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Kankakee School District No. 111 Board of Education met Monday, Nov. 14.

The Kankakee School District Board of Education is composed of seven elected members deeply committed to ensuring a quality of educational excellence that will enhance the opportunities and challenges facing today's student. Board members are elected to four-year terms and receive no salary for their services. They may seek reelection to any number of terms.

Here are the minutes as provided by Kankakee School District No. 111:

KANKAKEE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 111 BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES November 14, 2016

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Kankakee School District No. 111, Kankakee County, Illinois, was held at 6:06 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room at Steuben Elementary School, 520 South Wildwood Avenue, Kankakee, Illinois.

ROLL CALL

Members present: Jess Gathing

Karen Johnston, President Angela Shea Barbara A. Wells, Secretary

Members absent: John Coghlan (*entered at 6:16 PM)

Amelia Davis, Vice President Joseph Lightfoot

A quorum was declared present.

Closed Session At 6:07 p.m., motion was made by Gathing, seconded by Shea, to adjourn to closed session to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body. ROLL CALL VOTE--Ayes: Gathing, Shea, Wells, and Johnston. Nays: none. Motion carried.

The closed session was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

At 7:15 p.m. the regular session was reconvened.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by students from Steuben Elementary School. The kindergarten students from Rose Bailey’s class performed a dance and Mrs. Moss had her students present their STEM Project on hospitality.

Meeting with the Board were:

Dr. Genevra A. Walters, Superintendent Robert Grossi, Assistant Superintendent Felice Hybert, Assistant Superintendent Kathleen O’Connor, Assistant Superintendent Vicki Scott, Recording Secretary

No reporter was present.

Amendment to the Agenda President Johnston requested a motion to remove Item H.5. from the Agenda.

Motion was made by Shea, seconded by Gathing, to remove Item H.5., the recommendation of Resolution authorizing notice of remedy for Daron Kinzinger. ROLL CALL VOTE--Ayes: Coghlan, Gathing, Shea, Wells, and Johnston. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Superintendent’s Report

Good News

School Event Explanation

Proegler Donation

• The Westbrook Church of the Nazarene donated 30 adult coats and 15 children’s gently used coats to Proegler.

• The Proegler staff donated several large boxes filled with supplies for the Manteno Veterans Home in honor of their service.

Mark Twain Partnership

• Youth for Christ has partnered with Mark Twain to provide 1:1 tutoring and mentoring for 20 students.

Students love going to the City Life Center for learning and fun!

KJHS Honor

• Kankakee Junior High School is proud to announce that teacher, department chair, and soccer coach Pete Bretzlaff has been recognized as one of the Kankakee County’s 2016 Forty under Forty. The honor is presented by the Kankakee Chamber of Commerce for individuals who excel in their profession. Mr. Bretzlaff has been instrumental in leading the school’s Social Studies Department, creating innovative electives, and leads the intermural soccer team.

Steuben

Donation

Honor

• Steuben has partnered with Blessings in a Back Pack. The program provides a back pack of non- perishable foods for 26 students on a weekly basis.

• Jill Rodgers was chosen as a winner in the 2015- 16 Iroquois-Kankakee Regional Office of Education, Pledge for Life Partnership, and Life Education Center’s “Best Practice Contest.”

Principal’s Report – Ms. Ana Kasal, Steuben Principal Ms. Kasal began her presentation by introducing the Steuben staff. She reviewed last years’ PAARC data in reading and math. Based on the review of last year’s data the school leadership team identified the following goal for the School Improvement Plan: to increase the reading and math by 5% at a minimum. Ms. Kasal reviewed the current AIMSWeb data. Based on the assessment results, the school leadership team identified the following action steps: The development of data teams focused on skills specific data driven instruction

Implementation of a targeted skills specific interventions in tiered instructions and evidenced by various research interventions Utilize the assessments for data driven instruction within small groups

Monitor student data through progress monitoring and data charts plus the development of data folders to allow students to monitor their own goals

Dual language classes: incorporating a 30-minute English as a Second Language block dedicated specifically to ESL instruction

Ms. Kasal said the Steuben staff believes they are well on their way of achieving and surpassing their goals for the 2016-2017 school year.

Public Comments

• The following public comments were made:

Speaker Topic Joseph McNicholas • Mr. McNicholas presented information from the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office: Bright Start (Tax Free College Savings Program), I-Cash (unclaimed property) and a program where they provide tools to help working families succeed. He made an offer to do presentations on the Bright Start Program to parents if any school is interested.

