Berkeley School District 87 Board of Education met Nov. 14

By Philip Gonzales

Jan 12, 2023

Berkeley School District 87 Board of Education met Nov. 14.

Here is 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 7:48 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, Mason, Sosa, and O’Connell. Absent: Mora, Jackson and Chavez. Also present were Dr. Sullivan, Mrs. Zimmerman, Mrs. Vince, and Mrs. Travis.

AWARD BID FOR SUNNYSIDE-MACARTHUR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PROJECT

Member O’Connell moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ACCEPT THE SUNNYSIDE-MACARTHUR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT BID FROM MIDWAY CONTRACTING FOR THEIR BASE BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $106,800.00 AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE PROPOSAL, AS PRESENTED.

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez

Motion carried 4-0

AWARD BID FOR 205 WOLF ROAD ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PROJECT

Member Mason moved, seconded by Member O’Connell, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ACCEPT THE 205 WOLF ROAD ASBESTOS ABATEMENT BID FROM TRACON SUPPLY, INC. FOR THEIR BASE BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,940.00 AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE PROPOSAL, AS PRESENTED.

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez

Motion carried 4-0

WITHDRAW BID AND ACCEPT BID FOR RELOCATION (MOVING) SERVICES

Member Mason moved, seconded by Member O’Connell, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ACCEPT THE REQUEST TO WITHDRAW OF THE RELOCATION (MOVING) SERVICES BID FROM MIDWEST MOVING & STORAGE FOR THEIR BASE BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,105.00, AND ACCEPT THE BID FROM HOLLANDER STORAGE & MOVING CO. FOR THEIR BASE BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $94,900.00, AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE PROPOSAL, AS PRESENTED.

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez

Motion carried 4-0

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

WRITTEN

Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Sosa, THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE BE PUT ON FILE AS PRESENTED EXCEPT THAT WHICH REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez

Motion carried 4-0

ORAL None

CONSIDERATION OF OLD BUSINESS:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Member O’Connell moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING HELD OCTOBER 24, 2022, AND THE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED TO BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING.

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez

Motion carried 4-0

REPORTS:

SUPERINTENDENT None

CURRICULUM AND None

INSTRUCTION

BUSINESS SERVICES

Mrs. Vince reviewed the Accounts and Claims payable figures and Member Sosa moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE EXPENDITURES BE APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,734,449.86, AS FOLLOWS:

PAYROLL 10/31/22……………………………………… $ 863,783.20

PAYROLL 11/15/22……………………………………… $ 854,275.30

REGULAR BOARD ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LISTINGS $ 990,794.91

REFERENDUM PROJECTS…………………………… 5,010,186.38

P-CARD………………………………………….………… $ 15,410.07

TOTAL $ 7,734,449.86

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez

Motion carried 4-0

MONTHLY BUILDING REPORT

Mrs. Vince explained the Monthly Building Rental Report is submitted for information purposes only.

SPECIAL SERVICES None

HUMAN RESOURCES None

OTHER OLD BUSINESS None

CLOSED SESSION:

No Closed Session Meeting conducted.

REPORTS OF THE BOARD:

PAEC Member O’Connell reported that the next meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

IASB No Report

EDUCATION & FINANCE No Report

POLICY & LEGISLATION No Report

FACILITIES Minutes from the October 24, 2022 meeting are in the board packet.

HEALTH/SAFETY & TRANSPORTATION No Report

PUBLIC RELATIONS No Report

PARENT-TEACHER DISCIPLINE ADVISORY No Report

FOOD SERVICE ADVISORY No Report

BILINGUAL ADVISORY No Report

SUPERINTENDENT:

LICENSED PERSONNEL - RESIGNATIONS

Member O’Connell moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING LICENSED PERSONNEL RESIGNATIONS:

DANIELLE HOGUE DISTRICT SUBSTITUTE EFFECTIVE 10/28/22 GEARLDINE BELL ASSISTANT COOK @ MACARTHUR EFFECTIVE 10/17/22

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez

Motion carried 4-0

LICENSED PERSONNEL – FMLA LEAVE

Member O’Connell moved, seconded by Member Sosa, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING LICENSED PERSONNEL FMLA LEAVE REQUESTS:

SANDY DAHLSTROM KINDERGARTEN TEACHER @ JEFFERSON EFFECTIVE 10/24/22 - 10/31/22 KRISTIN McCLEARN MATH INTERVENTIONIST @ JEFFERSON EFFECTIVE 11/14/22 - 12/23/22

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez

Motion carried 4-0

LICENSED PERSONNEL – CHILD REARING LEAVE

Member Mason moved, seconded by Member O’Connell, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING LICENSED PERSONNEL CHILD REARING LEAVE REQUESTS:

MARIE PETERSON SUNNYSIDE 4TH GRADE CROSS CATEGORICAL TEACHER EFFECTIVE 1/5/23 – 6/30/23

CHERIE SPARACIO-QUIRK SUNNYSIDE READING SPECIALIST EFFECTIVE 11/15/22 – 1/4/23

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez

Motion carried 4-0

ADMINISTRATOR – LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Member O’Connell moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING ADMINISTRATOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUEST:

DR. KARA MIESZANEK ADMINISTRATION CENTER DIRECTOR OF TEACHING & LEARNING EFFECTIVE 10/17/22 – 10/21/22

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez

Motion carried 4-0

LICENSED PERSONNEL – RETIREMENT

Member O’Connell moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING LICENSED PERSONNEL RETIREMENT:

