Berkeley School District 87 Board of Education met Sept. 26.
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 8:19 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, Mora, Sosa and O’Connell. Also present were Dr. Sullivan, Mrs. Zimmerman, Mrs. Vince, Mrs. Travis, Mr. Byrne, Ms. Spatafore and Mrs. Mieszanek.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Hightower
Chavez Nays: None
Jackson
O’Connell Absent: None
Mason
Mora
Sosa
Motion carried 7-0
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION / WRITTEN:
Member O’Connell moved, seconded by Member Chavez, THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE BE PUT ON FILE AS PRESENTED EXCEPT THAT WHICH REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower
Chavez Nays: None
Jackson
O’Connell Absent: None
Mason
Mora
Sosa
Motion carried 7-0
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION / ORAL: NONE
CONSIDERATION OF OLD BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member O’Connell moved, seconded by Member Mora, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING HELD AUGUST 29, 2022, THE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 29, 2022, BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED TO BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower
Chavez Nays: None
Jackson
O’Connell Absent: None
Mason
Mora
Sosa
Motion carried 7-0
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 Sosa, THAT THE EXPENDITURES BE APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,283,977.36 AS FOLLOWS:
PAYROLL 08/31/22……………………………………… $ 791,160.41
PAYROLL 09/15/22……………………………………… $ 886,976.34
REGULAR BOARD ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LISTINGS $ 1,324,196.50
REFERENDUM PROJECTS …………………………… $ 8,265,230.78
P-CARD FUND LISTINGS ……………………………… $ 16,413.33
TOTAL $ 11,283,977.36
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower
Chavez Nays: None
Jackson
O’Connell Absent: None
Mason
Mora
Sosa
Motion carried 7-0
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 O’Connell moved, seconded by Member Sosa, 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
Chavez Nays: None
Jackson
O’Connell Absent: None
Mason
Mora
Sosa
Motion carried 7-0
The Board recessed to closed session at 08:36 pm.
The Board reconvened to open session at 09:56 pm with all members present.
CONSIDERATION OF NEW BUSINESS:
REPORTS OF THE BOARD:
PAEC. Member O’Connell reported on the regular meeting held on September 21, 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 resolution for the PAEC FY23 budget, as presented. The Governing Board approved the final PAEC FY23 budget, as presented. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, October 19, 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 29, 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 – LEAVE OF ABSENCES
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Jackson, THAT THE BOARD APPROVES THE FOLLOWING LICENSED LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTS, AS PRESENTED FOR:
Kimberley Baren Maria Nieves
Kimberley Jones Nicole Jurek
Sarah Koenig Kristen Zell
Ellen Nabeti
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower
Chavez Nays: None
Jackson
O’Connell Absent: None
Mason
Mora
Sosa
Motion carried 7-0
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF – EMPLOYMENTS
Member O’Connell moved, seconded by Member Sosa, THAT THE BOARD EMPLOYS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF, AS PRESENTED FOR:
Jasmine Zesati, Cross Categorical Teacher Assistant @ Riley
Dessere Ortiz, Lunchroom Monitor @ Riley
Claudia Perez, Lunchroom Monitor @ Whittier
Norma Villalba, Lunchroom Monitor @ Northlake
Amanda Kelly, Lunchroom Monitor @ Riley
Sandra Pearson, Lunchroom Monitor @ Jefferson
Juanita Medlock, Lunchroom Monitor @ Northlake
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower
Chavez Nays: None
Jackson
O’Connell Absent: None
Mason
Mora
Sosa
Motion carried 7-0
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF – REASSIGNMENTS
Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member Mora, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE REASSIGNMENTS OF THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF, AS PRESENTED FOR:
Noemi Diaz, Clerical Assistant @ Riley– Effective August 24, 2022
Vanessa Corona, Cafeteria Aide @ Whittier– Effective August 22, 2022.
