Community High School District 99 Board of Education met May 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education, Community High School District 99, met in Workshop Session with Action Item at 6:30 p.m., at the Administrative Service Center.
Upon the Secretary's roll call, the following Board members answered present: Nancy Kupka, President; Mike Davenport, Vice President; and Members Christopher Espinoza, Sherell Fuller, Jennie Hagstrom, Terry Pavesich and Joanna Vazquez Drexler.
Also present were Hank Thiele, Superintendent; Rob Lang, Assistant Superintendent for Staff Services; Scott Wuggazer, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services; Courtney DeMent, North High Principal; Ed Schwartz, South High Principal; Student Board Members Scarlett O'Hara and Jade Toledano; and Juli Gniadek, Secretary.
There were no visitors.
1. STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
Renatta Jacob, Liana O'Rourke, and Bianca Obedoza, members of South High's Orchesis Dance Club, shared the club is non-cut, open to all ethnicities and genders, prides itself on being judgment free and studies many different dance styles. The students described how they kept in touch during the pandemic and some of their performances this year, including the Orchesis Showcase, the Addison Trail Diversity Show and at the Spirit Assembly.
Members of the Board thanked the students for coming to share their enthusiasm about dance.
2. STUDENT BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Jade Toledano, North High Student Board Member, updated the Board on happenings at North High in April and May, including the Spring Art Show; the spring play, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time:" Drug Awareness Week; Academic Awards; AP Testing; Mental Health Awareness Month; and Staff Appreciation Week.
Scarlett O'Hara, South High Student Board Member, shared the girls softball team has won 89 consecutive conference games, seniors won the Spirit Jug during Spirit Week and five journalists medaled at the Sate competition. She expressed appreciation to all staff in recognition of Staff Appreciation Week.
The Student Board Members shared today is Decision Day; the Board asked the students where they planned on attending college – Ms. O'Hara responded Ohio State and Ms. Toledano responded IE University in Spain.
President Kupka also recognized teachers and administrators for all they do for students. Dr. Thiele stated there is an opportunity on the website where anyone can leave a personal note for a staff member.
3. RECEPTION OF VISITORS - PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
4. STRATEGIC PLAN
Dr. Thiele stated at the next Board meeting the Board will be asked to take Action on the Strategic Plan. He provided an overview of the Plan, including the recommended Mission, Vision and Value statements and the four Strategic Directions. In May and June the Administration will develop the tasks for next year, based on the Strategic Plan, according to Hank Thiele, and in August the Board will be asked to approve those tasks.
5. HYBRID BLOCK SCHEDULE
Hank Thiele shared last week drop in Q & A sessions were held on the Hybrid Block Schedule at both buildings, with Gina Ziccardi and Courtney DeMent at North and he and Ed Schwartz at South. He reviewed some of the slides used during the staff sessions and some of the questions raised by staff and how those questions are being addressed. Dr. Thiele noted there will be additional bus routes in the morning so students will spend a shorter amount of time on the bus.
6. PERSONNEL REPORT - APPOINTMENT-ADMINISTRATION; APPOINTMENT-CERTIFIED
Dr. Thiele stated at the May Workshop Meeting the Board is often asked to approve personnel and tonight the Board is being asked to approve Keith Palz, who is in attendance, to be the new Associate Principal at North High overseeing curriculum and instruction.
Member Davenport moved and Member Pavesich seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the Personnel Report - Appointment-Administration; Appointment-Certified.
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Davenport, Pavesich, Vazquez Drexler, Espinoza, Fuller, Hagstrom and Kupka voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried.
7. POLICY COMMITTEE REPORT – FIRST READING OF POLICIES
The Policy Committee brought the following policies forward for First Reading:
2.20 Powers and Duties of the School Board; Indemnification
2.110 Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers
2.120 Board Member Development
2.220 School Board Meeting Procedure
2.260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
3.40 Superintendent 3.69 Assistant Controller
4.60 Purchases and Contracts
4.80 Accounting and Audits
4.110 Transportation
4.160 Environmental Quality of Buildings and Grounds
4.165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors
4.170 Safety
4.175 Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications
5.10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
5.20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited
5.30 Hiring Process and Criteria
5.50 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace; E Cigarette, Tobacco, and Cannabis Prohibition
5.90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
5.100 Staff Development Program
5.120 Employee Ethics; Conduct; and Conflict of Interest
5.125 Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct
5.150 Personnel Records
5.185 Family and Medical Leave
5.200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal
5.220 Guest Teachers
5.250 Leaves of Absence 6.50 School Wellness
6.120 Education of Children with Disabilities
7.30 Attendance Areas and Transfers within the District
7.60 Residence
7.70 Attendance and Truancy
7.80 Release Time for Religious Instruction/ Observance
7.100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunization; and Exclusion of Students
7.150 Agency and Police Interviews
7.160 Student Appearance
7.180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
7.200 Suspension Procedures
7.210 Expulsion Procedures
7.240 Conduct Code for Participants in Extracurricular Activities
7.250 Student Support Services
7.260 Exemption from Physical Education
7.290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention
7.340 Student Records
Dr. Thiele stated Members Davenport and Fuller reviewed the policies and he asked that any questions be forwarded to Members Davenport, Fuller and himself.
8. RECEPTION OF VISITORS - PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business or discussion, Member Fuller moved and Member Pavesich seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned.
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