Kankakee Times

Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53 Board of Education met Tuesday, Jan. 24.

Here are the minutes as provided by Bourbonnais ESD No. 53:

DRAFT-REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

BOURBONNAIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 53

KANKAKEE COUNTY, IL

HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2017

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

7:00 PM

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53, Kankakee County, Illinois was called to order by President Rob Rodewald on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the Administrative Office, 281 W John Casey Road, Bourbonnais, IL. 1.02

Pledge of Allegiance. 

1.03 The following members answered roll call: Justin Giacchino, John Hall, Michael Jurka, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. The following members were absent and did not participate in the meeting in any manner or to any extent whatsoever: None.

District Administrators Present: Superintendent Daniel Hollowell, Ed,D.; Dr. James Duggan, Director of Instruction, Bernadette Henriott, Director of Student Support Services; Kevin Baker, Director of Business Services; Dennis Crawford, Associate Director of Business Services; Jeffrey Gindy, Principal; Jon Hodge, Principal; Jennifer Longtin, Principal; Shirley Padera, Principal; Shannon Swilley, Associate Principal; Roger Hale, Technology Director. 2. Recognition of Staff, Students and Community

2.01 Recognition of Staff:On behalf of Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53, Dr. Jim Duggan, Director of Instruction recognized Jackie Hammond, Kindergarten Teacher. Jackie was recently awarded the Institute for Excellence in Writing's teacher of the year! Jackie has an article in and is on the cover of their annual publication. She was identified and chosen by our trainer who trains and observes teachers throughout the country. 

2.02-2.03. There were no recognitions of Students or Community.

3. Communications

3.01 Communications from/to BEA Co-Presidents -BEA Co-Presidents: Jan St. John, Jean Whetsel. Introduction of Staff: Marsha Kmet, Kristen Linder, Lana Denault, Traci Kremer, Samantha Sexton, Eileen McKenzie, Meghan Domansky, Jennifer Panice, Jarrod Huggins, Becky Creek, Joan Peterson, Dawn Talbot, Jackie Hernandez, Sarah Denault, Jackie Hammond, Megan Butler, Sandra Birch, Gwen Benson, Jessica Wasnea, Kristin Giacchino, Lauren Lundmark Marisa Bishop, Colleen Edmonson, Lisa Riegel, Nancy Brownfield, Leslie Kutemeier, Becky Creek, Theresa Luhring, Michael Boudreau, Joan Peterson, Sheri Koch, Susan Cianfrogna, Adam Elroy, Patti Pietraszewski, Kim Zirkle, Wendy Carter, Callie Huggins, Megan Vieceli. 

3.02 Communications from/to Visitors – No comments to or from visitors. 

3.03 Communication from/to Administration – Shannon Swilley, Assistant Principal recognized the UGC cheerleaders who recently placed 10th at the IESA State competition. This is their first year as a competitive team. Mr. Swilley also spoke about the social studies classes and their following of and interest in the recent the political changes. 

3.04 Communications from/to Board - The IASB Three Rivers Meeting is March 7, 2017. 

3.05 Superintendent – FOIA Request –- There were no FOIA requests reported by the Superintendent. 4. Routine Business/Consent AgendaSuperintendent Daniel Hollowell, Ed.D. recommended the Board approve the following routine business consent items:

4.01 Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting December 20, 2016 - 7:00 PM

4.02 Approval of Minutes - Public Hearing Truth in Taxation December 20, 2016 - 7:00 PM

4.03 Approval of Minutes - Public Hearing Bond Issue Notification December 20, 2016 - 6:00 PM

4.04 Approval of Bills and Payroll

4.05 Approval of Treasurer's Report

4.06 Approval of Personnel

Employment - Certified Staff

Romanenghi, Maryann; Long Term Substitute at Upper Grade Center effective March 30, 2017

Employment - Support Staff

Metschuleit, Gary; Full Time Night Custodian at Upper Grade Center effective December 12, 2016

Resignation - Certified Staff

Guest, Rebecca; Special Education Teacher at Liberty Intermediate effective end of 16-17

Resignation - Support Staff

Goodman, Kimberly; Full Time Teacher Assistant effective the end of the 16-17 school year