Marilyn Barraza Duarte, Cafeteria Aide @ MacArthur – Effective September 19, 2022
Kennya Guzman Sandoval, Teacher Assistant @ Jefferson – Effective September 19, 2022
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower
Chavez Nays: None
Jackson
O’Connell Absent: None
Mason
Mora
Sosa
Motion carried 7-0
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF - RETIREMENT
Member Sosa moved, seconded by Member Mora, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE
FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF RETIREMENT:
Dorothy Reaber, Lunchroom Supervisor @ Northlake
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower
Chavez Nays: None
Jackson
O’Connell Absent: None
Mason
Mora
Sosa
Motion carried 7-0
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF - RESIGNATION
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member O’Connell, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF RESIGNATION:
Weiwei Wu, Tier I Technology Specialist
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower
Chavez Nays: None
Jackson
O’Connell Absent: None
Mason
Mora
Sosa
Motion carried 7-0
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF - CHANGE OF RETIREMENT REQUEST
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Sosa, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE CHANGE OF RETIREMENT REQUEST, as presented and discussed in Closed Session:
Melanie Rieser, ESLTeacher @ Whittier, change to June 2023 without the retirement incentives
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower
Chavez Nays: None
Jackson
O’Connell Absent: None
Mason
Mora
Sosa
Motion carried 7-0
FUNDRAISERS
Member Mora moved, seconded by Member O’Connell, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE FOLLOWING FUNDRAISERS, AS PRESENTED:
Jefferson/Sunnyside/MacArthur PTO
● Scholastic Book Fair
● Trunk or Treat
● Panda Express
MacArthur Middle School National Junior Honor Society
● Sell Concessions at all MacArthur Sporting Events
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower
Chavez Nays: None
Jackson
O’Connell Absent: None
Mason
Mora
Sosa
Motion carried 7-0
DONATIONS
Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member Mora, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS, AS PRESENTED:
Whittier Primary School
● Backpacks from Home Depot
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower
Chavez Nays: None
Jackson
O’Connell Absent: None
Mason
Mora
Sosa
Motion carried 7-0
ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISED NUTRITIONAL SERVICES DISTRICT FLOATER POSITION
Member O’Connell moved, seconded by Member Mora, THAT THE BOARD APPROVES THE REVISED NUTRITIONAL SERVICES DISTRICT FLOATER POSITION, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower
Chavez Nays: None
Jackson
O’Connell Absent: None
Mason
Mora
Sosa
Motion carried 7-0
ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING TWO ADDITIONAL DISTRICT SUBSTITUTE TEACHING POSITIONS
Member Mora moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD APPROVES THE TWO ADDITIONAL DISTRICT SUBSTITUTE TEACHING POSITIONS, AS PRESENTED:
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower
Chavez Nays: None
Jackson
O’Connell Absent: None
Mason
Mora
Sosa
Motion carried 7-0
APPROVE THE ANNUAL ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF COMPENSATION REPORTS
Member Mora moved, seconded by Member Sosa, THAT THE BOARD APPROVES THE ANNUAL ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF COMPENSATION REPORTS, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower
Chavez Nays: None
Jackson
O’Connell Absent: None
Mason
Mora
Sosa
Motion carried 7-0
POLICIES – ADOPTION NONE
STUDENT RESIDENCY – NONE
MONTHLY REPORT
Dr. Sullivan met with the President Moore of Triton College to collaborate efforts to interest more young people to pursue a career in teaching and to recruit additional teacher assistants. He will be attending the IASA conference in Springfield next Wednesday.
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
MONTHLY REPORT
Mrs. Zimmerman discussed the Fall Institute Day; partnering with LEGO to embed their material into our curriculum to enrich experiences and work towards the ultimate goal of having a robotics team, Professional Development & Coaching (Math & ELA), and she provided an opportunity for Ms. Spatafore to speak about current/updated school safety information.
TECHNOLOGY
MONTHLY REPORT
Mr. Byrne reported on the ongoing work at Northlake/Riley with network projects, and transitioning phones and copiers at the MacArthur/Sunnyside new construction site.
BUSINESS SERVICES
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Mrs. Vince reviewed the Summary of Budget, Statement of Position, and Student Activity Reports for the period ending 8/31/22.
ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR THE FY 2023 BUDGET
Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member O’Connell, THAT THE BOARD APPROVES THE ADOPTION OF THE FY 2023 BUDGET, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower
Chavez Nays: None
Jackson
O’Connell Absent: None
Mason
Mora
Sosa
Motion carried 7-0
APPROVES CHANGE ORDERS #90-97 – GILBANE
Member Chavez moved, seconded by Member Mora, THAT THE BOARD APPROVES CHANGE ORDERS # 90- 97, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower
Chavez Nays: None
Jackson
O’Connell Absent: None
Mason
Mora
Sosa
Motion carried 7-0
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER TWO – AV PROJECTS – 22 TONES
Member O’Connell moved, seconded by Member Mora, THAT THE BOARD APPROVES THE AV PROJECT CHANGE ORDER TWO, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower
Chavez Nays: None
Jackson
O’Connell Absent: None
Mason
Mora
Sosa
Motion carried 7-0
APPROVE ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CHANGE ORDER 2R, 3R, 1N - VALOR TECHNOLOGIES
Member O’Connell moved, seconded by Member Mora, THAT THE BOARD APPROVES THE ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CHANGE ORDER 2R, 3R, 1N - VALOR TECHNOLOGIES, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower
Chavez Nays: None
Jackson
O’Connell Absent: None
Mason
Mora
Sosa
Motion carried 7-0
MONTHLY REPORT
Mrs. Vince gave an 2021 tax levy update. The auditors will be back on site in October. She also gave an update on SCCIP. We are in a good position to be eligible for cyber insurance. Mr. Shelton shared information with her about breakfast in the classroom.
FACILITIES
MONTHLY REPORT
Mrs. Vince filled in for Mr. White. The facilities custodial needs analysis by an outside company is still in progress and will be brought forward at the October meeting. The fence at Jefferson is being investigated for pricing and replacement.
HUMAN RESOURCES
MONTHLY REPORT
Mrs. Travis updated the Board on the 2022-2023 vacancies. There are currently 20 Certified vacancies and 18 Support staff vacancies. Substitutes are not a viable source for long term employment because they are not required to hold a teaching degree. She thanked members for attending the dedication ceremony of the Jefferson School playground in memory of Dr. Eva Smith.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next board meeting is on October 24, 2022, at 7:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member Chavez, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 10:28 PM.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower
Chavez Nays: None
Jackson
O’Connell Absent: None
Mason
Mora
Sosa
Motion carried 7-0
https://cdn5-ss16.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_389410/File/About/Board%20of%20Ed/9.26.22%20minutes.pdf
Alerts Sign-up