Community High School District 99 Board Members | Community High School District 99
Community High School District 99 Board Members | Community High School District 99
Community High School District 99 Board of Education met Oct. 21.
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. on Monday, October 21, 2024 at the Administrative Service Center.
Upon the Secretary's roll call, the following Board members answered present: Don Renner, President; Terry Pavesich, Vice President; and Members Kara Casten, Ken Dawson and Christopher Espinoza. Member Sherell Fuller arrived at 6:32 p.m. Member Jennie Hagstrom was absent.
Also present were Hank Thiele, Superintendent; Gina Ziccardi, Associate Superintendent for Student Learning; Scott Wuggazer, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services; Rob Lang, Assistant Superintendent for Staff Services; Travis McGuire, Assistant Superintendent for Learning Resources; Jeree Ethridge, Chief School Business Official; Jill Browning, Chief Communications Officer; Student Board Members Rehan Hashim and Jason Trejo; and Juli Gniadek, Secretary.
There were three visitors. A copy of the Visitor Roster is attached.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Pavesich moved and Member Espinoza seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the Minutes of the September 23, 2024 Business Meeting; the September 23, 2024 Closed Meeting; and the October 7, 2024 Workshop Meeting
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Pavesich, Espinoza, Casten, Dawson and Renner voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried.
2. RECEPTION OF VISITORS – PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
3. RECOGNITION
Dr. Thiele stated it is Illinois Principals Association Principal Appreciation Week. He recognized the building principals, associate principals and activities directors and expressed appreciation for what they do.
4. CALENDAR YEAR 2025 MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION PLANS AND PREMIUMS
Superintendent Thiele stated the recommended changes in the plans for 2025 include an increase in reserves, deductibles and premiums, with the Board's overall increase in premiums totaling 2.8%. Ms. Ethridge stated the reserves are self-funding. She noted the June 30 reserves were $600,000, with the June 2025 projected reserves to be $1M, and the June 2026 reserves projected at $1.5M. Dr. Thiele stated this up for approval later in the meeting.
5. UPDATE ON REVISIONS TO BOARD POLICIES RELATED TO DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT AND COMPLAINTS
Dr. Thiele stated the Board's attorneys are revising the policies. He shared the revisions are more substantial than originally thought and anticipated First Reading of the policies to occur at the November Workshop meeting.
6. DISTRICT 99 FACILITIES RENTAL
Dr. Thiele informed the Board, since the documents were presented by Dr. McGuire at a previous meeting, one change was made. He stated the change was to the insurance clause, at the recommendation of the District's insurer, and is consistent with industry standards. Superintendent Thiele stated this is an Action Item this evening.
7. IASB RESOLUTIONS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
Dr. Thiele stated Member Dawson will vote on the Resolutions at the IASB Delegate Assembly. He asked Board members to review the recommendations of the IASB Resolutions Committee to provide Member Dawson with recommendations and direction.
8. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUESTS
Dr. Thiele reported the District received and responded to Freedom of Information Act requests and they are posted on the District's website.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Member Pavesich moved and Member Dawson seconded the motion for the Board of Education to approve the Consent Agenda as presented which includes: A. Personnel Report Appointment- Classified; B. Personnel Report - Retirement-Certified; C. September Financial Pages; D. Student Trips; E. Adoption of New Board Policies, 6.290, Homework and 6.330, Achievement and Awards; and F. Acceptance of Donation - Sharp Electronics Corporation.
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Pavesich, Dawson, Espinoza, Fuller, Casten and Renner voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried.
Dr. Thiele thanked Sharp Electronics for their generous donation.
10. APPROVAL OF CALENDAR YEAR 2025 MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION PLANS AND PREMIUMS
Member Pavesich moved and Member Casten seconded the motion for the Board of Education to approve the calendar year 2025 Medical, Dental and Vision Plans and Premiums as presented.
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Pavesich, Casten, Dawson, Espinoza, Fuller and Renner voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried.
11. APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS 8.20 AR1, FACILITY RENTAL FEES, AND 8.20 AR2, REGULATIONS AND GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR USE OF DISTRICT 99 FACILITIES
Member Pavesich moved and Member Espinoza seconded the motion for the Board of Education to approve Administrative Regulations 8.20 AR1, Facility Rental Fees, and 8.20 AR2, Regulations and General Conditions for Use of District 99 Facilities as presented.
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Pavesich, Espinoza, Fuller, Casten, Dawson and Renner voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried.
12. OLD BUSINESS
None.
13. NEW BUSINESS
None.
14. RECEPTION OF VISITORS – PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
15. REPORT ON LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION NETWORK OF DUPAGE (LEND)
No report.
16. REPORT ON SCHOOL ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION IN DUPAGE COUNTY (SASED)
Dr. Thiele reported he has been appointed to the SASED Facilities Planning Committee.
17. REPORT ON DISTRICT 99 EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Member Pavesich reported the Foundation approved nine Grant applications totaling $12,000.
18. REPORT ON ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS (IASB)
Member Dawson reminded the Board about the DuPage Division meeting on October 30.
19. REPORT ON DOWNERS GROVE PLAN COMMISSION
Member Fuller reported the last meeting was cancelled due to no quorum.
20. UPCOMING BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS
President Renner announced the following meeting dates:
November 4, 2024
November 18, 2024
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Workshop Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - ASC
Regular Business Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - ASC
21. CLOSED SESSION
Member Espinoza moved and Member Dawson seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2); and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the District or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Espinoza, Dawson, Fuller, Pavesich, Casten and Renner voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried.
President Renner stated the only Action the Board will be taking when it comes out of Closed Session is to Adjourn.
The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 6:47 p.m.
22. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Upon the Secretary's roll call, the following Board members answered present: Don Renner, President; Terry Pavesich, Vice President; and Members Kara Casten, Ken Dawson, Christopher Espinoza and Sherell Fuller. Member Jennie Hagstrom was absent.
Also present were Hank Thiele, Superintendent; Gina Ziccardi, Associate Superintendent for Student Learning; Rob Lang, Assistant Superintendent for Staff Services; Jeree Ethridge, CSBO; and Juli Gniadek, Secretary.
23. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business or discussion, Member Casten moved and Member Dawson seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned. Upon the unanimous voice vote of the six members in attendance, the President declared the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
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