KATHLEEN PAUL RILEY 4TH GRADE TEACHER EFFECTIVE 6/30/24

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez

Motion carried 4-0

LICENSED PERSONNEL – EMPLOYMENTS

Member Mason moved, seconded by Member O’Connell, THAT THE BOARD EMPLOY THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL PENDING ALL EMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK:

MADELINE WRZECIONA DISTRICT SUBSTITUTE EFFECTIVE TBD

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez

Motion carried 4-0

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF – FMLA LEAVE

Member O’Connell moved, seconded by Member Sosa, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF FMLA LEAVE REQUESTS:

HOLLY ALLEN WHITTIER CROSS CATEGORICAL TEACHER ASST. EFFECTIVE 11/28/22 – 1/4/23

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez

Motion carried 4-0

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF – RETIREMENTS

Member O’Connell moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF RETIREMENTS:

LUCIANO SANCHEZ JEFFERSON CUSTODIAN EFFECTIVE 6/30/23

CARLOS GARCIA MACARTHUR CUSTODIAN EFFECTIVE 2/3/23

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez

Motion carried 4-0

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF - REASSIGNMENTS

Member Mason moved, seconded by Member O’Connell, THAT THE BOARD REASSIGN THE FOLLOWING PERSONELL, AS PRESENTED:

CHRISTY DANIEL FROM ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OF FACILITIES & TRANSPORTATION TO ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 15, 2022.

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez

Motion carried 4-0

FUNDRAISERS

Member Mason moved, seconded by Member O’Connell, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE FOLLOWING FUNDRAISERS, AS PRESENTED:

JEFFERSON, MACARTHUR, SUNNYSIDE PTO – HOLIDAY SHOP

JEFFERSON SCHOOL KRISPY KREME DONUTS

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez

Motion carried 4-0

DONATIONS

Member Mason moved, seconded by Member O’Connell, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS, AS PRESENTED:

WHITTIER SCHOOL – ENCHANTED BACKPACKS COFFEE MUGS & SAUCERS

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez

Motion carried 4-0

MONTHLY REPORT

SUPERINTENDENT

None

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

SCHOLAR LEARNING ACADEMIC DATA OVERVIEW

Mrs. Zimmerman presented data regarding mathematics and reading scores across the district as compared to other nearby local districts, specifically regarding categories of students who are at mid or above grade level, ready to receive grade level instruction, one year behind grade level, and 2-3 years behind grade level instruction. She presented percentage of students in each of these categories through Fall of 2022. The data shows that all grade levels met or exceeded projected growth.

BUSINESS SERVICES

MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT

Mrs. Vince reviewed the Summary of Budget, Statement of Position, and Student Activity Reports for the period ending 10/31/22.

TENTATIVE PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR 2022 - UPDATE

Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Sosa, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE TENTATIVE PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR 2022, AS PRESENTED.

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez

Motion carried 4-0

POST ISSUANCE TAX COMPLIANCE REPORT

Member Mason moved, seconded by Member O’Connell, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE POST ISSUANCE TAX COMPLIANCE REPORT, AS PRESENTED.

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez

Motion carried 4-0

CHANGE ORDERS 113-120 2020 REFERENDUM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Member O’Connell moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS 113-120, AS PRESENTED.

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez

Motion carried 4-0

JEFFERSON/WHITTIER FURNITURE PURCHASE

Member Mason moved, seconded by Member O’Connell, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVE THE JEFFERSON/WHITTIER FURNITURE PURCHASE THROUGH THE LOWERY MCDONNELL CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,142,603.18, AS PRESENTED.

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez

Motion carried 4-0

MONTHLY REPORT

Mrs. Vince updated the Board on Cook County’s Second Installment – 11% drop in our EAB. She reported that the county provided a draft agency tax rate report for review. She updated the tentative levy but the final numbers have not been received. The 2nd installment tax bills are due to go out at the end of the week.

SSCIP Renewal is celebrating their 40th anniversary as a school liability insurance pool. The Executive Board is recommending using just over a million dollars in revenue surplus to offset the increase so that the increase range should be between 5.5% - 9.5%. A Cyber Tool Kit – SCCIP is paying half of the cost and the member districts are paying half of the cost.

The Township shared their quarterly report. Interest rates continue to be raised to battle inflation.

Reminder: Due to the early Board meetings, the Business Office will have a Supplemental Bills List for November and December.

HUMAN RESOURCES

MONTHLY REPORT

Mrs. Travis shared with the Board the current vacancies. She also reported on results of the recent job fair and the meeting of the Staff Retention Committee. Mrs. Travis expressed appreciation for the Board Members on behalf of the District, as this month is Board Appreciation Month.

FACILITIES

MONTHLY REPORT

Mr. White updated the Board on the sidebar key system. The District now owns the sidebar to the master key and has more freedom to choose a vendor for this which results in saving the district money.

TECHNOLOGY MONTHLY REPORT

Mr. Byrne reported on updates to digital keys, maintaining a level of security for them, and the compatibility/consistency of use in the new building.

OTHER NEW BUSINESS

None

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next board meeting is December 19, 2022 at 7:00 pm.

ADJOURNMENT

Member Mason moved, seconded by Member O’Connell, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:40 PM.

Roll Call Vote

Ayes: Hightower Nays: None

O’Connell

Mason Absent: Mora

Sosa Jackson

Chavez