Berkeley School District 87 Board of Education met May 22
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 7:42 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, Jackson, O'Connell, Mora & Mason. Absent: Chavez. Also present were Dr. Sullivan, Mrs. Travis, Mrs. Vince & Mrs. Zimmerman
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower
Jackson
Mason
Mora
O'Connell
Nays: None
Absent: Chavez
Motion Carried 5-0
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION / WRITTEN:
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Mora, THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE BE PUT ON FILE AS PRESENTED EXCEPT THAT WHICH REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.
Roll Call Vote
Nays: None
Ayes: Hightower
Jackson
Mason
Mora
O'Connnell
Motion Carried 5-0
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION / ORAL: NONE
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Jackson, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING HELD APRIL 24, 2023, AND THE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES OF MARCH 20, 2023, BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED TO BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Jackson
Hightower
O'Connell
Mora Mason
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5-0
Absent: Chavez
REPORTS
SUPERINTENDENT NONE
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION NONE
BUSINESS SERVICES
Mrs. Vince reviewed the Accounts and Claims payable figures and Member Mora moved, seconded by Member Jackson. THAT THE EXPENDITURES BE APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,685,184.03, AS FOLLOWS:
PAYROLL 04/28/2023...$856,044.80
PAYROLL 05/15/2023.. $878,321.56
REGULAR BOARD ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LISTING....$1,026,805.72
REGULAR BOARD ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LISTING FORREFERENDUM PROJECTS...............$1,913,228.15
P-CARD FUND LISTING...$10,783.80
TOTAL 4,685,184.03
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Hightower
Jackson
Mason
Mora
O'Connell
Nays: None
Absent: Chavez
Motion carried 5-0
MONTHLY BUILDING REPORT
Mrs. Vince explained the Monthly Building Report is submitted for informational purposes only.
FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION
None
SPECIAL SERVICES None
HUMAN RESOURCE None
OTHER OLD BUSINESS None
AWARD BID RELOCATION
We reviewed the bids and interviewed the contractors. We have vetted the apparent low bid and verified that they will be able to perform the services within the timelines. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the administration that the Board Of Education award the Relocation (Moving) Services bid to Hollander Moving & Storage Co. in the amount of $88,345.00
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Mora
Mason
Hightower
Jackson
O'Connell
Nays: None
Absent: Chavez
Motion Carried 5-0
AWARD BID SIGNATAGE & BLINDS
Wold has reviewed the bids and interviewed the contractors. Wold is recommending that the bid be awarded to Just Rite Acoustics. Therefore, it is recommended of the administration that the Board of Education award the Signage and Blinds for Sunnyside Intermediate, Riley Intermediate, MacArthur Middle and Northlake Middle Schools to Just Rite Acoustics.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Jackson
Nays: None
Mason
Hightower
O'Connell
Mora
Absent: Chavez
Motion Carried 5-0
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: We had a MacArthur parent discuss some concerns about the high school her child was going to attend for the 2023-2024 school year.
CONSIDERATION OF OLD BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Jackson, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING HELD APRIL 24, 2023, AND THE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES OF MARCH 20, 2023, BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED TO BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Jackson
Hightower
O'Connell
Mora
Mason
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5-0
Absent: Chavez
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting
Held 5-22-23
REPORTS
SUPERINTENDENT None
CURRICULUM AND
INSTRUCTION
Approve Consolidated District Plan
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Mason
Mora
Jackson
O'Connell
Chavez
Hightower
Nays: None
Absent: Sosa
Motion Carried 5-0
BUSINESS SERVICES
Mrs. Vince reviewed the Accounts and Claims payable figures and Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE EXPENDITURES BE APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,685, 184.03 AS FOLLOWS:
PAYROLL 4/28/23... $. 856,044.80
PAYROLL 5/15/23........878,321.56
REGULAR BOARD ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LISTINGS....1,026,805.72
REFERENDUM PROJECTS...1,913,228.15
P-CARD LISTING..... 10,783.80
TOTAL $4,685,184.03
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: O'Connell
Hightower
Jackson
Mason
Mora
Nays: None
Absent: Chavez
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
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting
Held 5-22-23
HUMAN RESOURCES None
OTHER OLD BUSINESS None
CLOSED SESSION
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Mason, 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; TO CONSIDER PENDING LITIGATION OR DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Mora
Hightower
O'Connell
Jackson
Mason
Nays: None
Absent: Chavez
Motion carried 5-0
The Board recessed to closed session at 8:30 pm.
The Board reconvened to open session at 9:12 pm with all members present.
