Berkeley School District 87 Board of Education met Nov. 13.
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, Walker, Mora, Jackson, Cosette and Chavez , Also present was Dr. Sullivan,
Mrs. Travis, and Mrs. Vince
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
Mora
Jackson
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7-0
ORAL: Teachers attended the board meeting. They had one teacher represent them. She spoke on behalf of the team, regarding the contract and vacancies.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES:
APPROVAL OF OLD MINUTES
Member Espinoza moved, seconded by member Jackson. THAT MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR BOARD MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 13, 2023 BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED TO BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Hightower
Mason
Walker
Espinoza
Mora
Jackson
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7-0
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 $3,298,547.76, AS FOLLOWS:
PAYROLL 10/31/23 - 855,048.46
PAYROLL 11/15/23 - 0.00
REGULAR BOARD ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LISTINGS - 1,173,077.41
REFERENDUM PROJECTS - 1,250,474.39
REGULAR BOARD ACCOUNTS PAYABLE-P CARD - 19,947.50
TOTAL $3,298,547.76
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Hightower
Mason
Walker
Espinoza
Mora
Jackson
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7-0
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
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting
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 November 13, 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 - LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Member Cosette moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD THE LICENCED PERSONNEL LEAVE REQUEST AS PRESENTED FOR:
STEPHANIE MCGINN
AMANDA CAMPOS
JAYME MENDIOLA
TRINA JAMES
KARYN TUPEK
RICHARD SIBLE
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Hightower
Mason
Walker
Espinoza
Mora
Jackson
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7-0
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF - EMPLOYMENT
Member Walker moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE BOARD EMPLOY THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL PENDING ALL EMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK:
SEBASTIAN PORTILLO PM CUSTODIAN SUNNYSIDE
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Mason
Walker Absent: None
Espinoza
Mora
Jackson
Motion carried 7-0
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF- LEAVE OF ABSENCES
Member Walker moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTS AS PRESENTED FOR:
SONIA FALCO
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Hightower Nays: None
Mason
Walker Absent: None
Espinoza
Mora
Jackson
Motion carried 7-0
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting
SUPPORT STAFF RESIGNATION
Member Walker moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING RESIGNATION EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:
MONSERRAT CHAVEZ TEACHER AIDE RILEY
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Hightower
Mason
Walker
Espinoza
Mora
Jackson
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7-0
FUNDRAISER REQUEST
Member Mora moved, seconded by Member Espinoza, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE FUNDRAISER, AS PRESENTED:
Jefferson School
● Krispy Kreme Doughnuts - Nov. 15- Dec. 8
Sunnyside -JSM PTO
● Little Caesars Pizza Fundraiser - Starting Nov. 27, 2023 for four weeks.
Riley
● Author Juanita Hernandez assembly. This is a free event.
Her book is in English and Spanish and this will make a wonderful opportunity for our students to hear from a published author. She will read her book to the students which is based on her mother growing up in Mexico. She will then talk to the students about the process of writing and publishing a book. The students will then have a chance to ask her questions and learn more about the publishing process. This will tie into our ARC curriculum as students at that time will be working on publishing their own non-fiction book.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Hightower
Mason
Walker
Espinoza
Mora
Jackson
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7-0
CHANGE STARTING TIME FOR BOARD MEETINGS
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Mason. THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVE CHANGING THE START TIME OF THE BOARD MEETINGS TO 6:30 PM.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Hightower
Mason
Walker
Espinoza
Mora
Jackson
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7-0
STUDENT RESIDENCY
Member Mason moved, seconded by Member Mora, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTIFIES THE PARENT OF STUDENT A THAT, BECAUSE OF RESIDENCY REGULATIONS, THE STUDENT WILL BE DISENROLLED FROM DISTRICT 87 SCHOOLS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Hightower
Mason
Walker
Espinoza
Mora
Jackson
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7-0
MONTHLY REPORT
Dr. Sullivan informed the Board of upcoming events. Dr. Sullivan will attend the Joint Annual Conference November 17-19. He is exploring the possibility of extending the work year for Principals, Assistant Principals and Administrative Assistants. The Holiday - Retirement party is Friday, December 1st.
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS 2023-2024
Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member Chavez, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Hightower
Mason
Walker
Espinoza
Mora
Jackson
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7-0
MONTHLY REPORT
Mrs. Zimmerman reported on the School improvement and Summative Designations. She also spoke about Professional Development Opportunities.
BUSINESS SERVICES
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Mrs. Vince reviewed the Summary of Budget, Statement of Position, and Student Activity Reports for the period ending in 11/30/23.
APPROVE TENTATIVE TAX 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
Mora
Jackson
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7-0
APPROVE POST-ISSUANCE COMPLIANCE REPORTS
Member Mora moved, seconded by Member Mason, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVE THE POST-ISSUANCE TAX COMPLIANCE REPORTS, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Hightower
Mason
Walker
Espinoza
Mora
Jackson
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7-0
CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDERS NO. 208-209
2020 REFERENDUM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Member Jackson moved, seconded by Member Mora, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 208 THROUGH 209 AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Hightower
Mason
Walker
Espinoza
Mora
Jackson
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7-0
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #4 - AV PROJECT
Member Walker moved, seconded by Member Jackson, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVE AV PROJECT CHANGE ORDER FOUR, AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Hightower
Mason
Walker
Espinoza
Mora
Jackson
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7-0
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #1 - SIGNAGE AND BLINDS
SUNNYSIDE/MACARTHUR AND RILEY/NORTHLAKE PROJECTS
Member Walker moved, seconded by Member Espinoza, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVE THE SIGNAGE AND BLINDS FOR THE SUNNYSIDE/MACARTHUR AND RILEY/NORTHLAKE PROJECTS CHANGE ORDER NUMBER ONE AS PRESENTED
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Hightower
Mason
Walker
Espinoza
Mora
Jackson
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7-0
BUSINESS OFFICE MONTHLY REPORT
Mrs. Vince spoke about the SSCIP the next meeting is December 1st. Mrs. Vince reported the audit is moving forward and is in the review stage. The audit will be presented at the December board meeting.
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 12/18 - Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Member Walker moved, seconded by Member Mora, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:48 PM.
Roll Call Vote Ayes: Hightower
Mason
Walker
Espinoza
Mora
Jackson
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7-0
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