Termination - Support Staff

Reed, Darrin; Bus Driver effective January 1, 2017

Sexton, Jamie; Bus Driver effective December 5, 2016

FMLA Requests - See attached

4.07 Approve Release of Executive Session Minutes January 2016 - December 2016

4.08 Approval of Destruction of Audio Recordings for Closed Meetings through June 2015

4.09 Approval of Policies - Second Reading- See attached

4.10 Approve Resolution to Regulate Expense Reimbursements Board Policy 2:125-E3

4.11 Approval for Disposal of Non-Usable Building Equipment

4.12 Items Removed from Routine Business/Consent Agenda

There were no items removed from routine business/consent agenda. Motion by Michael Jurka, second by Nicole McCarty to approve Routine Business as presented, The following voice votes were heard: Ayes: Justin Giacchino, John Hall, Michael Jurka, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty , Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nays: None. Absent: None. Final Resolution: Motion Carries. 

5. Mission of Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 is to: Collaborate with staff, students, families, and community 

5.01 Second Quarter Financial Report - Kevin Baker, Director of Business ServicesMr. Baker presented the second quarter financial report to the Board of Education, comparing revenue, expenditures, cash, and the health insurance fund to the annual budget or to last year at this time. Revenue of $17,095,868 received is 72.5% of budget while expenditures of $10,352,931 is at 44.7% of budget. General State Aid receipts are coming in as scheduled. Property tax receipts of $14,168,068 are at 98.4% of budget. Discussion followed. 

5.02 Strategic Planning Overview - Superintendent Daniel Hollowell, Ed.D.Dr, Hollowell presented the current mission statement, strategic plan and goals to Board. Previous Strategic Plan sessions were in the Spring of 2007, Spring of 2012 and the District will be planning again in the Spring of 2017. The process of creating a strategic plan will be led by Jeff Cohn of Brave Dialogue. The first meeting will be January 26th from 6:30-8:30 at the Administrative Office. Follow up meetings will be February 9th, and tentatively February 16th. Dr. Hollowell listed the members of the strategic planning team. Team members include Board Members, Administrators, Teachers, Staff and Community Members. 

5.03 Approval of 2017-2018 School Calendar - Superintendent Daniel Hollowell, Ed.D.Dr. Hollowell requested the Boards approval of the 2017-2018 school calendar. The proposed calendar has students starting the third week of August, includes a full two-week break at Christmas, and ends in May (without emergency days). There will be no school on Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday), Martin Luther King and Memorial Day. Veterans Day is Saturday, school will be in session on the previous Friday. School will be held on Pulaski Day and Presidents’ Day will be a flexible emergency day. Dr. Hollowell listed the proposed teacher institutes, early dismissals and parent-teacher conferences. Motion by Michael Jurka, second by John Hall to approve the 2017-2018 as presented, The following voice votes were heard: Ayes: Justin Giacchino, John Hall, Michael Jurka, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty , Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nays: None. Absent: None. Final Resolution: Motion Carries. 

5.04 Discussion of Collaborative Meeting with Legislators - Superintendent Daniel Hollowell, Ed.D.The District hosted a Collabortive Meeting with Illinois State Legislators on January 18, 2017 to discuss school funding and other legislative topics. Board Members and Superintendents from neighboring Districts were in attendance. State Legislators Senator Toi Hutchinson and Representative Lindsay Parkhurst were in attendance. Discussion followed. 

 5.05 Insurance Overview - Dennis Crawford, Assistant Director of Business ServicesDennis Crawford presented an overview of how many employees participate in District insurance plans. The District offers PPO and HSA and employees have the option of taking employee only, employee plus spouse, employee plus children, or family. The District also offers a low and high plan option for dental insurance. Although the District does not contribute money for vision insurance, it does offer group pricing for a standard or premium plan. The District recently offered an additional voluntary life insurance group policy that is funded by the employee. 

6. Mission of Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 is to: Provide a safe learning environment with innovation instructional practices

Excellence in Writing - Dr. Jim Duggan, Director of Instruction

Dr. Duggan and Jackie Hammond explained the Excellence in Writing program. The program works to develop written and oral communication skills as well as critical thinking. The program is structured and sequential, based on principal of imitation to innovation, works for EL’s and students with IEP’s., can be used in all curricular areas and utilizes existing texts from the curriculum. Dr. Duggan explained the implementation process. The District started in 2014-15 training ESL and Special Education teachers. All other teachers in 2015-2016. New teachers will be trained in 2016. Dr. Duggan explained the ongoing support, collaboration and articulation and teacher insights. 

