September 11, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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Jim Bednar, Board President, calls the meeting to order.
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II. ROLL CALL
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PRESENT: Mr. Bednar, Mrs. Botwinski, Mr. Chester, Mr. Novak, Mr. Greidanus, Mrs. Paul, and Mrs. Peters.
ABSENT: No one. ALSO PRESENT; Dr. Don Angelaccio, Superintendent, Dr. Amy Zaher, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, and Mr. Micheal DeBartolo, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations. |
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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We will be led in the pledge by representatives from the Sullivan Student Ambassadors Program.
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IV. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PARTICIPATION
Description:
At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and District employees may comment to or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please complete a Visitor Participation Form and present it to Mrs. O'Donnell, our recording secretary, at this time. The Board will be prepared to address those comments related to the agenda within a reasonable time.
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V. COMMUNICATIONS
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V.A. Tenured Teacher Presentation
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The following individuals have achieved tenured status in District 23 as of the start of the
2019-20 School Year: Tanya Bratko Kayleen Fahey Kasey Godek Kelly Lett Abbey Lynch Stephanie O'Connor Sandra Vasilakos |
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V.B. Introduction of New Staff
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We welcome the following individuals to the Prospect Heights School District 23 community for the 2019-20 School Year:
John Adkisson, Spanish Bilingual Grade 3, Ross Garth Anderson, Band Teacher, Eisenhower/Sullivan Jacklyn Aohara, SPED Program Assistant, Sullivan Danielle Babich, SLP, MacArthur Marjorie Beckley, SPED Program Assistant, Eisenhower Sandra Cary, Math Teacher, MacArthur Norma Delgadillo Morales, At Risk Bilingual Jessa Gianneschi, Grade 1 Teacher, Eisenhower Debbie Gosch, School Secretary, MacArthur Justin Heller, Network Manager, Administration Simona Hofer, School Psychologist, Sullivan Katie Kramer, School Nurse, MacArthur Kelley Kraus, PE/Health Teacher, MacArthur Janet Kyeon, Art Teacher MacArthur Melinda Lyons, Art Teacher, Eisenhower Ingrid Maradkel, SPED Program Assistant, Ross Fabiola Mayen Nava, Sped Program Assistant, Eisenhower Diane Moon, Math Teacher, MacArthur Elizabeth Naranjo, Spanish Bilingual Grade 2,Ross Christen Nolfi, LBS Teacher, Sullivan Carrie Petrelis, School Office Assistant, Ross Mary Schneider-Onesto, SPED Program Assistant, Eisenhower Alexandra Washak, Kindergarten Teacher, Eisenhower |
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V.C. Ship of Tolerance
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V.D. IASB Governance Recognition
Description:
At the North Cook IASB meeting on October 16, the following Board members will receive recognition for their continued service and completion of professional development:
Carol Botwinski Master Board Member Maintained Pat Chester LeaderShop Academy Member Brian Greidanus Master Board Member Level 1 Mari-Lynn Peters Master Board Member Maintained |
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V.E. Anne Sullivan School Improvement Presentation
Description:
Ms. Meziere and staff will provide an overview of goals to be addressed at Sullivan this year in alignment with the Strategic Plan.
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VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VI.A. BUILDING AND SITES
Description:
Jim will report.
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VI.B. I.A.S.B.
Description:
Sign up for North Cook Dinner w/ Michelle O'Donnell and Triple I verification.
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VI.C. COMMUNITY RELATIONS:
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Gonca will report.
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VI.D. N.S.S.E.O.:
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Brian will Report.
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VI.E. FINANCE:
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Mari-Lynn will report.
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VI.F. JOINT CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE:
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Mari-Lynn will report.
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
The consent agenda includes the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting on August 8, 2019, Personnel report, EIS required posting, and Disposal form for additional end of life tech equipment.
I move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. |
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VII.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of August 8, 2019
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VII.B. Personnel Report
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VII.C. Presentation of the Employee Information System (EIS) Report
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Pursuant to Section 10-20.47 of the Illinois School Code, each school board must report to the Illinois State Board of Education, on or before October 1 each year, the base salary and benefits of the district superintendent and all administrators and teachers employed by the school district. Prior to filing this annual report to the Illinois State Board of Education, the information must be presented at a regular school board meeting and then posted on the Internet website of the school district.
Please accept this report which is being posted on the District's website and reported to the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System as required by law.
