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Berkeley School District 87 Board of Education met Oct. 23.

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 7:00 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, Espinoza, Mason and Walker. Absent Chavez , Also present was Dr. Sullivan, Mrs. Travis, and Mrs. Vince 

AWARD BID 

Member Espinoza moved, seconded by Member Walker, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AWARD THE MAINTENANCE GARAGE ADDITION TO PAUL BORG CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF THEIR BASE BID PROPOSAL FOR $447,000.00 PLUS ALTERNATE #2-EXTERIOR LIGHTING FOR $6.600.00 FOR A TOTAL BID AMOUNT OF $453,600.00, AS PRESENTED.

Roll Call Vote 

Ayes: Hightower 

Mason

Walker 

Espinoza 

Jackson

Nays: None

Absent: Chavez

Mora

Motio carried 5-0

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 

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

ATTENTION.

Roll Call Vote 

Ayes: Hightower 

Mason

Walker 

Espinoza 

Jackson

Nays: None

Absent: Chavez

Mora

Motion carried 5-0

ORAL: Mrs. Chaparro spoke to the board regarding the importance of after school homework clubs. 

CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES: 

APPROVAL OF OLD MINUTES 

Member Espinoza moved, seconded by member Jackson. THAT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 23, 2023 BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED TO BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING.

Roll Call Vote 

Ayes: Hightower 

Mason

Walker 

Espinoza 

Jackson

Nays: None

Absent: Chavez

Mora

Motion carried 5-0

REPORTS 

SUPERINTENDENT None

CURRICULUM AND None

INSTRUCTION 

BUSINESS SERVICES 

Mrs. Vince reviewed the Accounts & Claims payable figures and Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE EXPENDITURES BE APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,892,600.53, AS FOLLOWS:

PAYROLL 9/29/23………………………………………………860,533.74

PAYROLL 10/13/23 …………………………………………… 857,950.40

REGULAR BOARD ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LISTINGS….1,419,301.44

REFERENDUM PROJECTS………………………………..1,462,643.70

REGULAR BOARD ACCOUNTS PAYABLE-P CARD…….…11,988.66

TOTAL $ 4,892,600.53

Roll Call Vote 

Ayes: Hightower 

Mason

Walker 

Espinoza 

Jackson

Nays: None

Absent: Chavez

Mora

Motion carried 5-0

MONTHLY BUILDING REPORT 

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

SPECIAL SERVICES None

HUMAN RESOURCES None

OTHER OLD BUSINESS None

CLOSED SESSION None

Member Walker was appointed to PAEC Committee and Member Mason alternated. PAEC Members Mason and Walker reported that the meeting did not take place.

IASB No Report

EDUCATION & FINANCE No Report

POLICY & LEGISLATION No Report

FACILITIES Minutes from October 23, 2023 are in the Board Packet for your review.

HEALTH/SAFETY & TRANSPORTATION No Report

PUBLIC RELATIONS No Report

PARENT-TEACHER ADVISORY No Report

BILINGUAL ADVISORY No Report

FOOD SERVICE ADVISORY No Report

SUPERINTENDENT: 

LICENSED PERSONNEL - EMPLOYMENTS 

Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD EMPLOY THE FOLLOWING TEACHER EFFECTIVE 10/30/23, PENDING ALL EMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK:

KELLY MATHIEU SCIENCE TEACHER MACARTHUR (LANE 1 STEP 1) ALEC ROSS ESL RESOURCE NORTHLAKE (TBD)

Roll Call Vote 

Ayes: Hightower 

Mason

Walker 

Espinoza 

Jackson

Nays: None

Absent: Chavez

Mora

Motion carried 5-0

LICENSED PERSONNEL - EMPLOYMENTS 

Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LANE AND STEPS FOR PERSONNEL, PENDING ALL EMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK:

EVELYN NUNEZ (LANE 2 STEP 9)

Roll Call Vote 

Ayes: Hightower 

Mason

Walker 

Espinoza 

Jackson

Nays: None

Absent: Chavez

Mora

LICENSED PERSONNEL - LEAVE OF ABSENCES 

Member Espinoza moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE LICENSED PERSONNEL LEAVE REQUEST AS PRESENTED.

KATHY HARITOS

Roll Call Vote 

Ayes: Hightower 

Mason

Walker 

Espinoza 

Jackson

Nays: None

Absent: Chavez

Mora

Motion carried 5-0

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF RESIGNATION 

Member Walker moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING RESIGNATION EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:

MARCUS JENKINS MACARTHUR CUSTODIAN

JULIA MAGUELLAL MACARTHUR TEACHER AIDE

Roll Call Vote 

Ayes: Hightower 

Mason

Walker 

Espinoza 

Jackson

Nays: None

Absent: Chavez

Mora

Motion carried 5-0

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF LEAVE OF ABSENCE 

Member Espinoza moved, seconded by Member Walker, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUEST AS PRESENTED FOR:

TAMIEKA SHERDEN

LUTFEE TAYLOR

Roll Call Vote 

Ayes: Hightower 

Mason

Walker 

Espinoza 

Jackson

Nays: None

Absent: Chavez

Mora

Motion carried 5-0

POLICY REVISIONS 

Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Walker, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WAIVE THE 1ST AND 2ND READING PROCEDURE FOR THE APPROVAL OF THIS POLICY. THESE REVISIONS REFLECT CHANGES IN LEGISLATION WHICH DO NOT REQUIRE PUBLIC REVIEW OF COMMENT. WE ASK THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVE THE REVISED BOARD POLICIES AS PRESENTED. 

