Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met June 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education, Community High School District 99, met in regular session 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 Jennie Hagstrom Members Christopher Espinoza, Sherell Fuller and Joanna Vazquez Drexler were absent.
Also present were Hank Thiele, Superintendent; Gina Ziccardi, Associate Superintendent for Student Learning; Rob Lang, Assistant Superintendent for Staff Services; Scott Wuggazer, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services; Mark Staehlin, District Controller; Jeree Ehtridge, Assistant Controller; Jill Browning, Director of Communications, Jim Kolodziej, Director of Physical Plant and Operations; Courtney DeMent, North High Principal; Ed Schwartz, South High Principal; and Juli Gniadek, Secretary.
There were seven visitors. A copy of the Visitor Roster is attached.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Pavesich moved and Member Davenport seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the Minutes of the May 16, 2022 Business Meeting and the June 6, 2022 Workshop Meeting with Action Item.
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Pavesich, Davenport, Hagstrom and Kupka voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried.
2. RECEPTION OF VISITORS - PUBLIC COMMENT
Laura Hois asked that voting on the ISBE Consolidated District Plan and the DAOES Intergovernmental Agreement be postponed, expressing concerns over an increase in governmental control and equity.
3. END OF YEAR GOAL SUMMARY
Dr. Thiele stated the Board has been kept up to date on progress on the goals and were previously provided the Summary. He noted both the Board and the Administration provided feedback. Hank Thiele stated the Goal Summary would be posted on the website,
4. CHANGES TO THE STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK (INCLUDING DISCIPLINE CODE)
Hank Thiele shared there were no changes to the Activities/Athletic Handbook this year. He stated approval of the changes to the Student/Parent Handbook are an Action Item later and, once approved, they become part of Board policy. Scott Wuggazer drew the Board's attention to the change from 20 minutes to 10 minutes in the definition of tardy.
5. SCHOOL WELLNESS POLICY IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW (BOARD POLICY 6.50)
Dr. Thiele shared Board policy 6.50 requires the Board be provided an update on the District's food service. He noted, throughout the year, the Board has been provided updates on the food service and the document provided serves as a summary.
6. ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (ISBE) CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT PLAN
Gina Ziccardi stated the District is required to submit a Consolidated District Plan annually and has been doing so for years. She noted the key changes in this year's plan are the increase in the number of dual credit courses, increased EL programming, the inclusion of the ESSER grants and movement of South High from a School-wide Title I Program to a Targeted Assistance Program. Ms. Ziccardi shared the reason South High is required to move to a Title I Targeted Assistance Program is the reduction in the number of students who are receiving free and reduced lunch.
7. TITLE I PLAN
Ms. Ziccardi stated this Plan is only required when there is a significant change and since District 99 is moving from a School-wide Program to a Targeted Assistance Program the District is required to complete the Plan. She shared many of the questions in this plan are also in the Consolidated District Plan.
8. DUPAGE AREA OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEM (DAOES) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Hank Thiele shared the original TCD/DAOES agreement has been in place since 1986 and did not include a dissolution process. He stated the auditors required an Intergovernmental Agreement to contain the process and this Agreement is being brought forward to each of the members' Boards.
Gina Ziccardi stated the District's attorneys have reviewed the Agreement and absolutely agree there needs to be dissolution language which is respective of the founding member districts, like District 99, and balanced with each members' enrollment. She noted next year District 99 is sending 170 students to DADES.
Dr. Thiele stated administration is recommending the Board adopt the Agreement and there is no indication DAOES is going to dissolve.
9. PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE RENEWALS
Mark Staehlin shared for the past 30+ years District 99 and District 58 combine when seeking insurance coverage, as this provides reduced costs for both districts, and there are some coverages only District 99 has. He stated this year Worker's Compensation coverage went down 24% and these savings covered the increases in all other policies. Mr. Staehlin noted this year the District was adding a Primary Accident Policy, at a cost of $35,511, which covers students, volunteers and guests hurt at a District function. He stated the total cost for insurance this year is $776,613 to renew the existing policies and add the Primary Accident Policy.
Dr. Thiele stated this is an Action Item.
10. BULK PURCHASING - CMG SUPPLIES - 2022-2023
Mr. Kolodziej noted at this time the copy paper purchase is usually brought to the Board. He stated the District went out for bid on copy paper and all bids came in higher than the State bid. Jim Kolodziej stated the District is going with the State bid for a savings of $17,000.
Jim Kolodziej shared there are hundreds of items on the CMG supplies list, there were thirteen bidders, and every bidder won at least one award. Mr. Kolodziej stated the bids total $141,556.64 and are under budget.
Dr. Thiele stated this is an Action Item.
11. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUESTS
Dr. Thiele reported the District received and responded to Freedom of Information Act requests this month and they are posted on the District's website.