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VII.D. Approval to Dispose of Surplus Equipment
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VIII. PUBLIC HEARING ON 2019-2020 ANNUAL BUDGET
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On August 8, 2019, the Board of Education reviewed and approved the Tentative Budget for the 2019-2020 school year as drafted by the Business Office in consultation with the Finance Committee. In accordance with legal requirements, the Board published that the adopted Tentative Budget would be available for public inspection for a period of not less than 30 days.
At this time the Board wishes to conduct a Public Hearing for the purpose of presentation of the 2019-2020 Annual School Budget and to allow Board members and others to address the Board regarding the 2019-2020 Annual School Budget. May I please have a motion to open the Public Hearing on the 2019-2020 Annual School budget. Moved: Seconded: Voice Vote: Time: At this time I would ask Mrs. McPartlin to address the Board with any necessary updates. President: Is there any Board member who has questions or wish to be heard? President Is there anyone in the audience who wished to address the Board? President: May I have a motion to close the Public hearing on the 2019-20 Annual School Budget? Moved: Seconded: Voice Vote: Time |
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IX. FINANCIAL REPORT
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Attached is the memo recommending payment of the voucher lists for materials, supplies, and services paid since the last BOE meeting. In addition, the District payments for salaries and insurance benefits during the previous month are included for approval. Those documents are all included for your review.
I move to approve the Financial Report as presented. |
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IX.A. Monthly Invoices (Non-Construction Items)
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IX.B. RECOMMENDATION Approval of Formal Payment of Bills (September 2019)
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X. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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X.A. Freedom of Information Act Response - INFORMATION
Description:
The following Freedom of Information requests were made in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act.
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X.A.1. T. Fa (K12 Transportation Research) Request
Description:
Information has been requested regarding our current Special Education Transportation Contract with First Student.
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X.B. District Dashboard Update - INFORMATION
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Dr. Angelaccio will present the revised District 23 Dashboard that will be made available to the public. This website provides insight into key performance indicators and strategic planning updates to increase transparency with the community. These data points help articulate the story of the successful programming and services that District 23 provides. The dashboard is available at: https://ilschoolstories.com/
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X.C. Enrollment Update - INFORMATION
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A summary of enrollment and class size data will be provided for the Board based upon 10 day enrollment. No changes or modifications to the staffing plan are recommended at this time.
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X.D. Approval and Adoption of 2019-2020 Annual Budget - ACTION
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Earlier in the meeting the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2020 school district budget was held. Based upon the tentative budget being presented on August 8, 2019, the public being notified in the newspaper and on the website as required by law and the budget having been displayed for the minimum 30 days as required by law, the Board is ready to vote on the District budget for Fiscal Year 2020.
Copies of the ISBE document will be available at the BOE meeting, as the printing is a bit confusing. I move to approve the Prospect Heights School District 23 Fiscal Year 2020 budget as presented.
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X.E. Transportation Update - DISCUSSION
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As the Board is aware, there were challenges with our start of year transportation. Some of these are typical and expected start of year issues. Some issues were amplified and exacerbated by the reduction of routes and subsequent rerouting. Mrs. McPartlin has been addressing concerns and working with First Student to make appropriate modifications. At this time, there is no recommendation to add a route or make further changes for this year. We are, however, reviewing the issues that have come to light this year and developing strategies and improvements to be implemented for next year.
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X.F. Transportation Contract Extension - ACTION
Description:
Mrs. McPartlin and Dr. Angelaccio have been in consultation with our transportation tiering partner, District 21, and recommend approval of the transportation contract extension with First Student.
I move to approve the contract extension with First Student as presented.
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X.G. Building and Grounds Update - INFORMATION
Description:
Mr. Rominski has prepared a review of work completed this past summer. A brief presentation is planned and the Board is invited to ask any questions or to provide comment.
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XI. RECOGNITION OF VISITOR PARTICIPATION
Description:
At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and District employees may comment to or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please complete a Visitor Participation Form and present it to Mrs. O'Donnell, our recording secretary, at this time. The Board will be prepared to address those comments related to the agenda within a reasonable time.
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XII. OLD BUSINESS
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XIII. NEW BUSINESS
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XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:
I move we adjourn to Executive Session for matters regarding personnel. There will be no action after Executive Session.
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XIV.A. Personnel - The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.
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XV. OPEN SESSION
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XVI. ADJOURNMENT
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