REPORTS OF THE BOARD:
PAEC Member O'Connell reported on the meeting of May 17, 2023. The Governing Board approved the minutes of April 19, 2023 as presented. Also approved the consent agenda items V - payroll, VII new business as presented. Also approved employment and resignations as presented. The Board approved FMLA requests for three employees. The Board approved constructional agreements between Rosas Psychological Services and PAEC for the 2023-2024 school year as presented. Approved the contractual agreement between Joseph Vasileuske (LCPC) and PAEC for the 2023-2024 school year as presented. Approved the contractual agreement for Fox hire for Ms. Seyoung Kim ( occupational therapist) and PAEC for the 2023-2024 school year as presented. Approved the fee increase from Emgler, Callaway, Boasten and Srage LLC (ECB & S) as presented. The Executive Board conduit a first reading on the following updated/revised policies: Governing Board 2:10, Apertional Services 4:40-4:60, General Administration 3:40 E, Personnel 5:30 5:90 5:150-5:260, Instructional 6:210 6:230, Community Relations 8:20 - 8:70, Approved the First Student 2 year contract extension for the 2023 2024 and 2024-2025 school year as presented. Approved the Retirement Resolution of Ms. Rosemary Phillips as presented. The Executive Board Approved the fiscal year 2023 audit from Baker Tilly at the fee of $50,765.00 as presented. Governing Board Meeting - June 21, 2023 at 6 p.m.
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting
Held 5-22-23
EDUCATION & FINANCE No Report
POLICY & LEGISLATION policies
FACILITIES No Report
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 - RESIGNATION
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Mora, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL:
THE FOLLOWING:
AARON POLCHOW
EULALIA VALDEZ
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Hightower
Nays: None
O'Connell
Jackson
Mora
Mason
Absent: Chavez
Motion carried 5-0
INTENT TO RETIRE
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member O'Connell, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE LICENSED PERSONNEL INTENT TO RETIRE OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL:
KARA FLEMING
JACQUELINE BROWNE
DIANE KUTSCHKE
KATHY KUCEBA
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting
Held 5-22-23
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF - EMPLOYMENTS
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD EMPLOY THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL PENDING ALL EMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK:
JORIE MOTEN - MacArthur Middle School Teacher Aide
MONSERRAT CHAVEZ - Riley Teacher Aide Northlake Middle School
Roll Call Vote
Motion Carried 4-0
Ayes: Hightower
O'Connell
Jackson
Mora
Mason
Nays: None
Absent: Chavez
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF - RESIGNATIONS
Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member O'Connell, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF:
JASMINE ZESATI effective May 1st, 2023
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Jackson
Mora
O'Connell
Hightower
Nays: None
Absent: Chavez
Motion Carried 4-0
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting
Held 5-22-23
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF - LEAVE OF ABSENCES
Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member Mora, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF - LEAVE OF ABSENCES:
NANCY MARTINEZ
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Jackson
Mora
O'Connell
Hightower
Mason
Nays: None
Absent: Chavez
Motion Carried 4-0
FUNDRAISERS
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Mora, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE FOLLOWING FUNDRAISERS, AS PRESENTED:
WHITTIER
McTeacher Night
Spirit Wear
NORTHLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
McDonalds Night
SUNNYSIDE
$100 Donation for Camp Duncan Trip
Roll Call Vote Ayes: O'Connell Nays: None
Hightower Jackson
Mora Absent: Sosa
Motion carried 4-0
Mason Chavez
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting
Held 5-22-23
MONTHLY REPORT
Dr. Sullivan thanked everyone for their work. He gave updates on the upcoming events.
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION:
MONTHLY REPORT
Mrs. Zimmerman and Dr. Mieszanek shared information regarding the Consolidated District Plan.
BUSINESS SERVICES
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Mrs. Vince reviewed the Summary of Budget, Statement of Position, and Student Activity Reports for the period ending 4-24-23.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
Mrs. Vince provided the Board with the Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023 for their information and review. Report includes the independent audit and the financial report.
CHANGE ORDERS #145-150 2020 REFERENDUM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS #145-150, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Mora
Hightower
Jackson
O'Connell
Mason
Nays: None
Absent: Chavez
Motion carried 4-0
MONTHLY REPORT
Mrs. Vince reviewed the Summary of Budget, Statement of Position, and Student Activity Reports for the period ending 3/20/23.
HUMAN RESOURCES
MONTHLY REPORT
Mrs. Travis. Updated the Board on current vacancies. Interviews for the next school year are taking place.
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting
Held 5-22-23
FACILITIES MONTHY REPORT
Mr. White reported discussions are being held with Wold Architects on the timeline for the demolition of the Northlake apartment complex. Mr. White will focus on hiring the custodial staff.
TECHNOLOGY MONTHLY REPORT
None
OTHER NEW BUSINESS None
ANNOUNCEMENTS None
ADJOURNMENT
Member O'Connell moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:30PM.
Roll Call Vote
Motion carried 4-0
Ayes: O'Connell
Hightower
Jackson
Mora
Mason
Nays: None
Absent: Chavez
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