7. Mission of Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 is to: Inspire all students to reach their unique potential as globally conscious learners 

7.01 PERA Overview- Dr. Jim Duggan, Director of InstructionDr. Jim Duggan presented a PERA Overview to the Board of Education. To comply with Performance Evaluation Review Act (PERA), Sec. 24A-5(c), Illinois districts must develop a teacher evaluation plan that includes measures of student growth as a significant factor in teachers’summative performance evaluation.Year One of Implementation

6 member committee worked for over 1 year.

SIP Day time in 2015-16 dedicated to preparing staff.

Plan posted on district website.

All teachers required to include at least one teacher created (Type III) assessment in process.

Student data accounts for 30% of overall evaluation

8. Informational Items - 8.01 Dates to Remember

January 26, 2017 Strategic Planning Meeting 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Administrative Office

January 31, 2017 5th Grade Band Festival at BUGC - 7:00 pm

January 31, 2017 Jr High Choir Festival at BBCHS -7:00 pm

February 2, 2017 8th Grade Band Festival at BBCHS - 7:00 pm

February 3, 2017 Parent Teacher Conferences - Early Dismissal - Schedule A

February 9, 2017 Strategic Planning Meeting 6:30-8:30 pm Administrative Office

February 14, 2017 8th Grade Orchestra Festival at BBCHS - 7:00 PM

February 16, 2017 Strategic Planning Meeting 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Administrative Office (tentative)

February 20, 2017 Presidents Day - No School (Tentative Make Up Day)

February 28, 2017 Regular Board Meeting 7:00 PM Administrative Offices

March 1, 2017 School Improvement Day - Early Dismissal - Schedule A

March 7, 2017 IASB Three Rivers Spring Dinner Meeting – 6:15 PM Crete-Monee High School

March 10, 2017 Early Dismissal - Schedule B

March 21, 2017 Regular Board of Education Meeting 7:00 pm Administrative Office

March 23, 2017 5th/6th Grade Band/Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm at BUGC

March 27-31, 2017 Spring Break

April 3, 2017 School resumes regular time

9.01 Non-Agenda Business by Board or Administration - There was no non-agenda business by the Board or Administration. 10.01 Adjourn Motion by Michael Jurka, second by Justin Giacchino to adjourn at 8:00 PM. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carries

Approved

Rob Rodewald, Board President Jayne Raef, Board Secretary

4.09 Approval of Policies - Second Reading

1:020-AP, Checklist for Handling Intergovernmental Agreement Requests

2:030, School District Elections

2:120, Board Member Development

2:125, Board Member Compensation; Expenses RENAMED and REWRITTEN

2:125-E1, Board Member Travel Expense Reimbursement Form Voucher RENAMED and REWRITTEN

2:125-E2, Board Member Estimated Expense Approval Form RENAMED and REWRITTEN

2:125-E3, Resolution to Regulate Expense Reimbursements NEW

2:200, Types of School Board Meetings

2:200-AP, Types of School Board Meetings

2:220, School Board Meeting Procedure

2:220-E1, Board Treatment of Closed Meeting Verbatim Recordings and Minutes RENAMED

2:220-E2 Motion to Adjourn to Closed Meeting

2:220-E4, Open Meeting Minutes

2:220-E5, Semi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes

2:220-E6, Log of Closed Meeting Minutes

2:220-E7, Access to Closed Meeting Minutes and Verbatim Recordings

2:220-E8, School Board Records Maintenance Requirements and FAQs NEW

2:250, Access to District Public Records

2:250-AP1, Access to and Copying of District Public Records

2:250-AP2, Protocols for Record Preservation and Development of Retention Schedules

2:250-E2, Immediately Available District Public Records and Web-Posted Reports and Records