POLICY 722.02 BULLYING

POLICY 407.00 CAPITALIZATION THRESHOLD INTERNAL CONTROLS

Roll Call Vote 

Ayes: Hightower 

Mason

Walker 

Espinoza 

Jackson

Nays: None

Absent: Chavez

Mora

Motion carried 5-0

FUNDRAISER REQUEST 

Member Espinoza moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE FUNDRAISER, AS PRESENTED:

Riley Intermediate McTeacher Night

Roll Call Vote 

Ayes: Hightower 

Mason

Walker 

Espinoza 

Jackson

Nays: None

Absent: Chavez

Mora

MONTHLY REPORT 

Dr. Sullivan reported on the MacArthur Vaping Presentation. He informed the Board of upcoming events, MacArthur and Sunnyside are hosting a Trunk or Treat. Dr. Sullivan shared information regarding the Hillside Veterans day parade, Dr. Sullivan will attend the Joint Annual Conference in November.

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION 

MONTHLY REPORT 

Dr. Sullivan reported on behalf of Mrs. Zimmerman. He spoke about Teacher Institute day and School Improvement plans in November..

BUSINESS SERVICES 

MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT 

Mrs. Vince reviewed the Summary of Budget, Statement of Position, and Student Activity Reports for the period ending in 9/30/23.

APPROVE TENTATIVE LEVY 

Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member Espinoza, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVE THE TENTATIVE PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR 2023 AS PRESENTED.

Roll Call Vote 

Ayes: Hightower 

Mason

Walker 

Espinoza 

Jackson

Nays: None

Absent: Chavez

Mora

Motion carried 5-0

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #8 FURNITURE 

Member Espinoza moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVE THE FURNITURE FOR THE SUNNYSIDE/MACARTHUR AND RILEY/NORTHLAKE PROJECTS CHANGE ORDER EIGHT AS PRESENTED.

Roll Call Vote 

Ayes: Hightower 

Mason

Walker 

Espinoza 

Jackson

Nays: None

Absent: Chavez

Mora

Motion carried 5-0

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #3 SECURITY PROJECT 

Member Espinoza moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVE THE SECURITY PROJECT CHANGE ORDER THREE, AS PRESENTED.

Roll Call Vote 

Ayes: Hightower 

Mason

Walker 

Espinoza 

Jackson

Nays: None

Absent: Chavez

Mora

Motion carried 5-0

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #4 

Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Walker, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVE JEFFERSON-WHITTIER PRIMARY SCHOOLS HEALTH SAFETY RENOVATIONS PROJECT CHANGE ORDER FOUR, AS PRESENTED.

Roll Call Vote 

Ayes: Hightower 

Mason

Walker 

Espinoza 

Jackson

Nays: None

Absent: Chavez

Mora

Motion carried 5-0

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #2 

Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Espinoza, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NUMBER TWO AS PRESENTED

Roll Call Vote 

Ayes: Hightower 

Mason

Walker 

Espinoza 

Jackson

Nays: None

Absent: Chavez

Mora

Motion carried 5-0

BUSINESS OFFICE MONTHLY REPORT 

Mrs. Vince spoke about the SSCIP. She will have more information in the next few days.Mrs. Vince updated the board on the Township Treasurer's Quarterly meeting and she also spoke about West Cook Regional School Business Officials

HUMAN RESOURCES 

APPROVE VERIFENT AGREEMENT - FAITH’S LAW VERIFICATION AND EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION THROUGH THE END OF THE 2023-2024 SY 

Member Walker moved, seconded by Member Espinoza, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE VERIFIENT AGREEMENT AS PRESENTED FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR.

Roll Call Vote 

Ayes: Hightower 

Mason

Walker 

Espinoza 

Jackson

Nays: None

Absent: Chavez

Mora

Motion carried 5-0

MONTHLY REPORT 

Mrs. Travis updated the Board on the remaining licensed and support staff current vacancies. She updated the Board on the teacher and substitute shortage.

OTHER NEW BUSINESS 

Joe Byrne, Director of Educational Technology reported that the department has been busy supporting staff and students.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Monday 11/13 - Regular Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT 

Member Walker moved, seconded by Member Espinoza, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:40 PM.

Roll Call Vote 

Ayes: Hightower 

Mason

Walker 

Espinoza 

Jackson

Nays: None

Absent: Chavez

Mora

Motion carried 5-0

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