Consent Agenda The following items were presented:

1. The following Board minutes were presented for approval:

• October 24, 2016 – Regular Meeting (Regular & Executive Session Minutes)

2. The Regular Bills were presented for approval. (See Insert A.)

3. The Payroll and Related Bills were presented for approval. (See Insert B.)

4. The High School Course Proposals for 2017-2018 were presented for approval.

5. The Update to the 2016-2017 Student Handbook was presented for approval.

6. The KHS Overnight Trip Request was presented for approval.

7. The Head Start Policy Council Documents were presented for approval.

8. The Resolution to Dispose of Surplus Items was presented for approval. (See Insert C.)

9. The Contract with Johnson Controls was presented for approval.

10. The Humana Dental Insurance for 2017 was presented for approval.

11. The Humana Vision Insurance for 2017 was presented for approval.

12. The following personnel items were presented for approval:

Name Position Effective Date Resignation/Retirement-Licensed Educational Professional 

Patricia Starks Howard 6th Grade CCA Teacher at Kennedy December 21, 2016 

Appointments-Licensed Educational Professionals 

Karen Deam Part-Time Academic Interventionist at Taft November 7, 2016 

Kathleen Lambert Part-Time Academic Interventionist at Taft October 17, 2016 

Appointments-Support Personnel

Brittany Lane Paraprofessional at Mark Twain November 15, 2016 

Amy McMillan Head Start Teacher Assistant at Proegler November 15, 2016 

Donnie Muhammad Night Custodian at Kennedy November 15, 2016 

Yuridia Lamb Paraprofessional at Edison November 15, 2016 

Corine Rose Library Paraprofessional at Kennedy November 15, 2016 

Jacquelyn Kulovitz Business Office Coordinator at LCC/Business Office November 15, 2016

Appointments-Extra-Duty Assignments

Jason Worden Special Olympic Asst. at KHS November 14, 2016 

Rosemary Sexton Special Olympic Asst. at KHS November 14, 2016 

Penny Sylvester Special Olympic Coordinator at KHS November 14, 2016 

Steven Feyerer Football Assistant at KHS November 14, 2016

Mitchel Thompson Football Assistant at KHS November 14, 2016 

Brad Burns Football Assistant at KHS November 14, 2016 

Amber Lacher Color Guard at KHS November 14, 2016

Jana Sheeley Special Olympic Asst. at KHS November 14, 2016

Kathy Jackson Extended hours at Proegler November 14, 2016 

Maria Fenton Extended hours at Proegler November 14, 2016 

Linda Coughenhour Extended hours at Proegler November 14, 2016 

Nina Kick Extended hours at Proegler November 14, 2016 

Termination-Support Personnel 

Diane Sullivan Accounts Payable Clerk at LCC November 14, 2016

Leave of Absence-Licensed Educational Professional 

Christine McGovern Special Education LD Resource Teacher at Avis Huff 11/01/16-1/31/17

Motion was made by Gathing, seconded by Coghlan, to approve the above listed consent agenda items as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE--Ayes: Gathing, Shea, Wells, Coghlan, and Johnston. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Architect for Kankakee High School Motion was made by Coghlan to approve DLA Architects for Kankakee High School, seconded by Gathing to approve as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE--Ayes: Gathing, Shea, Wells, Coghlan, and Johnston. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Architect for KHS

2016 Tentative Tax Levy Dr. Walters stated that the Tax Levy will be presented at the next Finance and Facilities Committee meeting and at the December Board meeting and asked that it be tabled. President Johnston asked for a motion to table the tentative tax levy.

Motion was made by Wells, seconded by Gathing, to approve to table the tentative tax levy as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE--Ayes: Shea, Wells, Coghlan, Gathing, and Johnston. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Health Insurance for 2017 Motion was made by Coghlan, seconded by Gathing, to approve Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Health Insurance for 2017 as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE--Ayes: Shea, Wells, Coghlan, Gathing, and Johnston. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Dearborn Life Insurance Motion was made by Coghlan, seconded by Shea, to approve Dearborn Life Insurance for 2017 as presented. ROLL CALL VOT--Ayes: Coghlan, Gathing, Shea, Wells, and Johnston. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Old Business There was no old business.

Information and Proposals The following items were provided for information: 

1. Transfer (Licensed Educational Professional)

Susan Carranza transferred to Special Education Co-teacher at King Middle Grade School, effective on November 7, 2016 2. 

Annual Statement of Affairs 2015-16 

3. Head Start Policy Council Information 

4. FOIA Responses

5. Neighborhood Welcome Sign near Edison Primary School 

6. October 2016 Suspension Report 

7. State & Federal Revenue Update 

8. Budget Update 

9. Staff Absence Report

Dr. Walters asked the newly approved architect from DLA Architects who was present at the Board meeting to introduce himself. Mr. Ed Wright introduced himself and he stated that he was excited to be working with the District and thanked the Board for the opportunity.

At 7:48 p.m. motion was made by Wells, seconded by Coghlan, to adjourn the meeting. All ayes; motion carried.

SIGNED:

Karen Johnston, President

ATTEST: 

Barbara A. Wells, Secretary vs

Approved: December 12, 2016