12. CONSENT AGENDA
President Kupka and the Board recognized both the Foundation and the Downers Grove Roadrunners for their generous donations,
Dr. Lang stated the Personnel Report was updated since it was first posted to include the Appointment of Jose Oleaga, a .2 North High PE/Health teacher.
Member Pavesich moved and Member Davenport seconded the motion for the Board of Education to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, which includes: A. Personnel Report - Appointment Administration; Appointments-Certified; Appointment-Classified; Transfer of Position-Classified; B. Personnel Report - Retirements Classified; Resignations-Exempt; Resignations-Classified; C. Personnel Report - Termination Classified; D. Personnel Report - Salary Increase for Administration and CMG; E. Financial Pages; F. Adoption of CTE/Accounting Textbook; G. Property and Liability Insurance Renewals; H. Approval of District Depositories and Resolution Authorizing Depositories; I. Resolution Approving Surety Bond of Treasurer;, J. Resolution Approving Treasurer Special Surety Bonds for Series 2020 General Obligation Bonds; K. Resolution Approving Treasurer Special Surety Bonds for Series 2018 General Obligation Bonds; L. Acceptance of Donation - District 99 Education Foundation; M. Acceptance of Donation - Downers Grove Roadrunners Inc; and N. Resolution of Nomination for Membership on the Downers Grove Plan Commission,
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Pavesich, Davenport, Hagstrom and Kupka voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried.
13. APPROVAL OF ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (ISBE) CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT PLAN
Member Pavesich moved and Member Davenport seconded the motion for the Board of Education to approve the District 99 Consolidated District Plan, as presented, for submission to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Pavesich, Davenport, Hagstrom and Kupka voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried,
14. APPROVAL OF THE TITLE I PLAN
Member Pavesich moved and Member Davenport seconded the motion for the Board of Education to approve the Title I Plan as presented.
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Pavesich, Davenport, Hagstrom and Kupka voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried.
15. APPROVAL OF DUPAGE AREA OCCUPATIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Member Davenport moved and Member Pavesich seconded the motion for the Board of Education to approve the proposed DAOES Intergovernmental Agreement as presented.
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Davenport, Pavesich, Hagstrom and Kupka voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried.
16. APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO THE STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK (INCLUDING DISCIPLINE CODE)
Member Davenport moved and Member Pavesich seconded the motion for the Board of Education to approve the changes to the Student/Parent Handbook as presented.
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Davenport, Pavesich, Hagstrom and Kupka voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried.
17, AWARD OF BIDS - BULK PURCHASING-CMG SUPPLIES - 2022-2023
Member Davenport moved and Member Pavesich seconded the motion for the Board of Education to approve award of contract for custodial, maintenance and grounds supplies to the noted vendors in the aggregate amount of $141,556.64.
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Davenport, Pavesich, Hagstrom and Kupka voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried.
18. OLD BUSINESS
None
19. NEW BUSINESS - FIRST READING-BOARD POLICY 6.280, GRADING AND PROMOTION
Dr. Thiele stated Members Davenport and Fuller were consulted regarding the change to the policy and the policy will now be in line with PRESS. He directed anyone with questions to contact Ms. Ziccardi. On July 11, 2022 the Policy will come to the Board for approval, according to Dr. Thiele.
20. RECEPTION OF VISITORS – PUBLIC COMMENT Noel Manley shared data from the 2020 Equity Audit and stated the District appears to be moving away from academic rigor.
Joseph Levin thanked the Board for its work in providing diverse education for students of all backgrounds.
21. REPORT ON LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION NETWORK OF DUPAGE (LEND)
Member Hagstrom reported May 20 was the last meeting and LEND this year and will resume in September. She shared over the summer LEND will be monitoring legislation on student assessment requirements, demographic reporting standards, graduation requirements, sex education standards and deadlines for schools to spend federal funds.
22. REPORT ON SCHOOL ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION IN DUPAGE COUNTY (SASED)
No report.
23. REPORT ON DISTRICT 99 EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Member Pavesich reported the Foundation will be hosting the "District 99 Foundation Block Party" at North High on September 10 from 2:00-6:30 p.m. She shared there will be bands, games and food trucks. There will be no admission, however, donations are always welcome, according to Member Pavesich.
24. REPORT ON ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS (IASB)
Dr. Thiele stated the District is not renewing its membership in the NSBA and is receiving a refund of about half of last year's membership fee.
25. UPCOMING BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS
President Kupka announced the following meeting date.
July 11, 2022 Regular Business Meeting - 6:30 p.m. – ASC
Dr. Thiele noted this is the second Monday of the month.
26. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business or discussion, Member Pavesich moved and Member Hagstrom seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned. Upon the unanimous voice vote of the four members in attendance, the President declared the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
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