3:040, Superintendent

3:050, Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent

4:010, Fiscal and Business Management

4:055, Use of Credit and Procurement Cards

4:060, Purchases and Contracts

4:060-AP1, Purchases

4:060-AP3, Criminal History Records Check of Contractor Employees

4:080, Accounting and Audits

4:080-AP, Checklist for Internal Controls

5:060, Expenses REWRITTEN

4:110, Transportation

4:130, Free and Reduced-Price Food Services

4:150, Facility Management and Building Programs

4:170, Safety

4:170-AP5, Unsafe School Choice Option

4:175, Convicted Child Sex Offender; Criminal Background Check and/or Screening; Notifications RENAMED

4:175-AP1, Criminal Offender Notification Laws; Screening

5:010, Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment

5:030, Hiring Process and Criteria

5:030-AP2, Investigation

5:060-AP, Expenses DELETED

5:060-E1, Employee Expense Reimbursement Form Voucher RENAMED and REWRITTEN

5:060-E2, Employee Estimated Expense Approval Form

5:100, Staff Development Program

5:125, Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct

5:185, Family and Medical Leave

5:190, Teacher Qualifications

5:190-AP, Plan to Ensure That All Teachers Who Teach Core Academic Subjects Are Highly Qualified DELETED

5:190-E1, Notice to Parents of Their Right to Request Their Child’s Classroom Teachers’ Qualifications

5:190-E2, Notice to Parents When their Child Is Assigned To or Has Been Taught for a Least Four Straight Weeks By a Teacher Who is Not Highly Qualified Does Not Meet Applicable State Certification/Licensure Requirements RENAMED

5:190-E3, Letter to Teacher Who is Not Highly Qualified Does Not Meet Applicable State Certification/Licensure Requirements for the Grade Level and Subject Area of Assignment RENAMED

5:250, Leaves of Absence

5:250-AP, School Visitation Leave

5:260, Student Teachers

5:280, Educational Support Personnel — Duties and Qualifications

5:330, Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves

6:015, School Accountability

6:050, School Wellness

6:060, Curriculum Content

6:140, Education of Homeless Children

6:140-AP, Education of Homeless Children

6:145, Migrant Students

6:160, English Learners

6:170, Title I Programs

6:170-AP1, Checklist for Development, Implementation, and Maintenance of Parental and Family Engagement Involvement Compacts for Title I Programs RENAMED

6:170-AP1, E1, District-Level Parental and Family Engagement Involvement Compact RENAMED

6:170-AP1, E2, School-Level Parental and Family Engagement Involvement Compact RENAMED

6:170-AP2, E1, District Annual Report Card Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) NEW

6:170-AP2, Notice to Parents Required by No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Elementary and Secondary Education Act, McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, and Protection of Pupil Rights Act RENAMED

6:310, High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-entering Students

6:340, Student Testing and Assessment Program

7:015, Student and Family Privacy Rights

7:030, Student Assignment and Intra-District Transfer

7:050, School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools

7:060, Residence

7:060-AP1, Challenging a Student’s Residence Status

7:060-AP2, E1, Letter of Residence from Landlord in Lieu of Lease

7:060-AP2, E2, Letter of Residence to be Used When the Person Seeking to Enroll a Student Is Living with a District Resident

7:060-AP2, E3, Evidence of Non-Parent’s Custody, Control, and Responsibility of a Student

7:060-AP2, Establishing Student Residency

7:070, Attendance and Truancy

7:190, Student Behavior

7:250, Student Support Services

7:260, Exemption from Physical Activity Education RENAMED

7:270, Administering Medicines to Students

7:270-AP1, Dispensing Medication

7:305, Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries

7:305-AP, Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries

7:310, Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools RENAMED

7:310-AP, Guidelines for Student Distribution of Non-School Sponsored Publications

7:315, Restrictions on Publications; High Schools NEW

7:340, Student Records

7:340-AP1, E1, Notice to Parents/Guardians and Students of Their Rights Concerning a Student’s School Records

7:340-AP1, E3, Letter to Parents and Eligible Students Concerning Military Recruiters and Postsecondary Institutions Receiving Student Directory Information RENAMED

7:340-AP1, E4, Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Military Recruiters Access to Students and Student Information

7:340-AP1, School Student Records

8:030, Visitors to and Conduct on School Property

8:070, Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities

8:095-AP, Parental Involvement

8:100, Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies