Travis, custodians, and food service for all their help. She also thanked some veteran staff for mentoring the new teachers. She gave an ELA Update and stated that the district has completely started to implement the ARC program. She will be working on establishing and reapplying for a new E-Learning plan. It will be presented at the next board meeting.
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 7/31/22. APPROVES CHANGE ORDERS #84-89 - GILBANE Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD APPROVES CHANGE ORDERS # 84-89, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS - AV PROJECTS - 22 TONES
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member O'Connell, THAT THE BOARD APPROVES THE AV PROJECT CHANGE ORDER ONE, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Nays: None
Motion carried 4-0
MONTHLY REPORT Mrs. Vince gave an audit update. The audit is on track and there will be follow up in October. She also gave an update on the purchase of the Northlake property. They have closed on the property and everything went well. As for the delayed property taxes, Mrs. Vince notified the Board that the district did not qualify for the Cook County Bridge program.
FACILITIES
MONTHLY REPORT: None
HUMAN RESOURCES
MONTHLY REPORT
Mrs. Travis updated the Board on the 2022-2023 vacancies. There are currently 15 Certified vacancies and 21 Support staff vacancies. She mentioned that she will a fall recruitment fair.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next board meeting is on September 26, 2022, at 7:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:19 PM.
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower, Chavez, Jackson, O'Connell
Absent: Mason, Mora, Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
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